Author: Connor Blake
Bank Negara Malaysia Confirms Pre-Emptive Advisory to Tabung Haji Was Aimed at Averting Systemic Financial Risk
BNM confirms pre-emptive advisory to Tabung Haji aimed at averting systemic financial risk. Details on five warning notices issued 2014-2016.
Sabah Police Dismantle RM600,000 Spiritual Healing Scam Syndicate, Arresting 12 Suspects Including Seven Chinese Nationals
Sabah police arrest 12 suspects in RM600,000 spiritual healing fraud. Learn how this syndicate exploited victims through fortune-telling and ritual scams.
Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index Growth Set to Remain Firm, Supported by E&E Demand, Says HLIB
HLIB projects Malaysia’s industrial production index growth will remain firm, backed by electrical & electronics demand and sustained global manufacturing momentum in 2026.
Japan Formally Protests Putin’s Visit to Disputed Kuril Islands, Calling It “Absolutely Unacceptable”
Japan formally protests Putin’s visit to disputed Kuril Islands. PM Takaichi calls it 「absolutely unacceptable」 and a violation of Japanese sovereignty.
KPJ Healthcare Projected to Report Q2 FY26 Net Profit of RM92 Million, Driven by Patient Volume Growth and Margin Recovery
KPJ Healthcare projected to report RM92 million Q2 FY26 net profit driven by patient volume growth and margin recovery. RHB Research analysis and outlook.
Besiktas Officially Completes Signing of Dusan Vlahovic on Three-Year Deal, Strengthening Turkish Super Lig Ambitions
Besiktas officially completes signing of Dusan Vlahovic on three-year deal worth €7.5M/season. Serbian striker joins from Juventus to strengthen Turkish Super Lig.
Israeli Warnings of Iran Assassination Plots Against Trump Could Not Be Verified by US Intelligence
US intelligence could not verify Israeli warnings of Iranian assassination plots against Trump. Details on unconfirmed threats and security responses revealed.
Malaysia’s Data Centre Boom Demands Surge in Skilled Engineers, Industry Expert Warns Ahead of Engineer & Marvex 2026
Malaysia’s data centre boom creates urgent demand for skilled engineers. Industry experts warn of talent shortage by 2026. Engineer & Marvex event addresses the crisis.
LPI Capital Bhd Reports 19.6% Drop in Q2 Net Profit as General Insurance Segment Earnings Weaken
LPI Capital Bhd reports 19.6% Q2 net profit decline to RM66.86M. General insurance segment weakens amid rising claims and pricing pressures in Malaysia.
Zimbabwe Lake Kariba Ferry Capsize Claims 44 Lives as Overcrowded RIDA Vessel Sinks in Rough Weather
Lake Kariba ferry disaster claims 44 lives in Zimbabwe. RIDA vessel capsized in rough weather, making it one of the deadliest inland waterway accidents in the region.