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Showcase racial unity to boost VM2026, says Tiong

SIBU: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (pic) has called on all Malaysians to showcase racial unity and harmony as the nation's main strength in attracting tourists in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026).

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Xinjiang Zelenskyy uses fame to promote food

A MAN in Xinjiang, China, who bears a striking resemblance to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, used his Internet fame to promote local cuisines after going viral, reported China Press.

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Schools get ‘cool’ flex in the heat

NIBONG TEBAL: The Education Ministry is concerned about the welfare, health and safety of students, teachers and school staff amid hot and unpredictable weather, particularly in the northern states.

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Pasir Gudang kite festival soars into records book

JOHOR BARU: The Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival has reached a major milestone since its inception over three decades ago after making its way into the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) this year.

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Anwar hosts Modi to a special luncheon celebrating ties between both nations

PUTRAJAYA: Guests at a luncheon hosted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for his visiting Indian counterpart Narendra Modi were treated to a thoughtfully curated spread of "Friendship Appetisers", symbolising the warm and longstanding ties between Malaysia and India.

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Taking tech and economic cooperation to greater heights

PUTRAJAYA: The deepening friendship between India and Malaysia is expected to enhance bilateral cooperation in key areas, particularly the digital economy and semiconductor industries, says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Safeguards to be added to UPI system

KUALA LUMPUR: Financial safeguards will be in place when India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system is introduced in Malaysia, says India's External Affairs Ministry Secretary (East) P. Kumaran.

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Langkawi has been without rain for 38 days

BH Ahad reported that it had not rained in Langkawi for more than a month, and dry conditions are expected to continue until mid to late March.

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Malaysia, India to ramp up focus on strategic sector initiatives

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and India have agreed to accelerate wide-ranging bilateral initiatives, with a strong focus on strategic sectors such as semiconductors and digital trade, following the exchange of 11 agreements and memoranda of understanding (MOUs) between the two countries.

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Sweeter, cheaper mandarins this year

GEORGE TOWN: When tucking into mandarin oranges this year, consumers can expect more than festive cheer with prices easing and better flavours.

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Dzulkefly: Prevention beats treatment

HULU LANGAT: With tens of billions of ringgit spent on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) annually, the Health Ministry is shifting its focus towards prevention through healthcare programmes aimed at keeping Malaysians healthy before they fall ill.

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Stronger ringgit has no impact on Singaporean shoppers

JOHOR BARU: The strengthening of the ringgit against the Singapore dollar has little impact on Chinese New Year sales here, say local traders.

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Nomadic artist back in town

PETALING JAYA: Despite deca­des of travelling around the world to fulfil his passion as an artist, Cheng Peng Sia heads home to keep traditions alive during the Chinese New Year period.

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Unidentified explosions disrupt efforts to extinguish peatland fire

MUAR: Two small explosions were detected during operations to extinguish a peatland fire at a plantation here.

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Land owners urged to make patrols

PETALING JAYA: Land or plantation owners must proactively patrol their surroundings and ensure all fire fighting systems are functioning in view of the current dry, hot season, says the Fire and Rescue Department

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Heatwave in the north to last until April

PETALING JAYA: The scorching heat in the northern states of the peninsular may not see any respite just yet even as parts of Johor continue to battle fires.

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Signing of 11 MoU with India testament to PM Anwar’s role in regional, global partnership

KUALA LUMPUR: The successful signing of 11 Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) and cooperation documents with India stands as a testament to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's leadership in cementing Malaysia's role as a vital regional and global strategic partner.

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Johor RM17mil special allocation shows leaders’ understanding of people’s needs, says Dr Wee

YONG PENG: The special allocation for the Chinese community recently announced by Johor shows that its leaders listen to the people, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

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Azmin, Faizal Azumu among Bersatu leaders at Muhyiddin’s home for special meeting

KUALA LUMPUR: The residence of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president Muhyiddin Yassin has again come under the spotlight following a special meeting held on Sunday (Feb 8) night.

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Johor grants special RM17mil CNY allocation for Chinese schools, welfare

YONG PENG: Johor has announced a special allocation worth about RM17mil for the Chinese community, covering various aspects including welfare and education.