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The 37.8-kilometre LRT3 Shah Alam Line, featuring 20 stations from Bandar Utama to Johan Setia, is set for its official launch by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday, expected to serve two million residents.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysia to rapidly develop its unmanned aerial vehicle sector, emphasising the industry's pivotal role in driving innovation and economic competitiveness as the global UAV market expands.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged government support to develop Malaysia's drone sector through enhanced regulations, research initiatives, and partnerships with industry stakeholders to capture regional opportunities.
Selangor is intensifying efforts to strengthen its position as Malaysia's leading aerospace centre, aiming to grow its share of national aerospace companies beyond 70% by 2030 while developing advanced maintenance capabilities and a skilled workforce of 22,000.
Geely Holding Group's Lotus electric vehicles will begin shipments to Canada in July under a bilateral trade agreement reached between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to China's ambassador to Canada.
Hong Leong Bank has tapped debt capital markets by issuing RM640 million in subordinated notes, leveraging its multi-currency Tier 2 programme to bolster its regulatory capital requirements.
BRICS countries have inaugurated a Digital Centre of Excellence focused on smart grids and energy storage, marking a significant commitment to collaborative energy innovation across the bloc.
The Malaysian government has unveiled three key improvements to the targeted BUDI Diesel subsidy scheme ahead of its early access launch, featuring ownership transfer fee waivers and eligibility transfer provisions to actual vehicle users.
Malaysia is championing a more integrated science, technology and innovation ecosystem across ASEAN to tackle shared regional challenges including energy transition, food security and climate resilience.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled plans for an expansive affordable housing programme targeting civil servants nationwide, seeking to ease financial pressures on the country's 1.6 million public sector workers.
Malaysia will exempt Service Tax on service charges and sinking fund contributions for non-residential buildings from July 1, 2026, providing relief to property owners and management bodies struggling with operational costs.
The CPTPP trade bloc has endorsed recent US-Iran diplomatic moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing the critical importance of unimpeded energy flows for regional economies and global supply chain stability.
Bank Negara Malaysia has unveiled the Semak Kasih portal, enabling beneficiaries to identify unclaimed insurance policies and takaful certificates left by deceased family members. Approximately 50,000 policies remain unclaimed nationwide.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved a high-level committee meeting on foreign workers to address labour shortages affecting multiple sectors, particularly food and beverage operations.
Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad celebrates two decades of restructuring Malaysia's water industry, having financed RM23.04 billion in loan takeovers and invested RM23.84 billion in infrastructure. Deputy PM urges immediate measures to combat 40% water losses nationwide.
A global survey reveals that 52 per cent of consumers worldwide are prepared to pay an average seven per cent premium for brands demonstrating transparency around artificial intelligence and data practices, with significant regional variation and growing consumer activism.
Ajinomoto Malaysia is accelerating its Middle East expansion through partnerships with two prominent Saudi Arabian chefs, leveraging their influence to strengthen the company's halal product positioning in a rapidly growing regional market.
Petronas is deepening its strategic footprint in Turkmenistan, capitalizing on fresh diplomatic momentum from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's recent Central Asian visit to unlock energy partnerships and economic collaboration.
The Malaysian Press Institute has raised RM1.037 million through contributions and sponsorships for the Malaysia Press Night 2026 next month, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim scheduled to attend the event on July 17.