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Malaysia proposes amendments to rice control law to expand enforcement and increase fines
Malaysia tabled the Control of Padi and Rice (Amendment) Bill 2026 to widen regulatory powers and raise fines for rice market offences.
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China’s central bank extends gold-buying streak to 20 months, adds nearly 15 tons in June
China’s People’s Bank of China raised gold reserves for the 20th month, adding 480,000 ounces in June to reach 2,346 tons total.
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Former PETRONAS Manager Charged Over Attempted Leak of Confidential Document to Petros
Mohd Khairul Akmal Jasni, ex-PETRONAS manager, faces charges for allegedly trying to leak confidential upstream business data to Petros in June 2024.
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Global foreign direct investment rises 6% to $1.6 trillion in 2025 with uneven gains
Global foreign direct investment rose 6% to $1.6 trillion in 2025, driven by developed economies and strategic tech sectors.
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Malaysia records 73 heat-related illnesses and 4 deaths since January 2026
Malaysia reported 73 cases of heat-related illnesses including 4 deaths nationwide since January 1, 2026, the Health Ministry said.
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SBI Funds Management to raise $1.2 billion in IPO with top sovereign investors participating
SBI Funds Management will launch a $1.2 billion IPO expected next week, attracting major investors including Singapore's GIC and Abu Dhabi's ADIA.
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Man admits raping and molesting 71-year-old woman with dementia over seven months
Mohamad Zakir Jaafar pleaded guilty to raping and molesting a 71-year-old woman with severe dementia in her home from June 2022 to January 2023.
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Bank Negara Malaysia's international reserves rise to US$132.6 billion at end-June 2026
Bank Negara Malaysia reported its international reserves increased to US$132.6 billion as of June 30, 2026, up from US$130.5 billion two weeks earlier.
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Dior's Jonathan Anderson debuts Haute Couture collection after designing Taylor Swift's wedding dress
Jonathan Anderson presented his Dior Haute Couture collection two days after designing Taylor Swift’s wedding dress for her New York wedding.
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MACC arrests three over alleged RM20 million false claims in rice financing scheme
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission arrested three over false RM20 million claims for rice and paddy financing.
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Trump escalates anti-communist rhetoric targeting Democrats ahead of 2026 midterms
Donald Trump has intensified attacks labeling Democrats as communists to rally support before the November 2026 US midterm elections.
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Malaysia's Department of Environment denies issuing viral 2024 cleanliness ranking infographic
Malaysia's Department of Environment denied releasing or verifying a viral infographic ranking state cleanliness for 2024.
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At least 38 security personnel and 54 militants killed in Balochistan clashes
Clashes between militants and security forces in Balochistan since July 6 have killed at least 38 security personnel and 54 militants.
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Singapore celebrates 61st National Day with parade returning to National Stadium after a decade
Singapore held its 61st National Day Parade at the National Stadium with 42,000 to 45,000 spectators attending the event today.
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Google invests in Proxima Fusion's €411 million round to build Europe’s first fusion plant
Google joined a €411 million funding round for Munich-based Proxima Fusion to develop Europe’s first commercial nuclear fusion power plant.
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Malaysia centralises foreign worker quota under HR Ministry with new digital system
Malaysia moved foreign worker quota management to the Human Resources Ministry on July 6, requiring digital submissions via the e-Quota system.
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Malaysia mandates media complaints against journalists be referred to Malaysian Media Council first
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced complaints against journalists must be referred to the Malaysian Media Council before investigations start.
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US Companies Increase Use of Cheaper Chinese AI Models Amid Cost and Political Concerns
U.S. firms have sharply raised adoption of Chinese AI models for lower costs despite growing government scrutiny.
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Thai SEC probes Supaporn Pimphong’s nearly $1 billion stake in True Corp
Thailand’s SEC launched an immediate probe into Supaporn Pimphong’s 7.1% stake in True Corporation amid concerns over shareholding disclosures.
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Toyota to Invest $3.6 Billion in Texas Plant, Shift Some Tacoma Production from Mexico
Toyota announced a $3.6 billion investment in its San Antonio plant to move some Tacoma pickup production from Mexico to the US, creating 2,000 jobs.
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Singapore proposes law penalising drivers for holding phones, increases traffic offence penalties
Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs proposed a bill on July 7, 2026, to penalise drivers holding phones and raise penalties for traffic offences.
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China boosts Hong Kong’s offshore yuan hub with expanded liquidity and bond quotas
China’s central bank raised yuan liquidity quotas and bond connect limits, while Hong Kong launched a gold clearing system to strengthen its offshore yuan market.
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Singapore approves 100 more screenings of Teochew film as dialect policy review continues
IMDA approved 100 additional screenings of the Teochew version of Dear You, raising total to 272 and reflecting ongoing review of dialect use in films.
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BHP Gets Green Light for $15 Billion Expansion of Escondida Copper Mine in Chile
BHP won approval to begin early stage works on its $15 billion Escondida copper mine expansion in Chile as part of plans to double copper output by 2030s.