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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.
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Nobel Laureate Pissarides Says AI Won't Restore Rapid Productivity Growth
Economist Christopher Pissarides warned AI will not revive rapid productivity growth in Western economies.
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Malaysian Parliament Passes Bills to Strengthen Competition Commission Powers
On July 6, 2026, Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat passed amendments to boost the Malaysia Competition Commission’s authority over anti-competitive practices.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim unveils major housing and welfare plans for Felda settlers
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged to resolve housing and welfare issues for Felda settlers, outlining legislative amendments and funding to complete stalled projects.
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Malaysia and Kongsberg in talks over RM1.06 billion Naval Strike Missile compensation claim
Norway's Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has requested talks with Malaysia over a RM1.06 billion claim after the cancelled Naval Strike Missile deal.
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Malaysian Government to Consult Oil Companies on Petrol Station Losses During Diesel Subsidy Transition
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced discussions with oil firms over petrol station losses amid diesel subsidy changes.
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Nearly 200,000 Malaysian pick-up and jeep owners receive extra 100 litres subsidised diesel monthly
Malaysia approved nearly 200,000 diesel pick-up and jeep owners for an additional 100 litres of subsidised diesel per month starting July 2026.
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Federal government shoulders nearly RM1 billion yearly Felda debt, PM Anwar says
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed the federal government services nearly RM1 billion annually in Felda debt due to past mismanagement.
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Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan maintain strong federal ties despite Johor election campaign
Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan cooperate closely at the federal level amid a competitive but cordial Johor state election campaign.
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Saudi Aramco boosts crude exports from Ras Tanura with spot sales amid higher Hormuz traffic
Saudi Aramco resumed crude loadings at Ras Tanura on June 26 and increased exports via spot sales to Asia amid rising Strait of Hormuz traffic.
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Malaysia forms cross-agency committee to tackle online scams and finalizes Online Safety Act rules
Malaysia's government formed a cross-agency committee on June 18 to combat online scams and is finalizing regulations under the Online Safety Act 2025.
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Malaysia Seeks Compensation After Norway Revokes Missile Export Licence for LCS Project
Malaysia demands payment recovery and evaluates replacement missiles after Norway cancels export licence for Naval Strike Missiles in May 2026.
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Malaysia to start local rocket production within two years under new Australia partnership
Malaysia plans to begin producing rockets locally within two years and later develop missiles through a new partnership with Australian firm RTI.
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Vertiv opens first Southeast Asia plant in Malaysia to support AI data centres
Vertiv Holdings opened a manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia, on July 1, 2026, to produce power and cooling equipment for AI data centres across Asia-Pacific.
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Singapore grants conditional approval to import 900 MW of solar power from Malaysia
Singapore's Energy Market Authority approved two companies to import 900 MW of solar power from Malaysia, targeting operations by 2029.
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Former Malaysian Chief Justice Tun Mohamed Eusoff Chin dies aged 90 or 91
Tun Mohamed Eusoff Chin, Malaysia’s second Chief Justice, died early August 7, 2026, aged 90 or 91, his daughter announced.