'Extraordinary tribute' on the horizon, says PM as govt faces turmoil
Anwar, multiple ministries, and government agencies uploaded cryptic graphics on social media last night touting the tribute, with the catchphrase "Bersama Malaysiaku" (With my Malaysia).
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- The Star
China hails Cambodia-Thailand border peace efforts through Asean way
Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, center, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet (left), and Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai pose for photos after talks on a possible ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Monday, July 28, 2025. -- Mohd Rasfan/Pool Photo via AP KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): China has welcomed the progress made by Cambodia and Thailand in advancing ceasefire arrangements, and reaffirmed Beijing's support for resolving disputes through the "Asean Way'. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson in a statement said the ceasefire along the Cambodia-Thailand border proves that dialogue and consultation is the right way to resolve disputes. "China upholds a just and fair position, supports Cambodia and Thailand in enhancing communication and resolving differences, supports advancing political settlement through the Asean Way," according to the statement in response to the outcomes of the Extraordinary Meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC). The meeting, held in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 7, saw Cambodia and Thailand reaching consensus on the ceasefire monitoring mechanism and follow-up arrangements. It was co-chaired by Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and National Defence Minister General Tea Seiha, and Thailand's Acting Minister of Defence General Nattaphon Narkphanit. Also present during the meeting as observers were Malaysia's Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari and Malaysia's Chief of Defence Force General Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar China, which was represented by its Ambassador to Malaysia, Ouyang Yujing, attended the meeting as observer, alongside US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan. "Cambodia and Thailand held an extraordinary GBC meeting and reached an understanding on the implementation arrangements, monitoring mechanism and follow-up matters of the ceasefire, laying the foundation for realising an effective ceasefire and cementing lasting peace between the two sides. China welcomes this," the statement read. China also expressed readiness to continue playing a constructive role in promoting a peaceful resolution of the border dispute. - Bernama
New Straits Times
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- New Straits Times
About 5,000 expected at 'Malaysia Bangkit untuk Gaza' rally tomorrow at Dataran Merdeka
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- Barnama
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