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General : Development In Johor Needs To Be Balanced - Anwar

JOHOR BAHRU, July 4 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Johor needed development that was more balanced between rural areas, villages and the urban poor, as well as continued implementation of high-impact projects.

General : FKRK 2026 : Kelantan Preserves Cultural Heritage In Line With Islamic Principles

PASIR PUTEH, July 4 (Bernama) -- The Kelantan government will continue to preserve and strengthen the state’s arts and cultural heritage as long as such practices are in line with Islamic principles, making them an important component of the state’s identity and tourism development.

General : Federal Gov't Is Saddled With Felda's Nearly RM1 Bln Annual Debt - PM Anwar

JOHOR BAHRU, July 4 (Bernama) -- The federal government is now saddled with Felda's nearly RM1 billion annual debt, as a direct result of past administrative failures, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

General : Fahmi Urges Telco CEOs To See Rural Connectivity Problems First-Hand

BATU PAHAT, July 4 (Bernama) -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has described telecommunications companies as still being lax in addressing internet coverage issues in rural areas despite having sufficient data to identify problem locations.

World : Pakistan To Host Next Round Of US-Iran Talks On July 11 â Reports

MOSCOW, July 4 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- Negotiations between the United States and Iran will resume in Pakistan on July 11, according to Al Arabiya news channel on Saturday, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

Business : Agrobank Receives Over RM8 Mln Financing Applications From Api-Api Night Market Traders

KOTA KINABALU, July 4 (Bernama) -- Agrobank has received financing applications amounting to more than RM8 million from traders at the Api-Api Night Market in Jalan Gaya, following its outreach efforts to expand financing access for hawkers and micro-entrepreneurs in Sabah.

General : Malaysia, Iran Look To Expand Agricultural, Food Security Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- Iran is interested in increasing imports of several Malaysian products, including tropical fruits, palm oil, urea and garments, while also expanding market access for meat and dairy products between the two countries, says Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu.

General : Driver Killed After Lorry Plunges Into Ravine In Pos Blau-Lojing

GUA MUSANG, July 4 (Bernama) -- A lorry driver was killed after the 10-tonne lorry he was driving plunged into a 150-foot ravine near the Pos Blau-Lojing Bridge here today.

General : I WantÂ to Leave A Legacy Of Fair, Clean Leadership For All - PM Anwar

JOHOR BAHRU, July 4 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reaffirmed his commitment to steer Malaysia towards becoming a great and successful nation.

General : Melaka Explores Potential Of Dutch-Inspired Batik As New Tourism Product

MELAKA, July 4 (Bernama) -- The Melaka-Dutch batik, which incorporates elements of the kesidang flower and tulip, stemming from the long-standing cultural and heritage ties between Melaka and the Netherlands, has the potential to be promoted as a new tourism product.