Malaysia
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Malaysia's Home Minister denies mass citizenship grants to foreigners
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution denied claims that Malaysia granted citizenship en masse to foreign nationals, labeling the reports false.
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Malaysian Media Council clarifies role as self-regulatory body, not government agency
The Malaysian Media Council clarified that it is a self-regulatory body for the media industry, not a government enforcement agency, addressing widespread confusion over its role.
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Father and two daughters killed by Immigration truck running red light in Kuala Lumpur
A 53-year-old man and his two daughters died after an Immigration Department truck ran a red light and crashed into them in Kuala Lumpur early on Aug 19.
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Malaysian government plans support for media amid AI and economic challenges
Malaysia's Communications Ministry is developing initiatives to help media practitioners address AI and economic uncertainties, says Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
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Malaysia Views Adjusting RON95 Petrol Subsidy as Last Resort Amid Cautious Policy Approach
The Malaysian government is cautious about changing RON95 petrol subsidies, seeing adjustments as a last resort due to their impact on households.
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Asia-Pacific international air travel demand steadies in April 2026 amid high fuel costs
Asia-Pacific airlines carried 32.43 million international passengers in April 2026, holding steady year-on-year as fuel prices hit $165 per barrel.
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MBSB Q1 net profit drops 64%, RHB Bank posts 14% net profit gain
MBSB’s net profit fell 64% in Q1 2026 due to higher provisions, while RHB Bank’s net profit rose 14% amid loan growth.
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14-year-old in Melaka injures herself after vape use and dispute over boyfriend visit
A 14-year-old girl in Melaka slashed her neck and wrists after being stopped from meeting her boyfriend, reportedly under the influence of a 'mushroom' vape.
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Italy seizes €200 million in assets linked to late mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro
Italian finance police seized over €200 million in assets tied to the drug trafficking empire of late mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro.
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Malaysia faces over 90% chance of Super El Nino event from October to December 2026
Malaysian Meteorological Department forecasts a very strong El Nino event with more than 90% probability between October and December 2026.
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Man pleads not guilty to threatening hair salon assistant in Sentul
A. Vinodvarma, 36, pleaded not guilty to criminal intimidation of a hair salon assistant in Kuala Lumpur.
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Multiple men arrested in separate criminal cases across Malaysia in late May to early June 2026
Authorities in Malaysia arrested 18 men and one man separately in incidents including trespassing, armed brawls, and pepper spray attacks.
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FamilyMart Malaysia suspends employee after hot soup thrown at delivery rider in Kota Damansara
A FamilyMart employee at Kota Damansara was suspended after throwing hot soup at a delivery rider in a viral incident.
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Rafizi Ramli denies Nurul Izzah joining Bersama, rejects RM8.5 million takeover claim
Rafizi Ramli denied that Nurul Izzah Anwar is joining Parti Bersama Malaysia and rejected allegations of an RM8.5 million Bersama takeover.
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Matrix Concepts reports record RM1.36 billion revenue and appoints new managing director
Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd posted its highest-ever FY2026 revenue of RM1.36 billion and named Kelvin Lee Chin Chuan as group managing director.
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Malaysia's Department of Environment conducts 5,074 inspections, issues RM4.59 million in fines early 2026
The Department of Environment carried out over 5,000 inspections across Malaysia and imposed RM4.59 million in fines for environmental offences from January to April 2026.
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UOA Group Co-founder CS Kong Dies at 85
CS Kong, co-founder and managing director of UOA Development, died peacefully on May 27, 2026, aged 85.
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Maybank reports 4% profit drop in Q1 2026 amid weak markets; shares fall 4%
Maybank posted a 4% decline in first-quarter net profit to RM2.48 billion, with shares falling 4% on May 28.
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Former 1MDB CEO Shahrol Azral denies deals in US$5.64 billion civil suit testimony
Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi denied making any deal after being dropped from 1MDB's US$5.64 billion civil suit during his August 2026 testimony in Malaysia.
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Thai Court Dismisses Royal Defamation Case Against Ex-Opposition Leader Thanathorn
A Thai court dismissed a lese majeste case against Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit over 2021 comments on Covid-19 vaccine procurement linked to the king.
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Al-Ahli to meet 2024 winner Al-Ain in expanded 2026 Asian Champions League Elite
Al-Ahli will face 2024 champions Al-Ain in the expanded 32-team 2026 Asian Champions League Elite league phase starting September 14.
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Prime Minister’s Office controlled contractor nominations and procurement for Jana Wibawa projects
The Prime Minister’s Office directed all contractor recommendations and procurement methods for Jana Wibawa projects, with formal evaluation handled by the Ministry of Finance.
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Khazanah Nasional transferred RM19.59 million to FashionValet in March 2018
Khazanah Nasional Berhad transferred RM19.59 million to FashionValet's account in two tranches in March 2018.
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Wan Ahmad Dahlan appointed chairman of Malaysia's MRT Corporation
Tan Sri Dr Wan Ahmad Dahlan became chairman of Mass Rapid Transit Corporation on August 13, 2026.