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UMNO to discuss political strategy and cooperation for Melaka state election on August 28
UMNO Supreme Council will meet on August 28 to decide its political direction and cooperation strategy for the Melaka state election.
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Former Kedah MB Aide Ordered to Enter Defence in Rare Earths Bribery Case
The Sessions Court ordered Mohamad Hilmi Abdul Wahab to enter his defence on bribery charges involving rare earth mining projects.
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JD Sports lowers full-year profit forecast as sales weaken amid cost pressures
JD Sports cut its full-year profit forecast to £700-800 million after a 3.1% sales drop in Q2 and announced leadership changes.
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Iran's oil exports drop to zero amid war and US sanctions, Central Bank governor says
Iran's oil exports have fallen to zero due to war and sanctions, with foreign reserves blocked by the US, Central Bank governor Abdolnaser Hemmati said yesterday.
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Malaysia to Table Amendments to Postal Services Act Next Year to Boost Courier Security
Malaysia’s Communications Ministry will introduce amendments to the Postal Services Act in Parliament next year to enhance courier industry security.
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Malaysia to fast-track new e-commerce bill and amend postal services act in response to digital growth
Malaysia’s government will accelerate drafting a new e-commerce bill and amend postal laws to regulate courier services and support ethical digital trade.
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Malaysia's July 2026 exports rise 38%, trade surplus hits RM22.5 billion
Malaysia's exports grew 38% year-on-year to RM193.6 billion in July 2026, pushing the trade surplus up 51.9% to RM22.5 billion.
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Malaysia's National Registration Department clarifies foreigners at offices may not seek MyKad
Malaysia's National Registration Department said foreigners at its offices are not necessarily applying for MyKad cards.
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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 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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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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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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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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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.