The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on his 80th birthday, expressing hopes for strengthened bilateral relations between Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared that Malaysia will immediately deport any Israeli nationals discovered within its borders, reaffirming the country's longstanding policy of not recognising Israel.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has departed for Kazan, Russia, to attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit celebrating 35 years of regional partnership. He will meet President Putin and attend business forums before visiting Turkmenistan.