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Ant International plans $1 billion fundraising ahead of potential 2026 Hong Kong listing
Ant International, Ant Group’s global unit, seeks $1 billion funding to accelerate growth and prepare for a possible Hong Kong listing in 2026.
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Malaysia aims to raise rice self-sufficiency ratio to at least 80 percent
Malaysia’s Agriculture Ministry plans to increase rice self-sufficiency to 80% and integrate prawn farming with rice cultivation.
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Bank Indonesia Governor Signals Acceptance of Higher Bond Yields Amid Rate Hikes
Bank Indonesia governor Perry Warjiyo held investor calls in June 2026 to explain rate hikes and signal tolerance for higher bond yields.
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Former PM Muhyiddin supports cost-of-living relief measures, calls for broader 2027 Budget aid
Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin welcomed Malaysia’s new cost-of-living relief measures and urged broader aid in the 2027 Budget.
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MAHA 2026 Draws 1.8 Million Visitors and Nearly RM6 Million in Sales in First Three Days
MAHA 2026 attracted 1.8 million visitors and generated nearly RM6 million in sales during its first three days at MAEPS in Serdang.
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Malaysia Seeks Nepal Approval to Send SMART Team for Flood Rescue Operations
Malaysia asked Nepal to deploy its Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team after deadly floods left 55 Malaysians missing.
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3-Year-Old Injured as Foot Is Run Over by Tow Vehicle at Terengganu National Day Parade
A 3-year-old boy was injured when his foot was run over by a vehicle towing a fireboat during Terengganu’s National Day parade on August 31.
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Hospital Tunku Azizah welcomes 10-12 babies born on Malaysia's 69th National Day
Hospital Tunku Azizah welcomed 10 to 12 babies born between midnight and noon on August 31, 2026, marking Malaysia's 69th National Day.
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UN committee says countries legally must consider reparations for transatlantic slave trade
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination ruled countries are legally obligated to consider reparations for harms from the transatlantic slave trade.
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Overnight Train Services Suspended at JB Sentral for RTS Link Construction
Two train services at JB Sentral will be suspended overnight to allow construction of the RTS Link pedestrian over bridge.
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100,000 Young Malaysians Get Three Months Free Access to ILMUchat Pro AI Assistant
Starting August 31, Malaysians aged 18-30 can access three months free ILMUchat Pro AI assistant by completing courses on Rakyat Digital.
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Malaysia holds 69th National Day parade with over 100,000 attendees in Putrajaya
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim led Malaysia’s 69th National Day parade at Dataran Putrajaya, unveiling fuel quota increases and calling for unity.
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Four men arrested after man seriously injured in Kajang roadside attack
Four local men were arrested after a 29-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing attack in Kajang.
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Malaysia's SMART team awaits Nepal approval to deploy for flood rescue mission
Malaysia's SMART team is on standby to assist Nepal’s flood search and rescue operations pending Nepalese government approval.
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Ong Kian Ming resigns from DAP after 14 years, pledges support for Khairy Jamaluddin
Ong Kian Ming resigned from the Democratic Action Party on August 31, ending 14 years with the party and pledging to support Khairy Jamaluddin in GE16.
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Malaysia’s King and Queen greet nation at 69th National Day celebration in Putrajaya
Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim and Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah extended National Day greetings and attended the 69th celebration in Putrajaya on August 31, 2026.
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Malaysia raises subsidized fuel quotas and unveils five other cost-of-living measures
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced expanded fuel subsidies and five additional steps to ease living costs starting September 1, 2026.
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Malaysia’s May Palm Oil Reserves Jump 5.2% as Exports Fall 14%
Malaysia’s palm oil stockpiles rose 5.2% in May amid a 14% drop in exports driven by competition from cheaper Indonesian supplies.
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Tata Consultancy Services CEO predicts AI will replace half its tech jobs
Tata chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran said AI agents will eventually replace half the tech workforce at TCS as hiring slows.
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Scientex Q3 FY2026 net profit rises about 15%, declares interim dividend
Scientex reported a nearly 15% rise in Q3 FY2026 net profit and declared a 6 sen interim dividend payable July 17.
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Scammers impersonate Malaysia tax authority demanding urgent payments and personal data
Scammers sent fake emails claiming to be from Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board, demanding tax payments within 72 hours under threat of heavy penalties and jail time.
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Malaysian Male Nurses Association opposes plan to recruit 15,000 Indonesian nurses
Malaysian Male Nurses Association opposes recruiting 15,000 Indonesian nurses without thorough study, citing training and safety concerns.
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Myanmar nationals detained in Kuala Krai durian plantation poaching raid
Police and wildlife officers detained Myanmar nationals during a six-hour anti-poaching raid in Kuala Krai, seizing illegal wildlife parts and weapons.
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Open Fibre files RM2 billion lawsuit against Bank Pembangunan over Aries Telecoms liquidation
Open Fibre Network sued Bank Pembangunan and six others in Kuala Lumpur High Court, seeking up to RM2.2 billion in damages.