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Kupang selected as legal metrology training hub for Timor-Leste
Kupang, E Nusa Tenggara (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Trade Ministry has designated the city of Kupang in East Nusa Tenggara as a training center for legal metrology for officials from the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, officials said. “Kupang is in...

Timor-Leste Can Play Proactive Role, Be ASEAN's Moral Sounding Board - Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is confident that Timor-Leste, although set to be the youngest member, will quickly assume a proactive and meaningful role in ASEAN, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. He said...
FDR farm-in for Timor Leste project
Your standout small cap resources stocks for Thursday, September 25, 2025 Finder Energy will remain in the driver’s seat with 66% and operatorship of the KTJ project in Timor-Leste A strongly supported placement has raised $9.65 million for the US...
Timor-Leste: Lifelong pension for politicians a ‘waste of people’s money’ – PM
The prime minister of Timor-Leste, Xanana Gusmão, said on Tuesday that the lifetime monthly pension awarded to former MPs and other state figures is a waste of the people’s money. “Enough is enough, it can be ended completely, I have no problem...

Resources Top 5: Finder unlocks pathway to production in nation-building Timor-Leste oil project
Finder will remain in the driver’s seat with 66% and operatorship of the KTJ project in Timor-Leste. Pic: Getty Images Finder Energy will remain in the driver’s seat with 66% and operatorship of the KTJ project in Timor-Leste A strongly supported...

Malaysia, Timor-Leste teroka perayauan ASEAN menjelang sidang kemuncak Kuala Lumpur
DILI: Malaysia akan bekerjasama dengan Timor-Leste untuk melaksanakan kemudahan perayauan ASEAN bagi memperkukuh keterhubungan digital, menjelang Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN ke-47 di Kuala Lumpur bulan depan. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil...

Malaysia and Timor-Leste to implement ASEAN roaming before KL summit
DILI: Malaysia will collaborate with Timor-Leste to implement ASEAN roaming facilities for stronger digital connectivity before the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur next month. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil stated that the Malaysian...
A Seat At The Table: Timor Leste’s ASEAN Accession
By Datuk Prof Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- When Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stood at the Presidential Palace in Dili yesterday afternoon, he was not just Malaysia’s head of government delivering a lecture and receiving...

Malaysia, Timor-Leste Explore ASEAN Roaming Ahead Of KL Summit
From V. Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will work with Timor-Leste to implement ASEAN roaming facilities to strengthen digital connectivity ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur next month, said Communications...

Malaysia, Timor-Leste Explore ASEAN Roaming Ahead Of KL Summit
From V. Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will work with Timor-Leste to implement ASEAN roaming facilities to strengthen digital connectivity ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur next month, said Communications...

Malaysia and Timor-Leste to enhance cooperation
DILI: Malaysia and Timor-Leste have agreed to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, education, health, tourism and security as Dili prepares to join Asean as its 11th member. Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao said...

PR Horta has promulgated the bill revoking of the lifetime pension
DILI (TOP) - President of the Republic, José Ramos-Horta has promulgated a bill that revokes the lifetime pension and other benefits for former members of parliament and former members of government. “Today, I speak to you with a heavy heart. As...

East Timor to become Asean’s 11th member
East Timor is slated to become the 11th member of the Asean regional bloc in October, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday during a visit to the Southeast Asian nation. The accession will be formalised at a gathering of world leaders in Kuala...

Timor-Leste to become Asean’s 11th member in October, formalised at KL summit
Dili – Timor-Leste is slated to become the 11th member of the Asean regional grouping in October, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Sept 23 during a visit to the South-east Asian nation. The accession will be formalised at a gathering...

Timor-Leste to become ASEAN bloc's 11th member in October
DILI, Timor-Leste: Timor-Leste is slated to become the 11th member of the ASEAN regional bloc in October, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday (Sep 23) during a visit to the Southeast Asian nation. The accession will be...

Malaysia, Timor-Leste pledge stronger ties, broader economic cooperation in joint statement
DILI, Sept 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Timor-Leste counterpart, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation while boosting and diversifying economic ties. In a joint...

East Timor to become ASEAN bloc's 11th member in October
East Timor is slated to become the 11th member of the ASEAN regional bloc in October, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Tuesday during a visit to the Southeast Asian nation. The accession will be formalised at a gathering of world...

Anwar receives Timor-Leste’s highest award, the Grand Collar of the Order
DILI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been honoured with the Grand Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the nation’s most prestigious award. The award recognises his long-standing advocacy and Malaysia’s role in supporting Timor-Leste’s...

Anwar says his two-day visit to Timor-Leste well received, a recognition for Malaysia
DILI (Timor-Leste): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says his two-day official visit to Timor-Leste, was very well received at the highest level, describing it as a recognition of Malaysia and its people. Speaking to Bernama and RTM at the...

Anwar awarded Timor-Leste’s highest honour, the Grand Collar of the Order
DILI, Sept 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received the Grand Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the nation’s highest award, in recognition of his long-standing advocacy and Malaysia’s role in supporting the country’s Asean...