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Malaysian Trade Minister Debunks Rumors of Exclusive Rare Earth Supply Deal with US

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia. August 3, 2025 – In a recent press conference, Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Zafrul Aziz, firmly denied reports suggesting that the country is obligated to supply rare earth elements (REE) exclusively to the United States. The clarification came amid swirling speculation, potentially linked to ongoing global trade tensions […]

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DEPUTY IGP AND WIFE VISIT INJURED PUDU POLICE OFFICER

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KUALA LUMPUR. Malaysia, August 2. 2025 – Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, accompanied by his wife, Puan Sri Dato’ Zalena Ariffin, Vice-Chairman of the Police Family Association (PERKEP) Malaysia, visited a police officer injured in a stabbing incident while on duty at Pudu Market, Jalan Yew Pudu, on 31

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HK Express Launches Direct Flights Between Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur, Boosting Tourism Ties

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, August 1, 2025— Hong Kong’s low-cost carrier HK Express Airways has expanded its network in Malaysia with the launch of a new direct route connecting Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur, officials announced Friday. The inaugural flight, UO716, touched down at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang on August 1, marking a

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254 Young Maritime Officers Graduate After 10 Months of Rigorous Training

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PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia, August 2, 2025 – For 254 young men and women, the past 10 months have been nothing short of life-changing. This morning, they stood tall and proud at the Passing Out Parade for the Maritime Sub-Lieutenant Basic Course Series 12/2024 and Maritime Second-Class Sailor Course Series 18/2024, organized by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement

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Rafizi Ramli Highlights Key Reforms in RMK13, Focusing on Education and Economic Transformation

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 2, 2025 – Former Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli has emphasized the retention of critical reform pillars in the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13), which was announced on July 31, 2025. The plan, developed since November 2022, preserves nearly 95% of the strategic initiatives from Rafizi’s tenure, including significant education restructuring, economic

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DIG Visits Newly Built Kuala Krau Police Station

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TEMERLOH, PAHANG, Malaysia August 1, 2025 – Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay conducted a working visit today to the newly constructed Kuala Krau Police Station, which falls under the Temerloh District Police Headquarters. The modern facility was fully completed on January 9, 2025, by construction firm BLT Sdn. Bhd. It

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Malaysian Authorities Foil Forged Passport Attempt at Kota Kinabalu Airport

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KOTA KINABALU, SABAH, Malaysia August 1, 2025 – Border security officials in Malaysia thwarted another smuggling attempt at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (LTAKK), detaining a 21-year-old Filipino national who tried to exit Sabah using a passport with suspected fake endorsements. The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) announced the arrest on Thursday, following a

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Malaysia and US Agree on Reduced Reciprocal Tariff Rate of 19%

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KUALALUMPUR,  Malaysia, August 1, 2025 – Malaysia has secured a reduction in its reciprocal tariff rate with the United States from 25% to 19%, following a phone call between Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and President Donald Trump, the Malaysian government announced today. The adjustment was formalized through a US Executive Order issued on July 31,

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International Drug Syndicate Busted, Seizures Worth Over RM2 Million

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MUAR. JOHOR, Malaysia. Aug 1 2025 –  Police successfully dismantled an international drug distribution syndicate in a special operation across Johor and the Klang Valley, with drug seizures valued at over RM2 million and the arrest of 10 suspects, including one Indonesian national. The Director of the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) Bukit Aman, Dato’

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US Lowers Tariffs on Malaysian Exports to 19% Amid Bilateral Talks

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia. Aug 1, 2025 – The United States has reduced its reciprocal tariffs on Malaysian exports from 25% to 19%, effective immediately, following months of negotiations between the two countries. The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) announced the decision on Thursday, describing it as a “significant achievement” that reflects the strong

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