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Malaysian trio makes mark at World Rubik’s Championship in Seattle
The Malaysian Star
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July 7, 2025
SEATTLE: Three Malaysian speedcubers did the nation proud at the Rubik’s WCA World Championship 2025, held in Seattle, United States. The world’s top cube solvers from 74 countries competed in one of the largest events of its kind. Lim Hung, Marc...
Malaysian rapper Kmy Kmo and versatile singer Halim rev up for their new single with a social message: 'Layar Boneka'
The Malaysian Star
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July 7, 2025
'This one comes with a sound advice, ' says versatile Malaysian singer Halim and well-known rapper Kmy Kmno on their new single 'Layar Boneka', which was released to the masses last week. Halim and Kmy Kmo said this song is just not for...
Selangor Assembly Passes Administration Of Religion Of Islam (Amendment) Enactment Bill
Bernama
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July 7, 2025
SHAH ALAM, July 7 (Bernama) -- The Selangor State Legislative Assembly today passed the Administration of the Religion of Islam (State of Selangor) (Amendment) Enactment Bill 2025, aimed at clarifying the criteria for appointing members of the...
Malaysia secures up to RM4bn in potential investments, RM675mn in exports following mission to France
Human Resources Online
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The investment and export opportunities will benefit aerospace, renewable energy, digital economy, and other high-impact sectors, aiming to create more high-paying jobs for Malaysians. Malaysia’s recent Trade and Investment Mission to France has...
Malaysia Set To Launch AI Guidelines For Media, PR And Digital Content Creation - Fahmi
Bernama
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July 7, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s upcoming Guidelines for Responsible AI Communication will provide a critical framework to support professionals across media, public relations and digital content creation, said Communications Minister...
Scheduled water cut in Johor Bahru, Tebrau on July 15
The Sun Daily
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July 7, 2025
JOHOR BAHRU: Over 30,000 user accounts in parts of Johor Bahru, including Tebrau, will experience a scheduled water supply disruption lasting 26 hours starting July 15. The interruption is due to essential maintenance work at the Sultan Iskandar...
Gangguan bekalan air 26 jam di Johor Bahru mulai 15 Julai
The Sun Daily
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July 7, 2025
JOHOR BAHRU: Lebih 30,000 akaun pengguna di beberapa kawasan sekitar bandar raya Johor Bahru termasuk Tebrau bakal mengalami gangguan bekalan air berjadual selama 26 jam berikutan kerja penyelenggaraan Loji Rawatan Air (LRA) Sultan Iskandar, Pasir...
Kemalangan van sekolah di Johor Bahru, 4 cedera termasuk kanak-kanak
The Sun Daily
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July 7, 2025
JOHOR BAHRU: Empat mangsa termasuk tiga kanak-kanak cedera dalam kemalangan membabitkan van sekolah dan lori treler simen berhampiran susur keluar Bandar Dato’ Onn, Lebuhraya Utara Selatan (PLUS) arah selatan. Kejadian berlaku tengah hari tadi....
China's Hebei province a growing tourist hotspot for Malaysians, official says
Xinhua News Agency
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Xinhua) -- North China's Hebei Province is fast becoming a tourist hotspot for Malaysians seeking to experience the country, an official from Malaysia's tourism promotion agency said here on Monday. The rich history and...
“Bird of Legend” reappears in Malaysia after more than a century
BirdLife International
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July 7, 2025
The Chinese Crested Tern — known as the “bird of legend” — has been sighted off the coast of Asajaya, Sarawak, marking the species’ first confirmed appearance in Malaysia since 1913. “When it was last seen in Malaysia, it was more than a century...
Strengthening maritime security: Malaysia purchase of Italian maritime patrol aircraft — Phar Kim Beng and Jitkai Chin
Malay Mail
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July 7, 2025
JULY 7 — Although Malaysia has about 4675km of coastline length and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Area of more than 334,600 square km, Malaysia’s current maritime surveillance relies heavily on Beechcraft Super King Air B200T and CN-235s operated...
Ahmad Zahid Congratulates Malaysian Youths For Victory At Bali Barber Battle
Bernama
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July 7, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has congratulated three young Malaysians who clinched first place at the Tuft & Gatsby International Barber Battle, held in conjunction with the Bali Barber...
World AFP NGOs laud tougher Malaysia plastic trash import laws
Yahoo News
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Environmental groups welcomed on Monday Malaysia's decision to tighten regulations on plastic waste imports, but urged stricter enforcement of the laws in a country that recycles tonnes of trash from the United States, Europe, and elsewhere each...
NGOs laud tougher Malaysia plastic trash import laws
RTL Today
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Environmental groups welcomed on Monday Malaysia's decision to tighten regulations on plastic waste imports, but urged stricter enforcement of the laws in a country that recycles tonnes of trash from the United States, Europe, and elsewhere each...
Former Swimming Queen Nurul Huda To Lead Malaysian Contingent At 2025 SEA Games
Bernama
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July 7, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Former national swimming queen Nurul Huda Abdullah has been appointed as Malaysia’s chef de mission (CDM) to the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand scheduled from Dec 9 to 20. Nurul Huda, who was recently elected Olympic...
Legoland Malaysia's Splash Carnival returns for 2025 edition
TTG Asia
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July 7, 2025
Legoland Malaysia is turning up the tempo this summer as its signature Splash Carnival returns for a third year, promising its biggest celebration yet. Running from July 3 to August 3, the five-week festival transforms the resort’s water park into...
Longest non-stop financial literacy livestream in Malaysia
Borneo Post
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July 7, 2025
mySalam celebrating a record breaking moment after 24-hour public engagement on Financial Literacy through TikTok LIVE. TAWAU (July 7): mySalam, Malaysia’s national takaful protection scheme for the B40 community which is fully managed by Great...
MOH, IHH Healthcare Malaysia Ink MoU To Expand Free Cancer Treatment For 500 Patients
Bernama
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July 7, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, July 7 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry (MOH) and IHH Healthcare Malaysia signed their third Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, aimed at strengthening a strategic public-private partnership to improve access to advanced cancer...
Cambodia Airways successfully flies initial Phnom Penh-Penang service
Travel Daily Media
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July 7, 2025
Cambodia Airways successfully flew the maiden flight of its new Phnom Penh - Penang service last 26th June. This initial flight marks a significant milestone in boosting regional air connectivity and strengthening bilateral tourism ties between...
Bodies of Malaysian family of 6 found in car in river
South China Morning Post
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July 7, 2025
A family of six in Malaysia, including four children aged between six months and nine years, were found dead on Monday in a car submerged in a river. A couple aged 32 and 31 and their children were found in the back seat of the Proton Iswara car...