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CIMB Group Reports 2.9% Net Profit Decline in Q1 2026 with Early Margin Stabilization
CIMB Group posted Q1 2026 net profit of MYR 1.916 billion, down 2.9% from last year, with signs of stabilizing net interest margin across core markets.
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Sri Lanka central bank raises policy rate by 100 basis points to 8.75% amid inflation pressure
Sri Lanka's central bank raised its overnight policy rate by 100 basis points to 8.75% on May 26, 2026, to tackle rising inflation and currency depreciation.
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Six firms granted licences to end Puspakom’s monopoly on vehicle transfer inspections
Six companies have received licences to conduct private vehicle ownership transfer inspections in Malaysia, ending Puspakom’s monopoly.
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ASX shares fall up to 13% after raising 2027 capital expenditure guidance for tech upgrade
ASX Ltd shares dropped as much as 13% on May 26 after raising its 2027 capital expenditure forecast amid technology modernization efforts.
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Malaysia to prioritize Basic Rahmah Contribution programme in 2027 budget
Malaysia will continue prioritizing the Basic Rahmah Contribution (SARA) programme in 2027 to ease living costs for needy citizens.
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Live Nation Malaysia warns BTS fans of fake concert tickets ahead of KL tour dates
Live Nation Malaysia cautioned BTS fans about online ticket scams for the upcoming Kuala Lumpur concert starting June 3, 2026.
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Anwar Ibrahim mandates Saifuddin Nasution to perform PKR deputy president duties
PKR president Anwar Ibrahim gave Saifuddin Nasution full mandate to act as deputy president amid Nurul Izzah's temporary leave.
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Pham Nhat Quan Anh named VinFast chairman amid restructuring and US legal challenges
Pham Nhat Quan Anh became chairman of VinFast Auto on May 23, 2026, as the company restructures to reduce debt and faces legal issues in North Carolina.
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Malaysia to announce diesel subsidy system improvements within two months
Malaysia’s government will announce improvements to the targeted diesel subsidy system within one to two months, Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.
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PKR Leaders Reject Racial Politics, Urge Unity and Fair Political Approach at Congress
PKR vice-presidents emphasized fair politics, rejected racial divisions, and called for unity at the party's National Congress in Melaka.
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Valiram Group buys major stakes in TRX mall and office from Lendlease Group
Valiram Group acquired a 40% stake in The Exchange TRX mall and 60% stake in TRX Campus office from Lendlease on May 25, 2026.
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Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim not arrested amid Tabung Haji corruption probe
Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim was not arrested by MACC despite social media rumours during the Tabung Haji RCI investigation.
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Aminuddin Harun ready to step down as Negeri Sembilan PKR chairman after election loss
Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said he is prepared to relinquish his post as Negeri Sembilan PKR chairman after the party’s poor election results.
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Anwar Ibrahim launches 'Temu Fikrah' and urges political stability with Umno-BN cooperation
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim launched a new PKR Youth publication and stressed continued cooperation with Umno-BN for Malaysia’s political stability and economic growth.
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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.