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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officially launch the completed LRT3 Shah Alam Line on June 28, a 37.8-kilometre transit corridor featuring 20 stations designed to serve approximately two million residents across the region.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for Malaysia to rapidly advance its drone and unmanned aerial vehicle sector, positioning it as crucial to the nation's economic future alongside artificial intelligence and digital transformation initiatives.
E-hailing platform Maxim is intensifying initiatives to expand transportation access for persons with disabilities, elderly citizens, and low-income families nationwide, combining affordable pricing with tailored technology features and strategic partnerships with community organisations.
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Confidential information relating to negotiations between Malaysia's Petronas and Petros has allegedly been compromised, potentially jeopardising the deal. A senior witness expressed shock at the alleged breach by a trusted employee.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that the government intends to construct affordable housing projects specifically designed for civil servants throughout Malaysia, aiming to ease the burden of accommodation costs for this segment of the workforce.
Malaysia will exempt Service Tax on service charges and sinking fund contributions for non-residential buildings starting July 1, 2026, providing relief to property owners, businesses, and management bodies facing rising operational costs.
The 12-member CPTPP trade bloc has endorsed the recent US-Iran agreement and called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open and secure, citing vulnerabilities in global energy supply chains and the need for stable maritime trade routes.
Bank Negara Malaysia has unveiled the Semak Kasih portal, a digital platform enabling beneficiaries to identify unclaimed insurance policies and takaful certificates. The initiative targets approximately 50,000 unclaimed death benefits, addressing gaps in financial protection awareness among Malaysian families.
Malaysia's Cabinet will convene a dedicated committee meeting on foreign workers next week, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The move addresses mounting labour challenges across sectors including food and beverage.
Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad celebrates 20 years of restructuring Malaysia's water sector, having invested RM46.88 billion in infrastructure while ten states have signed on to the national restructuring plan.
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad is accelerating its Middle East expansion by partnering with two prominent Saudi Arabian chefs to showcase its halal product portfolio and umami expertise to regional hospitality stakeholders.
Petronas is spearheading a deeper energy partnership between Malaysia and Turkmenistan, leveraging the national oil and gas company's established presence to unlock new cooperation opportunities following a recent high-level diplomatic visit.
A global consumer survey reveals 52% of people are willing to pay a seven per cent premium for brands that transparently disclose how they use artificial intelligence with personal data, signalling a significant shift in purchasing behaviour.
Malaysia's labour market demonstrates continued resilience with unemployment declining 20% month-on-month, while government job redeployment initiatives achieve significant placement gains amid economic headwinds.
Malaysia is drafting comprehensive legislation to regulate e-commerce platforms, address accountability gaps, and level the playing field for local micro, small and medium enterprises competing with foreign cross-border sellers.
Malaysia's Petronas petrol station network, supplying half the country's fuel, will maintain adequate stocks through August, the government confirmed. A new task force monitors energy security amid global pressures.
The Malaysian Press Institute has gathered RM1.037 million in contributions and sponsorships for Malaysia Press Night 2026, scheduled for next month with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as a keynote attendee.
Malaysia and Uzbekistan are set to expand their agricultural partnership by leveraging each nation's strengths in technology, farming expertise, and food production to address regional food security challenges.
The Malaysian Association of Employment Agencies has unveiled an insurance programme providing compensation for abscondment and medical coverage, filling critical gaps in protection for both employers and domestic workers.