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In a statement in conjunction with World Refugee Day, Unicef noted that none of the over 41,000 refugee children of school-going age registered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) here have any access to formal education. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Unicef: Malaysia’s education roadblock leaving over 41,000 refugee kids in dire straits

Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen urged the state government to capitalise on its strength to attract these high-tech investments into Sarawak, especially given that the industry is also energy-intensive and there is an international emphasis on the need for clean energy in their production line. — Bernama pic

Sarawak DAP chief urges state govt to improve investment strategies amid tech giant influx into Malaysia

According to the statement, both leaders (Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and China’s Premier Li Qiang) welcome the keen interest to continue consultations and discussions on mutual visa exemption to facilitate the entry of the citizens of Malaysia and China. — Bernama pic

Malaysia, China agree to extend visa exemption to strengthen bilateral ties, according to joint statement 

Former SRC International Sdn Bhd director Datuk Suboh Md Yassin, 73, said as a result of this ‘rubber stamp’ modus operandi, he was not in any position to verify if he had signed certain documents or whether his signatures on SRC-related documents had been forged. — Bernama pic

I merely served as a ‘rubber stamp’ in SRC for Najib, former director tells High Court 

Seri Alam police chief Superintendent Mohd Sohaimi Ishak (second from left) holding up the contraband alcoholic beverages seized in a raid yesterday, June 20, 2024. — Picture by Ben Tan

Johor man arrested for attempting to bribe police with RM18,000 during contraband alcohol raid

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Chinese Premier Li Qiang attend a dinner in Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment Diplomatic Relations Between Malaysia and China, June 19, 2024. In a statement, both leaders today gave their commitment to promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalisation. — Bernama pic

In joint statement, PM Anwar and China’s Premier Li say committed to promote an equal, orderly multipolar world that’s economically beneficial

Chinese Premier Li Qiang (centre), accompanied by Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook (second from left), at the Bunga Raya Complex at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on June 20, 2024 after concluding a three-day official visit to Malaysia. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul (third from right) was also present. — Bernama pic

Transport minister: Malaysia hopeful bilateral ties with China will grow from strength to strength

State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Sandrea Ng Shy Ching said that the new charge would be applied to each room per night and is stipulated under the Hotel Enactment 2023, which was approved by the Perak State Legislative Assembly last year. — Bernama pic

Perak exco: RM3 local service charge for visitors staying in the state beginning next year

According to the Malaysian flag carrier, the plane has been rerouted back to the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad. — Reuters pic

Malaysia Airlines flight MH199 from Hyderabad suffers engine problem, makes emergency landing

Penang Gerakan chairman Oh Tong Keong claimed the state is wasting millions of ringgit in public funds just to boost the state government’s image, which does not benefit the people or improve the people’s quality of life. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Gerakan accuses Penang govt of blowing RM10m to sing its own praises

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said according to Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) Batang Ai will not only be producing electricity through hydro but also from solar. — Bernama pic

Sarawak premier: Batang Ai area able to produce 2000MW of solar energy

Bersatu chief whip Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee said the notice regarding the Jeli, Gua Musang, Bukit Gantang, Kuala Kangsar, Tanjong Karang and Labuan seats was sent yesterday adding that confirmation of unexpected vacancies holds critical weight under Section 18C of the Societies Act which asserts the final decisions made by political parties. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Bersatu chief whip: Speaker has received notice on rogue Bersatu MPs

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil delivers his speech at the launch of the MCMC-Microsoft AI Tech: Skills For AI-Enabled Economy programme in Kuala Lumpur, June 20, 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Fahmi: Benefits of foreign investments should be reflected through initiatives for people 

Johor Sustainability Centre chairman Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad at the signing ceremony between Paragon Globe Berhad (PGB) and UOB Malaysia in Johor Baru, June 20, 2024. — Bernama pic

Hasni: Johor keen to work with Sarawak on green energy initiatives

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil speaks to reporters after attending a dinner commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Malaysia and China last night. ― Bernama pic

Fahmi: 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic ties a pivotal moment for future cooperation

The Selangor State Legislative Assembly has not received any notice regarding the status of Selat Klang state assemblyman Datuk Abdul Rashid Asari following the revocation of his party membership by Bersatu. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Selangor Speaker: No notice yet on status of Selat Klang assemblyman