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PH and BN hold early talks on Melaka election cooperation ahead of Malaysia Day
Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional are exploring electoral cooperation for the Melaka state election, with a decision expected before September 16, 2026.
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Major Malaysian banks post slight Q2 2026 profit gains, declare dividends
Maybank, CIMB, RHB, and Hong Leong reported higher Q2 2026 net profits and declared dividends amid mixed revenue and margin trends.
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Datuk Zahari Sarip named Speaker of 16th Johor State Legislative Assembly
Datuk Zahari Sarip was appointed Speaker of the 16th Johor State Legislative Assembly on August 27, 2026.
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Anwar Ibrahim says no invitation extended to Azmin Ali to rejoin PKR
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he was not informed of any invite for Azmin Ali to return to PKR amid reports of former members rejoining.
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Three Former Malaysian Prime Ministers Face Separate Legal Proceedings in Kuala Lumpur
Najib Razak, Muhyiddin Yassin, and Ismail Sabri Yaakob appeared in court on August 27 over corruption and asset declaration charges.
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Dewan Rakyat sitting to proceed as scheduled from June 22 to July 16
Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat will hold its second meeting of the fifth session of the 15th Parliament starting June 22 as planned despite state election dissolutions.
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RT Pastry Holdings Bhd launches IPO to raise RM16.5 million at 18 sen per share
RT Pastry Holdings Bhd is conducting an IPO at 18 sen per share to raise about RM16.5 million, aiming to list on the ACE Market on June 29, 2026.
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Vingroup Stock Surges 1000% Since 2025, Raising Valuation Concerns
Vingroup's stock rose 1000% from early 2025 to mid-2026 amid Vietnam market optimism and high valuations.
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MARA Warns It Will Take Legal Action Against Deliberate Loan Defaulters
MARA chair Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki vowed to prosecute deliberate loan defaulters to protect RM893 million in unpaid loans.
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US considers 10% tariff on Malaysian exports amid forced labour concerns
The US Trade Representative is reviewing Malaysia’s trade practices and may impose a 10% tariff on some exports over forced labour and excess capacity issues.
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Malaysia raises unsubsidised fuel prices by 5 sen per litre from August 27
Malaysia will increase unsubsidised RON95, RON97, and diesel fuel prices by 5 sen per litre from August 27 to September 2, 2026.
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Negeri Sembilan orders 17 PH assemblymen and 2 coordinators to return state allocations
Negeri Sembilan demands 17 Pakatan Harapan assemblymen and 2 coordinators return July-September allocations within a month.
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PM Anwar Ibrahim pledges continued support for AT&S semiconductor investment in Malaysia
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met AT&S CEO to discuss company’s Kulim operations and pledged ongoing government support.
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Malaysia to require e-commerce platforms to register and meet local product standards
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim directs stronger regulation and registration of e-commerce platforms to address consumer complaints.
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10 Injured After Roller Coaster Stops Abruptly at Sunway Lagoon
A roller coaster at Sunway Lagoon in Subang Jaya stopped abruptly on August 22, injuring 10 of 22 passengers onboard.
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UK energy price cap to rise 4% from October amid Middle East conflict
Ofgem announced a 4% rise in the UK domestic energy price cap starting October 2026, due to higher wholesale gas prices linked to Middle East tensions.
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Malaysian PAC to probe implementation of Tabung Haji Royal Commission recommendations
Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee unanimously agreed to track Tabung Haji's progress on Royal Commission recommendations today.
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Public Bank reports 3.7% net profit rise in 2QFY2026, declares 10.5 sen dividend
Public Bank Bhd posted a 3.7% net profit increase in 2QFY2026 to RM1.82 billion and announced a 10.5 sen interim dividend payable September 23.
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Japan backs Middle East oil pipelines bypassing Strait of Hormuz amid supply risks
Japan plans to support construction of oil pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz following disruptions from the US-Iran war.
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Two Bersatu assemblymen in Pahang back Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy with official pact
Two Bersatu assemblymen declared support for Pahang Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail, signing a memorandum to back his administration.
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Severe haze drives hazardous air quality in Sarawak, other Malaysian states, and Singapore
Multiple Malaysian states and Singapore experienced very unhealthy to hazardous air quality due to haze from late August to early September 2026.
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Volkswagen plans up to 100,000 global job cuts amid rising cost pressures
Volkswagen announced plans to cut as many as 100,000 jobs worldwide, with around half in Germany, amid cost pressures and falling sales.
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US Initial Jobless Claims Rise to 225,000 for Week Ended May 30, 2026
Initial US jobless claims increased by 13,000 to 225,000 for the week ended May 30, while May job cuts hit 97,006, mostly in tech.
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Thailand's Consumer Watchdog to Sue Meta Over Facebook Scam Ads
Thailand's Consumer Council plans to sue Meta for allowing scammers to defraud Facebook users through fraudulent ads.