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Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta emerge as key DC hubs in Asia: Report
RCR Wireless News
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August 29, 2025
In sum – what to know: Kuala Lumpur market accelerating – Forecast to grow from $300M in 2025 to $1.1B in 2030, a 31% CAGR, fueled by hyperscale and AI infrastructure investment. Jakarta stabilizing, then expanding – Expected to rise from $507M in...
Jiangxi Airlines Launches Nanchang-Kuala Lumpur Route
Routes
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On August 25, Jiangxi Airlines officially launched its first Southeast Asian international route, the Nanchang–Kuala Lumpur service. Inaugural ceremonies were held simultaneously at Nanchang Changbei International Airport and Kuala Lumpur...
Malaysia World to host carnival at Centralia Youth Center
Morning Sentinel - Illinois
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CENTRALIA — Malaysia World will be hosting its 3rd annual Carnival and In-School Bash at the Centralia Community Youth Center from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 13. Proceeds from the carnival will go toward new parade outfits for Malaysia World’s dance...
Malaysia’s Gig Workers Bill 2025 offers new protections for one million workers
The Sun Daily
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August 29, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Gig Workers Bill 2025 passed by the Parliament yesterday will offer over a million gig workers in the country adequate coverage they have never enjoyed previously. Malaysian Gig Economic Council (MyGiG) chairman Datuk Seri Mohd...
Malaysian economy faces fresh downside risks from US tariffs, fragile domestic sentiment: AmBank
The Sun Daily
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August 29, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economic growth outlook has tilted further to the downside as external shocks from US reciprocal tariffs and fragile domestic sentiment cloud the recovery. AmBank Group chief economist Firdaos Rosli, in presenting the...
Bangladesh lose to Malaysia in opener
Dhaka Tribune
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August 29, 2025
Bangladesh suffered a 4-1 defeat to Malaysia in their opening match of the Hero Asia Cup 2025 at Rajgir, Bihar, India on Friday. Bangladesh took the lead in the 16th minute when Ashraful Islam converted a penalty corner. Malaysia equalized through...
7-Eleven Malaysia Unveils CAFé by 7-Eleven With “Rasa Premium, Harga Berbaloi” This Merdeka
The Rakyat Post
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August 29, 2025
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. In celebration of Merdeka, 7-Eleven Malaysia proudly unveiled its campaign, “Rasa Premium, Harga Berbaloi”, spotlighting its elevated CAFé...
Jiangxi Air successful with first direct Nanchang-Kuala Lumpur flight
Travel Daily Media
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August 29, 2025
Tourism Malaysia welcomed Xiamen Air’s low-cost carrier Jiangxi Air as it flew the inaugural flight of its direct Nanchang-Kuala Lumpur service on Monday, 25th August. Flight RY6607 touched down safely at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA),...
Malaysian animation hit ‘BoBoiBoy’ and sequel returns to cinemas and Netflix for Merdeka celebration
Malay Mail
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August 29, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — In celebration of this year’s National Month, Malaysia’s homegrown animated hero BoBoiBoy is bringing back his two blockbuster films BoBoiBoy The Movie (2016) and BoBoiBoy Movie 2 (2019) to the silver screen and on-demand...
Malaysia Airlines: increase in fuel surcharge on flights
AvioNews
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August 29, 2025
Malaysia Airlines announces that, effective 18 September 2025, it will apply a systemwide increase of the fuel surcharge (YQ) on certain selected routes.This change will apply to all itineraries that include flights operated by MH on the LON–KUL...
Chula Pharmacy Students Shine with Five Awards at IPSF APPS 2025 in Malaysia
Newswise
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August 29, 2025
Newswise — Chulalongkorn University extends its warmest congratulations to the students of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, who have brought pride and recognition to the university and their faculty by winning five awards (first and...
Malaysia's Petronas records lower profit amid challenging environment
Xinhua News Agency
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) announced Friday that its profit after tax for the first half of 2025 fell 19 percent year-on-year to 26.2 billion ringgit (6.2 billion...
Malaysia lowers renewable energy grid access fees by up to 40 pct
Xinhua News Agency
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia has cut grid access charges for trading renewable energy by as much as 40 percent under two programs. The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) said in a statement on Friday that...
Religious leaders urged to action for peace at Kuala Lumpur summit
Euronews
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August 29, 2025
Published on 29/08/2025 - 12:28 GMT+2 Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar bin Ibrahim has called on religious leaders to take a stronger role and assert their voices and values in a society facing declining trust and hypocrisy. “We are living in an...
Snøhetta Unveils Jesselton Docklands Master Plan in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
ArchDaily
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August 29, 2025
Jesselton Docklands Master Plan in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Image © Aesthetica Courtesy of Snøhetta Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...
World Bank expert lists 3 unsung wins of Malaysias economy
Free Malaysia Today
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August 29, 2025
Malaysia’s diversified economy has directly increased the standard of living of its citizens, said World Bank expert Apurva Sanghi. (Envato Elements pic) PETALING JAYA: World Bank expert Apurva Sanghi has highlighted three achievements in the...
Gig Workers Bill 2025 makes Malaysia a global pioneer, says MyGiG chairman
The Malaysian Star
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August 29, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Gig Workers Bill 2025 passed by the Parliament on Thursday (Aug 28) will offer over a million gig workers in the country adequate coverage they have never enjoyed previously. Malaysian Gig Economic Council (MyGiG) chairman Datuk...
PM Anwar urges Malaysians to fly Jalur Gemilang until Malaysia Day
The Sun Daily
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August 29, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians to show their patriotic spirit by flying the Jalur Gemilang in conjunction with the National Day celebrations on Aug 31. He said raising the Jalur Gemilang is one way...
Gig Workers Bill 2025 safeguards Malaysia’s workforce, says FMM
The Sun Daily
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August 29, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The passing of the Gig Workers Bill 2025 in the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday is a balanced and progressive move to formalise and safeguard Malaysia’s significant gig workforce, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM). FMM...
Genting Malaysia’s Q2 profit soars 407% as ringgit strengthens
Free Malaysia Today
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August 29, 2025
Genting Malaysia’s profit surge was mainly due to RM184.6 million in forex gains from a stronger ringgit against the US dollar. (Resorts World Genting pic) PETALING JAYA: Genting Malaysia Bhd’s (GENM) net profit jumped five-fold in its second...