Dr Mahathir Urges Speedy Trial in RM150m Suit Against Anwar | Johor Data-Centre Win, AI Productivity Audit, and 5G Funding in Focus
Malaysia’s top stories: Dr Mahathir urges faster RM150m trial vs PM Anwar; Johor wins RM1.4b data-centre; PM warns on AI paradox; telcos fund 5G rollout. Kuala Lumpur, August 18 — AGN Evening UpdateMalaysia’s politics, business, and tech headlines converged today as Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, at 100 years old, pressed for a fast-tracked hearing in […]
Malaysia Cuts OPR to Spur Growth | EPF Backs YTL Power | North Korea Rejects Peace Talks
From Malaysia’s interest rate cut to a deadly Himalayan flood, here are today’s top headlines from Asia and the world. 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🌏 Asia 🌍 International India’s Himalayan village of Chisoti devastated by flash flood — at least 60 dead, 80 missing. Rescue efforts ongoing amid challenging weather and terrain. For more in-depth coverage, subscribe […]
Najib’s Court Victory, Cambodia Trade Opportunities, and Global Market Watch — AGN Evening Update
KUALA LUMPUR — From Malaysia’s political courtroom to billion-dollar global developments, AGN Evening Update brings you the top stories for Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Malaysia Headlines: The Federal Court has dismissed the Attorney-General’s Chambers’ final bid to block former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s judicial review over a royal addendum, clearing the way for the High […]
Najib’s Royal Addendum Ruling Nears as Petronas Defends Oil Rights & Johor Data Hub Booms
From Malaysia’s high-profile court case to Johor’s RM164B tech surge, Singapore’s economic shift, and Trump’s Intel meeting — today’s top global updates. H2: Malaysia H2: International H2: Asia For more in-depth coverage, subscribe at agn.alps-holdings.com and stay updated with AGN.
Petronas Eyes Canadian LNG Growth as AI Wealth Surges and Oil Prices Fall on US–Russia Talks
Malaysia’s energy push, booming AI fortunes, and shifting oil markets dominate today’s AGN Evening Update. H2: Malaysia H2: International H2: Asia For more in-depth coverage, subscribe at agn.alps-holdings.com and stay updated with AGN.
Trump, Xi, Lula & Ramaphosa Confirmed for ASEAN Summit in KL as Japan Battles Record Floods
Malaysia gears up for a historic ASEAN gathering while global tech and climate headlines dominate the day. MalaysiaPrime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that leaders including US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President Lula da Silva, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will attend the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur this […]
Malaysia Battles US Chip Tariff Threat with RM705B Investment Pitch, Faces EPF Reform Backlash
Malaysia seeks clarity from the US on 100% chip tariffs, revises EPF proposals, and pushes a record RM705B deal to shield its export economy. 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🌍 International 🌏 Asia For more in-depth coverage, subscribe at agn.alps-holdings.com and stay updated with AGN.
Malaysia Expands Peacekeeping Role | Maybank’s RM1B AI Deal | China Challenges US in AI Race
Malaysia leads regional diplomacy, Maybank boosts AI ambitions, and China eyes global AI dominance. 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🌍 International 🌏 Asia For more in-depth coverage, subscribe at agn.alps-holdings.com and stay updated with AGN.
Malaysia Disburses RM4.9B in ‘Wang Ehsan’ | Insurance Inflation & Trump’s Pharma Tariffs
Malaysia’s cash aid debate, global pharma tensions, and a luxury SUV debut top the August 5 AGN Morning Update. 🇲🇾 Malaysia 💸 RM4.9 Billion ‘Wang Ehsan’ for East Coast States The Malaysian government has disbursed RM4 billion to Terengganu and RM967 million to Kelantan in the form of ‘wang ehsan’ or compassionate funds between 2023 […]
Malaysia’s US$9.5B Boeing Deal Reduces Tariffs, While PADU Data to Guide Subsidies
Malaysia balances global diplomacy and domestic policy with strategic aircraft orders, data-driven subsidies, and historical remembrance. 🇲🇾 Malaysia • Malaysia to buy 30 more Boeing planes in second-phase deal worth US$9.5B• Minister affirms no compromise on halal certification or rare earth exports• PADU system to be used for targeted RON95 subsidies based on 30.4M profiles […]