Malaysia
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Malaysia raises maximum traffic compound fines to RM500 and criminalizes illegal street racing
Malaysia passed the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026 raising maximum traffic fines and adding illegal street racing offences.
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Malaysia tables bills on AI governance, cybercrime, prisons, and child protection
Malaysia tabled multiple bills including AI Governance, Cybercrime 2026, Prisons Amendment, and Sexual Offences against Children amendments in Dewan Rakyat this week.
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MACC investigates alleged RM53 million payment leak in transfer of Taiping Zoo elephants to Japan
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is probing alleged corruption in the transfer of three elephants from Zoo Taiping to Japan over a RM53 million payment leak.
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King Sultan Ibrahim grants royal assent to eight Bills and donates RM500,000 to Sabah fire victims
King Sultan Ibrahim granted royal assent to eight Bills and donated RM500,000 to Sabah fire victims on June 22 and June 24, 2026.
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Progress in US-Iran talks lifts Asian stocks and industrial metals amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Iran and the US made major progress in peace talks with a 60-day roadmap, boosting Asian stocks and copper prices despite renewed Strait of Hormuz closures.
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Tekun Nasional pilots 24-hour approval for financing below RM20,000
Tekun Nasional announced a pilot to approve financing below RM20,000 within 24 hours, aiming to launch it in two to three months.
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PM Anwar to launch LRT3 Shah Alam line June 28; operations start June 29
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will officially launch the 37.8 km LRT3 Shah Alam line on June 28, with operations beginning June 29 in Klang Valley.
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Malaysia and Bangladesh agree to deepen ASEAN cooperation on Rohingya refugee crisis
Malaysia and Bangladesh will coordinate through ASEAN to seek lasting solutions for Rohingya refugees, announced leaders at a June 22 press conference.
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Timor-Leste mourns ex-president Francisco Guterres after his death in Malaysia
Timor-Leste declared a week of mourning after former president Francisco Guterres died in a Malaysian hospital over the weekend.
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Malaysia Parliament debates economic effects of Strait of Hormuz disruptions and haj reforms
Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat on June 22 discussed trade impacts from Strait of Hormuz disruptions and haj system reforms for 2027.
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Malaysia to Replace Certificate in Legal Practice with New Practice-Based Bar Course
Malaysia will replace the Certificate in Legal Practice exam with a New Bar Course focused on practical skills starting in 2027.
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AirAsia X Cuts Airfares by 5% Starting June 15 as Jet Fuel Prices Fall
AirAsia X reduced fares by about 5% from June 15 in response to declining jet fuel prices.
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Bersatu Confirms It Will Stay in Perikatan Nasional Amid Tensions with PAS
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin said the party will remain in opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional despite PAS ending political cooperation.
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Bank Negara Malaysia's international reserves stand at US$129.5 billion as of May 15, 2026
Bank Negara Malaysia reported international reserves of US$129.5 billion on May 15, 2026, a slight decrease from April 30.
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Dutch Supreme Court Hears Case on Shell’s CO2 Reduction Obligations
The Dutch Supreme Court heard a case Friday on whether Shell must cut CO2 emissions 45% by 2030 from 2019 levels.
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Malaysian prison inmates allowed family visits for Hari Raya Aidiladha on May 29-30
Prison inmates in Malaysia can receive family visits on May 29 and 30 for Hari Raya Aidiladha, with online meetings available May 30 to June 1.
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Malaysia debates public sex offenders registry amid child protection reforms
Malaysia’s government is discussing a public sex offenders registry but has not made a final decision, citing human rights concerns.
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German economy grows 0.3% in Q1 2026 as exports rise 3.3%
Germany’s economy expanded 0.3% in the first quarter of 2026, driven by a 3.3% rise in exports, official data showed.
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Ukraine and allies gain confidence as Russian invasion stalls and frontline stabilizes
Ukraine and its allies say they are growing confident that Russia’s invasion is losing momentum as Kyiv stabilizes the frontline and repels a spring offensive.
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Sultan Ibrahim holds sole power to dissolve Johor State Assembly for snap election
Sultan Ibrahim of Johor has the exclusive right to dissolve the state assembly ahead of a snap election, with timing advised by Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
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Alliance Bank reports 10.1% net profit rise and 7.5% loan growth in FY2026
Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd posted a 10.1% net profit increase to RM826.53 million for FY2026, backed by loan growth and higher revenue.
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Iran war halts most tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz, Malacca less affected
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz in February 2026 cut tanker traffic from 46 to fewer than 2 daily crossings in March, with partial reopening attempts failing.
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Malaysia launches SuRIA Home solar rebate program with RM150 million funding
Malaysia launched the SuRIA Home initiative to offer solar rebates up to RM3,000 for residential rooftop systems starting June 1, 2026.
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Malaysia Health Ministry to Expand Private Clinic Services and Empower GPs
Malaysia's Health Ministry plans to broaden private clinics' treatment scope and improve support for general practitioners.