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Finas probes cartel claims in Malaysia's film industry, plans regulatory updates
Finas announced an investigation into cartel and market dominance allegations and outlined plans for a new regulatory framework in Malaysia's film sector.
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KTMB adds eight KTM Komuter Utara train services for holiday travel between Butterworth and Padang Besar
KTMB will run eight additional KTM Komuter Utara services from August 27 to 31 to meet higher passenger demand for school holidays and National Day.
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Shein’s $80 Million Purchase of Everlane Undergoes US National Security Review
Shein completed its $80 million acquisition of Everlane in May 2026 and voluntarily submitted the deal for US national security review by CFIUS.
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KPMG Australia to cut nearly 400 jobs amid audit leaks scandal and revenue drop
KPMG Australia will cut about 360 employees and 27 partners as it faces fallout from audit leaks and a revenue decline.
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Court of Appeal dismisses M. Indira Gandhi’s RM100 million suit over missing daughter case
The Court of Appeal unanimously dismissed M. Indira Gandhi’s RM100 million lawsuit against police for failing to locate her missing daughter Prasana Diksa.
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Ten injured in roller coaster incident at Subang Jaya theme park
Ten people sustained minor injuries in a roller coaster incident at a Subang Jaya theme park on August 22.
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Haze From Indonesian Forest Fires Causes Unhealthy Air Quality Across Malaysia
Between Aug 23 and 26, multiple Malaysian states including Sarawak saw unhealthy air pollution levels due to haze from Indonesian forest fires.
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Moderna and Merck announce personalised mRNA cancer vaccine cuts melanoma recurrence
Moderna and Merck developed a personalised mRNA cancer vaccine that reduced melanoma recurrence in a late-stage trial, boosting Moderna shares 177%.
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Malaysia launches RM10 billion guarantee schemes to boost SME financing
Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd introduced two guarantee schemes to support RM10 billion in financing for SMEs.
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Vantris Energy posts first clean audit in four years for FY2026
Vantris Energy received an unqualified audit opinion for FY2026, marking its first clean audit in four years and showing major financial improvements.
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PLUS Malaysia expects 2.2 million vehicles daily during June Klang Valley return peak
PLUS Malaysia Berhad expects nearly 2.2 million vehicles daily on its highways during the June 4-7 return peak period and urges motorists to use MyPLUS-TTA for travel planning.
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Bus Cap Bhd shares rise 13% on ACE Market debut amid strong demand
Bus Cap Bhd opened 13% above its IPO price on the ACE Market with strong investor interest and heavy trading volume.
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US Job Openings Rise to Highest Since May 2024 Amid Weak Hiring in April 2026
US job openings climbed to 7.618 million in April 2026, the highest since May 2024, while hiring fell by 419,000 amid economic uncertainty.
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Thai PM orders urgent talks with Malaysia over shrimp import ban
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has directed immediate talks with Malaysia to resolve the June 1 shrimp import ban.
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Rapid KL Ampang Line to run in temporary mode from June 3 after Chan Sow Lin incident
Rapid KL will operate the Ampang Line in temporary mode starting June 3 following repairs at Chan Sow Lin Station.
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Deputy PM Zahid calls for forensic audit into FELDA's RM9 billion losses
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urged a forensic audit on FELDA to probe RM9 billion losses amid concerns of abuse and governance lapses.
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APAD enforces relocation of express bus operators to licensed terminals in Kuala Lumpur
APAD ordered all Kuala Lumpur express bus operators to move from unlicensed stops to licensed terminals starting May 19, 2026.
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Malaysia sees no immediate El Niño impact on palm oil yield, plans support for smallholders
Malaysia’s Plantation Minister said El Niño effects on palm oil crops usually appear months later and pledged government help for smallholders.
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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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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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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.