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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officially launch the completed LRT3 Shah Alam Line on Sunday, June 28, opening a 37.8-kilometre transport corridor spanning 20 stations for two million residents.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia to accelerate development of unmanned aerial vehicle technologies, emphasising the sector's role in driving innovation and economic growth alongside artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has committed government resources to develop Malaysia's unmanned aerial vehicle industry through enhanced regulatory frameworks, research initiatives, and public-private partnerships aimed at capitalising on regional demand.
Ride-hailing service Maxim is intensifying nationwide efforts to improve mobility options for vulnerable groups including persons with disabilities, elderly residents, and low-income families through affordable pricing, tailored technology and community partnerships.
Malaysia has called for ASEAN to establish a more integrated science, technology and innovation ecosystem to collectively address pressing regional challenges including energy transitions, food security and climate resilience.
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A court hearing has revealed that leaked confidential information may threaten negotiations between Petronas and Petros, with testimony suggesting the breach undermines trust between the two petroleum entities.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled plans for affordable housing projects nationwide aimed at civil servants, addressing the longstanding challenge of homeownership accessibility for government employees across Malaysia.
Malaysia will exempt Service Tax from service charges and sinking fund contributions for non-residential buildings starting July 1, 2026, providing relief to property owners and management bodies across the commercial real estate sector.
The CPTPP trade bloc has endorsed the US-Iran agreement and efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing the critical importance of maintaining secure sea lanes for global energy trade and supply chain stability.
Bank Negara Malaysia has introduced the 'Semak Kasih' portal to assist beneficiaries in identifying unclaimed insurance and takaful benefits. The initiative addresses approximately 50,000 unclaimed policies involving death benefits.
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Malaysia's cabinet will convene a dedicated committee next week to address foreign worker challenges across multiple sectors, with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi chairing discussions on labour policy.
Malaysia's water financing agency PAAB has reached its 20th anniversary, having channelled RM46.88 billion into infrastructure development across the country's water sector over the past two decades.
Malaysia witnessed 42,807 job losses in the first half of 2024, driven primarily by business closures and company downsizing rather than automation, according to Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.
A global survey reveals that over half of consumers are prepared to pay higher prices for brands that openly disclose how they use artificial intelligence with customer data, signalling a significant shift in purchasing behaviour driven by privacy concerns.
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad is accelerating its Middle East expansion through partnerships with two prominent Saudi chefs, leveraging their influence to promote halal-certified products and umami-driven culinary innovation across the region.
Petronas is leveraging its Turkmenistan operations to deepen Malaysia-Turkmenistan relations following Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's recent diplomatic visit, opening pathways for expanded energy cooperation and broader regional economic engagement.
The Malaysian Press Institute has mobilised over RM1 million in corporate backing for its flagship Malaysia Press Night 2026 event, scheduled for July. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be among attendees.
Petronas assures stable fuel supplies across its nationwide network through August, meeting roughly half of Malaysia's domestic fuel demand. The government has formed a crisis management task force to monitor energy security.
Malaysia's labour market remains stable with unemployment at just 0.04% in June, down 20% from May. Job placements through government schemes jumped 55%, signalling effective worker redeployment amid economic pressures.