May 21, 2025
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NRD pledges reforms and sets timeline to address complex IC cases following decade-long delays

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — The National Registration Department (NRD) will review disciplinary actions against officers found to be negligent or who failed to act on delays in processing identity card (IC) applications.

May 21, 2025
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Tengku Zafrul: MITI aims to attract high-quality investments to strengthen Malaysia's E&E sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is actively working to attract more high-quality investments, particularly in key sectors like electrical and electronics (E&E), according to its Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.‍

May 20, 2025
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Penang exco: Silicon Island reclamation to take 10 to 15 years

GEORGE TOWN, May 20 — The reclamation work to develop Silicon Island off the southern coast of Penang Island is expected to take between 10 and 15 years to complete, the state legislative assembly was informed today.

May 20, 2025
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Anwar champions Malaysia’s leadership in ASEAN and the Global South to help redefine global power dynamics

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — As chair of ASEAN, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is firmly positioning both Malaysia and the regional bloc as pivotal forces within the Global South, advocating for a shift from global bipolar dominance to a more balanced multipolar world order based on equitable power-sharing.‍

May 20, 2025
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Langkawi Welcomes the Triumphant Return of LIMA 2025 Showcasing Global Defence Power

LANGKAWI, May 20 — The peaceful skies and waters of Langkawi will once again come alive with the roar of jet engines and the presence of international defence assets as the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA’25) makes its return.‍

May 19, 2025
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PM commends national sepak takraw team after close Asian Cup defeat: ‘A loss is not a failure’

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Malaysia’s national sepak takraw squad delivered a commendable performance and showcased remarkable resilience in the final match of the 2025 Asian Cup Sepak Takraw Championship, which concluded yesterday.