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Malaysia Aligns Financial Sector With ASEAN Sustainable Financing Standards

The Joint Committee on Climate Change is advancing national climate commitments through the adoption of the ASEAN Taxonomy.

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Ringgit Gains Ground Against Global and Regional Currencies

The local currency strengthened at the opening of trade as market participants await official second-quarter economic data.

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Ringgit Gains Ground as Markets Await Second Quarter GDP Data

The local currency traded higher against the US dollar as investors prepare for upcoming national economic growth figures.

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US Court Upholds Trump Authority to Revoke Small Parcel Tariff Exemptions

A federal trade court has cleared the way for the administration to terminate the de minimis tariff exemption for packages valued at US$800 or less.

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Malaysia Identified in US Report on Chinese Tariff Evasion Risks

The Trump administration has named Malaysia as a potential risk for the illegal transshipment of Chinese goods into the United States.

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Malaysian Junior Robotics Team Secures Five Medals in Beijing

A diverse squad of 92 young Malaysian competitors earned two gold, one silver, and two bronze medals at the 23rd World Robot Challenge.

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ETA Group Wins RM13 Million Rawang Industrial Construction Projects

ETA Group Bhd’s subsidiary has signed two agreements to build industrial factory and warehouse facilities in Selangor.

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NXP Semiconductors Expands Chip Assembly and Test Facility in Malaysia

The Dutch semiconductor firm has commenced construction on a major factory expansion in Petaling Jaya to increase production capacity.

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Gamuda AI Academy Opens Enrollment for New Cohort of Tech Talent

The Gamuda AI Academy has officially opened registration for its latest cohort, offering structured training in programming and artificial intelligence across Malaysia.

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Camouflaged Proton S70 Spotted Testing With New Design Elements

A prototype of the Proton S70 sedan featuring updated lighting design has been sighted on Malaysian roads.

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ZUS Coffee Reportedly Weighing IPO to Raise RM1 Billion

The tech-enabled Malaysian coffee chain is reportedly considering a public listing to fuel its capital growth.

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Ringgit Stays Steady Amid Investor Caution Ahead of GDP Data

The Malaysian ringgit saw minimal movement against the US dollar as market participants adopt a wait-and-see approach.

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Maybank Expects Sustained Profit Growth for E-commerce Giant Shopee

Maybank Investment Bank projects a period of consistent margin expansion for Shopee following the latest financial results from Sea.

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VentureTECH injects RM28 million into three Bumiputera-led firms

The government-backed investment firm has announced a strategic funding round to support high-growth, high-value enterprises in Malaysia.

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Bursa Malaysia Pulls Back As Energy Stocks Face Selling Pressure

The FBM KLCI index dipped on August 13 following a period of selling in the oil and gas sector.

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Formula 1 Returns to Sepang: Malaysian Ticket Sales Officially Open

Tickets for the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang are now available, featuring exclusive pricing for local residents.

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European Travellers Show Rising Interest in Malaysian Holiday Destinations for Summer

New data reveals that European tourists are increasingly looking beyond Kuala Lumpur for their upcoming Malaysian summer holidays.

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Bahrain Grand Prix Tickets for Sepang Announced with Diverse Pricing Tiers

Official three-day pass pricing for the one-off Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang starts from RM200 for Malaysian citizens.

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Tun Mahathir Advocates for Return of Formula 1 to Sepang

Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad suggests that Malaysia should resume hosting the Formula 1 Grand Prix to leverage the existing infrastructure at the Sepang International Circuit.

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Sunway Medical Centre Penang Integrates AI for Bone Health Screening

The private healthcare provider is using artificial intelligence to identify potential osteoporosis risks during routine chest X-rays.

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MACC Investigation into KWAP’s eFishery Investment Reaches 80% Completion

The anti-graft agency is finalizing its domestic probe into the RM163.4 million investment but continues to pursue evidence abroad.

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Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Debuts in Malaysia Starting at RM7,999

Google has officially introduced the thinner and lighter Pixel 11 Pro Fold to the Malaysian market, powered by the new Tensor G6 processor.

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ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Secures RM5.6 Billion for Johor Campus

The data centre provider has obtained green financing to develop its flagship facility in the Nusa Cemerlang Industrial Park.

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Penang to Expand Northern Air Cargo Capacity with New Logistics Complex

Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirms the upcoming Penang International Logistics Aeropark will strengthen the region's air cargo infrastructure.

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Malaysian Hiring Activity Sees Significant Surge in First Half of 2026

Jobstreet reports a notable 33 per cent year-on-year increase in job advertisements as corporate demand for talent remains resilient.

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STT GDC Secures $1.37 Billion Funding for Johor Data Center Project

Singapore-based ST Telemedia Global Data Centres has obtained significant green financing to accelerate the development of its data center campus in Malaysia.

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MN Holdings Secures RM71 Million TNB Contract for Cameron Highlands Infrastructure

The engineering firm has been tasked with building a new 132/33 kV transmission main intake in Blue Valley.

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MACC Detains Seven Following Tabung Haji Royal Commission Inquiry

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched multiple investigations into Lembaga Tabung Haji following findings from a recent Royal Commission of Inquiry.

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Malaysian SMEs Face Mounting Pressure to Adopt Green Business Practices

Small and medium enterprises are increasingly required to provide environmental data to satisfy the demands of larger corporate buyers.

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Kerjaya Prospek Secures RM223 Million Contract, Boosting Yearly Wins

The construction firm has reached RM2.37 billion in new contracts for the year after securing a major building project from Sunway Majestic.