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Vincent Tan weighing sale of remaining 30% stake in Prudential Assurance Malaysia
Billionaire Vincent Tan is in early talks to sell his 30% stake in Prudential Assurance Malaysia, following a 19% sale earlier this year.
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Sunway reports RM9.4 billion 1Q net profit boosted by healthcare listing gain
Sunway Bhd posted RM9.4 billion net profit for 1QFY2026 driven by RM9.1 billion gain from Sunway Healthcare listing.
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PM Anwar Increases Sabah's Interim Special Grant to RM1.5 Billion Pending MA63 Finalization
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim raised Sabah's interim special grant from RM600 million to RM1.5 billion as talks continue on the 40% revenue entitlement under MA63.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim urges responsible media reporting on National Journalists’ Day
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called for responsible and ethical journalism to maintain social harmony on Malaysia's National Journalists’ Day, May 29, 2026.
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Negeri Sembilan DKU secretary suspended over refusal to convene special meeting
Six Negeri Sembilan DKU leaders suspended secretary Raja Norazli Raja Nordin for failing to hold a special meeting on May 29 amid legal dispute.
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Najib Razak files application to introduce fresh evidence in 1MDB appeal
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak has applied to introduce fresh evidence in his 1MDB appeal concerning RM2.27 billion to RM2.28 billion in funds.
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Malaysia Finance Ministry warns against unauthorised MyKad use in Budi95 subsidy transactions
Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance warned on May 29 that unauthorised use of others’ MyKad numbers for Budi Madani RON95 subsidies is illegal and will be penalised.
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81% of Malaysian Employers Rate Disabled Workers’ Performance Equal to Others
A 2025 survey found 81% of Malaysian employers see persons with disabilities performing on par with others.
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Bolloré Urges Universal Music Group to Reject Ackman’s $64 Billion Takeover Bid
Bolloré urged Universal Music Group management to reject Bill Ackman’s $64 billion takeover offer, citing price and strategic concerns.
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77 Malaysian Immigration Officers Dismissed Since 2022 for Disciplinary and Integrity Offences
Malaysian Immigration Department dismissed 77 officers for offences since 2022, including eight so far this year, during ongoing enforcement operations nationwide.
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Na’imah Abdul Khalid and her sons remain overseas amid government plot probe
Na’imah Abdul Khalid and her two sons are overseas as police investigate allegations of a plot to topple the Malaysian government.
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Malaysia imposes 10% import duty on some gold bars, disrupting bullion trade
Malaysia began charging a 10% import duty on certain gold bar shipments in early May 2026, causing bullion trade disruptions.
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Hydroshoppe and director to face High Court trial over alleged RM7.5m bribery linked to KL Tower deal
Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd and director Datuk Abdul Hamid Shaikh Abdul Razak will stand trial in the High Court over alleged RM500,000 yearly bribes for 15 years tied to KL Tower concession takeover.
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PKR names Amirudin Shari co-election director, replacing Nurul Izzah Anwar
Parti Keadilan Rakyat appointed Selangor MB Amirudin Shari co-election director, replacing Nurul Izzah Anwar after May 25 political bureau meeting.
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Michelin plans to cut 1,500 jobs in France over three years to lower costs
Michelin announced plans to cut 1,500 jobs in France through voluntary buyouts to reduce high operating costs over three years.
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LRT train derails near Kuala Lumpur's Chan Sow Lin station, 25 passengers safe
An Ampang/Sri Petaling Line train derailed near Chan Sow Lin station on May 28, with all 25 passengers evacuated without injuries.
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Lingkaran Cekap starts road charges for vehicles entering Genting Highlands on May 28, 2026
Lingkaran Cekap Sdn Bhd will begin collecting road charges at Genting Highlands entry points from May 28, 2026, with phased discounts for permanent residents starting June 28.
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Japan warned of possible naphtha supply shortage by end of June amid energy supply assurances
Former Marubeni president Fumiya Kokubu warned Japan may face a naphtha product shortage as early as end of June due to lost Middle East supplies.
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Indonesia Blocks Polymarket Citing Illegal Online Gambling Over Prabowo Bet
Indonesia blocked Polymarket on May 25, 2026, after it offered wagers on President Prabowo Subianto’s early term end date.
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Malaysia reports 7,057 job losses in April with government pledging swift response
Malaysia saw 7,057 job losses in April 2026, a 21% rise from March, with the government promising measures within two weeks to aid workers.
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Jonathan Andic steps down as Mango vice-chair amid investigation into father's death
Jonathan Andic has temporarily stepped down as Mango's vice-chair after being named a suspect in the investigation of his father Isak Andic's death.
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Malaysia postpones rollout of new international passport originally set for June 1
Malaysia announced today the rollout of its new international passport, scheduled for June 1, is postponed to a later date.
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Public Bank to return RM3.5 billion to shareholders via special dividends over three years
Public Bank Bhd announced a RM3.5 billion capital return plan to shareholders through special dividends over the next three years.
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KTM Segambut Utara station opens in Kuala Lumpur to enhance public transit access
KTM launched the Segambut Utara station on May 15, 2026, adding a new stop on the KTMB network to serve nearly 90,000 residents.