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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has commended the Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (ABIM) on its 55th anniversary, highlighting its enduring commitment to student activism, community strengthening, and Islamic values since its establishment in 1971.
A grassroots international convoy of over 500 activists, professionals, and volunteers from 20 countries has embarked on an overland journey from France towards the occupied West Bank, aiming to raise awareness of Palestinian humanitarian and human rights issues.
Authorities in Seremban have remanded a 33-year-old activist for two days as part of an ongoing police investigation. The detention follows the individual's recent return from Thailand, though specific details of the case remain under review.