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ASEAN diplomacy

Trump nominates Arabic-speaking career diplomat Joshua Harris as next US ambassador to Malaysia

The envoy, who has more than two decades of experience in foreign affairs and security, awaits Senate confirmation after replacing controversial nominee Nick Adams

Anwar’s chance to get Myanmar right – Charles Santiago

Former Klang MP warns PM against legitimising Myanmar junta through flawed diplomacy

Malaysia, Thailand unite in call for South China Sea resolution

Leaders call for adherence to UNCLOS, early conclusion of a Code of Conduct

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders