Malaysia
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Malaysia's IRB reports 52,540 taxpayers declared RM4.07 billion income after e-Invoicing rollout
Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board says 52,540 taxpayers declared RM4.07 billion income following e-Invoicing adoption since 2024 rollout.
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Malaysia to seriously explore local currency use in bilateral trade with China, Russia
Malaysia will explore using local currencies in trade with partners to reduce foreign exchange risks, focusing on China, Russia, and India.
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MKS Opens RM400 Million Semiconductor Factory in Penang, Creating Over 1,000 Jobs
MKS Inc inaugurated its new RM400 million semiconductor factory in Penang, with over 1,000 jobs expected upon completion.
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Petronas secures stake in Turkmenistan's giant gas fields during Anwar's visit
Petronas signed an agreement to acquire stakes in major Turkmenistan gas fields during PM Anwar Ibrahim's visit from June 18-20, 2026.
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US and Philippines Near Deal on Economic Security Zone Under Pax Silica Pact
The US and Philippines are expected to finalize a long-term economic security zone framework under the Pax Silica alliance soon.
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Hilton Shah Alam Glenmarie reopens as premier urban resort in Klang Valley
Hilton Shah Alam Glenmarie officially reopened March 1 under Hilton management, targeting MICE and leisure travelers with 261 rooms and extensive event space
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Malaysia and China sign port cooperation agreements to boost supply chain resilience
Malaysia and China signed multiple memoranda of understanding to expand port cooperation and strengthen trade ties on May 21, 2026.
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Debt collector pleads guilty to sexual assault and wrongful confinement of 14-year-old boy in Selangor
Mohamad Fadwan Abd Muaain pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting and wrongfully confining a 14-year-old boy in a Bukit Kemuning apartment on May 11, 2026.
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Malaysia pushes automation to cut foreign labor reliance and boost competitiveness
Malaysia aims to automate 3,000 companies with grants and loans to reduce foreign labor reliance and upgrade worker skills.
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Elsa Berhad opens IPO at 23 sen per share to raise RM35.6 million on ACE Market
Elsa Berhad launched its IPO on May 21, priced at 23 sen per share, to raise RM35.6 million ahead of a June 16 ACE Market listing.
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Caretaker jailed 11 years for sexually abusing boys at unlicensed welfare home
Retna Velu, caretaker of an unlicensed welfare home in Gombak, was sentenced to 11 years for sexually abusing two boys aged 8 to 10.
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Major global firms cut jobs as AI sparks workforce anxiety and disruption
Standard Chartered, Meta, Amazon and others cut tens of thousands of jobs amid widespread AI-driven changes and worker concerns.
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Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing urges immediate enforcement of Government Procurement Act 2025
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing called for immediate enforcement of Malaysia’s Government Procurement Act amid global supply disruptions.
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75-year-old charged with causing deaths in Klang hit-and-run case
A 75-year-old man was charged for causing two deaths in a Klang hit-and-run on May 15, 2026.
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Malaysia and Turkmenistan sign strategic energy partnership as Petronas marks 30 years
Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim and Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed new energy and economic agreements during a June 18-19 visit.
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Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda discharged from hospital, to resume work June 23
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda was discharged from hospital on June 19 after treatment and plans to return to work June 23.
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Thai court sentences man to 18 months over royal Facebook comment
A Thai court sentenced a 43-year-old man to 18 months in prison for royal defamation over a Facebook comment in 'Royalist Marketplace'.
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Selangor unveils RM209 million package including SA500 expansion to combat energy crisis
The Selangor government launched a RM209.26 million Phase Two resilience package with 15 initiatives on June 19 to address global energy and supply chain disruptions.
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Amazon begins talks to sell Trainium AI chips to third-party data centers
Amazon confirmed on June 18 that it is negotiating to sell its AI accelerator chips to other companies' data centers.
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Malaysia secures 20-year energy supply deal with Russia, enhances labor ties with Bangladesh
Malaysia finalized a long-term energy supply agreement with Russia and strengthened worker cooperation with Bangladesh.
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Malaysia clarifies rules on removable sunshades on vehicles, no enforcement if visibility clear
Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke said motorists using removable sunshades will not face action if driver visibility is not obstructed.
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Kuala Lumpur High Court quashes subpoena for PM Anwar in RM30 million civil suit
The Kuala Lumpur High Court set aside a subpoena requiring Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to testify in a RM30 million civil lawsuit on June 19, 2026.
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Malaysia's exports surge 45% in May 2026, trade surplus hits record RM40.38 billion
Malaysia's exports rose about 45% year-on-year in May 2026 to RM184 billion, lifting the trade surplus to a record RM40.38 billion amid rising inflation.
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Malaysian police arrest 58 in nationwide crackdown on illegal 2026 World Cup betting
Malaysian police arrested 58 people nationwide in raids targeting illegal 2026 World Cup sports betting and online gambling.