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Malaysian PM says to seek stay extension of giant pandas

STORY: Malaysian PM says to seek stay extension of giant pandas SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 27, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Zoo Negara 2. various of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at Zoo Negara's 60th anniversary celebration 3. various of pandas STORYLINE: Malaysia is looking into extending the period of stay of two giant pandas Xing Xing and Liang Liang at Zoo Negara, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Saturday. Anwar said that the presence of Xing Xing and Liang Liang had become an attraction that many Malaysians look forward to. "Many people come to the zoo to see the pandas because not all Malaysians can afford to go to China to see giant pandas ... for some Malaysians, seeing them here is a once in a lifetime opportunity," he added. The iconic giant panda pair, Xing Xing and Liang Liang, were loaned to the Malaysian government in 2014 for 10 years to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Malaysia and China. T

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BRI brings more job opportunities for locals: Malaysian youth

STORY: BRI brings more job opportunities for locals: Malaysian youth DATELINE: Oct. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:06 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Malaysia 2. SOUNDBITE (English): BREVIA PAN WOON SHIEN, National Organizing Secretary of Young Malaysians Movement STORYLINE: A member of a Malaysian youth group attending an exchange event in Beijing said the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has created job opportunities for Malaysians, and helped foster economic growth. SOUNDBITE (English): BREVIA PAN WOON SHIEN, National Organizing Secretary of Young Malaysians Movement "We are delighted to see and witness the inception of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). I think the most significant project in Malaysia under the Belt and Road Initiative is the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL). During the construction period, our youths are involved in the construction work also. I think this indirectly provides more job opportunities for our youths. We can see significant economic growth an

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Badminton - Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 - Vantaa, Finland

Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark in action against Tee Kai Wun and Man Wei Chong of Malaysia (unseen) during men's doubles final at the badminton HSBC BWF World Tour Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, on October 15, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Badminton - Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 - Vantaa, Finland

Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark in action against Tee Kai Wun and Man Wei Chong of Malaysia (unseen) during men's doubles final at the badminton HSBC BWF World Tour Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, on October 15, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Badminton - Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 - Vantaa, Finland

Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark in action against Tee Kai Wun and Man Wei Chong of Malaysia (unseen) during men's doubles final at the badminton HSBC BWF World Tour Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, on October 15, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Badminton - Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 - Vantaa, Finland

Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark in action against Tee Kai Wun and Man Wei Chong of Malaysia (unseen) during men's doubles final at the badminton HSBC BWF World Tour Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, on October 15, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Badminton - Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 - Vantaa, Finland

Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark in action against Tee Kai Wun and Man Wei Chong of Malaysia (unseen) during men's doubles final at the badminton HSBC BWF World Tour Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, on October 15, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Badminton - Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 - Vantaa, Finland

Tee Kai Wun and Man Wei Chong of Malaysia in action against Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark (unseen) during men's doubles final at the badminton HSBC BWF World Tour Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, on October 15, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Badminton - Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 - Vantaa, Finland

Tee Kai Wun and Man Wei Chong of Malaysia in action against Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark (unseen) during men's doubles final at the badminton HSBC BWF World Tour Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, on October 15, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Badminton - Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 - Vantaa, Finland

Tee Kai Wun and Man Wei Chong of Malaysia in action against Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark (unseen) during men's doubles final at the badminton HSBC BWF World Tour Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, on October 15, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Badminton - Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 - Vantaa, Finland

Tee Kai Wun and Man Wei Chong of Malaysia in action against Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark (unseen) during men's doubles final at the badminton HSBC BWF World Tour Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, on October 15, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Badminton - Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 - Vantaa, Finland

Tee Kai Wun and Man Wei Chong of Malaysia in action against Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark (unseen) during men's doubles final at the badminton HSBC BWF World Tour Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, on October 15, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Badminton - Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 - Vantaa, Finland

Tee Kai Wun and Man Wei Chong of Malaysia in action against Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark (unseen) during men's doubles final at the badminton HSBC BWF World Tour Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, on October 15, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Badminton - Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 - Vantaa, Finland

Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia in action against Ng Tze Yong of Malaysia (unseen) during men's singles final at the badminton HSBC BWF World Tour Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, on October 15, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Badminton - Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 - Vantaa, Finland

Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia in action against Ng Tze Yong of Malaysia (unseen) during men's singles final at the badminton HSBC BWF World Tour Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, on October 15, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Badminton - Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 - Vantaa, Finland

Ng Tze Yong of Malaysia in action against Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia (unseen) during men's singles final at the badminton HSBC BWF World Tour Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, on October 15, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Badminton - Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 - Vantaa, Finland

Ng Tze Yong of Malaysia in action against Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia (unseen) during men's singles final at the badminton HSBC BWF World Tour Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, on October 15, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Badminton - Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 - Vantaa, Finland

Ng Tze Yong of Malaysia in action against Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia (unseen) during men's singles final at the badminton HSBC BWF World Tour Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, on October 15, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Badminton - Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 - Vantaa, Finland

Ng Tze Yong of Malaysia in action against Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia (unseen) during men's singles final at the badminton HSBC BWF World Tour Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, on October 15, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Badminton - Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 - Vantaa, Finland

Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia in action against Ng Tze Yong of Malaysia (unseen) during men's singles final at the badminton HSBC BWF World Tour Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, on October 15, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Badminton - Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 - Vantaa, Finland

Ng Tze Yong of Malaysia in action against Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia (unseen) during men's singles final at the badminton HSBC BWF World Tour Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, on October 15, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Badminton - Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 - Vantaa, Finland

Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia in action against Ng Tze Yong of Malaysia (unseen) during men's singles final at the badminton HSBC BWF World Tour Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, on October 15, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Badminton - Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 - Vantaa, Finland

Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia in action against Ng Tze Yong of Malaysia (unseen) during men's singles final at the badminton HSBC BWF World Tour Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, on October 15, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Badminton - Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 - Vantaa, Finland

Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia in action against Ng Tze Yong of Malaysia (unseen) during men's singles final at the badminton HSBC BWF World Tour Clash Of Clans Arctic Open 2023 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, on October 15, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Malaysia celebrates 66th anniversary of independence

STORY: Malaysia celebrates 66th anniversary of independence DATELINE: Sept. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of parades STORYLINE: Malaysia celebrated the 66th anniversary of its independence with parades, fireworks and large-scale gatherings on Thursday under the theme of unifying ties between its diverse groups. Shortly after midnight Wednesday, thousands of Malaysians marked the occasion through the singing of patriotic songs and other activities, with the festivities culminating in a parade overseen by King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah at the administration center of Putrajaya on Thursday morning. The Malaysian monarch was joined by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, members of the cabinet and other officials, with thousands of military and civilian personnel participating in the parade besides dancers and other performers. In a message to the people, Sultan Abdullah reminded Malaysians that unity is key to harmony, and well-being of the people

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Chinese food companies highlighted at trade fair in Malaysia

STORY: Chinese food companies highlighted at trade fair in Malaysia DATELINE: July 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo venue 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TANG HAI, General manager of Guangxi CAEXPO International Exhibition Group 3. various of the expo venue 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHAN FOONG HIN, Malaysian Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security STORYLINE: Chinese food companies have drawn the interest of Malaysians at the ongoing 20th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) 2023 Roadshow (Malaysia) & Guangxi Export Fair, which kicked off on Wednesday. The expo is co-located with the 2023 Malaysian International Food & Beverage Trade Fair (MIFB). Dozens of Chinese companies are introducing their products to both Malaysian and international consumers at the expo. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TANG HAI, General manager of Guangxi CAEXPO International Exhibition Group "This roadshow is one of the important sideline economic and trade activities of the

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MALAYSIA-CHINA-ASEAN EXPO-ROADSHOW

(230713) -- KUALA LUMPUR, July 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the China Pavilion at the 20th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) 2023 Roadshow (Malaysia) & Guangxi Export Fair in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 12, 2023. Chinese food companies drew the interest of Malaysians as the 20th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) 2023 Roadshow (Malaysia) & Guangxi Export Fair kicked off here on Wednesday. TO GO WITH "Chinese food companies highlighted at trade fair in Malaysia" (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-CHINA-ASEAN EXPO-ROADSHOW

(230713) -- KUALA LUMPUR, July 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor looks at the products brought by Chinese food companies at the 20th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) 2023 Roadshow (Malaysia) & Guangxi Export Fair in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 12, 2023. Chinese food companies drew the interest of Malaysians as the 20th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) 2023 Roadshow (Malaysia) & Guangxi Export Fair kicked off here on Wednesday. TO GO WITH "Chinese food companies highlighted at trade fair in Malaysia" (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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Malaysians mark Eid al-Fitr as economy recovers

STORY: Malaysians mark Eid al-Fitr as economy recovers DATELINE: April 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of city views in Kuala Lumpur 2. various of Muslims praying in the mosque 3. various of King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praying at the mosque 4. various of Malaysia's national flag and Kuala Lumpur city views STORYLINE: Malaysia's Muslims marked the Eid al-Fitr festival on Saturday as the country sees economic recovery. With a renewed interest in international travel and trade, Malaysians look forward to the festival, which typically begins with a trip back to their hometowns and a reunion with family members. The movement of people to their hometowns is especially felt in the capital Kuala Lumpur, with the usually busy roads being relatively free, with more tourists than locals walking around in parts of the city. This contrasts with heavy traffic along the country's main interstate highw

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Lanterns lit up in Malaysia's Thean Hou Temple to celebrate Chinese New Year

STORY: Lanterns lit up in Malaysia's Thean Hou Temple to celebrate Chinese New Year DATELINE: Jan. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:03 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1 various of the Thean Hou Temple 2 various of the lanterns 3 various of the Auspicious Rabbit Theme Park STORYLINE: Some 6,000 red lanterns are lit up in Malaysia's iconic Thean Hou Temple to usher in the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. The stunning glow of the lanterns glitters up against the grand architecture that boasts traditional Chinese style. The 6-tiered temple is a key venue for the Chinese Malaysians to embrace Chinese culture. This year marks the Year of the Rabbit on the Chinese lunar calendar. Thean Hou Temple has also built an Auspicious Rabbit Theme Park. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuala Lumpur. (XHTV)

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Remains of Malaysian victims arrive home

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - The coffin of a Malaysian on board Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which was shot down over Ukraine in July, is carried in a ceremony after arriving at Kuala Lumpur international airport on Aug. 22, 2014. The remains of 20 Malaysians, among the earliest to be identified among the total 43 Malaysians on board the Boeing 777, were flown in from Amsterdam via a specially chartered Malaysia Airlines jet.

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Malaysians greet their new prime minister

PENANG, Malaysia - New Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (3rd from L) addresses an audience at the Bayan Lepas International Airport in the northern Penang State on Nov. 1. His first day on the job began with a rousing welcome at home, where he paid tribute to his predecessor Mahathir Mohamad and pledged to take the country to greater heights.

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Anti-war protest staged in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Around a thousand Malaysians gather in front of the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on Feb. 15 to protest against the looming U.S.-led war against Iraq. Defying a police warning not to hold such an ''unlawful gathering,'' the protesters, mostly from local human rights groups and opposition parties, chanted ''peace'' while carrying banners saying ''No War,'' ''No Blood for Oil'' and one asking U.S. President George W. Bush to ''Look at your own arms backyard.''

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5 foreigners, 2 Japanese nabbed over fake credit cards

TOKYO, Japan - Three Malaysians, two Chinese and two Japanese have been arrested on suspicion of producing and using counterfeit credit cards in Tokyo and Shizuoka prefectures. An officer at Tokyo's Ikebukuro Police Station sits by an array of fake credit cards and equipment the suspects used in making the cards during a media briefing March 8.

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3 arrested for allegedly forging 10,000 yen notes

TOKYO, Japan - Police officers confiscate boxes of evidence at one of 19 locations they raided in Tokyo on July 18 in connection with counterfeit 10,000 yen banknotes that have turned up since last summer. Police arrested three people, two Malaysians and one Peruvian.

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Malaysian PM to use targeted subsidies to address high cost of living

STORY: Malaysian PM to use targeted subsidies to address high cost of living DATELINE: Nov. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim chairing a special meeting 2. various of media practitioners at work 3. various of Anwar Ibrahim attending a press conference at Prime Minister office 4. various of Malaysia's national flag and Prime Minister office building STORYLINE: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Sunday that his government will review its use of subsidies to better help those most in need. The previous approach of broad subsidies has not been able to effectively address the cost of living problems, especially among low-income and poor Malaysians, he told a press conference after chairing a special meeting by the national action council on the cost of living with government departments and agencies. "I will give two weeks (to the relevant bodies) to evaluate all the implications of target

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26th edition of World Congress on Innovation and Technology kicks off in Malaysia

STORY: 26th edition of World Congress on Innovation and Technology kicks off in Malaysia DATELINE: Sept. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:56 LOCATION: GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia CATEGORY: SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 26th edition of WCIT 2. Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob giving a speech 3. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow giving a speech 4. various of the exhibition 5. Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob visiting the exhibition STORYLINE: The 26th edition of the World Congress on Innovation and Technology (WCIT) kicked off at the Setia Spice Convention Center in Bayan Lepas of Penang state on Tuesday. In the opening ceremony, Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob delivered a keynote speech, saying digital literacy "will increase awareness on the importance of technology adoption and innovation among Malaysians, in line with current developments that are happening around the world." Ismail also said that science and technology-based measures played key roles in Malays

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Malaysians mark Eid al-Fitr as COVID-19 cases subside

STORY: Malaysians mark Eid al-Fitr as COVID-19 cases subside DATELINE: May 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:18 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. Various of Malaysia's national flag in front of prime minister's office 2. Various of crowds in Putrajaya 3. Various of Muslims praying in mosque 4. Various of crowds at mosque after the prayer 5. Various of crowds posing for photos STORYLINE: Malaysia's Muslims marked a more joyous Eid al-Fitr festival on Monday as the COVID-19 situation in the country continues to improve. After having endured lockdowns and travel restrictions, Malaysians were teeming in the capital Kuala Lumpur in streets, malls and markets, celebrating the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid al-Fitr holidays, while others are finally able to make the traditional exodus of "Balik Kampung," or people returning to hometowns. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said last week that the practice of hosting open houses and home visits will be allowed again this year, along with other

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Malaysia to start moving to endemic phase, reopen int'l borders from April 1

STORY: Malaysia to start moving to endemic phase, reopen int'l borders from April 1 DATELINE: March 9, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:35 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1 various of the airport STORYLINE: Malaysia will start the transition to an endemic phase of the pandemic and reopen its borders to international travelers from April 1, Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Tuesday. The decision was made due to the successful national immunization campaign against COVID-19 and represents an exit strategy to enable Malaysians to return almost to normal life after a two-year battle with COVID-19, Ismail Sabri said in a televised speech. He also announced the easing of several restrictions, including restaurants being allowed to operate past 12:00 a.m. and the 50 percent limit on the capacity for mass events will no longer be implemented. However, the use of face masks in public places will still be mandated as well as the use of the country's COVID-19 management app being req

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Malayan tiger faces oblivion without concerted action

STORY: Malayan tiger faces oblivion without concerted action DATELINE: March 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:45 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Malayan tigers 2. STANDUP 1 (English): LEONG HUEY MUN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LEONG HUEY MUN, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Malaysian): SAFUAN SULAIMAN, Zookeeper 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Malaysian): MOHD EFFENDI RADZUAN, Zookeeper 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): LEONG HUEY MUN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): LEONG HUEY MUN, Xinhua correspondent "We have ushered into the 'Year of the Tiger' in the Chinese zodiac calendar. The tiger holds a special place in the hearts of Malaysians as it adorns the country's national emblem. In conjunction with World Wildlife Day, let's pay a visit to Zoo Negara and find out more about the endangered Malayan Tiger." There are a total of 8 Malayan tigers in the National Zoo of Malaysia. The almost three-year-old brothers, Wira and Hebat, are the "stars" among the t

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5 foreigners, 2 Japanese nabbed over fake credit cards

TOKYO, Japan - Three Malaysians, two Chinese and two Japanese have been arrested on suspicion of producing and using counterfeit credit cards in Tokyo and Shizuoka prefectures. An officer at Tokyo's Ikebukuro Police Station sits by an array of fake credit cards and equipment the suspects used in making the cards during a media briefing March 8.

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Remains of Malaysian victims arrive home

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - The coffin of a Malaysian on board Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which was shot down over Ukraine in July, is carried in a ceremony after arriving at Kuala Lumpur international airport on Aug. 22, 2014. The remains of 20 Malaysians, among the earliest to be identified among the total 43 Malaysians on board the Boeing 777, were flown in from Amsterdam via a specially chartered Malaysia Airlines jet. (Kyodo)

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Malaysians demonstrate outside Russian Embassy

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - More than 100 Malaysians demonstrate outside the Russian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on July 22, 2014, demanding justice for the downing of a Malaysia Airlines jetliner over eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 people aboard. (Kyodo)

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Badminton: Malaysian's Goh, Tan win men's doubles in Dubai

Malaysia's Goh V Shem (R) and Tan Wee Kiong (2nd from R) pose with their trophies after winning the men's doubles at the Dubai World Superseries Finals on Dec. 18, 2016, alongside Japanese silver medalists Takeshi Kamura (L) and Keigo Sonoda. The Malaysians won 21-14, 21-19 in the final. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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9 Malaysians return home in exchange for release of Kim Jong Nam body

Malaysian nationals who had been stranded in North Korea arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport from Pyongyang on March 31, 2017. The nine people were allowed to return home in exchange for the handing over of the body of Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who was murdered in Malaysia seven weeks ago. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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9 Malaysians return home in exchange for release of Kim Jong Nam body

Malaysian children are hugged by family members after arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on March 31, 2017. Nine Malaysian nationals who had been stranded in North Korea, including the children, were allowed to return home from Pyongyang in exchange for the handing over of the body of Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who was murdered in Malaysia seven weeks ago. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Thousands of Malaysians rally against Najib over corruption scandal

Malaysians take to the streets of Kuala Lumpur on Nov. 19, 2016, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is embroiled in a massive corruption scandal. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Thousands of Malaysians rally against Najib over corruption scandal

Malaysians take to the streets of Kuala Lumpur on Nov. 19, 2016, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is embroiled in a massive corruption scandal. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Thousands of Malaysians rally against Najib over corruption scandal

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad (R) speaks to demonstrators in Kuala Lumpur on Nov. 19, 2016, urging them to reject the government of Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is embroiled in a massive corruption scandal. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Malaysians greet their new prime minister

PENANG, Malaysia - New Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (3rd from L) addresses an audience at the Bayan Lepas International Airport in the northern Penang State on Nov. 1. His first day on the job began with a rousing welcome at home, where he paid tribute to his predecessor Mahathir Mohamad and pledged to take the country to greater heights. (Kyodo)