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General : Fahmi Backs Call For Regular Media Briefings On Malaysia-Indonesia Border Issue

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has suggested that the relevant parties conduct regular media briefings on efforts to resolve the land border issue between Sabah and North Kalimantan (Kaltara) to avoid misunderstandings.

General : Special Task Force To Address Critical Tourism Issues In Semporna - Jafry

SEMPORNA, April 18 (Bernama) -- The Sabah Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (KePKAS) has formed a special task force committee to strengthen enforcement and address key issues in Semporna’s tourism industry.

World : Iran Arrests 127 Over Alleged Preparations For 'Enemy Attack'

ISTANBUL , April 18 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) arrested at least 127 people across the country who it claimed were “preparing the groundwork for a military attack by the enemy,” Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing Iranian media.

General : Sungai Nibong Highway To Be Closed For Four Hours This Monday

GEORGE TOWN, April 18 (Bernama) -- The Sungai Nibong Highway, in front of Kristal Point here, will be closed from 11 pm this Monday (April 20) to 3 am the next day.

World : Rutte Says He Does Not See US Leaving NATO

BERLIN, April 18 (Bernama-dpa) -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has rejected speculation about a possible US withdrawal from the defence alliance, telling the Sunday edition of Die Welt newspaper that he did not see the United States leaving NATO, reported German news agency dpa.

General : MUDRA: Allocation Of Over RM220 Million Driven By Positive Response To KUSKOP Financing Scheme - Sim

PUTRAJAYA, April 18 (Bernama) -- Allocation exceeding RM220 million under the Indian Entrepreneur Capital and Economic Stimulus Package (MUDRA) this year marks an increase of RM60 million, driven by strong response to financing schemes by the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP), says its Minister Steven Sim.

World : China's Gu To Host Laureus Awards With Djokovic

MADRID, April 18 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Chinese freestyle skier Gu Ailing was on Saturday named as one of the hosts for the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony to be held in Madrid on Monday, reported Xinhua.

Politics : PKR Denies Allegations Of Going Alone In Johor State Election

JOHOR BAHRU, April 18 (Bernama) -- PKR today strongly denied a report by a media portal claiming that the party would contest solo in the upcoming Johor state election.

General : MOHE-LMM Dialogue Expected To Take Place In May - Adam Adli

MELAKA, April 18 (Bernama) -- A dialogue session between the Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) and Liga Mahasiswa Malaysia (LMM) is expected to take place by May at the latest, its deputy minister, Adam Adli Abdul Halim said.

General : MetMalaysia: Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain In Kuala Lumpur, 10 States Until 8 pm

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit the capital and 10 other states until 8 pm today.