Malaysia
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim calls for discipline in government, announces civil service reforms and budget plans
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged officials to avoid attacking coalition partners and announced civil service salary and promotion reforms along with Budget 2027 plans.
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Immigration probes 19 foreign nationals with unverified whereabouts linked to Forest City Network School
Malaysia’s Immigration Department is investigating 19 foreign nationals linked to Forest City Network School whose movements cannot be verified amid licence revocation and school closure.
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Maxis investigates alleged leak of influencer Khairul Aming’s phone billing data
Maxis identified an individual linked to the July 19 leak of influencer Khairul Aming’s personal phone billing details and is taking legal action.
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Johor revokes Network School's business licence and orders shutdown over breaches
Johor's Iskandar Puteri City Council revoked Network School's licence and ordered closure after multiple inspections found breaches.
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Malaysian government backs MACC probe into RM163.4 million KWAP eFishery investment loss
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim supports the MACC investigation into KWAP’s RM163.4 million investment loss in Indonesian startup eFishery.
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Malaysian court acquits Zizie Izette of abetting late husband in RM2.8 million bribery case
Sessions Court acquitted Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad of charges linked to RM2.8 million bribes involving her late husband on July 20, 2026.
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Malaysia eyes higher STR and SARA aid in 2027 budget amid rising costs
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia may increase aid under STR and SARA schemes in the 2027 budget if the economy permits.
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Man dies and seven hospitalized after tree falls on cars near Singapore embassy in Kuala Lumpur
A large tree fell on two cars near the Singapore Embassy on July 18, killing one man and hospitalizing seven others.
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Malaysia to study national petroleum reserve and passes National Trust Fund Bill
Malaysia’s government will study creating a national petroleum reserve and passed the National Trust Fund Bill 2026 to strengthen fund governance.
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Malaysia Cabinet approves drafting law for court-ordered compensation for road accident victims
Malaysia's Cabinet agreed in July 2026 to draft amendments allowing courts to order compensation payments to road accident victims or families.
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Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional Gear Up for 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election
Pakatan Harapan, Barisan Nasional, and Perikatan Nasional announce candidates ahead of Negeri Sembilan's state election on August 1, 2026.
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US dollar softens on cooler US inflation and Middle East tensions; ringgit fluctuates amid mixed factors
US dollar slipped after June consumer inflation fell to 3.5% and Middle East tensions rose; Japanese firms felt pressure from BoJ rate hikes while Malaysia’s ringgit saw mixed moves in mid-July.
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South Korean court sentences former president Yoon Suk Yeol to two years for illegal polling
A Seoul court sentenced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to two years in prison for illegally receiving free political polling services valued at about US$180,000.
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EU foreign ministers discuss options to curb trade with Israeli settlements in West Bank
On July 13, 2026, EU foreign ministers met in Brussels to explore new measures to restrict trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
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Indonesia's Deputy Attorney General Febrie Adriansyah resigns after police seize gold and cash
Febrie Adriansyah resigned as Indonesia's Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes following police raids that seized gold and cash worth millions amid a corruption probe.
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Barisan Nasional wins 48 of 56 seats in Johor state election with low Pakatan Harapan turnout
Barisan Nasional secured 48 of 56 Johor state seats in July election amid low turnout in Pakatan Harapan areas.
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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad celebrates 101st birthday
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad turned 101 on July 10, 2026, receiving birthday wishes from Malaysia's current prime minister and ministers.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Calls for Unity, Rejects Racism Ahead of Johor Election
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged Malaysians to reject extreme racism and promote unity during his campaign for the Johor state election.
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MACC probes US$13 million luxury property linked to 1MDB funds; Rosmah luxury goods trial set for June 2027
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission opened an inquiry into a US$13 million property tied to 1MDB funds and set a civil trial on luxury goods for June 2027.
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Malaysia keeps fuel prices steady for July 9-15 amid cautious oil market outlook
Malaysia’s Finance Ministry announced unchanged retail fuel prices from July 9 to 15, 2026, due to stable domestic supply and moderated global oil costs.
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Malaysia’s Manufacturing Sales Grow 8.9% in May 2026 Led by Electrical and Electronics
Malaysia’s manufacturing sales rose 8.9% to RM172.7 billion in May 2026, supported by strong growth in electrical and electronics products and steady employment.
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Malaysia seizes over 75,000 illegal cryptocurrency mining machines since 2022
Malaysian authorities have confiscated 75,578 illegal cryptocurrency mining machines in more than 3,000 raids since January 2022.
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Vietnam police arrest 85 in $133 million illegal World Cup betting crackdown
Vietnam police arrested 85 people linked to two large illegal World Cup betting rings operating since October 2025.
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Malaysia secures stable petroleum supply through December 2026 despite global disruptions
Malaysia's government ensured sufficient petroleum supply from July to December 2026 amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions and fluctuating oil prices.