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General : UM Academic First Malaysian Appointed To Prestigious Prince Claus Chair
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Associate Professor Dr Helena Muhamad Varkkey of Universiti Malaya (UM) has become the first Malaysian academic to be appointed to the prestigious Prince Claus Chair in Equity and Development at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 27, 2026
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Kuwait Times
· Jun 25, 2026
Minister attends graduation of 134 Fire Force officers
KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah on Thursday attended the graduation and oath-taking ceremony of 134 specialist office...
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· Jul 3, 2026
World : Malaysia Designates Mohamad Sabu As Representative At Iran Supreme Leaderâs Funeral
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