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Malaysia to Finalise National TVET Commission Establishment by End of 2026
Malaysia plans to finalise its National TVET Commission setup and table related legislation by year-end 2026.
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King and Prime Minister of Malaysia Send Birthday Greetings to Sultan of Kedah on His 84th Birthday
King Sultan Ibrahim and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim extended birthday wishes to Kedah’s Sultan Sallehuddin on his 84th birthday.
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Uber Pauses Food Delivery Expansion in Five European Countries Amid Delivery Hero Bid
Uber has halted planned 2026 food delivery launches in five European countries while pursuing a takeover of Delivery Hero.
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Woman fined RM500 for assaulting Sultan of Perak during National Day celebration
Nurhaswani Afni Mohamad Zorki was fined RM500 after pleading guilty to assaulting Sultan Nazrin Shah during Perak National Day on August 31, 2025.
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FMM urges US to reconsider 10% tariff on Malaysian imports over forced labour concerns
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing opposed the US proposal for a 10% tariff on Malaysian goods, citing compliance and supply chain risks.
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Malaysian entertainment and tourism groups urge review and abolition of entertainment tax
Malaysian entertainment and tourism organisations called on authorities to review and abolish the entertainment tax due to its economic and social impact.
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Malaysia aims to cut food imports by 50% by 2050 to curb RM80 billion annual cost
The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development announced targets to halve Malaysia's food imports by 2050 through land use optimisation and agency collaboration.
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Malaysia's Chief Statistician Mohd Uzir Mahidin bids farewell before retirement
Chief Statistician Mohd Uzir Mahidin paid a farewell visit to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ahead of his retirement on July 8, 2026.
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Socso/Perkeso pays out over RM1.2 million in first month of Lindung 24 Jam scheme
Socso/Perkeso disbursed more than RM1.2 million in benefits under Lindung 24 Jam within one month, covering 592 claims.
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Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim adds RM10 million for taxi reform; PUNB targets RM2.25 billion financing for Bumiputera
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced RM10 million extra for taxi vehicle replacement and PUNB set RM2.25 billion financing target for Bumiputera entrepreneurs.
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Labuan Airport operations disrupted after suspected WWII bomb found near runway
Labuan Airport halted flights July 2 after a suspected World War II bomb was found 200 metres from its runway, disrupting service again days after prior bomb finds near the site.
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Malaysia proposes converting RM100 million TVET loans into grants to ease trainee burden
Malaysia’s Human Resources Ministry has proposed converting RM100 million in TVET loans into grants to reduce financial strain on trainees.
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Quantum Systems raises $1.2B in Series D, valuation hits $8 billion
Quantum Systems raised $1.2 billion in funding, boosting its valuation to $8 billion as it expands global operations.
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Tan Sri Azam Baki appointed adviser to Malaysia's NFCC amid ongoing controversies
Tan Sri Azam Baki was appointed adviser to Malaysia’s National Anti-Financial Crime Centre in 2024 despite ongoing controversies and investigations.
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Royal Malaysian Navy Confronts Ageing Fleet While Advancing Modernization Plans
More than 60% of the Royal Malaysian Navy's vessels are over 40 years old, prompting ongoing modernization efforts including new ship acquisitions and technology upgrades.
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Five Taiping Prison Officers Charged Over January 2025 Assault on Inmates
Five Taiping Prison officers were charged in July 2026 for injuring three inmates in a January 2025 incident.
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Belgian Deputy PM Maxime Prévot concludes first Malaysia visit focusing on rare earths and trade
Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot completed a two-day working visit to Malaysia focusing on renewable energy, rare earth minerals, and bilateral trade.
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Malaysia disburses RM64 million in incentives to 4,025 employers benefiting 51,000 workers
Malaysia disbursed RM64 million in cash incentives to private employers under the Progressive Wage Policy, aiding over 51,000 skilled local workers.
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Malaysia to restructure foreign worker management system for efficiency and coordination
Malaysia will overhaul its foreign worker management system to better align with industry needs and improve efficiency, the government announced.
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Malaysia approves RM500 million in microfinancing to support 30,000 entrepreneurs amid rising costs
Malaysia’s government approved over RM500 million in microfinancing for more than 30,000 entrepreneurs between May 15 and June 26, 2026.
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Cyberattack disrupts parking payments across 64 Malaysian councils for three days
A cyberattack on the Flexi Parking app shut down parking payments in 64 local councils from June 30 to July 2, 2026.
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Over 30,000 consumers approved for higher Budi Diesel quota in Malaysia
More than 30,000 Malaysians have been approved to increase their Budi Madani Diesel quota from 200 to 300 litres monthly.
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Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd speeds transformation after March 2025 privatisation amid PAC scrutiny
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd accelerated operational and governance changes after privatisation as Malaysia’s Public Accounts Committee urged stronger oversight.
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Malaysia's 2026 Fuel Subsidy Bill Expected to Near RM40 Billion Amid New Diesel Program
Malaysia’s fuel subsidy spending in 2026 is projected to reach nearly RM40 billion while rolling out a targeted diesel subsidy scheme.