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Washington, 3 August 2026 – Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche has formally rescinded a US$1.776 billion fund intended to compensate people claiming politically motivated prosecution, placing fiscal…
Desaru, 3 August 2026 – Malaysia’s state and federal political contests operate under different dynamics, according to institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said, highlighting a distinction that matters…
Kuala Lumpur, 3 August 2026 – Malaysia’s banking system is showing signs of slower loan growth as household demand eases, shifting investor attention from headline expansion toward asset…
Kuala Lumpur, 3 August 2026 – Malaysia has approved RM160.82 million for 92 mosque construction projects under the MADANI administration, placing religious facilities within a broader programme of…
Kuala Lumpur, 3 August 2026 – Malaysian equities began August on a softer footing as the FBM KLCI slipped and crude-oil futures fell about 7%, forcing investors to…
Singapore, 3 August 2026 – Singapore can protect its competitive position by combining international engagement, effective regulation and stronger connectivity, according to a policy report that places institutional…
Seoul, 3 August 2026 – China’s Chery Automobile plans to invest US$75 million in South Korea’s KG Mobility, extending a technology partnership into a capital relationship as both…
Putrajaya, 3 August 2026 – The Malaysian Bar’s appeal over the dismissal of its challenge to the reduction of former prime minister Najib Razak’s sentence returns a sensitive…
Tokyo, 3 August 2026 – Japan is preparing to emphasise coordination with the United States over the weak yen, raising the risk of sharper currency intervention and forcing…
Singapore, 3 August 2026 – Sharp swings in global technology shares are becoming a direct economic risk for Singapore as artificial-intelligence demand plays a larger role in exports,…
