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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim holds the ceremonial gavel as he shakes hands with Laos Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, who handed over his country’s chairmanship to Malaysia. – REUTERSPIC

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“This leadership role is an opportunity for Malaysia to exemplify unity, demonstrating how diverse nations can collaborate to overcome shared challenges.

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