Malaysia
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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 to review and upgrade airport baggage screening after pilot drug smuggling case
Malaysia's government will review and consider upgrading airport baggage scanners following the arrest of a pilot smuggling 25 kg of drugs.
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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.
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Thai Airline Crew Member Arrested in Melbourne for Heroin Trafficking
A 26-year-old Thai airline crew member was arrested in Melbourne after heroin was found hidden in her luggage on June 25.
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Malaysia seizes container at Tanjung Pelepas over suspected shipment to Israel
Malaysia's Border Control Agency seized a container at Port of Tanjung Pelepas on August 7 over suspected Israel-bound goods.
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King of Malaysia orders tighter airport and border controls to combat drug smuggling
King Sultan Ibrahim directed Malaysian authorities to strengthen security at all airports and entry points to curb drug smuggling and related crimes.
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Royal Commission probes Tabung Haji recovery, flags governance and regulatory gaps
The Royal Commission found Tabung Haji restored financial stability after RM12.6 billion losses but urged further reforms and ongoing investigations.
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PM Anwar orders full report on Felda hotel sale proposed at £60 million loss
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim rejected Felda's plan to sell a hotel at £100 million and ordered a full report into the loss-making proposal.
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Malaysia and Singapore to boost labour cooperation and protect gig workers
Malaysia and Singapore agreed on August 7, 2026, to strengthen labour cooperation and enhance gig worker protections during official talks in Singapore.
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Malaysian PM Anwar says parliamentary funds are for constituents, not MPs
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim clarified that government allocations are meant for constituents, not MPs personally, and opposition MPs receive funds directly to their people.
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Lawyer Lim Tean arrested in Johor Bahru after failing to surrender for jail term; two men charged for aiding escape
Lawyer and opposition figure Lim Tean was arrested in Johor Bahru after skipping a jail term in Singapore; two men were charged with aiding his escape.
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Bersatu and PAS Clash Over Party’s Status in Perikatan Nasional Coalition
PAS president claims Bersatu lost Perikatan Nasional membership after new coalition plans; Bersatu denies and vows complaint to Registrar of Societies.
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Attorney General’s Chambers withdraws 26 money laundering charges against Nicky Liow after RM10 million compound
Attorney General’s Chambers withdrew 26 money laundering charges against businessman Nicky Liow following payment of a RM10 million compound.
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Taxi Drivers Allowed to Use Non-Proton S70 Models Under Teksi Madani Programme
Taxi drivers can now license or replace vehicles with models other than Proton S70 under the Teksi Madani programme to ease vehicle ownership challenges.
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Three senior Terengganu Bersatu leaders resign amid dispute over coalition membership
Datuk Razali Idris and two senior Bersatu leaders resigned party positions in Terengganu amid a dispute over Bersatu’s Perikatan Nasional membership status.
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Three Policemen Die in Suspected Electrocution in Beaufort, Sabah
Three police officers died after a suspected electrocution while moving a metal pole near Weston Police Station in Beaufort, Sabah on August 6.
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Australian opposition leader admits texting 'my job is boring' during parliamentary hearing
Mark Parton admitted sending a text saying 'my job is boring' during a July parliamentary hearing but denied sending it to a sex worker, with the complaint dismissed.
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Barisan Nasional to Defend All 21 Melaka State Seats in Upcoming Election
Barisan Nasional (BN) will defend all 21 Melaka state seats it currently holds in the upcoming 16th state election, BN leaders announced.
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BN and Umno vow no tolerance for wrongdoing in Tabung Haji after RCI report
Barisan Nasional and Umno pledged zero tolerance for misconduct in Tabung Haji following an RCI report revealing major losses and governance failures.
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Malaysia and Vietnam pledge closer defence ties including maritime security and AI
Malaysia and Vietnam committed to enhancing defence cooperation during August 4–6 talks in Vietnam, covering maritime security, AI, and defence industry collaboration.
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Malaysia to host 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, cracks down on passport forgery syndicates
Malaysia will hold the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang Circuit in October and recently arrested suspects in two passport forgery syndicates.
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Deputy Minister Kulasegaran urges national security laws that uphold human rights
Deputy Minister M. Kulasegaran called for balanced national security laws that protect human rights while addressing evolving threats at a Parliament symposium on August 5.
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Selangor government to develop AI White Paper outlining landscape and challenges
The Selangor government announced it will create its first AI White Paper to map the AI landscape, challenges, and benefits.
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PLUS Malaysia opens tenders for next phase of Juru-Sungai Dua Traffic Dispersal Project
PLUS Malaysia Bhd opened tenders for Packages 2 and 5 to advance the Juru-Sungai Dua Traffic Dispersal Project.