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Diplomacy

Malaysia not tied to any geopolitical bloc, at BRICS as part of pragmatic diplomacy: Zafrul

Malaysia’s foreign policy has always been to cooperate with all parties that share common interests, says PM’s senior political advisor

Ramanan hails India envoy’s role in deepening Malaysia-India strategic ties ahead of diplomatic exit

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan says Malaysia remains committed to expanding its strategic partnership with India as outgoing High Commissioner B.N. Reddy concludes his diplomatic posting after helping elevate bilateral ties to a stronger footing

Iran to release six stranded Malaysian ships in stages: envoy

Iran says ships will be allowed through one at a time following high-level talks between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and President Masoud Pezeshkian

Malaysian vessels cleared for Strait of Hormuz transit: Anwar

Prime Minister confirms diplomatic engagement with Iran ensures safe passage amid Middle East tensions

Malaysian leaders from all sides unite to condemn US-Israel assault on Iran

PM, PAS, DAP, and Opposition Leader Hamzah Zainudin demand a ceasefire and respect for international law

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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

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

What the pork!? – Rocky Bru

Rocky Bru reflects on a surprise in-flight warning about Malaysia’s pork import ban, tracing its public health roots and the politics of pig farming through a seasoned traveller’s lens