Today's news in pictures - Tuesday, May 21, 2025
MISSED what happened today? Here's a glimpse at what happened throughout the country in photographs.
KUALA LUMPUR – National singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong in action against Hong Kong's Ng Ka Long Angus at the 2025 Malaysia Masters in Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. NSTP/ASWADI ALIAS
KUALA LUMPUR – Preparations in full swing at KLCC for the 46th ASEAN Summit, expected to gather 20,000 participants including heads of state, delegates, and officials from ASEAN members and dialogue partners such as China and the Gulf countries. NSTP/ASYRAF HAMZAH
JOHOR BAHRU – Final preparations underway for the 2024/2025 PKR National Congress at Persada Johor International Convention Centre. NSTP/NAJMI NOR'AZAM
KUALA LUMPUR – Istana Negara gears up to host a royal luncheon by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for foreign dignitaries attending the 46th ASEAN Summit, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the People's Republic of China. BERNAMA
KUALA LUMPUR – The ASEAN Malaysia 2025 logo seen in front of the Petronas Twin Towers ahead of the 46th ASEAN Summit scheduled for May 26 and 27. NSTP/AHMAD UKASYAH
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