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U.S. plans AI chip curbs on Malaysia, Thailand over China concerns
Los Angeles Times
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July 5, 2025
President Trump’s administration plans to restrict shipments of AI chips from the likes of Nvidia Corp. to Malaysia and Thailand, part of an effort to crack down on suspected semiconductor smuggling into China. A draft rule from the Commerce...
PM Anwar Calls On BRICS To Boost Intra-Trade, Champion Fair And Just Global Order
Bernama
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July 5, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for an increase in intra-BRICS trade and for the grouping to emerge as a strong and principled force, grounded in equity, mutual respect, and a shared commitment...
Malaysia, France support Gaza ceasefire, entry of humanitarian aid
Middle East Monitor
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July 5, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim have agreed on the need for a ceasefire in Gaza and the passage of humanitarian aid into the besieged enclave, Anadolu reports. During a joint press conference in Paris,...
Maharashtra: Why hydroponic weed has become a headache for law enforcement agencies
The Indian Express
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July 5, 2025
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said in the Monsoon Session of the Maharashtra Assembly that hydroponic weed has become a challenge for authorities, especially after it has been legalised in Thailand and some states in the US. Several...
Government's stance for OCI players a positive statement of intent: Chaubey
India Today
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July 5, 2025
All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey welcomed the government's stance to encourage players of Indian origin living abroad to play for the country. Chaubey said it was a ray of hope for bettering the national team's...
Malaysia Aviation Group Doubles Airbus A330neo Orders
FTN News
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July 5, 2025
Malaysia Aviation Group doubles Airbus A330neo orders in a major move that will reshape its long-haul fleet and strengthen its premium positioning in the competitive Asian aviation market. The airline group confirmed a firm order for 20 additional...
Malaysian Carats swarm Sunway Pyramid for Seventeen’s Mingyu (VIDEO)
Malay Mail
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July 5, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — Fans of K-pop boy band Seventeen’s Mingyu eagerly greeted his arrival in Malaysia with a welcome at KL International Airport (KLIA) as well showing up at his event in Sunway Pyramid today. Mingyu, whose full name is Kim...
10 Best International Movies Nobody in the U.S. Seems To Have Heard Of
Movie Web
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July 5, 2025
As native English speakers, we have access to a lot of media that we often take for granted; much of the world looks to America's popularity as an indicator of success. As such, it is easy to go through life watching only English-language films...
Bangladesh seeks details of 36 nationals held in Malaysia over militancy links
Daily Star
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July 5, 2025
Sat Jul 5, 2025 04:10 PM Last update on: Sat Jul 5, 2025 04:21 PM Five face charges, while others are under probe or awaiting deportation Star Online Report Sat Jul 5, 2025 04:10 PM Last update on: Sat Jul 5, 2025 04:21 PM Bangladesh has formally...
Bangladesh seeks details from Malaysia on 36 nationals arrested for IS links
The Morung Express
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Dhaka, July 5 (IANS) Bangladesh on Saturday sought the identities and case details of 36 Bangladeshi nationals recently arrested in Malaysia for their involvement in a radical movement and bringing extremist beliefs based on the Islamic State (IS)...
Aceh to optimize flights to boost Malaysian tourist arrivals
Antara
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July 5, 2025
Banda Aceh, Aceh (ANTARA) - The Culture and Tourism Office of Aceh province has said that it will optimize international flights from Banda Aceh to Penang and Kuala Lumpur to attract more tourists from Malaysia. “One of the efforts to boost visits...
Business : ASEAN Is Reforming The Way It Trades By Increasing Use Of Local Currencies To Ensure Stability - PM Anwar
Bernama
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July 6, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- ASEAN has taken steps to reform the grouping by not only increasing trade among the member countries but also the use of local currencies in trade as a concrete way toward a more stable financial system free of...
Lok Sabha Speaker addresses 7th Annual International Conference of the Innovative Physician Forum (IPF) in New Delhi
The Impressive Times
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July 5, 2025
INNOVATION AND RESEARCH IN THE MEDICAL FIELD IS THE NEED OF THE HOUR: LOK SABHA SPEAKER New Delhi I 5 July: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, today, hailed India’s healthcare system as qualitative, accessible and affordable. Highlighting country’s...
Bangladesh To Cooperate Fully With Malaysia In GMRB Militant Group Investigation
Bernama
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July 5, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- Bangladesh has pledged full cooperation to Malaysian authorities following the arrest of 36 Bangladeshi nationals in a recent security operation targeting alleged involvement in the Bangladeshi Radical Militant...
ASEAN Is Reforming The Way It Trades By Increasing Using Local Currencies To Ensure Stability - PM Anwar
Bernama
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July 5, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- ASEAN has taken steps to reform the grouping by not only increasing trade among the member countries but also the use of local currencies in trade as a concrete way toward a more stable financial system free of...
Court asks police to lodge case against suspected militants deported by Malaysia
The Business Standard
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July 5, 2025
A Dhaka court today (5 July) asked police to lodge a regular case against three suspected militants deported by Malaysian authorities, as they were produced on the dock, court officials said. They said Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Israt Zenifer...
PM shrugs off US trade fears
FBC News
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July 5, 2025
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has downplayed the impact of United States trade policies on Fiji. He stated limited exports to the U.S. mean such policies have minimal effect. Speaking at the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra, Rabuka...
Malaysian business delegation meets PM Oli to discuss investment prospects
Khabarhub
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July 5, 2025
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli met with a 20-member delegation from the Malaysia–Nepal Business Council at Baluwatar on Saturday. The delegation, led by Pradeep Kumar Kukreja (Dato), Executive Chairman of Malaysia’s Paradise Group, is...
3 Bangladeshis deported from Malaysia jailed on return home
Free Malaysia Today
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July 5, 2025
Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail giving details of the militant group to reporters at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. PETALING JAYA: Three Bangladeshi nationals, deported from Malaysia on suspicion of involvement in militant...
Malaysia targets RM100m trade potential from New Zealand food expo
The Sun Daily
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July 5, 2025
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is expected to generate a trade potential of RM100 million over the next three years following the participation of the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) in the Fine Food New Zealand 2025 (FFNZ25) in Auckland. The...