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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.

General : Malaysia, Vietnam To Boost Tourism Cooperation, Focus On Medical And Halal Tourism - Tiong

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Vietnam will strengthen cooperation in the tourism and cultural sectors, including efforts to develop medical and halal tourism, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.

General : Serkam Residents To Benefit From New Community Health, Rehabilitation Facilities

JASIN, June 28 (Bernama) -- Residents in the Serkam state constituency can now enjoy easier and more convenient access to health, welfare and rehabilitation facilities folloing the opening three new community facilities in the area today.

Politics : Johor Polls: PH's Andrew Chen Outlines Four Key Campaign Agendas For Stulang

JOHOR BAHRU, June 28 (Bernama) -- Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate and incumbent Stulang state assemblyman Andrew Chen Kah Eng has outlined four key initiatives that will be highlighted throughout the Johor State Election campaign to safeguard the welfare and well-being of local residents, particularly senior citizens.

General : Pantai Siring To Be Developed As Tourism Product In Phases - Serkam Assemblyman

JASIN, June 28 (Bernama) -- Pantai Siring, situated in the Serkam state constituency, will be developed as a new Melaka tourism product in phases to allow the public beach to spur the local economy.

General : BUDI Diesel: Melaka KPDN Assures Sufficient Supply

MELAKA, June 28 (Bernama) -- The Melaka branch of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has given assurance that there is sufficient diesel supply for the implementation of the BUDI MADANI Diesel (BUDI Diesel) programme in the state.