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General : Colours Of Malaysia A Platform To Showcase Malaysia's Identity To Foreign Tourists

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- The second series of Citra Malaysia 'Colours of Malaysia' continues to serve as a platform to introduce Malaysia's identity through dance and vocal performances that reflect the nation's rich cultural arts to both the local community and foreign tourists.

Sport : Johor End Nine-year Wait For Agongâs Cup With Comeback Win Over Terengganu

SHAH ALAM, June 28 (Bernama) -- Johor ended a nine-year wait for the Agong’s Cup after defeating Terengganu 34-26 in the final of the 42nd edition of the prestigious rugby tournament at the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Stadium here today.

World : 11 Killed As Civilian Plane Crashes Near Nancy In Eastern France

ISTANBUL, June 28 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Eleven people were killed when a civilian aircraft crashed near the eastern French city of Nancy on Sunday, local authorities said, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing local broadcaster.

World : Iran Hit Out At 'Unfair' Treatment As They Head Home From World Cup

NEW YORK, June 28 (Bernama-PA Media/dpa) -- Iran have fired a parting shot at what they called the “unfair and unsportsmanlike” treatment they have received as they left the World Cup, PA Media/dpa reported.

World : Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash Claims The Lives Of All 14 People On Board

RIYADH, June 28 (Bernama-SPA) -- Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy announced that a helicopter operated by Saudi Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday, at approximately 6 am (local time), Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

World : Iran Says It Has Sole Control Over Hormuz Strait Again

BAGHDAD, June 28 (Bernama-dpa) -- Iran has sole control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for the next 30 days, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, after the fragile ceasefire with the United States (US) appeared to disintegrate amid a flurry of attacks, German Press Agency (dpa) reported.

General : Batik Air To Operate Twice-daily Bintulu-Kuala Lumpur Flights From July 20

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Batik Air will increase its Bintulu-Kuala Lumpur service to two daily flights beginning July 20, offering passengers greater flexibility and convenient travel options, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said.

General : Govât StrengthensÂ Langkawiâs Connectvity To Empower Economy, SMEs

LANGKAWI, June 28 (Bernama) -- The government is stepping up efforts to enhance Langkawi’s domestic and international connectivity to empower the resort island’s economy and strengthen the competitiveness of its small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

General : MPIB Promotes New Sarawak SG-1 Pineapple Variety In Peninsular Malaysia

MELAKA, June 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (MPIB) is promoting the expansion of the new Sarawak Gold-1 (SG-1) pineapple variety across Peninsular Malaysia to boost productivity and strengthen the supply chain for the processing sector.

General : Kelantan Allocates RM747,000 As Excellence Incentives To 1,494 Students

KOTA BHARU, June 28 (Bernama) -- The Kelantan government has allocated RM747,000 as excellence incentives for 1,494 students who achieved outstanding results in last year's Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), and Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) examinations.