Author: Connor Blake
Jalan Sultan Ismail Crash Victims Identified: Kampar Father and Two Daughters Among Three Killed After Immigration Lorry Runs Red Light
Three Kampar family members killed in Jalan Sultan Ismail crash after Immigration lorry runs red light. Father and two daughters dead, investigation underway.
AmBank Group Officially Launches Malaysia’s First Mass-Market Debit Card with Plaza Premium Lounge Access, Targeting Everyday Banking Consumers
AmBank launches Malaysia’s first mass-market debit card with Plaza Premium Lounge access, zero overseas fees, and cashback rewards for everyday consumers.
Wasco Greenergy Appoints Wong Yin Kee as Group Managing Director Amid Planned Leadership Transition
Wasco Greenergy appoints Wong Yin Kee as Group Managing Director effective August 17, 2026, marking structured leadership transition in Malaysia’s renewable energy sector.
Malaysia Announces Targeted Diesel Subsidy System Overhaul Within One to Two Months, Says Finance Minister Amir Hamzah
Malaysia’s Finance Minister announces targeted diesel subsidy system reforms within 1-2 months. New eligibility criteria and streamlined application process ahead.
Trump Orders Scale-Back of US-South Korea Military Drills, Rattling Indo-Pacific Alliances
Trump orders reduction of Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises with South Korea, raising concerns about US Indo-Pacific alliances and deterrence credibility.
Columbia University Faces Federal Lawsuit Filed by Palestinian Students and Staff Alleging Systematic Discrimination
Federal lawsuit alleges Columbia University subjected Palestinian students and staff to systematic discrimination, biased discipline, and inadequate harassment protection.
Jadi Imaging Holdings Warns RM34.98 Million Warrant Proceeds at Risk as Out-of-the-Money Expiry Looms
Jadi Imaging Holdings faces RM34.98 million warrant proceeds loss as 699.64M warrants expire out-of-the-money in September 2026. Share price below exercise level.
Pakistan Enforces Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines 2026, Requiring NOCs for Reporting Outside Three Major Cities
Pakistan’s new Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines 2026 require NOCs for reporting outside Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi. Impact on press freedom explained.
Kenanga Investment Bank Reaffirms Ringgit Forecast at RM3.95 Against the US Dollar by Year-End, Citing Resilient Fundamentals
Kenanga Investment Bank reaffirms ringgit forecast at RM3.95 against USD by year-end, citing Malaysia’s resilient fundamentals and strong current account surplus.
Syrian Court Delivers Death Sentence Against Bashar al-Assad in Historic Trial in Absentia Over War Crimes
Syrian court delivers historic death sentence against Bashar al-Assad in absentia for war crimes, torture, and crimes against humanity during civil war.