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M’sia welcomes UNGA’s resolution adoption calling to reconsider Palestine’s full membership

Wisma Putra says Malaysia co-sponsored and voted in favour of it along with 76 member states, will continue to support besieged nation’s independence

UN General Assembly overwhelmingly votes to reconsider Palestine’s membership bid

Endorsed resolution also calls for granting of additional rights

UN General Assembly overwhelmingly votes in favour of Gaza ceasefire

The UN General Assembly adopted a draft resolution today demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza, Anadolu Agency reported.

UN General Assembly affirms Palestinian sovereignty over natural resources

The United Nations General Assembly's Committee on Economic and Financial Questions (Second Committee) has voted in favour of a resolution affirming the sovereignty of the Palestinian people over their natural resources.

Security Council must comply with UNGA’s Palestine resolution: Wisma Putra

Malaysia has called on the UN Security Council to act in line with the organisation's General Assembly, after the latter adopted a resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian truce between Israeli forces and Hamas in Gaza.

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Malaysia sees 11.1% increase in crime rate, with property offences and assaults leading the rise

The latest report reveals a spike in property crimes and assaults, while homicides and kidnapping cases show signs of improvement