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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.
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Malaysia urges timber industry to focus on higher-value products to boost competitiveness
Plantations Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad called for a shift to higher-value timber products in a speech on August 22 in Malaysia.
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Malaysia fully digitizes foreign worker recruitment through FWCMS starting August 22, 2026
Malaysia begins fully online processing of foreign worker recruitment applications via the Foreign Workers Centralised Management System on August 22, 2026.
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Genting Berhad reports Q2 2026 loss as Genting Malaysia profits plunge nearly 90%
Genting Berhad posted a 27.1 million MYR net loss in Q2 2026 while its subsidiary Genting Malaysia’s net profit fell 90% to 47.4 million MYR.
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Malaysia enacts Hire-Purchase Amendment Act 2026 adopting reducing balance financing method
Malaysia implemented the Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 on June 1, replacing flat rate financing with a reducing balance interest system for vehicle loans.
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Dutch Regulator Fines Uber €825 Million for Automated Driver Suspensions
The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Uber €825 million for suspending driver accounts via automated systems without proper notice or challenge rights.
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Perikatan Nasional to contest all 28 Melaka state seats in upcoming election
Perikatan Nasional announced it will contest all 28 Melaka state seats, with candidate selection and seat distribution ongoing.
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Malaysian elderly paddy farmers informally leasing fields to foreigners amid labor shortages
Most elderly Malaysian paddy farmers are informally leasing their plots to foreigners without written agreements or government permission.
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Finance Ministry clarifies PMO's role in Jana Wibawa contractor evaluations at trial
Datin Rosni Mohd Yusoff testified today that the PMO issued evaluations instructions but had no direct role in contractor selection decisions under Jana Wibawa.
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Rapid KL to run 24-hour trains and buses for National Day celebrations
Rapid KL will operate all rail services and selected buses 24 hours on August 30-31 for National Day events in Malaysia.
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Penang Hill cable car project hits 32% completion; operations due late 2027
The Penang Hill cable car project reached 32% completion today, with operations targeted for the fourth quarter of 2027.
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Penang enforces new licensing laws for short-term rentals with grace period until November 1
Penang requires short-term rental operators to obtain licences from August 1, with enforcement starting November 1 after a two-month grace period.
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Malaysian GOF raids illegal mining sites in 5 states, seizing RM45 million in assets
The General Operations Force arrested 45 people and seized RM45 million worth of illegal mining assets in multi-state raids on August 20.
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Hyundai Motor union launches first full strike in 10 years over pay and retirement age
Hyundai Motor's South Korean union staged a full-day strike on August 21, 2026, demanding higher bonuses and extended retirement age.