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Indian BJP Legislator Faces Backlash for Islamophobic Remarks in Parliament
A legislator from India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has come under fire for making Islamophobic remarks and using communal slurs against a Muslim MP inside the Indian parliament. During a debate on the success of India’s moon mission, BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri referred to Kunwar Danish Ali of the opposition Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) as a “terrorist” and a…
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Pakistan Announces 15-Member Squad for 2023 Cricket World Cup, Naseem Shah Injured
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the 15-member team for the upcoming 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, with injured player Naseem Shah facing a lengthy layoff. Shah, a key player for Pakistan, will undergo surgery for a shoulder injury and has been replaced by Hasan Ali. Shah’s injury ruled him out of the Asia Cup match against India and…
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Malaysia Supports Saudi Arabia’s Efforts for Peace in Yemen Conflict
Malaysia has expressed its support for the recent statement by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the conflict in Yemen. The Malaysian Foreign Ministry, Wisma Putra, has welcomed this declaration as a positive step towards resolving the crisis and achieving a lasting peace in the region. The statement also contains an invitation for a delegation from Sana’a, Yemen,…
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Restaurant Worker Pleads Not Guilty to Stalking Female Newsreader in Kuala Lumpur
A 55-year-old restaurant worker named Muhammad Azhari @ Azari Abd Rahman pleaded not guilty today at the Magistrates’ Court in Kuala Lumpur on charges of stalking a female newsreader. The accused allegedly stalked Ainaa Kamalia Jamaludin, 31, by sending messages on social media and repeatedly going to her workplace at Awesome TV on September 17. Muhammad Azhari was charged under…
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Rohingya couple detained in Malaysia for forging documents for UNHCR refugees
A Rohingya couple has been detained by the Immigration Department in Kangar, Malaysia for forging documents for refugees. The couple, who were running a madrasah in Kampung Permatang Pauh, Simpang Empat, were arrested along with teachers and marriage officials in a raid conducted on September 21. The rented house where the couple resided was found to be an operation center…
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Sarawak Government Seeks Funding for Large-Scale Padi Cultivation Infrastructure
The state government of Sarawak has identified suitable areas in Samarahan, Sri Aman, and Betong Divisions for large-scale padi cultivation, according to Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. However, the cost of cultivating padi in these areas is not cheap, as it requires the construction of roads, drainage, and irrigation systems. Premier Abang Johari stated that at least RM1 billion…
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Four Arrested in Malaysia for Suspected Cable Theft After Car Crash
Three men and a woman have been arrested by the police in Jasin, Malaysia, for their suspected involvement in an attempted cable theft. The arrest took place after the suspects’ vehicle veered off the road and crashed into the wall of the Community Activity Centre of the Community Development Department. The Jasin district police have identified the male suspects, aged…
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Perlis Deputy Police Chief Appointed Acting Police Chief in Smooth Leadership Transition
Perlis deputy police chief SAC Baderulhisham Baharudin has been appointed as the acting Perlis police chief, replacing Datuk Surina Saad who will be retiring on September 25. The handover-of-duties ceremony took place at the Perlis Police Contingent Headquarters and was witnessed by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department director, Datuk Seri Aidi Ismail, who represented…
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MIC and Makkal Sakti join forces to address issues faced by Indian community in Malaysia
MIC (Malaysian Indian Congress) president Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran announced today that the party will be collaborating with Makkal Sakti to address the issues faced by the Indian community in Malaysia. Following the agreement of the party’s top leadership, a joint press conference will be held to provide further details on the collaboration. The aim of this partnership is to…
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Selangor, Malaysia Constructs 40,000 Affordable Homes, On Track for 5,000 More
Selangor, Malaysia has made significant strides in addressing the affordable housing crisis in the state. Over the past five years, the Selangor government has successfully constructed 40,000 affordable homes, and they are on track to complete an additional 5,000 units by the end of this year. This impressive achievement has earned Selangor the distinction of being recognized as the champion…
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Malaysia’s Communications Minister Holds Bilateral Meetings at ASEAN Conference in Vietnam.
Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil had productive bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Vietnam and Cambodia at the 16th Conference of Asean Ministers Responsible for Information (AMRI) in Da Nang. During his meeting with Vietnam Minister of Information and Communication Nguyen Manh Hung, they discussed the need for deeper cooperation between their ministries, including the exchange of news and…
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Flash Floods Wreak Havoc Across Malaysia as Monsoon Transition Phase Continues
Flash floods are wreaking havoc in several states across Malaysia as heavy rain and thunderstorms batter the country during the monsoon transition phase. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has warned that weak winds from various directions are contributing to the extreme weather conditions, particularly in the West Coast and interiors of Peninsular Malaysia, the west coast of Sabah, and the…
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Malaysia Blocks Two Billion Suspicious Calls and SMS Messages to Combat Online Scams
Malaysia has successfully blocked almost two billion suspicious calls and 581 million suspicious SMS messages from reaching consumers in an effort to combat online scams. The Communications and Digital Minister, Fahmi Fadzil, stated that the country is focused on prevention and protection in order to manage misinformation, particularly from new media sources. The ministry has received over 8,000 public complaints…
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Bridge Collapse at Jalan Tekalit-Musah in Song, Kapit Causes Road Closure
A bridge collapse has occurred at Jalan Tekalit-Musah in Song, Kapit, at around 9.30pm on Thursday. The road has been closed off to traffic since the incident. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has been informed about the incident and has reached out to the Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR) to ensure a swift response. In a Facebook post,…
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Sabah Identifies East Coast as New Economic Growth Hub, Emphasizes BIMP-EAGA Cooperation
The government of Sabah has identified the East Coast of the state as a new economic growth hub due to its proximity to other East Asean Growth Areas (EAGA), according to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. State agencies, such as POIC Sabah Sdn Bhd, have positioned their industrial park and port at Lahad Datu as the logistics hub…
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Muslim NGOs Urge Investigation into Offensive Remarks Against Malaysian PM
Two Muslim NGOs in Malaysia have urged the Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) to investigate the alleged offensive remarks made by Bersatu vice-president Datuk Radzi Jidin and another person against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The National Muslim Students Association Malaysia and the Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (ABIM) have both submitted reports to Jawi, calling for action…
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Thailand and Malaysia Vow to Boost Trade, Tourism, and Security Cooperation
Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim have agreed to strengthen trade, investment, and tourism cooperation between their countries. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and expressed their commitment to enhancing economic ties. Thailand and Malaysia have agreed to hold the next Joint Commission for…
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Decomposed Body Found in Malaysia Identified Through DNA Testing, Suspects Arrested
The decomposed body found near an oil palm smallholding in Pulau Sebang on September 16 has been identified through DNA testing. The Melaka police chief, Datuk Zainol Samah, confirmed that the deceased is R. Darvnrajh, a 24-year-old local man who was reported missing by his family in Tampin, Negeri Sembilan, on September 10. The police obtained DNA test results from…
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Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) to cause road closures in Perak from Sept 25-27
The 27th edition of the Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) will result in several road closures in Perak from September 25 to 27, according to Perak police chief Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri. The Gerik-Jeli East West Highway (JRTB) and Gerik-Kupang JRTB will be closed on September 25, while Jalan Dewan, Jalan Taiping, Jalan Ipoh-Butterworth, and Jalan Chemor-Jelapang will…
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Malaysian Economy Minister defends remarks on addictive eating out habits based on data.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 — Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli has defended his remarks about Malaysians being addicted to eating out, stating that it was based on recorded data from findings collected over the past 20 years. He clarified that the government has complete data collected every two years through household expenditure surveys, which show a significant increase in the income…
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National Disaster Agency Instructed to Prioritize Flood Hotspots in Malaysia’s Districts
The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) has been instructed to prioritize flood disaster hotspots in 89 districts across Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Johor. The directive comes as the monsoon transition, which began on September 19, has already caused flooding in five states, affecting seven districts and 589 victims. Of the 89 districts identified, 77 have experienced recurrent flood problems in…
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Malaysia’s Plantation Minister to Strengthen Ties and Explore Opportunities in India’s Commodities Sector
The Plantation and Commodities Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, is set to undertake an official visit to India from September 24 to 28, 2023. The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities stated that the purpose of the visit is to strengthen bilateral ties and explore opportunities for collaboration in the plantation and commodities sector between…
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Education Ministry Launches Guidelines to Address Bullying, Sexual Misconduct, and Racism in Schools
The Education Ministry has taken a significant step in addressing the issues of bullying, sexual misconduct, and racism in educational institutions. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek launched two guidelines that will be circulated to all schools, Form Six and Matriculation colleges, and Institutes of Teacher Education under the ministry’s jurisdiction. The aim of these guidelines is to create awareness, provide support,…
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Malaysia’s Inflation Rate Holds Steady at 2% in August 2023
Malaysia’s inflation rate remained steady at two percent in August 2023, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM). The slower growth in restaurants and hotels, as well as food and non-alcoholic beverages, contributed to this stability. The inflation rate for the transport sector did not record any increase compared to the previous month. Core inflation also moderated to 2.5…
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Flash Floods in Perak Force Over 120 Evacuees as Heavy Rain Continues
Flash floods have resulted in an increase in the number of evacuees in Perak, with 129 people from 48 families seeking refuge in relief centres across the state. The districts of Taiping, Selama, and Batang Padang have been the most affected. Two new relief centres have been opened at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Jernih in Selama and Kampung Klah Community Hall…
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Police Report Against Ipoh Timur MP Howard Lee Referred to Bukit Aman for Investigation
Perak police chief Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri has stated that a police report regarding Ipoh Timur MP Howard Lee Chuan How will be referred to Bukit Aman. The report was lodged by a non-governmental organisation (NGO) accusing Lee of coming up with his own interpretation of Quran verses. The initial report on the matter was made in Kuala…
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Nomination Process for Pelangai State By-Election in Pahang Begins Tomorrow
The nomination process for the Pelangai state by-election in Bentong, Pahang, will begin tomorrow at the Felda Kemasul Public Hall. Potential candidates have a one-hour window from 9 to 10 am to submit their nomination papers. The Pahang Election Commission (EC) has revealed that seven sets of nomination forms have been sold as of September 18. Three sets were bought…
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Boosts Malaysia’s Investment Appeal in New York
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to New York for the 78th United Nations General Assembly has been marked by a series of meetings with prominent companies and influential figures. Anwar’s efforts to attract investors to Malaysia were evident as he engaged in separate discussions with Google, Boeing, Medtronic, and Siemens Healthineers. These companies expressed their desire to expand…
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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to Address 78th UNGA Session Today
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be addressing the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today. He is scheduled to deliver Malaysia’s National Statement at the United Nations headquarters in New York at approximately 9.45am local time. Anwar’s speech will focus on various global issues, including Malaysia’s efforts in addressing the climate crisis and achieving the…
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Key Meetings at the United Nations General Assembly
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held several important meetings during his visit to the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. One of the key engagements was with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin of Thailand, marking their first official meeting since Thavisin assumed office last month. The meeting, which lasted for 30 minutes, focused on strengthening bilateral ties…