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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia has accepted Russia’s invitation to participate in the forthcoming BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, on Oct 22-24, 2024, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the invitation, extended by President Vladimir Putin himself during their working dinner, is a clear testament to Malaysia’s significance to Russia. “This marks a significant step towards our ultimate goal of joining the group,” he said in his social media post today on his two-day visit to Russia to attend the 9th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF). BRICS is an intergovernmental organisation comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt,

KUALA LUMPUR, The national football team, playing without the fervent backing of the Ultras Malaya supporters, managed to edge the Philippines 2-1 and advance to the final of the 2024 Merdeka Tournament at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil here tonight. The semi-final tie, which is Pau Marti Vicente’s first assignment as the new national head coach, saw the Philippines, nicknamed The Azkals, drawing first blood through an own goal by national defender Muhamad Feroz Baharudin in the 27th minute. However, the Harimau Malaya managed to check into the final courtesy of a clinical finish by midfielder Mohammad Syamer Kutty

GEORGE TOWN, The heritage building housing the 1926 Heritage Hotel, which has been abandoned for four years, is set to reopen in 2026 to mark its 100th anniversary. This will be realised through a Lease Agreement between the Penang Development Corporation (PDC), the property owner, and Jetblue Sdn Bhd, the company that will manage and operate the hotel located on Burma Road here. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said that the agreement will indirectly position Penang as a premier tourist destination, capable of attracting both domestic and international visitors to view and learn about the heritage buildings in the

GEORGE TOWN, The heritage building housing the 1926 Heritage Hotel, which has been abandoned for four years, is set to reopen in 2026 to mark its 100th anniversary. This will be realised through a Lease Agreement between the Penang Development Corporation (PDC), the property owner, and Jetblue Sdn Bhd, the company that will manage and operate the hotel located on Burma Road here. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said that the agreement will indirectly position Penang as a premier tourist destination, capable of attracting both domestic and international visitors to view and learn about the heritage buildings in the

KUALA LUMPUR, Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, attended the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Royal Intellectual Forum in Johor today. According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s Facebook, the forum titled ‘Islamic Stewardship Towards Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability’ was held at the Raja Zarith Sofiah Library, UTM Skudai, Johor Bahru. Her Majesty, who is the Chancellor of UTM, was welcomed upon arrival by Che’ Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor, the Pro-Chancellor of the university. ‘The discussion at the forum addresses environmental issues and outlines practical steps to promote environmental sustainability in accordance with Islamic values. ‘Based