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BN and PN Agree to Contest Separate Seats in Negri Sembilan Election to Defeat PH
Barisan Nasional will contest 25 seats and Perikatan Nasional 11 in the August 1 Negri Sembilan election under an electoral understanding to avoid vote splitting.
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Dewan Rakyat passes Statistics Bill 2026 to update Malaysia’s national statistical system
Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat passed the Statistics Bill 2026 on July 16, replacing the 1965 Act to modernise national statistics.
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Malaysia's SARA aid programme hits 99% utilisation with RM3.45 billion spent in 2026
Malaysia's SARA programme recorded a 99% utilisation rate among 9 million monthly recipients, spending RM3.45 billion so far in 2026.
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Kuala Lumpur High Court holds RTD director-general liable for Madani number plate copyright infringement
The Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled the RTD director-general liable for copyright infringement over the Madani special vehicle number plate programme.
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Bersatu to use own logo in Negeri Sembilan state election amid PN tensions
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) will field candidates under its own logo in the August 1 Negeri Sembilan election after being excluded from Perikatan Nasional seat talks.
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Malaysia raises unsubsidised RON95 petrol and diesel prices from July 16 amid Middle East tensions
Malaysia will increase unsubsidised RON95 petrol and diesel prices by 5 and 10 sen per litre from July 16 to July 22, 2026.
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Siti Asiah Ahmad named Malaysia’s 10th Chief Statistician effective July 15
Siti Asiah Ahmad, 51, was appointed Malaysia's Chief Statistician, replacing Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin after his July 8 retirement.
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Malaysia's Parliament passes amendments to Communications and Multimedia laws in 2026
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat passed amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act and MCMC Act on July 15 to enhance regulation and national security measures.
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Immigration inspects 266 foreigners at Forest City amid ongoing probe into document misuse
On July 14, Immigration Department inspected 266 foreigners from 40 countries at Forest City in Johor, finding all had valid documents amid ongoing investigations.
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Lotus's Malaysia apologises after falsely accusing pregnant woman of shoplifting
Lotus's Malaysia apologised and disciplined staff after wrongly accusing a heavily pregnant woman of shoplifting in Selayang.
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Nomination concludes with 103 candidates for 16th Negeri Sembilan state election
The nomination process for the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election ended on July 18, confirming 103 candidates across 36 seats.
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Malaysian Speaker Orders MPs to Submit Health Reports by October 30
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul has instructed all Malaysian MPs to submit health reports by October 30, 2026.
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Four Melaka DAP Assemblymen Withdraw from State Government Over Amendment
Four Melaka DAP assemblymen resigned from state government posts in protest against a constitutional amendment allowing appointed assemblymen.
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Malaysia’s Ministry of Health reports RM3.86 billion spent on medicines in 2025 with majority on generics
Malaysia’s Ministry of Health said it spent RM3.86 billion on medicines in 2025, with 77.88% allocated to generic drugs.
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Malaysia's Economy Grows 5.4% in Q1 2026 Amid Stable Jobs and Credit Rating
Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.4% year-on-year in Q1 2026, with steady unemployment near 3% and Moody’s affirming its A3 credit rating in July.
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Apollo offers £5.7 billion to acquire EasyJet, edges out Castlelake bid
EasyJet’s board plans to recommend Apollo’s £5.7 billion all-cash offer, topping Castlelake’s £5.5 billion bid amid takeover race.
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Malaysia and Thailand open new Bukit Kayu Hitam-Sadao border road to boost trade
Malaysia and Thailand opened a new Bukit Kayu Hitam-Sadao border road on July 11, 2026, to improve cross-border trade and ease congestion.
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Trial of former PM Muhyiddin Yassin adjourned after brother-in-law's death
Muhyiddin Yassin's corruption trial was adjourned July 10 after his brother-in-law died; proceedings will resume July 13.
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15-year-old girl charged with attempted murder after stabbing classmate in Banting school
A 15-year-old student was charged with attempted murder after stabbing a classmate at a Banting secondary school on July 6, 2026.
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Malaysia Keeps Civil Servants' Retirement Age at 60, PERKESO Contribution Now Voluntary
The Malaysian government kept the civil servant retirement age at 60 and made PERKESO injury scheme contribution voluntary.
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Malaysia Makes Lindung 24 Jam Scheme Voluntary for Locals, Mandatory for Foreign Workers
Malaysia’s Cabinet has made Lindung 24 Jam contributions voluntary for local workers but retains mandatory payments for foreign workers starting July 8, 2026.
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AirBorneo to launch jet flights from Kuching to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore on July 20
AirBorneo Airways will start commercial jet services connecting Kuching to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore from July 20, 2026.
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Malaysia aims for 30,000 EV charging points by 2030 with new policies and infrastructure
Malaysia plans 30,000 electric vehicle charging points by 2030 and is boosting incentives and power infrastructure to reach the target.
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Phase 3 of East Coast Expressway to be built via public-private partnership due to funding limits
Malaysia will develop Phase 3 of the East Coast Expressway (LPT3) as a public-private partnership with the bidder covering all costs, Deputy Works Minister announced July 8.