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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended warm greetings to Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka on reaching its 70th anniversary milestone, underscoring the cultural institution's ongoing significance.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka on its 70th anniversary, honouring the institution's role in safeguarding the nation's linguistic and cultural identity.
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TV3's pantun team has successfully defended its championship title at the HAWANA-DBP 2026 Pantun Festival, with Bernama finishing runner-up. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presented the awards at the main event in Butterworth.
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