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    Sabah audit faults PETRA, KKR, KKDW over flawed prequalified tender process

    The Auditor General found that three government ministries failed to accelerate procurement through their Selected Pre-Qualified Open Tender system. Parliament received Report 2/2025 today, which examined the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Ministry of Works, and Ministry...
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    Anwar says Malaysia cuts new annual debt to RM77 billion as deficit falls to 4.1 percent

    Malaysia achieved significant debt reduction under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration. The government decreased annual borrowing from RM99 billion in 2022 to RM77 billion by 2024. Anwar emphasized that new debt obligations fell substantially while acknowledging that total debt figures...
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    Malaysia bars whistleblowers from direct media disclosures under new amendments

    Malaysian whistleblowers must report concerns to enforcement agencies before approaching media outlets. Law Minister Azalina Othman Said explained this requirement protects state secrets and ensures information accuracy. The current process prevents premature public judgment through media...
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    MACC probes RM180 million Johor data centre tender as suspects burn RM1 million cash

    The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigates a corruption scandal involving a Johor data centre project valued at RM180 million. Authorities plan to interview twenty witnesses as part of their probe. Twelve individuals have already provided statements to investigators. Three suspects...
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    Malaysia and ASEAN push UN Security Council veto reform over Gaza stalemate

    Malaysia leads ASEAN member nations in demanding changes to United Nations Security Council veto authority. Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan announced the reform initiative during parliamentary questioning Tuesday. The five permanent members China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the...
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    Malaysia's BNPL transactions hit 102 million as government tables consumer credit bill

    Malaysia witnessed dramatic growth in buy-now-pay-later services during early 2025. Transaction volumes jumped from 83.8 million transactions during late 2024 to 102.6 million by mid-year. Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying warned that vulnerable consumers face mounting debt risks from these...
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    Penang restricts Deepavali trade fair permits to local Indian traders only

    Penang restricts Indian trade fair operations to local merchants during the months before Deepavali celebrations. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced this policy protects regional business owners who maintain year-round operations with substantial overhead expenses. The Penang Indian Chamber...
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    Penang Development Corporation submits documents to Bukit Aman in MBI probe

    Penang Development Corporation provided documentation to federal anti-money laundering investigators examining the MBI investment scheme. Authorities visited the corporation on July 9 to request financial records and meeting minutes related to the Penang World City development project. Chief...
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    Perak holds off cloud seeding at Bukit Merah Dam as drought threatens padi fields

    Perak's chief minister postpones cloud seeding operations at Bukit Merah Dam despite severe water shortages threatening agricultural areas. Meteorological authorities warn against the weather modification technique due to unpredictable wind patterns that could misdirect rainfall away from the...
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    Malaysia delays RON95 fuel subsidy reform as Anwar seeks to ease burden

    Malaysia postponed its planned RON95 fuel subsidy restructuring to allow additional policy refinements. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced the delay during a parliamentary press conference today. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim wants to prevent the policy from creating financial...
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    Malaysia's King grants royal assent to 20 Acts as Parliament focuses on 13MP

    Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim granted royal approval to twenty legislative measures during the current parliamentary session. Speaker Johari Abdul confirmed the assent covers major legislation such as the Parliamentary Services Act 2025, Online Safety Act 2025, and Malaysian Media Council Act...
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    TSMC eyes drone-powered operations at Arizona chip plant as DJI joins race

    Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company explores drone integration at its Arizona semiconductor plant, which currently produces 4-nanometer chips for major technology firms. The company actively solicits proposals from specialized drone contractors experienced in factory construction...
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    You Wei pleads not guilty to neck stabbing in Bandar Sunway court

    You Wei entered a not guilty plea when Sessions Court Judge Norazlin Othman heard charges against the 22-year-old Chinese student. The private university attendee faces accusations of stabbing his former girlfriend with a knife on her neck's left side. Court proceedings revealed the alleged...
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    Dewan Rakyat mulls mandate for MyDigital ID, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa

    Malaysian authorities consider legislation requiring citizens to register for MyDigital ID verification systems. Minister Zaliha Mustafa told Parliament that voluntary enrollment creates barriers to widespread usage. Officials explore mandatory registration options to boost participation rates...
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    Felda reappoints Ahmad Shabery Cheek as chairman for MADANI Vision

    Ahmad Shabery Cheek returns to lead the Federal Land Development Authority after officials confirmed his renewed appointment. The organization announced that staff members across all levels have welcomed his return to the leadership position. Authority executives expressed confidence that his...
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    Petaling Jaya court clears Zaim Ikhwan, summons Ismanira to defend

    A Sessions Court judge freed Zaim Ikhwan Zahari from child neglect charges after prosecutors could not establish sufficient evidence against the father. Judge Dr Syahliza Warnoh determined the case against the 30-year-old man lacked merit at the prosecution stage. His wife Ismanira Abdul Manaf...
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    Melaka preserves Bukit Melaka fort for archaeo tourism, Abdul Razak

    Melaka authorities implement protective strategies for archaeological sites surrounding Bukit Melaka. State Tourism Executive Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman announced heritage preservation efforts during legislative assembly proceedings. Excavation teams discovered fort alignments and Bastion Hendrica...
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    Malaysia awaits US nod before confirming Nick Adams as US ambassador

    Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan declared Malaysia remains unable to address potential Australian-American commentator Nick Adams serving as America's next ambassador. Washington has not submitted formal diplomatic requests to Wisma Putra regarding the appointment. Acting prematurely could create...
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    Anthony Loke eyes ECRL extension from Kota Bharu to Rantau Panjang

    Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd and the Transport Ministry continue examining plans to stretch the East Coast Rail Link beyond Kota Bharu to Rantau Panjang in Pasir Mas. Kelantan Deputy Chief Minister Mohamed Fadzli Hassan announced the ongoing evaluation during state assembly proceedings. The...
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    Anwar Ibrahim vows TVET and AI overhaul for Malaysia's pondok curriculum

    The Finance Ministry received directives to strengthen pondok educational facilities and modernize their academic programs. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced plans to preserve traditional religious teachings while integrating vocational training, technology, and artificial intelligence...
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