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Brazil calls Malaysia a natural BRICS partner, backs full membership bid

President Lula reaffirms Brazil’s support for Malaysia’s BRICS aspirations, emphasising shared values and growing economic potential

Why inviting Donald Trump to Asean Summit a pragmatic move for Malaysia and the region? — Wong Chun Wai

Inviting the former US president may be controversial, but Malaysia and Asean see it as a strategic chance to safeguard stability, trade, and diplomatic balance

US tariffs: Malaysia to buy 30 Boeing aircraft worth US$9.5 bil

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister says the purchase marks a key step in enhancing Malaysia's trade and aviation sector growth

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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

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