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China-Malaysia relations

China grants visa-free travel to Malaysians for stays up to 90 days

New mutual exemption deal takes effect July 17, allowing visits of up to 30 days per trip without a visa

Chinese premier says M’sia-China relations exemplary, proposes four steps to advance ties

Enhancing friendship, synergising development, deepening exchanges, strengthening solidarity were measures highlighted by the premier

Malaysia, China exchange 14 memoranda on various areas of cooperation

Nine ministries took part in the exchange, as witnessed by both leaders

China’s Premier Li Qiang lands in Malaysia for three-day official visit

He is on his first trip here since becoming head of government in March last year

China extends visa exemption for Malaysian tourists to 30 days

DPM makes announcement during 50th anniversary celebration of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

RM200m World Cup rights fee puts Malaysia’s 2026 viewing at risk

Malaysia could miss live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a steep RM200 million broadcasting fee strains Astro and RTM, raising doubts over whether fans will be able to watch football’s biggest tournament

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach