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ASEAN's internal trade remains below 25 per cent of total, hindering the bloc's ambition to become the world's fourth-largest economy by 2030, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said.
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Barisan Nasional's Siti Nur Umaira Hasim, 35, has become the youngest victor in Negeri Sembilan's 16th state election, while UMNO deputy president Mohamad Hasan, 70, claimed the oldest winner's title.
The Negri Sembilan Barisan Nasional chairman has called on voters to disregard speculation about the royal institution during the upcoming 16th state election, emphasizing a focus on substantive policy instead.
Malaysia has formally restated its policy of not recognizing Israel to the US government, with Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan explaining the decision to expel an Israeli-passport holder who entered using a US document.
Negeri Sembilan's Rantau constituency will see a direct contest between Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan and opposition candidate Dr Azizul Hakim in the August 1 state election, with BN seeking to retain the seat it has held since 2004.