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Kuala Lumpur dismantles ISIS network recruiting migrants from Bangladesh
Asia News
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July 4, 2025
At least 36 men between the ages of 25 and 35 have been arrested in a series of operations against the terrorist network launched in April in the country. The militants recruited new recruits via WhatsApp, with rituals and oaths. Among the group's...
World : Indonesia’s FM To Attend ASEAN Meetings In Kuala Lumpur
Bernama
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July 4, 2025
JAKARTA, July 4 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono will join his ASEAN counterparts in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia next week for the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and a series of related engagements from July 8 to 11....
Kuala Lumpur’s Aerotrain suffers double trouble after US$100 million relaunch
South China Morning Post
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July 4, 2025
Malaysia’s long-delayed Aerotrain at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has suffered fresh embarrassment after experiencing two service disruptions within three days, just a week after its US$100 million relaunch and a test ride by Prime...
Malaysia’s Umno may welcome back ousted members on appeal, to boost Malay votes; draws mixed views
The Straits Times
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July 4, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR – The possible comeback of ousted Umno leaders to the party’s fold – should they submit an appeal – has garnered split reactions within the once-dominant force, which has been trying to lift waning support from Malay voters and secure...
PM Anwar Discusses High-Impact Strategic Partnerships With 40 French Captains Of Industry
Bernama
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July 4, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today chaired a roundtable meeting with 40 captains of industry from France with operations in Malaysia to discuss strategic investment and partnership opportunities in...
Malaysia police: Arrested Bangladeshis were collecting funds for IS activities in Bangladesh, Syria
The Business Standard
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July 4, 2025
The Bangladeshi Radical Militant Group (GMRB), recently dismantled by the Malaysian police, is believed to have been raising funds and recruiting members for the Islamic State (IS) in Syria and Bangladesh, said the Malaysian government today (4...
Malaysia dips in Global Peace Index but still ranks among the safest, says Saifuddin Nasution
The Malaysian Star
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July 4, 2025
KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia has slipped slightly to 13th place in the 2024 Global Peace Index, down from 10th last year, but the government says the country remains firmly on track in its commitment to national and regional security. Home Minister...
Malaysian embassy monitors ferry capsize involving citizen in Bali
The Sun Daily
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July 4, 2025
JAKARTA: The Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta is actively coordinating with Indonesian authorities following the capsizing of ferry KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya in the Bali Strait. A Malaysian national, Fauzey Awang, 55, is feared missing after the vessel...
Malaysian Embassy closely monitoring ferry capsize incident involving citizen in Bali
The Malaysian Star
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July 4, 2025
JAKARTA:The Embassy of Malaysia in Jakarta has contacted Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding a Malaysian citizen feared to be among the victims still missing in the passenger ferry incident, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, which capsized in...
Malaysia ranks 13th in 2025 global peace index, says Saifuddin
The Sun Daily
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July 4, 2025
TAWAU: Malaysia has secured the 13th spot in the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI), according to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. While the country’s overall score remained unchanged, its ranking slipped from 10th in 2024 due to...
PM Anwar meets Muslim leaders in Paris to strengthen ties
The Sun Daily
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July 4, 2025
PARIS: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with members of the Muslim community in France, led by the Rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris, Chems-eddine Mohamed Hafiz. The meeting took place during his two-day official visit to France,...
International Narco-Arms-Hawala Module Busted: Punjab Police Arrest 9; Recovers 1.15 kg Heroin, 5 Sophisticated Pistols and INR 9.7 Lakh Cash From Their Possession
Latestly
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July 4, 2025
Chandigarh, July 9: Punjab Police said on Friday it has busted an international narco-arms module and an inter-state narco-hawala syndicate with the arrest of nine people, including two Karnataka residents. Police recovered 1.15 kg heroin, five...
PM Anwar meets Muslim community in France
The Malaysian Star
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July 4, 2025
PARIS: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim took the opportunity to meet with members of the Muslim community in France, led by the Rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris, Chems-eddine Mohamed Hafiz. The session was held in conjunction with the Prime Minister's...
Malaysia Ranks 13th In 2025 Global Peace Index - Saifuddin Nasution
Bernama
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July 4, 2025
TAWAU, July 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been ranked 13th in the Global Peace Index (GPI) this year, Home Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, said. He said that, although Malaysia’s position changed from 10th place last year to 13th...
PM’s participation at BRICS Summit affirms Vietnam’s rising global standing: ambassador
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s participation in the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro highlights the country's growing global role and sets the stage for deeper future cooperation, said Vietnamese ambassador to Brazil Bùi Văn Nghị. The diplomat was speaking to...
Malaysia Police: Arrested Bangladeshis were collecting funds for ISI activities in Bangladesh and Syria
United News of Bangladesh
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The Bangladeshi Radical Militant Group (GMRB), recently dismantled by the Malaysian police, is believed to have been raising funds and recruiting members for the Islamic State (IS) in Syria and Bangladesh, said the Malaysian government on Friday....
Malaysia PM’s ex-son-in-law declared bankrupt over US$1.25million ‘friendly loan’
South China Morning Post
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July 4, 2025
The bankruptcy of high-profile fashion designer Jovian Mandagie, the former son-in-law of Malaysia’s ex-prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, has brought renewed attention to the growing scandals surrounding the former leader’s family. Jovian, once...
Malaysian authorities dismantle Islamic State-linked funding network
Xinhua News Agency
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian authorities have dismantled an Islamic State-linked funding network operating in the country, which mainly relied on Bangladeshi nationals working in Malaysia, Inspector-General of Police Mohd Khalid...
Malaysia Dismantles ISIS-Linked Terror Network
Sada Elbalad
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July 4, 2025
Fri 04 Jul 2025 | 01:36 PM Malaysian authorities have successfully dismantled a terror cell linked to the Islamic State (ISIS), which had been actively using social media and encrypted messaging platforms to spread extremist ideologies and raise...
Indonesia’s FM to attend ASEAN meetings in Kuala Lumpur
The Sun Daily
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July 4, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono will participate in the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related engagements in Kuala Lumpur next week. The meetings, scheduled from July 8 to 11, will focus on regional and global...