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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has committed to supporting Malaysia's drone sector through enhanced regulatory frameworks, research initiatives and closer partnerships between government and industry players.
The completed LRT3 Shah Alam Line, stretching 37.8 kilometres across 20 stations from Bandar Utama to Johan Setia, will be officially launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday, June 28, with the commercial opening date to be announced at the ceremony.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia to fast-track adoption of unmanned aerial vehicle technologies, highlighting the drone sector's potential to drive innovation and economic competitiveness as the global UAV market approaches USD55 billion by 2030.
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A court has heard testimony concerning an alleged information leak that could undermine sensitive commercial negotiations between Malaysian petroleum giants Petronas and Petros. A witness expressed shock at the incident.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled plans for nationwide affordable housing initiatives aimed at civil servants, signalling the government's commitment to addressing the country's housing affordability challenges.
Malaysia will exempt Service Tax on service charges and sinking fund contributions for non-residential buildings starting July 1, 2026, a move welcomed by the property management industry as relief from rising operational costs.
The 12-member CPTPP trade bloc has endorsed the recent US-Iran agreement and called for unrestricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, citing critical concerns over energy security and global supply chain stability.
Bank Negara Malaysia has unveiled the Semak Kasih portal to assist beneficiaries in locating unclaimed insurance and takaful benefits. Around 50,000 policies remain unclaimed, representing significant financial protection overlooked by Malaysian families.
Malaysia's Cabinet will hold a committee meeting next week chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to address pressing foreign worker issues affecting multiple industries, particularly the food and beverage sector.
Malaysia is actively courting Russian investors by developing its Islamic finance ecosystem and exporting shariah expertise. The Securities Commission plans regional visits and has held bilateral meetings with Russian central banking authorities.
Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB) celebrates 20 years of steering Malaysia's water sector transformation, having channelled RM46.88 billion into infrastructure. Yet Deputy PM warns that tackling non-revenue water losses requires immediate action beyond 2050 timelines.
A global survey reveals 52% of consumers will pay a 7% premium for brands transparent about AI data handling. Germany leads with 73% willing to pay, while nearly half have reduced spending due to data concerns.
Ajinomoto Malaysia is leveraging partnerships with two influential Saudi Arabian chefs to accelerate its Middle East expansion, capitalizing on surging demand for premium halal food solutions and introducing umami innovation to regional markets.
Petronas is leveraging its established operations in Turkmenistan to deepen Malaysia's bilateral relations with the Central Asian nation, capitalizing on PM Anwar Ibrahim's recent diplomatic visit to expand energy and economic cooperation.
Malaysia's labour market has demonstrated continued stability through the first half of 2026, with job losses declining 20 per cent in June and unemployment remaining well below the full employment threshold, according to Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah.
Malaysia is developing comprehensive legislation to regulate e-commerce platforms and foreign sellers, aiming to create fairer competition for local micro and small businesses while tackling counterfeits.
Petronas has confirmed fuel supplies across its nationwide network will remain stable and sufficient until August, accounting for roughly half of Malaysia's domestic fuel requirements. The government has established a crisis management task force to address energy security concerns.
The Malaysian Press Institute has raised RM1.037 million through corporate contributions and PETRONAS sponsorship for next month's Malaysia Press Night 2026, underscoring industry commitment to quality journalism.
Malaysia and Uzbekistan are strengthening their agricultural partnership by combining Malaysian expertise in smart farming and aquaculture with Uzbekistan's irrigation technologies and horticulture capabilities, aiming to double bilateral agri-food trade within five to ten years.