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Malaysia to announce diesel subsidy improvements within a month
The Malaysian government plans to unveil enhanced diesel subsidy measures in less than one month, authorities say.
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Malaysian government decides not to acquire Datasonic Technologies, valued at RM7.5 billion
The Malaysian government announced on August 22 it will not acquire Datasonic Technologies, the provider of MyKad and Malaysian passports.
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EU proposes tax simplification plan to cut business compliance costs by €7 billion annually
The European Union will present a tax plan on June 24 to streamline rules and reduce compliance costs for businesses by €7 billion a year.
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Malaysian man cleared and returned after Pakistan raid on scam call centre
A 32-year-old Malaysian detained in a Pakistani raid on a fraudulent call centre was cleared and has returned home safely.
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Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim sends representative to Little Entrepreneurs Day in Subang Jaya
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sent a representative to Little Entrepreneurs Day in Subang Jaya after attending a leaders’ meeting in Brunei.
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Malaysia and Brunei advance border resolution and deepen cooperation at annual leaders' meeting
Malaysia and Brunei held their 27th Annual Leaders' Consultation in Bandar Seri Begawan to enhance cooperation on border demarcation, security, and economic ties.
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ACT agrees to join national gun buyback scheme following 2025 Bondi mass shooting
The Australian Capital Territory has joined Australia's national gun buyback scheme announced after the 2025 Bondi Beach mass shooting.
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Selangor Islamic Department to tighten religious school teacher screening to prevent abuse
Selangor Islamic Religious Department plans stricter teacher screening and guidelines to curb sexual misconduct in religious schools.
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Malaysia to repeal Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 for new higher education law
Malaysia will repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 to introduce a new, comprehensive higher education legal framework.
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Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi calls for unity ahead of Malaysia's general election
Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi urged party unity and renewal ahead of the upcoming general election in a June 1 statement.
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Malaysia and Brunei Hold 27th Annual Leaders’ Consultation, Focus on Border and Disaster Cooperation
Malaysia and Brunei held their 27th Annual Leaders’ Consultation in Bandar Seri Begawan on August 21-22, discussing border issues, disaster cooperation, and bilateral ties.
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Malaysia removes nearly 100,000 scam-related social media posts as of mid-2026
Malaysia removed 99,693 scam-related social media posts by July 15, surpassing last year's total of 98,503, officials said.
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Father leaves 7-year-old son alone for eight hours on Mount Fuji during hike
A 48-year-old father left his 7-year-old son alone for about eight hours near Mount Fuji's sixth station before police intervened.
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Malaysia Defence Ministry pledges to strengthen Royal Malaysian Air Force on 68th anniversary
Malaysia’s Defence Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to enhance Royal Malaysian Air Force capabilities on its 68th anniversary.
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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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Prince Harry and Six Others Ordered to Pay Over £9.5M in UK Privacy Case
On August 21, 2026, the London High Court ruled Prince Harry, Elton John, and others lost their privacy lawsuit and must pay £9.54 million in legal costs.
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Malaysia urges ASEAN to step up action on transboundary haze amid unhealthy pollution levels
Malaysia called on ASEAN members to boost haze prevention and firefighting efforts following rising pollution across Sarawak and Melaka.
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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 posthumously awards survey officer Donysius Gabriel Goh for bravery in 2026 death
King of Malaysia conferred the Bintang Jasa Perkasa Persekutuan on survey officer Donysius Gabriel Goh, who died on duty near the Malaysia-Brunei border in March 2026.
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Malaysia and Pakistan sign treaty on international transfer of prisoners
Malaysia and Pakistan signed the International Transfer of Prisoners Treaty to enhance legal and security cooperation.
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Hollywood Marks 100 Years of Marilyn Monroe with Events and Exhibits
Hollywood launched a series of events starting June 1, 2026, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth.
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Datuk Azizulhasni Awang awarded Darjah Bakti by King of Malaysia
Datuk Azizulhasni Awang received the Darjah Bakti, one of Malaysia’s highest honours, from Sultan Ibrahim at the 2026 Investiture Ceremony.
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Three Rohingya suspects remanded over fatal stabbing of 31-year-old man in Simpang Ampat
Three Rohingya suspects, including two women, were remanded over the fatal stabbing of a 31-year-old man in Simpang Ampat on June 1.