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Malaysia urges timber industry to focus on higher-value products to boost competitiveness
Plantations Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad called for a shift to higher-value timber products in a speech on August 22 in Malaysia.
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Malaysia fully digitizes foreign worker recruitment through FWCMS starting August 22, 2026
Malaysia begins fully online processing of foreign worker recruitment applications via the Foreign Workers Centralised Management System on August 22, 2026.
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Genting Berhad reports Q2 2026 loss as Genting Malaysia profits plunge nearly 90%
Genting Berhad posted a 27.1 million MYR net loss in Q2 2026 while its subsidiary Genting Malaysia’s net profit fell 90% to 47.4 million MYR.
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Malaysia enacts Hire-Purchase Amendment Act 2026 adopting reducing balance financing method
Malaysia implemented the Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 on June 1, replacing flat rate financing with a reducing balance interest system for vehicle loans.
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Dutch Regulator Fines Uber €825 Million for Automated Driver Suspensions
The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Uber €825 million for suspending driver accounts via automated systems without proper notice or challenge rights.
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Perikatan Nasional to contest all 28 Melaka state seats in upcoming election
Perikatan Nasional announced it will contest all 28 Melaka state seats, with candidate selection and seat distribution ongoing.
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Malaysian elderly paddy farmers informally leasing fields to foreigners amid labor shortages
Most elderly Malaysian paddy farmers are informally leasing their plots to foreigners without written agreements or government permission.
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Finance Ministry clarifies PMO's role in Jana Wibawa contractor evaluations at trial
Datin Rosni Mohd Yusoff testified today that the PMO issued evaluations instructions but had no direct role in contractor selection decisions under Jana Wibawa.
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Rapid KL to run 24-hour trains and buses for National Day celebrations
Rapid KL will operate all rail services and selected buses 24 hours on August 30-31 for National Day events in Malaysia.
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Penang Hill cable car project hits 32% completion; operations due late 2027
The Penang Hill cable car project reached 32% completion today, with operations targeted for the fourth quarter of 2027.
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Penang enforces new licensing laws for short-term rentals with grace period until November 1
Penang requires short-term rental operators to obtain licences from August 1, with enforcement starting November 1 after a two-month grace period.
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Malaysian GOF raids illegal mining sites in 5 states, seizing RM45 million in assets
The General Operations Force arrested 45 people and seized RM45 million worth of illegal mining assets in multi-state raids on August 20.
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Hyundai Motor union launches first full strike in 10 years over pay and retirement age
Hyundai Motor's South Korean union staged a full-day strike on August 21, 2026, demanding higher bonuses and extended retirement age.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Seeks Indonesian President's Help on Felda's RM2.5 Billion Loss
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim requested intervention from Indonesian President Prabowo over Felda's RM2.5 billion potential loss in Eagle High Plantations investment.
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Malaysian Education Minister orders investigation into bullying after student death in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia’s Education Ministry has directed a swift probe into alleged bullying linked to a recent student death in Kuala Lumpur.
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MACC arrests five including government agency chairman over undervalued Penang land sales
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission arrested five individuals, including a government agency chairman, over suspected undervalued land sales causing RM1.96 million loss.
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Former Tabung Haji CEO remanded for seven days over RCI report probe
A former Tabung Haji CEO was remanded for seven days in connection with investigations into findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry report.
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Malaysia launches Ops Kesan 6.0 to curb profiteering amid rising oil prices
Malaysia’s Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry began Ops Kesan 6.0 on June 1 to monitor and prevent profiteering during rising crude oil prices.
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Malaysia boosts supply chain cooperation amid job losses and economic uncertainty
Malaysia’s government is strengthening international supply chain ties to protect jobs and support the economy amid rising unemployment and global volatility.
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Over 600 Indian and mamak restaurants in Malaysia face closure amid labour shortage
More than 600 Indian and mamak restaurants across Malaysia risk permanent closure due to labour shortages, jeopardizing 5,000 jobs.
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Ascend Airways Malaysia Gains CAAM Approval for Passenger Operations
Ascend Airways Malaysia received Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia approval to add passenger flights to its Air Operator Certificate.
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PM Anwar backs youth support, praises Sukma 2026 athletes as Selangor nears gold lead
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged support for youth and praised Sukma 2026 athletes, while Selangor may declare holiday if it wins overall gold.
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Scammers Shift to RCS and iMessage After Malaysian SMS Link Ban
Scammers in Malaysia have moved to RCS and iMessage to spread phishing links following SMS hyperlink restrictions by MCMC.
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Walmart Misses Q2 US Comparable Sales Forecast, Raises Annual Outlook
Walmart reported a 2.6% rise in US comparable store sales for Q2 2027, below the 3.8% expected, while raising its full-year sales forecast.