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Kuala Lumpur dismantles ISIS network recruiting migrants from Bangladesh
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...

Malaysia Airlines orders 20 more A330neo jets
Malaysia Airlines is on track to become one of the biggest A330neo operators in Asia-Pacific, with a total of 40 aircraft now on order. PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has ordered 20 more Airbus A330neo aircraft, doubling its...

PM Anwar’s France visit strengthens Malaysia-EU ties, new deals signed
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron hailed Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s two-day visit as a success, marking a revival of bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. The visit included high-level meetings, business...

Sabah’s ESSZone safe for tourists, says Home Minister
SEMPORNA: Sabah, particularly the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone), remains a safe and secure destination for foreign tourists, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said that to further strengthen the positive...

Malaysia, France reaffirm call for Gaza ceasefire
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and French President Emmanuel Macron at the press conference held outside the Elysee Palace in Paris. (Bernama pic) PARIS: Malaysia and France on Friday reaffirmed their stand for a ceasefire in Gaza and for...

Malaysian immigration warns against fake agents offering services
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) has clarified that it has never appointed any agents to handle immigration-related services. Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban emphasised that all immigration matters must be processed...

MOH strengthens food safety culture in Malaysia from homes to industries
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Health (MOH) will continue to strengthen efforts to make food safety a national culture, starting from the kitchen of every home to the industry level. Its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, said food safety is not...

US reportedly plans to curb sales of AI GPUs to Malaysia and Thailand to prevent smuggling to China
The U.S. government is preparing a new set of export rules that would tighten control over the exports of advanced Nvidia AI GPUs to Malaysia and Thailand, in a bid to prevent the re-export of these components to China amid existing bans,...

Malaysia slaps duties on steel imports from China, South Korea and Vietnam
Malaysia slaps duties on steel imports from China, South Korea and Vietnam Published on: Saturday, July 05, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 05, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: Dark Mode: Off The investment, trade and industry ministry said action...

Malaysia Airlines parent doubles A330neo commitments with 20-aircraft order
Malaysia Airlines parent Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has exercised its options for 20 more Airbus A330-900s, doubling its original commitment as it makes progress with fleet renewal efforts. The deal, announced in Paris on the sidelines of a...

Malaysia Airlines doubles A330neo fleet with order for 20 more aircraft
A Malaysia Airlines A330-900 prepares for takeoff in this file photo. Photo by © Airbus SAS 2024 KUCHING (July 5): Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has placed an order for 20 additional Airbus A330-900...

Malaysia puts anti-dumping duties on some China, South Korea, Vietnam iron, steel
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...

Malaysia ranks 13th in Global Peace Index 2024, score unchanged despite drop from 10th place
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...
World : Malaysia To Prioritise Neutrality, Strategic Hedging At 58th AMMÂ
By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali & Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- The 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings are set to convene here next week, with maritime disputes, economic headwinds...

Over 14 international kayakers to take part in MRF 2025
Logo of Malabar River Festival 2025 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The eleventh edition of the Malabar River Festival (MRF), to be held in the Chalippuzha and Iruvazhinji rivers in upland Kozhikode from July 24 to 27, will be a star-studded...

Confirmed: Airbus Bags Order For 20 More A330neos From Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines has confirmed it is exercising options for an additional 20 Airbus A330neo jets, doubling the size of its A330 commitment with Airbus. The agreement was announced in Paris during a visit by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim,...

Sabah's east coast not just safe, but thriving, says Home Minister
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s east coast is no longer just a safe zone, it has become a thriving region that has been transformed by peace, prosperity and growing global confidence, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The Home Minister said that...

ESSZone safe and secure for tourists – Home Minister
Saifuddin (fourth left) with the foreign delegates at ESSzone in Pulau Bohey Dulang.-Bernama photo SEMPORNA (July 5): Sabah, particularly the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone), remains a safe and secure destination for foreign tourists, says...

Dhaka to cooperate with Malaysia in terror investigation: MoFA
Dhaka will cooperate with the Malaysia in terror investigation while Bangladesh mission in Kuala Lumpur is in close communication with the relevant authorities regarding the issue, said the foreign ministry today (5 July). "Bangladesh High...

General : Asean Needs Bolder Reforms To Attract Business, Investment - Singapore Pm
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, July 5 (Bernama) -- ASEAN needs bolder reforms to transform the region into a more seamless and competitive single market to attract businesses and investments seeking alternatives in an increasingly fragmented...