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Malaysia aims to extend energy supply security from July to December 2026 amid global crisis
Malaysia’s government and Petronas are working to secure energy supplies through December 2026 amid global disruptions and rising costs.
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Three men killed and one woman seriously injured in Karak Highway car crash
Three men died and a woman was seriously injured when a Volkswagen crashed into a cement lorry on Karak Highway early May 22.
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Thailand’s consumer watchdog to sue Volvo Cars over EX30 battery fires
Thailand’s consumer watchdog will file a civil suit against Volvo Cars Thailand over recent EX30 battery fires seeking damages and refunds.
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Immigration Department detains 24 foreigners in Kuala Lumpur prostitution syndicate raid
The Immigration Department detained 24 foreigners during a raid on a prostitution syndicate at a shoplot in Kuala Lumpur.
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Malaysia Aviation Group forecasts jet fuel prices near $120-$130 per barrel for next year
Malaysia Aviation Group expects jet fuel prices to stay between $120 and $130 per barrel over the next 12 months amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Malaysia Customs launches nationwide Food and Beverage registration drive to enforce service tax
Malaysia Customs Department began a nationwide drive on May 11 to register food and beverage providers under the Service Tax Act 2018.
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Minister Hannah Yeoh lodges police reports over Taman Segar leasehold-to-freehold claims
Minister Hannah Yeoh filed two police reports denying involvement in Taman Segar land status changes amid allegations.
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Kuala Lumpur City Hall upgrades e-Lesen system and offers up to 3-year business licence renewals
Kuala Lumpur City Hall upgraded its e-Lesen system to speed licence renewals and will allow up to three-year renewals from July 1, 2026.
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KVDT2 Rail Upgrade Project in Klang Valley to Complete by End of 2027
Malaysia's KVDT2 double track rail upgrade, spanning 265 km, is set to finish two years ahead of schedule by December 2027.
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Malaysia expands Simen Rahmah scheme to supply subsidised cement for affordable housing
Malaysia's Ministry of Housing expands Simen Rahmah scheme to provide discounted cement for 500,000 affordable homes.
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EasyJet reports £377m first-half loss amid Middle East conflict impact
EasyJet posted a £377 million first-half loss, citing fuel costs and Middle East war uncertainty affecting customer demand.
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MACC probes RM1.1 billion semiconductor deal and multiple corruption cases
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating RM1.1 billion investment and other corruption cases across several states.
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Attorney General’s Chambers opposes Malaysian Bar’s bid to challenge Zahid’s NFA classification
The Attorney General’s Chambers opposed the Malaysian Bar’s attempt to judicially review Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid’s no further action classification in the Yayasan Akalbudi graft case.
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Malaysia boosts economic resilience with focus on high-value industries and energy shift
Malaysia’s government plans reforms to strengthen its economy amid global crisis, prioritizing semiconductors, energy transition, and public income support.
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Malaysia gazettes April 2026 supplementary electoral roll with 39,111 new voters
Malaysia gazetted the April 2026 supplementary electoral roll adding 39,111 new voters and opened it for public review from May 21 to June 19, 2026.
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MACC Continues Probe into Sunway’s Proposed IJM Acquisition Involving Two Individuals
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission keeps two investigation papers open on Sunway’s cancelled IJM acquisition amid alleged irregularities.
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Police investigate ex-MP Tony Pua over Facebook post on monarchy and Rukun Negara
Police opened an investigation into former Damansara MP Tony Pua over a Facebook post on Malaysia's constitutional monarchy and Rukun Negara.
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Typhoon Jangmi causes damage and injuries in Japan; Malaysia faces ongoing thunderstorm warnings
Typhoon Jangmi struck Japan June 2-3 causing flooding, power outages, and injuries while Malaysia continued to face thunderstorm warnings.
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Malaysian highways to see over 2.2 million vehicles daily during May-June holiday peak
PLUS Malaysia expects more than 2.2 million vehicles daily on its highway network during May-June holiday peak starting May 22, 2026.
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Malaysia studies PAKW approach for fairer subsidy eligibility beyond income groups
Malaysia's Ministry of Economy is exploring a PAKW-based method to determine subsidy eligibility using net disposable income and household commitments, not just income groups.
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HSBC CEO says AI will reshape finance jobs, urges staff to embrace retraining
HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery said AI will both eliminate and create financial jobs and called on 211,000 staff to adapt through retraining.
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Malaysia's April 2026 vehicle sales rise 17% amid growing EV adoption and rising construction costs
Malaysia’s automotive sales rose 17% year-on-year to 72,113 units in April 2026 as EV registrations more than doubled and construction costs increased.
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Global bond selloff drives Asian currency weakness and financial pressures amid Middle East tensions
Rising US Treasury yields and Iran conflict push Asian currencies down and force Bank Indonesia to prepare rate hike.
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Malaysia’s Q1 2026 GDP grows 5.4% led by AI and high-tech sector investments
Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.4% in Q1 2026, driven by AI, semiconductor, and high-tech exports as trade hit a near four-year high.