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Elsa Berhad opens IPO at 23 sen per share to raise RM35.6 million on ACE Market
Elsa Berhad launched its IPO on May 21, priced at 23 sen per share, to raise RM35.6 million ahead of a June 16 ACE Market listing.
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Caretaker jailed 11 years for sexually abusing boys at unlicensed welfare home
Retna Velu, caretaker of an unlicensed welfare home in Gombak, was sentenced to 11 years for sexually abusing two boys aged 8 to 10.
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Major global firms cut jobs as AI sparks workforce anxiety and disruption
Standard Chartered, Meta, Amazon and others cut tens of thousands of jobs amid widespread AI-driven changes and worker concerns.
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Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing urges immediate enforcement of Government Procurement Act 2025
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing called for immediate enforcement of Malaysia’s Government Procurement Act amid global supply disruptions.
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75-year-old charged with causing deaths in Klang hit-and-run case
A 75-year-old man was charged for causing two deaths in a Klang hit-and-run on May 15, 2026.
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Malaysia and Turkmenistan sign strategic energy partnership as Petronas marks 30 years
Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim and Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed new energy and economic agreements during a June 18-19 visit.
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Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda discharged from hospital, to resume work June 23
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda was discharged from hospital on June 19 after treatment and plans to return to work June 23.
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Thai court sentences man to 18 months over royal Facebook comment
A Thai court sentenced a 43-year-old man to 18 months in prison for royal defamation over a Facebook comment in 'Royalist Marketplace'.
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Selangor unveils RM209 million package including SA500 expansion to combat energy crisis
The Selangor government launched a RM209.26 million Phase Two resilience package with 15 initiatives on June 19 to address global energy and supply chain disruptions.
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Amazon begins talks to sell Trainium AI chips to third-party data centers
Amazon confirmed on June 18 that it is negotiating to sell its AI accelerator chips to other companies' data centers.
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Malaysia secures 20-year energy supply deal with Russia, enhances labor ties with Bangladesh
Malaysia finalized a long-term energy supply agreement with Russia and strengthened worker cooperation with Bangladesh.
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Malaysia clarifies rules on removable sunshades on vehicles, no enforcement if visibility clear
Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke said motorists using removable sunshades will not face action if driver visibility is not obstructed.
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Kuala Lumpur High Court quashes subpoena for PM Anwar in RM30 million civil suit
The Kuala Lumpur High Court set aside a subpoena requiring Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to testify in a RM30 million civil lawsuit on June 19, 2026.
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Malaysia's exports surge 45% in May 2026, trade surplus hits record RM40.38 billion
Malaysia's exports rose about 45% year-on-year in May 2026 to RM184 billion, lifting the trade surplus to a record RM40.38 billion amid rising inflation.
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Malaysian police arrest 58 in nationwide crackdown on illegal 2026 World Cup betting
Malaysian police arrested 58 people nationwide in raids targeting illegal 2026 World Cup sports betting and online gambling.
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Two men killed after riverbank collapse during suspected illegal gold mining in Jeli
Two men died and one survived when a riverbank embankment collapsed during suspected illegal gold mining near Jerimbong oil palm plantation in Jeli on May 20.
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Datuk Kamil Misuari, husband of Minister Nancy Shukri, dies at 65 in Kuala Lumpur
Datuk Kamil Misuari, husband of Minister Nancy Shukri, died at a Kuala Lumpur hospital on June 18, 2026, aged 65.
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Upko joins Gabungan Rakyat Sabah as sixth component party
Gabungan Rakyat Sabah unanimously accepted Upko as its sixth component party on June 18, 2026.
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Malaysia to table Road Transport Bill with tougher measures on illegal racing and ‘tonto’ syndicates
Malaysia will table the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2025 on June 22 with new rules against illegal racing and crime syndicates disrupting enforcement.
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Strait of Hormuz reopens as Persian Gulf oil exports near pre-war levels after US-Iran interim deal
The Strait of Hormuz reopened for commercial shipping following a US-Iran deal, allowing trapped oil tankers to resume exports and Gulf producers to raise output.
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Perodua cuts service maintenance parts and labour prices by up to 10% from June 19
Perodua will reduce prices for service maintenance parts and labour by up to 10% starting June 19, 2026, covering all models including its electric QV-E.
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Court of Appeal cuts Lim Guan Eng’s defamation damages against Muhyiddin to RM450,000
The Court of Appeal ruled Muhyiddin's defamatory statements against Lim Guan Eng merit RM450,000 damages, down from RM1.05 million awarded by the High Court.
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Johor launches Economic Transformation Plan targeting RM167.4 billion investment by 2030
Johor launched the Johor Economic Transformation Plan (JETP) on June 18, 2026, identifying 83 projects worth RM167.4 billion across eight key industries.
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Thailand Revives $30-$39 Billion Coast-to-Coast ‘Land Bridge’ Corridor Project
Thailand plans a $30-$39 billion logistics corridor linking deep-sea ports on opposite coasts to bypass the Strait of Malacca.