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Morning Edition · 27 Jul 2026

The Malaysian Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur

Cabinet approves revised subsidy framework ahead of Budget tabling

The targeted mechanism narrows eligibility to households below the national median income and will be rolled out across three quarters, beginning with fuel.

Malaysia2 hours ago6 min read

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Malaysia

Cabinet approves revised subsidy framework ahead of Budget tabling

The targeted mechanism narrows eligibility to households below the national median income and will be rolled out across three quarters, beginning with fuel.

Malaysia2 hours ago6 min read

Regional grid pact clears final technical review in Jakarta

Cross-border electricity trading could begin in phases from the second half of next year.

ASEAN5 hours ago5 min read

Cranes and containers at a regional port terminal

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Business

Ringgit steadies as central bank holds overnight policy rate at 3.00pc

Policymakers cited contained core inflation and steady external demand in a unanimous decision.

Business2 hours ago4 min read

The Kuala Lumpur financial district at dusk

Fikri Aziz named KEADILAN candidate for Wangsa Maju in Malaysia's 16th General Election

KEADILAN has announced Fikri Aziz as its candidate for the Wangsa Maju parliamentary seat, one of the key urban battlegrounds of GE16.

MalaysiaJust now3 min read

Fikri Aziz, KEADILAN candidate for Wangsa Maju

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ASEAN

Penang chip packaging plants add capacity as export orders rebound

Three operators have committed to new lines through 2027, according to state investment filings.

Technology3 hours ago5 min read

A technician inspecting a silicon wafer in a cleanroom

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Technology

Flood agency moves early-warning sirens to 42 additional districts

The expansion follows a review of response times during last season's east coast floods.

Malaysia4 hours ago4 min read

Residents wading through floodwater beside a rescue boat