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Thailand and Cambodia Agree on Ceasefire

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (C), Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (L) and Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai shake hands in Putrajaya, Malaysia, July 28, 2025. Thailand and Cambodia's leaders have agreed to implement a ceasefire starting midnight on Monday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said following a meeting hosted by him here. Photo by Bernama via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thailand and Cambodia Agree on Ceasefire

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (C), Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (L) and Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai shake hands in Putrajaya, Malaysia, July 28, 2025. Thailand and Cambodia's leaders have agreed to implement a ceasefire starting midnight on Monday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said following a meeting hosted by him here. Photo by Bernama via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ex-Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks during an interview in Malaysia's federal administrative capital, Putrajaya, on April 24, 2025.

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Ex-Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks during an interview in Malaysia's federal administrative capital, Putrajaya, on April 24, 2025.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping Visits Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim jointly witness the exchange of bilateral cooperation documents after their talks in Putrajaya, Malaysia, April 16, 2025. Xi held talks with Anwar at the prime minister's official residence in Putrajaya on Wednesday. Photo by Ding Lin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese President Xi Jinping Visits Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the prime minister's official residence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, April 16, 2025. Photo by Huang Jingwen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese President Xi Jinping Visits Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya, Malaysia, April 16, 2025. Xi held talks with Anwar at the prime minister's official residence in Putrajaya on Wednesday. After the talks, leaders of the two countries jointly witnessed the exchange of bilateral cooperation documents. Photo by Huang Jingwen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exploring Zhiyuan, China-Malaysia Friendship Garden

STORY: Exploring Zhiyuan, China-Malaysia Friendship Garden SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the garden 2. STANDUP (English): GAO YANG, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of visitors STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): GAO YANG, Xinhua correspondent "This is Zhiyuan in Malaysia's Putrajaya. It is also called China-Malaysia Friendship Garden. It was built to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Malaysia. Ten years later, let's explore this garden again. Step inside the garden, we can see many golden fish in the pond and also the Chinese red lanterns. And these Chinese characters read 'Best luck for 2024.' Along the way, we can see many panda sculptures. We know in 2014, two giant pandas arrived in Malaysia. During the ten years, they gave birth to three panda babies. This is Ruo Lin Tang. It symbolizes that China and Malaysia are good neighbors connected by vast

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MALAYSIA-PUTRAJAYA-DEPUTY PM-CHINA-HAN ZHENG-MEETING

(231110) -- PUTRAJAYA, Nov. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Nov. 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

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MALAYSIA-PUTRAJAYA-PM-CHINA-HAN ZHENG-MEETING

(231109) -- PUTRAJAYA, Nov. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Nov. 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jie)

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MALAYSIA-PUTRAJAYA-PM-CHINA-POLICE CHIEF-MEETING

(231104) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim meets with Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Nov. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

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MALAYSIA-PUTRAJAYA-5TH ASEAN-CHINA MEDIA WEEK-OPENING

(231022) -- PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An artist performs during the opening ceremony of the 5th ASEAN-China Media Week in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Oct. 21, 2023. The opening ceremony of the 5th ASEAN-China Media Week, co-organized by China's National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA), the Malaysian Ministry of Communications and Digital, the people's government of southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was held at the administration center of Putrajaya on Saturday. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

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MALAYSIA-PUTRAJAYA-5TH ASEAN-CHINA MEDIA WEEK-OPENING

(231022) -- PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guests chat during the opening ceremony of the 5th ASEAN-China Media Week in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Oct. 21, 2023. The opening ceremony of the 5th ASEAN-China Media Week, co-organized by China's National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA), the Malaysian Ministry of Communications and Digital, the people's government of southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was held at the administration center of Putrajaya on Saturday. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

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MALAYSIA-PUTRAJAYA-5TH ASEAN-CHINA MEDIA WEEK-OPENING

(231022) -- PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 5th ASEAN-China Media Week in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Oct. 21, 2023. The opening ceremony of the 5th ASEAN-China Media Week, co-organized by China's National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA), the Malaysian Ministry of Communications and Digital, the people's government of southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was held at the administration center of Putrajaya on Saturday. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

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MALAYSIA-PUTRAJAYA-5TH ASEAN-CHINA MEDIA WEEK-OPENING

(231022) -- PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 5th ASEAN-China Media Week in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Oct. 21, 2023. The opening ceremony of the 5th ASEAN-China Media Week, co-organized by China's National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA), the Malaysian Ministry of Communications and Digital, the people's government of southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was held at the administration center of Putrajaya on Saturday. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

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MALAYSIA-PUTRAJAYA-5TH ASEAN-CHINA MEDIA WEEK-OPENING

(231022) -- PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 5th ASEAN-China Media Week in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Oct. 21, 2023. The opening ceremony of the 5th ASEAN-China Media Week, co-organized by China's National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA), the Malaysian Ministry of Communications and Digital, the people's government of southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was held at the administration center of Putrajaya on Saturday. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

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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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MALAYSIA-PUTRAJAYA-INDEPENDENCE-66TH ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATION

(230831) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during a celebration of the 66th anniversary of Malaysia's independence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2023. 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. On Aug. 31, 1957, the then Federation of Malaya gained independence from British rule. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-PUTRAJAYA-INDEPENDENCE-66TH ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATION

(230831) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during a celebration of the 66th anniversary of Malaysia's independence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2023. 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. On Aug. 31, 1957, the then Federation of Malaya gained independence from British rule. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-PUTRAJAYA-INDEPENDENCE-66TH ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATION

(230831) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People attend a celebration of the 66th anniversary of Malaysia's independence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2023. 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. On Aug. 31, 1957, the then Federation of Malaya gained independence from British rule. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-PUTRAJAYA-INDEPENDENCE-66TH ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATION

(230831) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during a celebration of the 66th anniversary of Malaysia's independence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2023. 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. On Aug. 31, 1957, the then Federation of Malaya gained independence from British rule. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-PUTRAJAYA-INDEPENDENCE-66TH ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATION

(230831) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters attend a celebration of the 66th anniversary of Malaysia's independence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2023. 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. On Aug. 31, 1957, the then Federation of Malaya gained independence from British rule. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-PUTRAJAYA-INDEPENDENCE-66TH ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATION

(230831) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers attend a celebration of the 66th anniversary of Malaysia's independence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2023. 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. On Aug. 31, 1957, the then Federation of Malaya gained independence from British rule. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-PUTRAJAYA-STATE ASSEMBLY-POLLS

(230705) -- PUTRAJAYA, July 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chairman of Malaysian election commission Abdul Ghani Salleh (C) gestures after a press conference in Putrajaya of Malaysia, July 5, 2023. Voters will cast their ballots to determine six new Malaysian state assemblies on Aug. 12, the country's election commission said on Wednesday. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-PUTRAJAYA-STATE ASSEMBLY-POLLS

(230705) -- PUTRAJAYA, July 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chairman of Malaysian election commission Abdul Ghani Salleh (3rd L) takes a group photo with the commission members after a press conference in Putrajaya of Malaysia, July 5, 2023. Voters will cast their ballots to determine six new Malaysian state assemblies on Aug. 12, the country's election commission said on Wednesday. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-PUTRAJAYA-STATE ASSEMBLY-POLLS

(230705) -- PUTRAJAYA, July 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chairman of Malaysian election commission Abdul Ghani Salleh (L) speaks during a press conference in Putrajaya of Malaysia, July 5, 2023. Voters will cast their ballots to determine six new Malaysian state assemblies on Aug. 12, the country's election commission said on Wednesday. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-VISIT

(230520) -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, meets with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya, Malaysia, May 19, 2023. At the invitation of Speaker of the lower house of parliament of Malaysia, Johari Abdul, Zhao paid an official friendly visit to the country from Thursday to Saturday. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-FORMER PM-ARREST

(230309) -- KUALA LUMPUR, March 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin (C) arrives at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office in Putrajaya, Malaysia, March 9, 2023. Muhyiddin was arrested after he was questioned over an economic recovery project launched by his government and would be charged on Friday, the MACC said in a brief statement. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-FORMER PM-ARREST

(230309) -- KUALA LUMPUR, March 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin (C) arrives at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office in Putrajaya, Malaysia, March 9, 2023. Muhyiddin was arrested after he was questioned over an economic recovery project launched by his government and would be charged on Friday, the MACC said in a brief statement. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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Abe, Abdullah holds talks

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (L) shake hands after signing a joint statement following their talks at Abdullah's office in Putrajaya on Aug. 24.

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Abe, Abdullah widen bilateral ties to security, agree on climate

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (R) shake hands prior to their talks at the Malaysian premier's office in Putrajaya on Aug. 24. They agreed to widen bilateral economic and human ties and to promote greater cooperation in matters of security. (Pool photo)

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Ota lobbies for Malaysia-Singapore high-speed rail project

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia - Malaysian Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai speaks to Kyodo News after talks with Japanese transport minister Akihiro Ota in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Aug. 13, 2014. Ota lobbied for Japan's participation in a high-speed rail project linking Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

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Ota lobbies for Malaysia-Singapore high-speed rail project

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia - Visiting Japanese transport minister Akihiro Ota (L) and Malaysian Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai shake hands prior to talks in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Aug. 13, 2014. Ota lobbied for Japan's participation in a high-speed rail project linking Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

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Japan, Malaysia TPP talks

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia - Malaysian Trade Minister Mustapa Mohamad (L) and Koya Nishikawa, a House of Representatives member of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, shake hands before their talks in Putrajaya on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur on March 31, 2014. They agreed on the importance of the countries involved in stalled negotiations for a Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact, including the United States, exhibiting "flexibility" toward each others' positions in order to advance the talks.

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Japan governor in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Chiba Gov. Kensaku Morita (R) hands a present to former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in Putrajaya on Jan. 23, 2014.

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Malaysian prime minister

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia - Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak is pictured during an interview with Kyodo News at his office in Putrajaya, the federal administrative capital of Malaysia, on Dec. 9, 2013.

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Malaysian prime minister

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia - Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak is pictured during an interview with Kyodo News at his office in Putrajaya, the federal administrative capital of Malaysia, on Dec. 9, 2013.

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Japan PM in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak shake hands after a joint press conference following their meeting in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on July 25, 2013.

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Japan PM in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak hold a joint press conference after their meeting in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on July 25, 2013.

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Japan PM in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) is escorted by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak before their meeting in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on July 25, 2013. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak meet in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on July 25, 2013. (Pool photo)

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Foreign ministers of Malaysia, Japan hold talks

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia - Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman (R) and Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba shake hands in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Oct. 13, 2011, before holding talks.

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Cool ties with U.S., focus on Asia, Mahathir tells Hatoyama

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks in an interview with Kyodo News Putrajaya, south of Kuala Lumpur, on Oct. 7, 2009.

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Malaysian PM Anwar to prioritize cost of living, stability

STORY: Malaysian PM Anwar to prioritize cost of living, stability DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:10 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Malaysia's national flag and Kuala Lumpur city view 2. various of Prime Minister Office building located in Putrajaya 3. various of Anwar Ibrahim accepting a media interview outside of the National Palace on Nov. 22 4. various of Anwar Ibrahim's first press conference after being sworn in as Prime Minister on Nov.24 STORYLINE: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Friday that his government will prioritize dealing with the cost of living to ease the burden on the people. In his first press conference after clocking in for the job, Anwar said he has asked the relevant government agencies to conduct detailed discussions and take immediate action to ease the burden of rising prices on the people. "I have asked for more detailed discussions and immediate action to reduce the impact of the cost of living. I have asked the relevant

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MALAYSIA-PUTRAJAYA-ELECTION

(221020) -- PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's election commission chairman Abdul Ghani Salleh attends a press conference in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Oct. 20, 2022. Malaysia will hold the general election on Nov. 19, the country's election commission said on Thursday. The nomination of candidates will be held on Nov. 5, providing two weeks for official election campaigning, Abdul Ghani Salleh told a press conference. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-PUTRAJAYA-ELECTION

(221020) -- PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's election commission chairman Abdul Ghani Salleh (front) leaves after a press conference in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Oct. 20, 2022. Malaysia will hold the general election on Nov. 19, the country's election commission said on Thursday. The nomination of candidates will be held on Nov. 5, providing two weeks for official election campaigning, Abdul Ghani Salleh told a press conference. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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Malaysian tourism sees recovery, expects more Chinese visitors: business insider

STORY: Malaysian tourism sees recovery, expects more Chinese visitors: business insider DATELINE: Sept. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:27 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST 1. various of Malacca 2. various of Putrajaya 3. various of Kuala Lumpur 4. SOUNDBITE(English): MINT LEONG, Deputy president of the Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association (MITA) STORYLINE: Mint Leong, deputy president of the Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association (MITA) told Xinhua in a recent interview that it is important to maintain a balance between making things easy for travelers and also ensuring their safety. Tourism professionals in Malaysia are adapting to the new post-pandemic conditions and are preparing themselves to meet the new demands of tourists, whose interests and habits have changed, she said, adding that tourists now prefer to visit less crowded places, natural sites. Leong also noted that while Chinese tourists are yet to arrive in Malaysia in large numbers, China is still one of the top five source countri

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Malaysia honors nurses for key role in fighting pandemic

STORY: Malaysia honors nurses for key role in fighting pandemic DATELINE: May 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:25 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Malaysia's National Museum in Kuala Lumpur 2. various of the opening ceremony of "The Evolution of Nurse Uniform" exhibition 3. various of Health Ministry Director-General Noor Hisham Abdullah giving a speech 4. various of Noor Hisham at the opening ceremony and visiting the exhibition 5. various of nurses visiting the exhibition and the exhibits on display STORYLINE: Nurses have played a key role in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, from treating patients to the successful implementation of the country's national immunization program, Malaysian Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said on Thursday. In a ceremony to mark the International Nurses Day 2022 celebrations organized by the Malaysian Nurses Association (MNA) in the administrative capital of Putrajaya, Khairy said their efforts and those of other frontliners have made it poss

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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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Abe holds talks with Abdullah

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) reviews a guard of honor during a welcoming ceremony at the office of Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in Putrajaya on Aug. 24. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)