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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered an urgent government-wide response to assist Malaysians affected by severe flash floods in Nepal, with embassies in New Delhi and Kathmandu mobilised to locate 54 unreachable citizens.
Thailand's Foreign Ministry has completed the repatriation of travel YouTuber Bavorntat Pengsuk, known as 'Hlun Solo', who died in Georgia last month. His remains will undergo forensic examination before returning to his hometown for Buddhist funeral rites.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan met with the newly appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei to discuss enhanced cooperation between Malaysia and the UN system.
Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn will visit Malaysia from August 3 to attend the third Cambodia-Malaysia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation meeting, with planned discussions covering multiple sectors and bilateral cooperation.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan has warned the government may reconsider the presence of the UNHCR if the international body refuses to cooperate on stricter screening mechanisms for refugee card applicants.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended Malaysia's policy of barring Israeli citizens, stating the measure reflects opposition to state oppression rather than anti-Semitic bias, despite pressure from US lawmakers.