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Malaysia targets high-income status within three years as tech exports surge
Deputy Minister Sim Tze Tzin said Malaysia can become a high-income nation in two to three years driven by strong technology export growth.
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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Minahassa Peninsula, Indonesia; Tremors Felt in Sabah, Malaysia
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Minahassa Peninsula early August 16, with tremors felt across eastern Sabah, Malaysia.
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Johor grows as cost-efficient data centre hub alongside Singapore in Southeast Asia
Johor has emerged as a major data centre hub with 897 MW capacity, attracting Microsoft, Oracle, and ByteDance investments amid Singapore limits.
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6.4-magnitude earthquake in North Sumatra shakes Penang and Perak with no injuries
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake in North Sumatra on August 15 caused tremors felt across Penang and Perak, Malaysia, with no reported injuries.
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Malaysia’s B15 biodiesel rollout to use surplus palm oil without affecting exports
Malaysia began B15 biodiesel blending June 1 using 0.8 million tonnes of surplus palm oil, keeping exports steady at 16 million tonnes annually.
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Thailand’s trade deficit hits record $10 billion as imports surge 45% in April 2026
Thailand’s trade deficit reached a record $10 billion in April 2026 as imports rose 45% year-on-year, outpacing export growth of 23.1%.
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Sime Darby reports RM654 million profit in Q1 FY2026 on land sale gain
Sime Darby Bhd posted a net profit of RM654 million for Q1 FY2026, driven by a RM434 million one-off land sale gain.
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Axiata and Tenaga post profit growth in Q1 FY2026 despite mixed revenue trends
Axiata’s net profit rose 71% to RM273.8 million and Tenaga’s increased 3.7% to RM1.09 billion in Q1 FY2026.
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Putrajaya petty traders get 30% rental discount for 12 months starting June 2026
Putrajaya Corporation grants 244 petty traders a 30% rental cut from June 2026 to May 2027 amid economic challenges.
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Three Malaysian senators sworn in for three-year terms by Senate president
Datuk Seri Prof. Dr Noor Inayah Ya’akub and two others took the oath before the Senate president on May 25, 2026.
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Malaysia launches first regulated Social Exchange to boost charitable funding
Securities Commission Malaysia launched the country's first regulated Social Exchange platform to enhance charitable and impact funding on August 10.
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Malaysia Reaffirms Commitment to WTO and Regional Trade at APEC MRT 2026
Malaysia reaffirmed support for a rules-based global trading system and regional cooperation at the APEC MRT meeting in China in May 2026.
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Company Director in Kota Tinggi Loses RM167,050 in Facebook Loan Scam
A 36-year-old company director in Kota Tinggi lost RM167,050 after falling victim to a fraudulent Facebook loan advertisement.
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Malaysia launches Sabah IP Development Plan 2026-2030 to boost local product protection
Malaysia's Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living announced a plan to enhance intellectual property protection for Sabah products.
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SARA Business Partner Network Grows to 14,068 Premises Across Malaysia
The SARA programme expanded to 14,068 business partners nationwide as of August 7, 2026, helping deliver cash aid more efficiently to recipients.
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Johor to Launch RM1,000 Bangsa Johor Rental Deposit Assistance in 2027
Johor government will introduce RM1,000 rental deposit aid next year via PKPJ, targeting tenants and federal civil servants in the state.
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Malaysia to expand AI use with incentives in 2027 Budget, announces Digital Minister
Malaysia will expand artificial intelligence use and study incentives to boost adoption in the 2027 Budget, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said today.
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PM Anwar denies rift with DPM Zahid amid claims of low trust since 2022 unity government
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his relationship with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi remains good despite claims of a rift.
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Malaysia's Tourism Ministry issues 15 inspection notices to unlicensed operators in Kuala Lumpur
The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry issued 15 inspection notices to unlicensed tourism operators in Kuala Lumpur during a two-day enforcement operation.
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PKFZ denies Chinese-linked cargo in Malaysian free zones shows tariff evasion
Port Klang Free Zone chairman Lim Lip Eng rejects US report claims tying Chinese-linked cargo to tariff evasion.
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Fuel tanker crashes into car in Temerloh, killing mother and son
A fuel tanker collided with a car near Kampung Lebak in Temerloh on August 14, killing a mother and her son.
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Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof recovering well after heart bypass surgery
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof is recovering well after successful double coronary artery bypass surgery at Malaysia's National Heart Institute.
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KTMB adds 124 ETS and EMU Plus services with nearly 39,000 seats for National Day holidays
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will add 124 ETS and EMU Plus services with 38,944 seats for National Day and school holidays starting August 21.
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Alphabet's SpaceX Investment Grows Over 100-Fold to $94 Billion in 10 Years
Alphabet’s stake in SpaceX surged from $900 million in 2015 to about $94 billion after the June 2026 IPO.