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Terengganu PMR 2025 Treats Visitors To A Spread Of Ethnic Delicacies
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
By Lucia Terey Anak Johan KUALA TERENGGANU, July 11 (Bernama) -- Visitors to the MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 in Terengganu are savouring a unique taste of Malaysia’s culinary heritage, with traditional ethnic delicacies from Sabah, Sarawak...
Indonesian couple jailed 6 months for illegal entry into Malaysia
The Sun Daily
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July 11, 2025
SIBU: An Indonesian couple has been sentenced to six months in prison by the Sessions Court here after admitting to entering Malaysia without valid travel documents. Judge Musyiri Peet delivered the verdict for 39-year-old Heriadi and his...
Trump’s ambassadors to Malaysia and Singapore: Real estate logic in diplomatic clothing — Phar Kim Beng and Luthfy Hamzah
Malay Mail
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July 11, 2025
JULY 11 — The nomination of two unconventional candidates by President Donald Trump as ambassadors to Malaysia and Singapore has stirred waves of speculation across diplomatic circles in Washington, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore. To many, the...
Who is Nick Adams? From a Sydney council to Trump’s plum pick, the Hooters fan could be next US ambassador to Malaysia
The Guardian
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July 11, 2025
“Nicholas Adams, of Florida, to be ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Malaysia,” the White House announced this week.There were those who had never heard of Australian-born Nick Adams. And then there...
Indonesian couple jailed for illegal entry into Malaysia, man also accused of murder in Sibu
Malay Mail
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July 11, 2025
SIBU, July 11 — An Indonesian couple was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to entering Malaysia illegally. Judge Musyiri Peet handed down the sentence to 39-year-old Heriadi and his...
South Korean man gets three months’ jail for overstaying in Malaysia
Malay Mail
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July 11, 2025
GEORGE TOWN, July 11 — A South Korean man was sentenced to three months in jail by the Magistrate’s Court here today after pleading guilty to overstaying his permitted time in Malaysia. Jeon Eunjin, 55, entered the plea after the charge was read...
DOSM sees Malaysia population peaking at 42 million in 2059, Chinese community shrinking under 15pc, gender imbalance worsening
Malay Mail
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July 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Malaysia’s population is projected to grow significantly from 32.45 million in 2020 to 42.37 million by 2060, according to new demographic projections released by authorities. According to the Department of Statistics...
World Reuters ASEAN agrees Myanmar election is not a priority, Malaysia says
Yahoo News
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KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN has agreed that an election in Myanmar was not a priority and is urging the country's ruling junta to adhere to its peace commitments instead, Malaysia's foreign minister said on Friday....
Indonesian Couple Jailed Six Months For Illegal Entry Into Malaysia
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
SIBU, July 11 (Bernama) -- An Indonesian couple was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to entering Malaysia illegally. Judge Musyiri Peet handed down the sentence to 39-year-old Heriadi and...
ASEAN agrees Myanmar election is not a priority, Malaysia says
SRN News
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July 11, 2025
Audio By Carbonatix KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN has agreed that an election in Myanmar was not a priority and is urging the country’s ruling junta to adhere to its peace commitments instead, Malaysia’s foreign minister...
Malaysia: Graduate Data Boosts Workforce Readiness in Selangor
OpenGov Asia
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July 10, 2025
The Selangor state government, in partnership with the Ministry of Education (MOE) and community colleges, is developing a centralised digital platform to aggregate and manage data on graduates from Technical and Vocational Education and Training...
Harimau Malaya aims for top 100 FIFA ranking, says Zainal
The Sun Daily
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July 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: National football legend Datuk Zainal Abidin Hassan is optimistic that the Harimau Malaya squad can achieve a top 100 FIFA ranking in the coming years. Speaking after the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and Bank Islam...
Home-grown designer Nathan Yong launches luxury furniture and lifestyle brand
The Straits Times
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July 11, 2025
SINGAPORE – Design Within Reach. Herman Miller. Living Divani. These are all prominent international names in the world of furniture design – and Singapore’s Nathan Yong has conceptualised designs for these and other global brands. Now, the 2008...
Quick Facts on Nick Adams: 'Alpha Male' Influencer And Suspended Liberal Party Member Is Trump Choice for Malaysia Diplomat Role
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 11, 2025
Donald Trump's latest ambassadorial pick has raised eyebrows both in the United States and abroad. Nick Adams, an Australian-born conservative influencer known for his self-proclaimed 'alpha male' persona, is the president's nominee to serve as...
Trump nominates ‘alpha male’ influencer to be ambassador to Malaysia
The Straits Times
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July 11, 2025
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has nominated a fiery right-wing influencer known for his machismo and professed love for steaks and Hooters to be the ambassador to Malaysia. Mr Nick Adams, an Australian-American who immigrated to the US...
South Korean Man Jailed Three Months For Overstaying In Malaysia
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
GEORGE TOWN, July 11 (Bernama) -- A South Korean man was sentenced to three months in jail by the Magistrate’s Court here today after pleading guilty to overstaying his permitted time in Malaysia. Jeon Eunjin, 55, entered the plea after the charge...
RM10 billion allocated for new entry points along Malaysia-Kalimantan border
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 11, 2025
RM10 billion allocated for new entry points along Malaysia-Kalimantan border Published on: Friday, July 11, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 By: Chia Wan Rou, FMT Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Saifuddin said the ministry was in the process of...
General : ASEAN, Turkiye Must Speak With One Voice On Gaza, Global Conflicts - Malaysia's FM
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Describing ASEAN and Turkiye as “natural partners” in championing multilateralism, peace, justice and humanity, Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan stressed the need for both to speak with one...
Swinburne launches Graduate Diploma of Education to equip teachers for dynamic classrooms
Borneo Post
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July 11, 2025
(From fourth left) Sharifah Fariah, Swinburne Sarawak Business Development and Liaison director James Ho, and Wong are seen in a group photograph. KUCHING (July 11): As schools across Malaysia and the region face increasing challenges in...
'Nandini Mana?!' Brings Viewers On Discovery Of Asia & Europe From Malaysian Perspective
Mashable SE Asia
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July 11, 2025
If you're looking for a travel show that blends culture, identity, and a uniquely Malaysian perspective, Nandini Mana?! might be your next obsession. The series is hosted by Nandini Balakrishnan, a familiar face from SAYS' video content. In this...