Malaysia
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PM Anwar to make key announcements on August 30, September 16, and early October
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will deliver important announcements on August 30, September 16, and early October, focusing on youth and economic issues.
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Malaysia PM Anwar orders probe into Khazanah subsidiary Xeraya Capital over governance issues
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered a thorough investigation into Xeraya Capital amid concerns of governance irregularities, with Khazanah board backing the probe.
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Malaysia to Abolish Universities and University Colleges Act in 2026
The Malaysian government will repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 and table a new bill in Parliament this year.
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Malaysia will not reinstate broad-based GST but may adjust SST and tax policies
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will not bring back GST as a broad tax but may tweak SST and adopt some GST elements.
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Malaysia to face milder impact from Strait of Hormuz disruptions due to LNG exports
Malaysia expects less severe impact from Strait of Hormuz disruptions because it exports liquefied natural gas despite being a net oil importer.
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Developer Withdraws Kota Damansara Data Centre Application After Public Concerns
The developer withdrew its planning permission application for a Kota Damansara data centre following community opposition and local MP intervention.
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Malaysia to launch first online Jualan Ihsan Rahmah 9.9 sale on September 9
Malaysia will hold its first online Jualan Ihsan Rahmah 9.9 sale on September 9 to offer discounts on essential goods nationwide.
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Malaysia Airlines Flight MH89 Aborts Takeoff at Narita Over Engine Smoke
Malaysia Airlines flight MH89 aborted takeoff at Tokyo Narita due to engine trouble; all 160 aboard safe and flight canceled.
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Malaysia’s Communications Minister summons telcos over mass prepaid SIM registrations
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil demanded telco CEOs explain by August 20 alleged mass prepaid line registrations under single identities.
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Malaysia’s Cabinet approves 17 measures to tighten security at KLIA and entry points
Malaysia’s Cabinet approved 17 security measures for Kuala Lumpur International Airport and other entry points on August 19, 2026.
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MetMalaysia issues repeated thunderstorm warnings across Malaysian states in mid-August 2026
MetMalaysia issued multiple thunderstorm warnings across peninsular and Borneo Malaysia from August 17-20, citing heavy rain and strong winds.
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84-year-old woman found alive three days after Flores island earthquake in Indonesia
An 84-year-old paralysed woman was discovered alive under rubble three days after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia.
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Brazil discovers new oil field off Amazon coast amid environmental concerns
President Lula praised Brazil's recent oil discovery near the Amazon coast as a future 'passport' despite opposition from environmentalists.
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Man reported missing in Padawan found asleep beside neighbour's washing machine
A man reported missing after leaving a wedding in Kampung Sira was found asleep beside a neighbour’s washing machine about 1.5 hours later.
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Malaysia SOCSO launches 24-hour accident protection scheme with payroll deductions from June 2026
SOCSO will implement a 24-hour social security scheme starting June 1, mandating higher employee payroll deductions covering non-work accidents nationwide.
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Man Dies from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Locked Car Outside Penang Ice Cream Shop
A 37-year-old man was found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning inside his wife’s locked car in Penang on May 29.
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Tenaga Nasional raises RM4 billion from inaugural sustainability sukuk wakalah issuance
Tenaga Nasional Bhd issued RM4 billion in sustainability sukuk wakalah across five tranches, marking its first sukuk issuance under a new programme.
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Decomposed body found in Melaka shophouse; tenant's son arrested for murder
Police arrested a 40-year-old man after a decomposed body was found wrapped in a mattress in a Melaka shophouse.
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Malaysia expands battery storage projects nationwide to support power grid stability
Malaysia is expanding Battery Energy Storage System projects nationwide to strengthen grid stability amid rising renewable energy use.
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Mitra allocates RM65.5 million for six initiatives aiding 50,000 Indian Malaysians
Mitra received RM65.5 million in 2026 to fund six socioeconomic programmes benefiting over 50,000 Indian community members in Malaysia.
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HSS Holdings Bhd to Raise RM13.5 Million in IPO on Bursa Malaysia ACE Market
HSS Holdings Bhd plans an IPO priced at RM0.18 per share to list on Bursa Malaysia ACE Market on June 23, 2026, targeting RM13.5 million gross proceeds.
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ECB President Lagarde warns Europe risks falling behind in AI amid economic challenges
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde urged Europe to remove market barriers to scale AI, citing economic and geopolitical challenges.
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Alliance for a Safe Community urges review of hiking SOPs amid rising incidents in Malaysia
The Alliance for a Safe Community calls for urgent reform of hiking safety procedures as incidents of missing and injured hikers rise nationwide.
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Penang seeks federal approval for International Financial Centre in 2027 Budget
Penang government is pushing for federal commitment to establish the Penang International Financial Centre in the 2027 Budget.