Month: August 2026
ASML Confronts a Two-Front Squeeze as China’s Homegrown DUV Lithography Push Rattles Markets
China’s homegrown DUV lithography push threatens ASML’s market dominance. Explore how US export controls and state-backed competitors reshape semiconductor equipment industry.
Malaysia Urged to Adopt Behaviour Detection Officers at Airports After AI Scanners Missed Pilot’s 25kg Drug Haul
Experts call for behaviour detection officers at Malaysian airports after AI scanners missed a pilot’s 25kg drug haul. Learn why human screening is essential.
Malaysia Airlines Pilot Arrested in Jakarta Exposes Aviation Drug Screening Crisis, Security Expert Warns
Malaysia Airlines pilot arrested in Jakarta with 70,000 ecstasy pills exposes critical gaps in aviation drug screening. Security experts warn of passenger safety risks.
Trump Issues Executive Order Imposing 15% Tariff on Polysilicon Imports to Revive Domestic Production of Strategic Solar and Semiconductor Materials
Trump issues executive order with 15% tariff on polysilicon imports effective December 4, 2026. Details on pricing floors and impact on solar and semiconductor industries.
Malaysia Calls for Security Law Reform That Upholds Human Rights, Kulasegaran Tells Parliament Symposium
Deputy Minister Kulasegaran calls for Malaysia security law reform balancing national security with human rights protections at parliamentary symposium.
Negeri Sembilan State Election 2026 Officially Launches as Nomination Day Marks Start of 14-Day Campaign Battle
Negeri Sembilan State Election 2026 officially launches with nomination day on July 17. 889,490 voters will decide 36 seats in this competitive 14-day campaign battle.
Malaysia Court of Appeal Sentences Bapakku FM Founder Ismahalil Hamzah to 30 Years in Drug Trafficking Case After Overturning High Court Acquittal
Malaysia Court of Appeal overturns acquittal, convicts Bapakku FM founder Ismahalil Hamzah of cannabis trafficking, sentences him to 30 years imprisonment.
Sanusi Directs Kedah Agro Holdings Wage Crisis Accountability to Former BN-Era Political Secretary Shaiful
Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi directs accountability for Kedah Agro Holdings wage crisis to former BN political secretary Shaiful over unpaid salaries since 2023.
Malaysia’s 2027 Budget to Include Higher Defence Allocation, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Confirms
PM Anwar Ibrahim confirms Malaysia’s 2027 budget will include higher defence allocation. Read about modernization plans and military welfare investments.
Malaysia Property Market Sales Rebound Expected in Second Half of 2026, Driven by New Project Launches and Industrial Demand
Malaysia property market sales expected to rebound in H2 2026. Driven by new project launches, industrial demand, and strong economic fundamentals.