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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has firmly rejected claims that Hamas members received training in Malaysia, calling the accusations unfounded. He also disclosed that he has informed US President Donald Trump about his previous meeting with a Hamas leader.
South Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac has dismissed concerns that a data breach investigation into US-listed e-commerce company Coupang is straining Seoul-Washington relations, insisting the matter remains separate from broader trade, investment and security negotiations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's unwavering commitment to its decades-old policy banning Israeli nationals from entering the country, rejecting criticism from eight US Democratic congressmen as baseless.
Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng calls for measured diplomacy to resolve the Network School controversy, emphasising Malaysia's unwavering support for Palestinian rights while protecting ties with the United States.
The United States is finalising its investigation into alleged forced labour in Malaysia, with a possible 10% tariff scheduled after July 24 if findings substantiate the claims, potentially disrupting bilateral trade.
Min Zin, a US-based Myanmar scholar, was detained in China's Kunming city in early June while attending an academic workshop. His think tank and the US State Department have called for his immediate release, rejecting espionage allegations.