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Trade wars: Kuala Lumpur says no to United States' waste
Asia News
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July 3, 2025
On 1 July, a ban came into force on countries that are not signatories to the Basel Convention, the international treaty against the transport of hazardous waste, including plastic. In 2024, 35,000 tonnes of rubbish arrived in Malaysia from the...
Malaysia, Italy To Finalise Naval, Air Procurements
Asian Defence Journal
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July 3, 2025
MALAYSIA is set to procure additional maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), rotary-wing aircraft and warships from Italian firms Leonardo and Fincantieri, an intention outlined by Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim. Concluding his three-day visit to...
Malaysia Airlines looks to purchase more Airbus A330neo aircraft: Reuters
AeroTime News
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July 3, 2025
Malaysia Airlines is reportedly looking to purchase more Airbus A330neos with the deal set to possibly be announced during Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to France, according to Reuters. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is due to...
Malaysia blocks plastic waste imports from the U.S. as global resistance grows
Environmental Health News
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July 3, 2025
Malaysia has banned plastic waste shipments from the United States, dealing a blow to America’s reliance on overseas dumping grounds and raising questions about the future of global plastic trade. Hiroko Tabuchi and Zunaira Saieed report for The...
Malaysia succeeds in attracting RM8.13b potential investments from Italy - PM Anwar
The Sun Daily
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July 3, 2025
ROME: Potential investments worth RM8.13 billion have been achieved through the Malaysia-Italy economic cooperation roundtable meeting and meetings with companies here, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The roundtable meeting involved...
Malaysia succeeds in attracting RM8.13bil potential investments from Italy
The Malaysian Star
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July 3, 2025
ROME: Potential investments worth RM8.13 billion have been achieved through the Malaysia-Italy economic cooperation roundtable meeting and meetings with companies here, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The roundtable meeting involved...
Malaysia’s CYDES 2025 boosts regional cybersecurity collaboration
The Sun Daily
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July 3, 2025
PUTRAJAYA: The Cyber Defence and Security Exhibition and Conference (CYDES) 2025 has reinforced Malaysia’s position as a growing cybersecurity hub, drawing international participation and strategic partnerships to enhance digital resilience. Chief...
Malaysia to buy military assets from Italy to enhance maritime security
The Malaysian Star
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July 3, 2025
ROME: Malaysia intends to purchase maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters, and naval vessels from Italy to bolster its national security capabilities, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The acquisition will include two Maritime Patrol...
World : Russian FM Lavrov To Attend ASEAN Meetings In Kuala Lumpur Next Week
Bernama
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July 3, 2025
By Rohani Mohd Ibrahim KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to be in Malaysia next week for the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings. He is expected to participate in three...
Kidney Health Screening Initiative For Malaysia’s Underserved Communities
CodeBlue
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July 3, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — In a groundbreaking effort to confront Malaysia’s silent but escalating kidney health crisis among underserved communities, the Maaedicare Charitable Foundation, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Bukit Angkasa (RCBA),...
Malaysia Succeeds In Attracting RM8.13 Bln Potential Investments From Italy - PM Anwar
Bernama
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July 3, 2025
From D.Arul Rajoo ROME, July 3 (Bernama) -- Potential investments worth RM8.13 billion have been achieved through the Malaysia-Italy economic cooperation roundtable meeting and meetings with companies here, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar...
Airbus to sell more A330neo jets to Malaysia Airlines
ETInfra.com
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July 3, 2025
Malaysia Airlines' Airbus A330neo touches down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport after delivery from Toulouse, marking the start of a fleet modernization drive featuring fuel-efficient, long-range aircraft. Europe's Airbus is close to winning...
Medical Regulations 2025 Amendments Ensure Safe And Equitable Specialist Care — Academy Of Medicine Malaysia
CodeBlue
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July 3, 2025
The Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (AMM) welcomes Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad’s announcement about the Medical Regulations 2025 (Amendment) and the enforcement of the Medical Act (Amendment) 2024 (Act A1729), which marks a significant step...
UTeM Leads Industrial Playground Development To Spur Industrial And Economic Growth
Bernama
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July 3, 2025
MELAKA, July 3 (Bernama) -- Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) is spearheading the development of an ‘Industrial Playground’, based on the concept of ‘University in Industry and Industry in University’, to catalyse the country’s industrial...
Why are Malaysia and Indonesia boosting ties with Russia?
Deutsche Welle
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July 3, 2025
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto skipped a G7 summit last month to visit Russia, where he and his counterpart, Vladimir Putin, agreed that bilateral ties are "getting stronger again." "My meeting with President Putin today was intense, warm...
UOB, FMM, SMF in pact to spur cross-border manufacturing projects, investments
The Sun Daily
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July 3, 2025
PETALING JAYA: In a move to bolster regional economic integration and facilitate foreign direct investment (FDI) flows, UOB signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) and the...
Pakistan, Malaysia forge new Academic, Trade alliances to strengthen ties
Pakistan Observer
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July 3, 2025
ISLAMABAD – Chairman of Senate Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control Senator Faisal Saleem Rehman met Deputy Head of Mission at the Malaysian High Commission Mohd Syafik Firdaus Bin Hasbullah to explore opportunities for deeper...
Hyundai to focus on ICE and hybrid models in Malaysia – no plans for any new EVs in near future
Paultan
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July 3, 2025
No, the facelifted Ioniq 5 isn’t coming to Malaysia. Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) made its official debut in the country yesterday, unveiling three models that will form the core of its initial push over the coming year, these being the fifth-gen...
Hyundai Motor Malaysia starts afresh with new Santa Fe, Tucson, Staria – no legacy models, incl Ioniq EVs
Paultan
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July 3, 2025
Hyundai Motor Malaysia’s (HMY) entry into the market has seen it introduce three models – the fifth-gen Santa Fe SUV, facelifted fourth-gen Tucson SUV and updated Staria MPV – as part of its initial push, and while more models are expected to be...
U.S. Sends Lots of Plastic Trash Overseas. Malaysia Just Said No Thanks.
The Environmental Magazine
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July 3, 2025
"No country receives more discarded plastic from wealthy countries, but shipments from the United States are no longer welcome." "In the shadow of President Trump’s tariff fights, a different kind of trade war is playing out involving candy...