Malaysia
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King of Malaysia orders tighter airport and border controls to combat drug smuggling
King Sultan Ibrahim directed Malaysian authorities to strengthen security at all airports and entry points to curb drug smuggling and related crimes.
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Royal Commission probes Tabung Haji recovery, flags governance and regulatory gaps
The Royal Commission found Tabung Haji restored financial stability after RM12.6 billion losses but urged further reforms and ongoing investigations.
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PM Anwar orders full report on Felda hotel sale proposed at £60 million loss
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim rejected Felda's plan to sell a hotel at £100 million and ordered a full report into the loss-making proposal.
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Malaysia and Singapore to boost labour cooperation and protect gig workers
Malaysia and Singapore agreed on August 7, 2026, to strengthen labour cooperation and enhance gig worker protections during official talks in Singapore.
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Malaysian PM Anwar says parliamentary funds are for constituents, not MPs
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim clarified that government allocations are meant for constituents, not MPs personally, and opposition MPs receive funds directly to their people.
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Lawyer Lim Tean arrested in Johor Bahru after failing to surrender for jail term; two men charged for aiding escape
Lawyer and opposition figure Lim Tean was arrested in Johor Bahru after skipping a jail term in Singapore; two men were charged with aiding his escape.
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Bersatu and PAS Clash Over Party’s Status in Perikatan Nasional Coalition
PAS president claims Bersatu lost Perikatan Nasional membership after new coalition plans; Bersatu denies and vows complaint to Registrar of Societies.
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Attorney General’s Chambers withdraws 26 money laundering charges against Nicky Liow after RM10 million compound
Attorney General’s Chambers withdrew 26 money laundering charges against businessman Nicky Liow following payment of a RM10 million compound.
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Taxi Drivers Allowed to Use Non-Proton S70 Models Under Teksi Madani Programme
Taxi drivers can now license or replace vehicles with models other than Proton S70 under the Teksi Madani programme to ease vehicle ownership challenges.
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Three senior Terengganu Bersatu leaders resign amid dispute over coalition membership
Datuk Razali Idris and two senior Bersatu leaders resigned party positions in Terengganu amid a dispute over Bersatu’s Perikatan Nasional membership status.
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Three Policemen Die in Suspected Electrocution in Beaufort, Sabah
Three police officers died after a suspected electrocution while moving a metal pole near Weston Police Station in Beaufort, Sabah on August 6.
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Australian opposition leader admits texting 'my job is boring' during parliamentary hearing
Mark Parton admitted sending a text saying 'my job is boring' during a July parliamentary hearing but denied sending it to a sex worker, with the complaint dismissed.
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Barisan Nasional to Defend All 21 Melaka State Seats in Upcoming Election
Barisan Nasional (BN) will defend all 21 Melaka state seats it currently holds in the upcoming 16th state election, BN leaders announced.
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BN and Umno vow no tolerance for wrongdoing in Tabung Haji after RCI report
Barisan Nasional and Umno pledged zero tolerance for misconduct in Tabung Haji following an RCI report revealing major losses and governance failures.
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Malaysia and Vietnam pledge closer defence ties including maritime security and AI
Malaysia and Vietnam committed to enhancing defence cooperation during August 4–6 talks in Vietnam, covering maritime security, AI, and defence industry collaboration.
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Malaysia to host 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, cracks down on passport forgery syndicates
Malaysia will hold the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang Circuit in October and recently arrested suspects in two passport forgery syndicates.
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Deputy Minister Kulasegaran urges national security laws that uphold human rights
Deputy Minister M. Kulasegaran called for balanced national security laws that protect human rights while addressing evolving threats at a Parliament symposium on August 5.
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Selangor government to develop AI White Paper outlining landscape and challenges
The Selangor government announced it will create its first AI White Paper to map the AI landscape, challenges, and benefits.
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PLUS Malaysia opens tenders for next phase of Juru-Sungai Dua Traffic Dispersal Project
PLUS Malaysia Bhd opened tenders for Packages 2 and 5 to advance the Juru-Sungai Dua Traffic Dispersal Project.
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High Court to rule on Rosmah Mansor’s bid to delay RM67.5 million payment to jeweller
Malaysia’s High Court will decide August 12 whether to halt Rosmah Mansor’s payment of RM67.5 million to Lebanese jeweller pending appeal.
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Malaysia invites feedback on proposed Low Altitude Economy framework
Malaysia's Civil Aviation Authority invites public and industry feedback by September 2 on a national Low Altitude Economy framework.
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Drug seizures at KLIA rise nearly six-fold with 1.35 tonnes seized in first seven months of 2026
Police seized 1.35 tonnes of drugs worth RM108.35 million at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in January-July 2026 amid intensified operations.
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Malaysia's Business Events Industry Projected to Generate RM34.97 Billion Economic Impact by 2030
Malaysia's business events sector aims to generate RM34.97 billion economic impact by 2030, with 416 events secured for 2026-2030, MyCEB says.
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19 Malaysian Firms Make Forbes Asia’s 2026 Best Under A Billion List Amid AI Growth
Forbes Asia named 19 Malaysian companies to its 2026 Best Under A Billion list, more than doubling from last year amid AI sector gains.