ISTANBUL, Jan 16 — Qatar, Egypt, and the United States (US) vowed yesterday to guarantee the implementation of a Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, which is expected to come into effect on January 19, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — Most of the Palestinians brought to Malaysia in August last year for medical treatment have fully recovered from their injuries and are being prepared for repatriation, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

SHAH ALAM, Nov 24 — Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari led a state government delegation on an official visit to Cairo, Egypt, from November 5 to November 7.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Egypt has bolstered Malaysia-Egypt bilateral relations, unlocking RM4.8 billion (US$1.1 billion) in potential export opportunities for Malaysia, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti).

CAIRO, Nov 11 — Al-Azhar University has agreed to offer scholarships to outstanding Malaysian students in medicine, engineering and technology, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Malaysia and Egypt condemned the Israeli attacks and called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon to avert further humanitarian catastrophe.

CAIRO, Nov 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s four-day official visit to Egypt starting today is set to mark a significant milestone in the relations between Malaysia and Egypt, said Malaysia’s Ambassador to Egypt Datuk Mohd Tarid Sufian.

By Zareef Muzammil KAHERAH, Nov 8 — Dato’ Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari concluded his three-day visit to the Middle East yesterday by visiting the al-Hussein Mosque, also known as Masjid El Emam El Hussein, located opposite Masjid Al-Azhar. He also had the opportunity to visit...

By Zareef Muzammil CAIRO, Nov 7 — The water supply and cleanliness issues that have plagued 130 residents of the Selangor dormitory in Hayyu Asyir, Nasr City, for the past year are set to end following a US$12,520 (RM54,406) contribution to resolve these issues. The dormitory upgrade...

By Zareef Muzammil CAIRO, Nov 6 — The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj has advised university students in the Middle East to study diligently and complete their education with excellence. His Royal Highness' advice was conveyed through Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin...

By Abdul Rahim Sabri CAIRO, Nov 6 — Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari paid a courtesy visit to former Egypt grand mufti Prof Ali Jum’ah at the latter’s residence in Giza near here yesterday. Spending about an hour together, they discussed various issues, including the theological...

JERUSALEM, Oct 28 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected an initiative proposed by Egypt on Sunday for a short-term ceasefire with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.

ANKARA, Sept 29 — Egypt has lost US$6 billion in Suez Canal revenue due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the region, Anadolu Agency reported, citing President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday.

CAIRO/WASHINGTON, Aug 26 — There was no agreement yesterday in the Gaza ceasefire talks that took place in Cairo, with neither Hamas nor Israel agreeing to several compromises presented by mediators, two Egyptian security sources said, casting doubt on the chances of success in the latest US-backed effort to end the 10-month old war.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Forty injured Palestinian civilians from the Gaza conflict departed aboard two Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Airbus A-400M aircraft from Al Maza Air Base in Egypt, last night for treatment in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — Two Royal Malaysian Air Force Airbus A-400M aircraft have been deployed to the Almaza Air Force Base in Egypt to transport injured Palestinians to Malaysia for medical treatment.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 11 — Malaysia welcomed the joint statement by the leaders of the United States (US), Egypt, and Qatar on Thursday (August 8), underscoring the urgency for the conclusion of a ceasefire deal and bringing immediate relief to the people of Gaza.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — Foreign diplomats in Malaysia extended their heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim on his official installation as the 17th King of Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, granted an audience to the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif (Sheikh Al-Azhar) Prof Ahmad Muhammad Ahmad At-Tayyeb, who is on a special four-day visit to Malaysia.

CAIRO/RIYADH, June 24 — More than 1,000 people have died during haj this year, according to a Reuters tally, as extreme heat hammered the nearly two million who took part in the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.