Malaysia
Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
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Lawyer Lim Tean deported to Singapore after arrest in Johor for failing jail term surrender
Lim Tean was arrested in Johor on August 6 and handed to Singapore police on August 11 after failing to start his jail term.
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PM absent as Dewan Rakyat debates Tabung Haji RCI report; PN MPs walk out
The Dewan Rakyat held a special sitting on August 11 to debate the Tabung Haji RCI report despite the Prime Minister’s absence and a walkout by PN MPs.
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Malaysia Joins APFRAS to Boost Food Safety and Digital Governance
Malaysia officially joined the Asia-Pacific Food Regulatory Authority Summit to improve regional food safety governance through digital tools.
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Malaysian investigators question pilot detained in Jakarta over large ecstasy haul
Four Malaysian narcotics officers interviewed a pilot held in Jakarta on drug charges involving over 26 kg of ecstasy, probing links to an international syndicate.
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Muhyiddin urges one-year forensic audit of Tabung Haji funds following major losses
Muhyiddin Yassin called on the Malaysian government to conduct a comprehensive forensic audit of Tabung Haji's funds and complete it within a year.
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Bank of Korea signals possible further rate hikes amid inflation concerns
Bank of Korea deputy governor Ryoo Sangdai signaled more interest rate hikes may come due to inflation and strong economic growth.
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14-year-old girl arrested for injuring classmate with kerambit at Shah Alam school
A 14-year-old female student allegedly injured a male classmate with a kerambit at a Shah Alam secondary school on August 5.
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Malaysia launches National Energy Efficiency Policy and Action Plan 2026–2035 targeting RM85 billion savings
Malaysia unveiled the National Energy Efficiency Policy and Action Plan 2026–2035 to save RM85.24 billion and cut energy demand by 11.6% by 2035.
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GM to sell 49.99% stake in Indiana battery plant joint venture to Samsung SDI
General Motors will sell its entire stake in the Indiana battery joint venture to Samsung SDI, making it a wholly owned subsidiary.
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Malaysian detained at Chennai airport for smuggling 4 kg of hydroponic cannabis
Indian customs detained a Malaysian passenger arriving from Bangkok for attempting to smuggle 4.033 kg of hydroponic cannabis through Chennai Airport.
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UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF accuse FIFA leadership of breach of trust over World Cup deal
UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF accused FIFA of trust breach and deception over a plan to sell World Cup commercial rights stakes.
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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid visits former PM Ismail Sabri at National Heart Institute
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi visited former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob at Kuala Lumpur's National Heart Institute on August 10.
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Pakatan Harapan open to cooperation based on stability and people's interests
Pakatan Harapan says it will consider political cooperation with any party that supports stability and the people’s interests, denying current ties with Bersatu.
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Witness testifies Najib received 1MDB funds but unsure if Jho Low led scheme
Angela Barkhouse testified unable to confirm Jho Low's top role but confirmed Najib Razak received 1MDB funds in a civil suit hearing.
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ASEAN targets becoming world’s fourth-largest economy by 2030 with boost to intra-trade
ASEAN is aiming to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2030 by increasing trade within member states, officials said.
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Malaysia’s MITI to strengthen electrical and electronics sector for global tech supply role
Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry plans continued support for the electrical and electronics sector to maintain its key global supply chain role.
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Malaysia deploys 606 emergency pumps nationwide to combat El Niño drought risks
Malaysia’s Department of Irrigation and Drainage has deployed 606 portable emergency pumps nationwide to manage water supply and firefighting amid El Niño conditions.
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Court of Appeal Upholds RM169.2 Million Asset Freeze Against Ricky Wong and Associates
The Court of Appeal upheld an order freezing RM169.2 million in assets of Datuk Ricky Wong, his mother, and their company in a Securities Commission Malaysia case.
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Sabah to test direct-to-device satellite internet under JENDELA Phase II
Malaysia's Communications Minister announced tests of satellite internet technology in Sabah as part of JENDELA Phase II covering over 300 locations nationwide.
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Malaysia rehabilitates 1,647 abandoned housing projects worth RM153 billion
The Malaysian government has resolved 1,647 abandoned housing projects worth RM153 billion, helping nearly 200,000 homebuyers.
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High Court upholds acquittal of blogger Jufazli Shi Ahmad over YouTube posts against Ismail Sabri and UMNO
The High Court dismissed the prosecution's appeal and upheld blogger Jufazli Shi Ahmad's acquittal on charges related to offensive YouTube posts and non-compliance with police requests.
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85% of Malaysian Affluent Investors Use AI, Prefer Hybrid Human-AI Decision-Making
A survey finds 85% of Malaysia's wealthy investors use AI for finance but 58% prefer combining AI tools with human advice.
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Malaysia Allocates RM12-12.3 Million for Penang STEM Pilot Project to Train 100,000 Students by 2030
The Malaysian Economy Ministry launched a RM12-12.3 million STEM Talent Pilot Project in Penang aiming to train 100,000 students by 2030.
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Malaysia's July 2026 Palm Oil Stockpiles Increase 3.32% to 2.63 Million Tonnes
Malaysia's palm oil stockpiles rose 3.32% to 2.63 million tonnes in July 2026 amid higher production and exports.