KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed China’s support for Malaysia as this year’s ASEAN Chair and affirmed China’s readiness to sign the ASEAN-China Free Trade Upgrade Protocol with regional partners as soon as possible.

GEORGE TOWN, April 16 — The Penang government will rename Lebuhraya Bandar Cassia as Jalan Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to honour the legacy of Malaysia’s fifth Prime Minister.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his anticipation of meeting with Malaysian friends to celebrate the longstanding friendship between China and Malaysia and to chart the course for future collaboration.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, has issued a stern reminder to all Malaysians that the Jalur Gemilang is a symbol of national sovereignty and identity that must never be disrespected or misrepresented.‍

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz has offered his condolences to the family of Malaysia’s fifth Prime Minister, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who passed away at the National Heart Institute (IJN) last night.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The remains of former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi arrived at the National Mosque at 8.15am today, ahead of his state funeral.