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ASHGABAT, June 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, today at the invitation of Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov as part of Malaysia's ongoing MADANI Diplomacy mission aimed at strengthening international partnerships and expanding economic cooperation. Anwar expressed hope that the series of meetings and engagements scheduled throughout the official visit would proceed smoothly and deliver significant benefits for Malaysia and its people. The Prime Minister said the visit provides an important opportunity to further enhance the longstanding friendship between Malaysia and Turkmenistan while deepening cooperation across various sectors of mutual interest. He noted that both countries are committed to exploring new avenues of collaboration that can generate shared prosperity and strengthen bilateral relations for the benefit of their respective peoples. The official visit is expected to focus on expanding economic ties, fostering investment opportunities, and strengthening cooperation in strategic sectors, reflecting Malaysia's continued commitment to constructive international engagement under the MADANI framework.         -- MINUTESMY  -- SOURCE: FB ANWAR IBRAHIM 

PM Anwar Ibrahim Arrives in Turkmenistan to Advance MADANI Diplomacy and Bilateral Cooperation

ASHGABAT, June 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, today at the invitation of Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov as part of Malaysia’s ongoing MADANI Diplomacy mission aimed at strengthening international partnerships and expanding economic cooperation.

Anwar expressed hope that the series of meetings and engagements scheduled throughout the official visit would proceed smoothly and deliver significant benefits for Malaysia and its people.

The Prime Minister said the visit provides an important opportunity to further enhance the longstanding friendship between Malaysia and Turkmenistan while deepening cooperation across various sectors of mutual interest.

He noted that both countries are committed to exploring new avenues of collaboration that can generate shared prosperity and strengthen bilateral relations for the benefit of their respective peoples.

The official visit is expected to focus on expanding economic ties, fostering investment opportunities, and strengthening cooperation in strategic sectors, reflecting Malaysia’s continued commitment to constructive international engagement under the MADANI framework.

— MINUTESMY 

— SOURCE: FB ANWAR IBRAHIM 

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PETALING JAYA, June 19 — The atmosphere at Dewan Serbaguna Kg Baru Seri Setia here was filled with festive cheer and a strong sense of community as residents gathered to celebrate the Dumpling Festival (端午节) through a distribution of Bak Zhang. The event, which saw constituents of P106 enjoying a variety of traditional rice dumplings, also served as a commemoration of the ancient Chinese poet Qu Yuan, whose legacy is closely associated with the cultural origins of the festival. Former Minister and Puchong Member of Parliament Gobind Singh Deo, who was present at the event, said the celebration reflected Malaysia’s unique muhibbah spirit, where cultural traditions are shared and appreciated across communities. He noted that such gatherings go beyond cultural observance, serving as a reminder of the importance of unity in diversity within the nation. The festive occasion drew families and residents together in a lively and inclusive environment, underscoring the shared commitment to preserving social harmony for future generations -- MINUTESMY

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SHAH ALAM,JUNE 19 -- The Selangor State Government announced the second phase of the Selangor Resilience Strengthening Package, comprising 15 initiatives with an allocation of RM209.26 million as a strategic step to address the global energy crisis following the situation in West Asia. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the initiative outlined did not only involve cash assistance but also holistic economic empowerment measures, so that the revenue generated by the state could be used by the entire community. He said the package was drawn up after the state government examined the impact of the crisis on several key sectors of the state's economy, particularly logistics, manufacturing and construction. Amirudin said based on data from the Social Security Organisation (Socso), of the 10,869 Selangor residents who lost their jobs from January to May 2026, 23.45 percent or 2,549 individuals were involved in the retail industry, while 21.3 percent or 2,316 individuals were in the manufacturing sector. "If we look deeper, of the 10,869 figure I mentioned earlier, 40 percent are workers at the management and professional levels, while the rest are workers at the technician, salesperson or machinery operator levels. "This situation has prompted the state government to protect the retail sector and offer transition options to workers who have lost their livelihoods, to venture into entrepreneurship as well as opportunities to improve their capabilities and skills," he said. He said this when presenting the Selangor Resilience Strengthening Package at the Fourth Term Special Meeting at the Selangor State Legislative Assembly (DUN), here today. Amirudin said among the initiatives announced today were the Reduction in Rental Rates for Local Authority Premises, involving an allocation of RM4.5 million, the Selangor Penyayang Project (RM14 million), Selangor Advance (SA500) (RM100 million), Entrepreneur Quick Fund Financing (RM20 million), Selangor Entrepreneur Recovery Initiative and PLATS Career Transition (RM4 million). In addition, the Selangor Career Programme (RM1.5 million), Selangor Agropreneur Assistance (RM6 million), Selangor Smart Rent Moratorium (RM2.22 million), State Government Housing Loan Moratorium (RM2.54 million), Selangor Agri-Entrepreneur Resilience Financing (RM7 million), Selangor Scholarship (RM17 million), Teraju IKTISASS (RM20 million), Mama Kerja (RM5 million) and 100 percent Assessment Tax Rebate (RM5.5 million). "Overall, RM209.26 million has been allocated for Phase 2, while the ongoing programs in Phase 1 cost RM145.8 million." “… this brings the total allocation for the Selangor Resilience Strengthening Package for Phase One and Phase Two to RM355.06 million,” he said. Amirudin, when presenting the package, also called on all parties to remain united and work together to ensure the state's economy remains competitive and thus becomes one of the drivers of the country's economy, in weathering economic uncertainty following the global situation. "We need collaboration and unity among the people as a whole. We need to get rid of the spirit of contention or hostility that is inappropriate in this time of crisis and uncertainty." "This is the time for us to unite, join hands and see clearly how this solution is carried out, not for the government, not for the Menteri Besar but to ensure that this state remains a resilient state," he said. -- BERNAMA

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PETALING JAYA, June 19 — The atmosphere at Dewan Serbaguna Kg Baru Seri Setia here was filled with festive cheer and a strong sense of community as residents gathered to celebrate the Dumpling Festival (端午节) through a distribution of Bak Zhang. The event, which saw constituents of P106 enjoying a variety of traditional rice dumplings, also served as a commemoration of the ancient Chinese poet Qu Yuan, whose legacy is closely associated with the cultural origins of the festival. Former Minister and Puchong Member of Parliament Gobind Singh Deo, who was present at the event, said the celebration reflected Malaysia’s unique muhibbah spirit, where cultural traditions are shared and appreciated across communities. He noted that such gatherings go beyond cultural observance, serving as a reminder of the importance of unity in diversity within the nation. The festive occasion drew families and residents together in a lively and inclusive environment, underscoring the shared commitment to preserving social harmony for future generations -- MINUTESMY

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