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Norway’s missile decision has not hurt Malaysia-EU ties, Anwar says
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Leaders from the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their support for Malaysia after Norway revoked naval strike missile (NSM) exports to the country, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. Anwar said he had
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D-G: Malaysia’s border agency doubles seizure haul to RM140.9m in first five months of 2026
PUTRAJAYA, July 1 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has recorded a total seizure value of RM140.863 million for the period from January to May this year, nearly double the RM82.1 million recorded in 2025. Its director-general,
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Popular conveyor-belt sushi chain Sushiro temporarily closes Suria KLCC outlet ‘following guidance’ from health authorities
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — Japanese conveyor-belt sushi chain Sushiro has temporarily closed its Suria KLCC outlet from today “following guidance from Malaysian health authorities”, saying it is working to meet official requirements before reopening. In a statement posted on
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Anwar: Ant International’s KL hub to create jobs, boost AI and digital talent
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — Ant International’s decision to establish its Global Operations Centre in Kuala Lumpur will help create jobs and strengthen local capabilities, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said, as Malaysia seeks to position itself as a regional
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Government to restructure foreign worker management, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 —The government will restructure foreign worker management in the country to ensure it’s more coordinated, efficient and aligned with industry needs, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said this was among
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Malaysia household debt hits RM1.73t as burden eases to 84.4pc of GDP, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — Malaysia’s household debt rose to RM1.73 trillion at the end of March, but the country’s debt burden eased slightly relative to the size of the economy while borrowers continued to demonstrate a strong ability to
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National Education Council formed to reshape Malaysia’s education system, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — The National Education Council has been established to drive comprehensive reforms in the country’s education system to ensure it remains relevant to current demands, including through the improvement of content and curriculum, said Prime Minister
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Malaysia rolls out new passport with 94 security features, 10-year option
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — The security features of the Malaysian International Passport will continue to be enhanced periodically to ensure that the travel document, currently ranked as the third most powerful passport in the world, remains secure, difficult to
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Are all EV prices going to rise from today? Here’s what the new price rules on ‘fully imported’ EVs mean for the industry
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 – Starting today, the Malaysian EV landscape is set to undergo a significant transformation following the implementation of new rules by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry that set a minimum cost price for imported
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RM100 grocery challenge: What a basic basket gets a Malaysian family in 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — There was a time, not so long ago, when RM100 could fill a shopping trolley with ease. Today, that same RM100 note feels like it stretches a little less with every visit to the supermarket.
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