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Malaysia and Singapore set the benchmark of the ‘Prosper Thy Neighbour’ policy — Phar Kim Beng
Malay Mail
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August 16, 2025
AUGUST 16 — While Malaysia is approximately 450 times larger than Singapore — one of the widest landmass disparities between two immediate neighbours in Southeast Asia, even more pronounced than the Malaysia–Brunei ratio — it is often overlooked...
Business News | Tata AIA Sampoorna Raksha Promise: A Complete Protection Plan
Latestly
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August 21, 2025
VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 21: Tata AIA Life Insurance, one of India's most trusted private life insurers, offers Sampoorna Raksha Promise, a thoughtfully crafted life insurance solution that provides individuals and their families...
Labuan records over 100,000 visitors this year through BFF
Borneo Post
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August 8, 2025
The Queen, Raja Zarith Sofiah, visits the BFF site. LABUAN (Aug 8): The Borneo Flora Festival (BFF) has successfully drawn more than 100,000 visitors to the island this year, surpassing its initial target of 50,000. The achievement not only boosts...
Giving Naysayers the Boot
Indonesia Expat
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August 21, 2025
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s pleas to his nation’s investors to back Indonesian commerce made Greg Johnson yawn – the businessman had heard it all before from a parade of politicians. But the West Australian and his mates have...
Malaysian pavilion leads Asean peers at Osaka Expo
Bangkok Post
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August 15, 2025
Malaysia leads all Asean founding countries in drawing the most visitors to its pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, which has two more months to run. More than 2.2 million people had visited the Malaysian pavilion as of early August, shattering the...
3,000 expected at ‘Justice for Zara’ solidarity rally in Limbang this Sunday
Borneo Post
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August 21, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Mohamad Abu (seated third left), Sufian (third right), Parum (right) and other organising members at the Limbang District Council office. LIMBANG (Aug 21): A crowd of about 3,000 people is...
Tata AIA’s All-in-One Life and Health Protection Plan with Wellness Benefits
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 21, 2025
Mumbai, Aug 21, 2025: Tata AIA Life Insurance, one of India’s leading life insurance providers, offers Tata AIA Param Raksha Life Pro+, a comprehensive life and wealth creation solution. Designed to meet the evolving protection, investment, and...
Zus Coffee’s Ambitious Expansion: 200 New Outlets Across Southeast Asia
Retail News Asia
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August 21, 2025
Zus Coffee, the well-established Malaysian chain, has announced its expansion into Thailand with the opening of two new outposts in Bangkok. This move marks a key stage in the brand’s previously stated intentions for regional growth. Expansion...
General : Preachers Urged To Instil Malaysia MADANI Values, Use Simple Language - Mohd Na’im
Bernama
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August 14, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Preachers are encouraged to instil noble values embodied in the Malaysia MADANI concept and use language easily understood by their target audience to ensure messages are delivered effectively, says Minister in the...
Former U.S. diplomat Katherine Ntiamoah now HLS director for policy engagement
Indiana University Indianapolis
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August 6, 2025
Katherine Ntiamoah, Hamilton Lugar School director for policy engagement and strategic partnershipsThe Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University proudly announces that Katherine Ntiamoah has joined the school...
Eight-year milestone: Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Kuching gives thanks for God’s faithfulness
Borneo Post
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August 13, 2025
Danald exchanges warm handshakes with members of the congregation during the service. KUCHING (Aug 14): The Right Reverend Datuk Danald Jute marked his eighth years of service as Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Kuching – covering Sarawak and...
FEALAC and Mongolia
Montsame News Agency
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Ulaanbaatar, August 19, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Mongolia will serve as Co-Chair (East Asia Regional Coordinator) of the Forum for East Asia–Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC) for the 2025–2027 term. Mongolia will host the 10th FEALAC Foreign Ministers’...
General : Dr Zaliha: Labuan Has Potential To Become Regional Hub Following Success Of BFF 2025
Bernama
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August 14, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Labuan has great potential to become a regional focal point for trade, tourism, culture and cross-border cooperation, driven by the successful organisation of the Borneo Flora Festival (BFF) 2025, which attracted...
FTA or CPTPP? Seoul-Tokyo summit renews push for economic ties
Korea Herald
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August 21, 2025
Neighbors weigh trade frameworks as US tariffs, China rivalry reshape global order Ahead of Saturday’s summit between South Korea and Japan, momentum is building for deeper economic cooperation between the neighboring countries. The prospect of...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Net Worth Smashes All Records After Deal With Al-Nassr, But THIS Footballer Still Remains Richest In The World
News24
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July 31, 2025
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has officially crossed into the billionaire club, solidifying his place not only as one of the all-time great sportsmen, but also as a giant in the international sporting business realm. Ronaldo’s Net...
ASEAN Countries' Military Strength According to Global Firepower Index 2025
Tempo.co
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July 31, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The military or armed forces are organizations designed to conduct wartime operations. Most sovereign countries maintain their military to protect the nation and its interests from external threats. According to the Global...
Mu’ti highlights value of Indonesian classes for foreign speakers
Antara
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August 13, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Abdul Mu’ti, has highlighted the growing importance of Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) classes abroad, particularly among language enthusiasts, the Indonesian...
Colgate Enlists First K-Pop Star To Sell Its Optic White Purple Toothpaste
HAPPI
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Colgate-Palmolive is tapping into K-Pop to sell its Colgate Optic White Purple toothpaste with musician IU at the helm. IU, a multifaceted musician and actress who debuted in 2008, has cultivated a loyal global fanbase known as UAENAs. The...
China Slowly Making Security Inroads in Southeast Asia, Report Says
The Diplomat
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August 20, 2025
China’s efforts to build up its security engagement with the nations of Southeast Asia are starting to make progress, Sydney’s Lowy Institute Analysis said in a new report, although the United States remains by far the region’s most influential...
Labuan Batik makes bold debut on Malaysia’s fashion scene
Daily Express Malaysia
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August 13, 2025
Labuan Batik makes bold debut on Malaysia’s fashion scene Published on: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Published on: Wed, Aug 13, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Labuan local Bruneian and the sole batik entrepreneur, Mastura Abdul Razak...