April 17, 2025
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Xi Jinping: China ready to sign ASEAN trade pact, supports Malaysia's leadership in times of global uncertainty

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.

April 16, 2025
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Bigger stakes, bigger ambitions: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik set sights on Malaysia Masters final on home ground

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — With the Malaysia Masters 2025 set to offer an increased prize pool — rising from US$420,000 (approximately RM1.85 million) to US$475,500 — newly crowned Badminton Asia Championships men’s doubles champions Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik are aiming high, with their sights firmly set on reaching the final for the first time on home soil.‍

April 16, 2025
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WHO introduces new global agreement to prevent Covid-like chaos in future pandemics

GENEVA, April 16 — After more than three years of negotiations, countries reached a breakthrough early Wednesday by finalizing the text of a historic global agreement on how to better handle future pandemics — a response shaped by the painful lessons of the Covid-19 crisis.‍

April 16, 2025
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German palliative care doctor charged with murdering 15 patients and setting homes on fire to cover his tracks

BERLIN, April 16 — A palliative care doctor in Berlin has been formally charged with the murder of 15 patients, with prosecutors alleging he also set fire to some of their homes in an attempt to destroy evidence.

April 16, 2025
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Penang renames highway as Jalan Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, flags to be flown at half-mast this Friday.

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.

April 16, 2025
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Xi Jinping expresses hope for deeper China-Malaysia relations and calls for enhanced cooperation on Belt and Road initiatives.

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.

April 16, 2025
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King reprimands Sin Chew Daily for error involving Jalur Gemilang

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.‍

April 15, 2025
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Sarawak's push for greater control over gas resources raises national concerns: Analysts caution it could impact energy security, Petronas’s authority, and federal unity.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — As negotiations continue between Petronas and Sarawak’s state-owned Petros over a new gas governance deal, experts warn of significant implications for Malaysia’s energy sector and national economy.‍

April 15, 2025
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‘A profound loss for the nation’: Tengku Zafrul and Rafizi express condolences on Pak Lah’s passing

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.

April 15, 2025
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The remains of former Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi have arrived at the National Mosque for the state funeral.

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.

April 14, 2025
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‘Work with me, not for me’: How Pak Lah’s humility helped shape Malaysia’s economic and human capital development

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, affectionately known as Pak Lah, passed away at the National Heart Institute (IJN) at 7.10pm. The news was confirmed by his son-in-law, Khairy Jamaluddin, on Instagram.

April 14, 2025
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Anwar honours Abdullah Badawi: ‘A compassionate and humane leader who served with statesmanship’

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has paid heartfelt tribute to Malaysia’s fifth prime minister, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, following news of his passing.‍