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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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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.
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J Arul Kumar appointed Negeri Sembilan DAP chairman, replacing Anthony Loke
Nilai assemblyman J Arul Kumar was appointed Negeri Sembilan DAP chairman on August 10, succeeding Anthony Loke after 22 years.
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PM Anwar orders updated EC report on Sarawak redelineation to add 17 assembly seats
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Election Commission to update its report on adding 17 new Sarawak state assembly seats.
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120 Squatter Families in Sungkai and Kuala Bikam Receive Land Grants Ending 40-Year Dispute
Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming presented land grants to 120 squatter families, resolving a settlement issue ongoing for over 40 years.
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Malaysia's Works Ministry seeks top development allocation in 2027 Budget
The Works Ministry aims to secure the highest development funding among ministries in Malaysia's 2027 budget to boost infrastructure projects nationwide.
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Penang Pakatan Harapan to Keep Barisan Nasional Exco Until Next General Election
Penang Pakatan Harapan has decided to retain Barisan Nasional's state executive councillor until the next general election, following their 2023 electoral pact.
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Selangor to meet Panasonic workers affected by TV production shutdown next week
Selangor government will meet Panasonic factory workers next week to discuss support and job alternatives amid TV production closure affecting 400 workers.
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Malaysian Cabinet orders airport security plan from Home and Transport Ministries within two weeks
The Malaysian Cabinet directed the Home and Transport Ministries to submit a comprehensive airport security plan within two weeks following recent security concerns.
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Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri Undergoes Successful Pacemaker Procedure, Court Hearing Postponed
Former Malaysian prime minister Ismail Sabri had a leadless pacemaker implanted on August 7, with his court hearing rescheduled due to health reasons.
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Malaysia cracks down on social visit pass abuse in Semporna amid tourism boom
Malaysia intensified enforcement against foreign tourists abusing social visit passes for illegal business in Semporna's tourism sector this August.
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Malaysia's GDP grows 5.8% in Q2 2026 amid global uncertainties
Malaysia's economy expanded 5.8% in Q2 2026, driving 5.6% growth in the first half despite global challenges.
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Female driver crashes SUV into Kota Kinabalu airport departure hall entrance
A 66-year-old woman crashed an SUV into the glass entrance of Kota Kinabalu International Airport's departure hall on August 7, causing minor injuries and property damage.
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GEAR-uP domestic investments triple to RM20.3 billion in 2025, led by Khazanah and EPF
Government-linked investment companies deployed RM20.3 billion in domestic investments under GEAR-uP in 2025, tripling 2024’s RM6.6 billion.
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Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim appointed head of three key state portfolios
Datuk Ismail Lasim will lead three major portfolios in Negeri Sembilan's 2026-2031 state government administration.
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Fare Payment Starts August 15 for LRT3 Shah Alam Line in Malaysia
Passengers on the LRT3 Shah Alam Line will start paying fares from August 15, ending a six-week free travel period.