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Airbus inks $20 billion Malaysia jet deals on Anwar trade trip
The Hindu Business Line
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July 5, 2025
Malaysia’s AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines seal Airbus deals worth $20 billion as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim concludes European tour. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Malaysia’s biggest airlines sealed Airbus SE deals worth $20 billion as Prime Minister...
Malaysia ranks 13th in Global Peace Index 2024, score unchanged despite drop from 10th place
Malay Mail
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July 5, 2025
TAWAU, July 5 — 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 this year, the...
Union Minister Pabitra Margherita To Visit Cambodia, Malaysia
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Union Minister of State(MoS) for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, will be undertaking an official visit to Cambodia scheduled from July 7-8, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced...
Malaysia puts anti-dumping duties on some China, South Korea, Vietnam iron, steel
Channel News Asia
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July 5, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia said on Saturday (Jul 5) it has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties ranging from 3.86 per cent to 57.9 per cent on certain iron and steel imports from China, South Korea and Vietnam. The duties on imports of galvanised...
Asean needs ‘bolder reforms’ to attract investments in a more fragmented global economy, says Singapore PM
The Malaysian Star
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July 5, 2025
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Asean must become a more seamless and competitive single market, one that attracts businesses and investments looking for alternatives in a more fragmented global economy. To get there, bolder reforms are needed,...
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...
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...
Asean needs ‘bolder reforms’ to attract investments in more fragmented global economy: PM Wong
The Straits Times
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July 5, 2025
SINGAPORE – Asean must become a more seamless and competitive single market, one that attracts businesses and investments looking for alternatives in a more fragmented global economy. To get there, bolder reforms are needed, said Prime Minister...
MCCC warns against politicising court cases
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 5, 2025
MCCC warns against politicising court cases Published on: Saturday, July 05, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 05, 2025 By: Noor Zafira Zayn Text Size: Dark Mode: Off KOTA kINABALU: The Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) Sabah has warned that...
Militancy: 3 deportees from Malaysia sent to jail
BDNews24
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Three Bangladeshi nationals deported from Malaysia over their suspected involvement in militancy have been arrested and sent to jail in Bangladesh. They were taken into custody by members of the Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) upon their arrival in the...
State Government allocates RM11.6 million to YUM this year
Borneo Post
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July 5, 2025
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor with YUM Tuaran members and families at Dewan Sri Sulaman Tuaran. TUARAN (July 5): The State Government has allocated RM11.6 million to Yayasan Usaha Maju (YUM) this year to continue its...
BIG BLOW TO INTERNATIONAL NARCO-ARMS NETWORK; NINE HELD WITH 1.15KG HEROIN, 5 SOPHISTICATED WEAPONS, 9.7L DRUG MONEY IN AMRITSAR
face2news
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FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS UNDERWAY TO TRACE FORWARD AND BACKWARD LINKAGES IN THIS CASE: DGP GAURAV YADAV, MORE ARRESTS AND RECOVERIES ARE LIKELY IN COMING DAYS: CP AMRITSAR GURPREET BHULLAR Face2News/Chandigarh/Amritsar In a major intelligence-led...
Malaysia, France reiterate calls for permanent ceasefire in Gaza
The Malaysian Star
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July 5, 2025
PARIS: Malaysia and France have both reiterated calls for a ceasefire in Gaza as the Asian leader paid an official visit on his European counterpart here. President Emmanuel Macron, speaking near the steps at the entrance of Palais de l’Elysee,...
Malaysia+1: Stack up or fold?
The Malaysian Star
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July 4, 2025
OF all sectors of the economy worried about the tariffs being imposed by the US government, the semiconductor industry arguably has the most to lose. This is because it is coming from a “high base”, so to speak, being a high-value industry....
PM Anwar’s visit to France a success, reviving partnerships across all sectors — President Macaron
Borneo Post
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July 5, 2025
Anwar (left) with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace today. – Bernama photo PARIS (July 5): French President Emmanuel Macron has described Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri described Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar...
Malaysia among 25 nations reviewed by ILO over labour rights concerns
Borneo Post
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July 5, 2025
Solomon says Malaysia faced criticism during the conference for refusing to include a full tripartite delegation, specifically by excluding a worker representative from the MTUC. – Bernama photo KUCHING (July 5): Malaysia was among 25 countries...
US Reportedly Mulling Over AI Chip Export Curbs On Malaysia And Thailand
Lowyat.NET
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July 5, 2025
The US government is planning to restrict exports of advanced AI chips to Malaysia and Thailand, aiming to tighten enforcement against suspected re-routing of semiconductors into China, according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with...
Malaysia: Roadmap-Driven Growth in Digital Creative Economy
OpenGov Asia
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July 4, 2025
Malaysia’s digital creative industry experienced significant historical growth, recording RM5.3 billion (US$1.13 billion) in revenue and RM800 million (US$171 million) in exports. This performance not only reflects the sector’s growing prominence...
Malaysia’s new ‘luxury’ taxes hit the middle class where it hurts
South China Morning Post
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July 5, 2025
In the calm of his kitchen, Christy Yoong once raised a glass to retirement – good wine, imported cheese and the spoils of a life’s work. But as Malaysia’s new tax regime lands with a thud, even these modest pleasures are slipping out of reach....
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim condemns Gaza 'atrocities', expresses support for two-state solution
Middle East Eye
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July 4, 2025
Malaysia on Friday expressed its "support" for France's efforts to revive the Israeli-Palestinian "two-state" solution, AFP reported. "We condemn the continued bombing and atrocities inflicted on civilians, women, and children. It is a shame that...