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"A large-scale immigration raid over the weekend uncovered a prostitution network operating across multiple locations in central Kuala Lumpur. Investigations revealed that the establishments offered services starting at RM60 to both foreigners and locals. 📷:Bernama 🧵1"
X Link 2025-12-07T11:20Z 227.8K followers, 363.1K engagements
"Putrajaya plans to integrate over [--] additional applications into the MyGov platform this year including selected functions from MySejahtera MyJPJ and MyBorderPass. The integration will be carried out in phases prioritising frequently used services such as application submissions and payment functions said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. 🧵1"
X Link 2026-02-12T08:15Z 227.8K followers, 25.4K engagements
"📌 Selangor MB Amirudin Shari has outlined procedures for handling houses of worship built without approval in the state prohibiting any self-enforcement. For private land: Owners must lodge a police report and if proven the prosecution process for the offense of trespassing will begin. Send a notice to the intruders and officially inform the District Office. The District Security Committee (JKD) acting as the mediator will summon all parties to reach a reasonable resolution. If this process does not yield results the JKD will advise the landowners to obtain a court order before any eviction"
X Link 2026-02-13T01:35Z 227.8K followers, 172.8K engagements
"The Dewan Rakyat has passed the Johor BahruSingapore RTS Link Bill granting Malaysian officers legal immunity in Singapore. The city-state must now amend its laws to provide equivalent protections before the bill takes effect on September [--]. The legislation establishes the legal framework for joint crossborder enforcement once the RTS link begins operations. MRT Corp has completed the structure of the Immigration Customs and Quarantine Complex at Bukit Chagar marking a key milestone in the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link project. The ICQC will be Southeast Asias first co-located clearance"
X Link 2026-02-13T06:00Z 227.8K followers, 26.1K engagements
"Luckin Coffee has reached [-----] stores worldwide in just over eight years compared with nearly five decades for Starbucks to achieve the same milestone. The Chinese chains store count has grown by more than 30% since the end of [----] driven by affordable pricing and creative offerings. 🧵1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022462311341133898 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022462311341133898"
X Link 2026-02-14T00:06Z 227.8K followers, 10.1K engagements
"Anwar the JAC and the government have been named as respondents in the application. Bar secretary Murshidah Mustafa filed an affidavit in support with the leave hearing fixed on [--] March before Justice Aliza Sulaiman. 🧵4"
X Link 2026-02-16T05:30Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Police seized RM8.87 million worth of e-cigarettes and vape products in a 6-day nationwide crackdown targeting teenagers smuggling small easily concealed devices into schools. The haul included vape liquids worth RM4.69 million and [-----] devices valued at RM4.11 million. 🧵1"
X Link 2026-02-16T07:30Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Mohd Chan Abdullah founder of the popular halal Chinese restaurant chain Restoran Mohd Chan has been laid to rest today at Bukit Kiara [--]. He passed away last night at the age of [--]. Known for serving halal Cantonese cuisine and operating [--] branches mainly in the Klang Valley he also served as an Honorary Officer of the Federal Territories Civil Defence Force"
X Link 2025-09-25T10:49Z 227.8K followers, 894.5K engagements
"Ben & Jerrys co-founder Ben Cohen says parent company Unilever blocked the launch of a watermelon sorbet meant to show solidarity with Palestine. Cohen said he will independently produce the flavour as part of a personal series highlighting causes the company has been barred from supporting. 🧵1 Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield has left the company citing Unilever's suppression of its social activism the Financial Times reported. Greenfield stated he could no longer work in good conscience for a brand he felt had been "silenced" by its parent company. 🧵1 https://t.co/vYlQ6saZvo Ben"
X Link 2025-10-29T14:44Z 227.8K followers, 514.2K engagements
"The AKPS has seized nine shipping containers carrying nearly [---] tonnes of waste from the United States at Port Klang. Around [---] tonnes of the shipment consisted of e-waste including used CPUs printers fax machines photocopiers keyboards and heavy machinery components. 🧵1"
X Link 2026-02-12T05:00Z 227.8K followers, 78.4K engagements
"The 34-year-old mother sustained facial injuries while her daughter was critically injured and later pronounced dead at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital. Two police officers aged [--] and [--] also suffered leg and shoulder injuries. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-12T06:45Z 227.8K followers, 29.6K engagements
"Sultan Ibrahim said corruption is a betrayal of the peoples trust and will not be tolerated. "Tidak kira apa jua pangkat anda anda juga dalam radar" he said adding that middlemen and suppliers of equipment clothing and medical items are also being monitored. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-16T09:47Z 227.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Lawyer Mathew Thomas Philip and a group of lawyers will be representing local artists pro bono in a class action suit against The [----] over lost income caused by the cancellation of the Good Vibes Festival. The team is also considering if vendors can be added to the suit. BREAKING: The Good Vibes Festival has been cancelled effectively immediately. Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil has instructed the organisers to come up with a compensation scheme to those who have bought tickets. https://t.co/nm1F8j7lpk BREAKING: The Good Vibes Festival has been cancelled effectively"
X Link 2023-07-22T15:46Z 227.8K followers, 1.7M engagements
"Malaysia Airlines made history when Flight MH2610 took off with an all-women team from ground operations to the pilots cabin. The journey from KL to Kota Kinabalu was handled entirely by women from check-in agents and engineers to cabin crew and pilots. 🧵1"
X Link 2025-09-18T06:32Z 227.8K followers, 414.4K engagements
"A Form Two male student has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a Form Four female student to death at a school in Bandar Utama this morning. The suspect has also reportedly stabbed several other students with a knife outside a classroom during school hours. 🧵 1"
X Link 2025-10-14T05:37Z 227.8K followers, 2.8M engagements
"Thailands cabinet has approved a proposal to recognise the Thai cat as a national pet symbol to preserve heritage and boost economic potential citing historical and genetic evidence of its unique traits. The move also aims to protect ownership rights prevent foreign registration and promote the conservation of the five recognised Thai cat breeds"
X Link 2025-11-28T07:30Z 227.8K followers, 890.5K engagements
"The Malaysian Armed Forces have been ordered to conduct an internal investigation into allegations of immoral activities in military camps. The claims include unauthorised entry by civilians for entertainment with viral videos showing an entertainment culture among officers. 🧵1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008014386951266663 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008014386951266663"
X Link 2026-01-05T03:15Z 227.8K followers, 816.3K engagements
"The Environment Dept DG and deputy DG have been remanded for [--] days to assist a MACC probe into alleged corruption linked to e-waste management. An Environmental Control Assistant Officer was also remanded while a civilian suspect was held for [--] days until Sunday. 📸:NST 🧵1 Six individuals including a company owner were detained over alleged bribes to a public official to avoid legal action under the Environmental Quality Act. The suspects offered up to RM50000 in cash last year and the MACC is also searching their factories and homes Sinar https://t.co/1X91fUPabP Six individuals including a"
X Link 2026-01-30T05:00Z 227.8K followers, 400.8K engagements
"Azam Baki says he has divested all company shareholdings since last year in response to media reports about his stake in Awanbiru Technology. Citing SSM records accessed this morning Malaysiakini had earlier reported that Azam held [----] million shares in the company. However as of [--] pm his name was no longer on the document. 🧵1 http://malaysiakini.com/news/767914 MACC chief Azam Baki holds over [---] million shares in another company Awanbiru Technology valued at around RM1.38 million. Civil servants are permitted to buy stocks but they cannot invest more than RM100000 in a single company"
X Link 2026-02-11T14:30Z 227.8K followers, 81.5K engagements
"Azam Baki has filed a RM100 million lawsuit against Bloomberg over a report alleging he held shares in Velocity Capital Bhd which his lawyers say caused serious reputational injury. The MACC chief said he is fully open to investigation by any independent government committee and has nothing to hide. 🧵1 MACC has denied claims that its probes are influenced by private interests stressing that all investigations are conducted with evidence and in accordance with the law. Responding to a series of Bloomberg articles the commission said the reports were malicious and unfounded"
X Link 2026-02-13T01:00Z 227.8K followers, 134.5K engagements
"Bloomberg has refused to retract its report that MACC chief Azam Baki held [----] million shares in Velocity Capital Partner Bhd based on SSM filings. We stand by our reporting the news agency said in response to a legal demand. 🧵1 Azam Baki has filed a RM100 million lawsuit against Bloomberg over a report alleging he held shares in Velocity Capital Bhd which his lawyers say caused serious reputational injury. The MACC chief said he is fully open to investigation by any independent government committee https://t.co/6g8GKsyeOH Azam Baki has filed a RM100 million lawsuit against Bloomberg over a"
X Link 2026-02-13T05:36Z 227.8K followers, 97.5K engagements
"Bersatus official FB account was hacked yesterday evening in an apparent attempt to discredit party leaders said party information chief Tun Faisal Ismail. "Individu berkenaan merupakan salah seorang pentadbir halaman dan mempunyai kaitan dengan seorang pemimpin yang telah dipecat semalam." 🧵1 Rais Yatim has resigned as chairman of a Bersatu committee after his attempt to mediate between the party president and deputy was rejected. Chong Fat Full is also expected to resign as Bersatu associate wing chief and give up his party membership with many leaders to follow in https://t.co/Lzhtc1cIWH"
X Link 2026-02-14T05:05Z 227.8K followers, 14.6K engagements
"The Immigration Department has detained [--] foreign men including [--] who posed as doctors in nine illegal clinics along Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin KL. The clinics operated under the guise of shops eateries and barber outlets with hidden rooms at the back converted into consultation areas and storage for unapproved medicines. 🧵1 📷: Bernama https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022558951003558176 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022558951003558176"
X Link 2026-02-14T06:30Z 227.8K followers, 12.4K engagements
"Earlier Bersatu denied claims of a major split after Chong Fat Full said one-third of the associate wing members would leave with him and the party was headed for destruction. Meanwhile Bersatu has removed one of its FB page administrators after a series of unauthorised posts were uploaded. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-14T08:37Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"🔥 Para-shuttler Cheah Liek Hou is now Malaysias most successful individual athlete after clinching his ninth world title surpassing squash legend Nicol Davids eight titles. The world No. [--] defeated Taiwans Fang Jen Yu 21-6 21-11 in the Para World Championships mens singles SU5 final extending his unbeaten record against Jen Yu to 19-0. 📷: Bernama [--]. Malaysian para shuttler Cheah Liek Hou has equalled former squash star Nicol David in winning [--] world titles. This is after Cheah defeated Indonesia's Dheva Anrimusthi 21-15 16-21 21-15 in the men's singles SU5 final of the Para Badminton World"
X Link 2026-02-14T10:05Z 227.8K followers, 79.5K engagements
"The Bar is seeking a declaration that the appointment is unlawful null and void along with an order to stay it pending disposal of the judicial review. It also wants Terrirudin barred from holding any judicial office-bearer position while proceedings are ongoing. 🧵3"
X Link 2026-02-16T05:30Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Nearly [----] residents in five villages across the Kelantan River are still waiting for a bridge to Kuala Krai despite work having begun in [----]. They have relied on ferries for decades as travelling by road takes nearly two hours compared to minutes by boat reports Berita Harian. 📷: Berita Harian 🧵1 https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2026/02/1510068/penduduk-5-kampung-di-seberang-sungai-kelantan-gesa-projek-jambatan https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2026/02/1510068/penduduk-5-kampung-di-seberang-sungai-kelantan-gesa-projek-jambatan"
X Link 2026-02-16T06:30Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"YDPA Sultan Ibrahim has warned that several govt depts including MACC are under his radar in the fight against corruption. "Bak kata pepatah siapa makan cili dia terasa pedas. Jangan anda semua ingat saya tidak tahu apa-apa saya juga mempunyai risikan saya sendiri" he said. 🧵1 Azam Baki has filed a RM100 million lawsuit against Bloomberg over a report alleging he held shares in Velocity Capital Bhd which his lawyers say caused serious reputational injury. The MACC chief said he is fully open to investigation by any independent government committee https://t.co/6g8GKsyeOH Azam Baki has filed"
X Link 2026-02-16T09:47Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Astro will discontinue HBO channels from March [--] [----] ending a partnership that dates back to its launch in [----]. The move coincides with changes to its partnership model with Warner Bros. Discovery. 🧵1"
X Link 2026-02-16T10:30Z 227.8K followers, 301.2K engagements
"Muslim artistes wearing revealing or provocative outfits may face Syariah criminal action as the government plans to tighten attire regulations for Islamic performers said Religious Affairs Minister Na'im Mokhtar. The move follows public criticism of girl group Dolla's latest music video over its suggestive styling. 🧵1"
X Link 2025-11-16T01:01Z 227.8K followers, 3.3M engagements
"Federal Court judge Ahmad Terrirudin has been appointed to the Judicial Appointments Commission for a two-year term beginning November [--]. The former AG replaces Zabariah Yusof who retired last month and his appointment marks a departure from the tradition of selecting the most senior Apex Court judge for the position. Federal Court Judge Zabariah Yusof will assume the powers and responsibilities of the Court of Appeal president following the retirement of Abang Iskandar on Thursday. She will serve in this acting capacity until the position is permanently filled. 🧵1 https://t.co/tYWXMXsomh"
X Link 2025-11-19T03:32Z 227.8K followers, 154.5K engagements
"Consumers have raised concerns over rising hotel buffet prices ahead of Ramadan with some promotions exceeding RM300 per person. "Kalau nak audit auditlah. Sebab kalau seorang makan RM300 memang makan tak sampai RM300 pun" a consumer told BH adding that a hotel Ramadan buffet is only relevant if it is sponsored by an employer or company. 🧵1 http://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2026/02/1504581/harga-bufet-tak-logik-ramadan-bulan-ibadah-bukan-berlebih-makan http://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2026/02/1504581/harga-bufet-tak-logik-ramadan-bulan-ibadah-bukan-berlebih-makan"
X Link 2026-02-03T01:30Z 227.8K followers, 796.3K engagements
"Malaysians can now access information on [---] gazetted green and open spaces in Kuala Lumpur through a newly launched public website under an open data initiative. The list is accessible to the public via the MyHijau icon on the official website at 🧵1 https://www.ptgwp.gov.my/portal https://www.ptgwp.gov.my/portal"
X Link 2026-02-08T01:05Z 227.8K followers, 57.1K engagements
"Deputy Law Minister M Kulasegaran has defended Azam Bakis RM800000 shareholding revealed by Bloomberg saying the MACC chief had informed the govt earlier. "Tidak ada pekeliling konkrit mengenai keperluan untuk pegawai kerajaan menghadkan untuk melabur" he added. 🧵1 MACC chief Azam Baki said his RM800000 shareholding in Velocity Capital Bhd was bought and disposed of within the same year. He said the shares were properly declared via the Human Resource Management Information System to the Public Service Department. 🧵1 https://t.co/WsvgGD3F1q MACC chief Azam Baki said his RM800000"
X Link 2026-02-10T12:34Z 227.8K followers, 149.1K engagements
"Azam Baki plans to sue Bloomberg for defamation and slander over its recent report alleging that he held [--] million shares in Velocity Capital. He said the shares were properly declared to the Public Service Department in [----] and were fully disposed of within the same year. This is about defending facts and integrity not only of my personal reputation but that of my Commission and this should not have been misconstrued as silencing the media said the MACC chief. Deputy Law Minister M Kulasegaran has defended Azam Bakis RM800000 shareholding revealed by Bloomberg saying the MACC chief had"
X Link 2026-02-11T09:28Z 227.8K followers, 37.3K engagements
"Read the full article here : 🧵5 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-02-11/malaysia-macc-allegedly-working-with-businessmen-to-seize-control-of-companies http://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-02-11/malaysia-macc-allegedly-working-with-businessmen-to-seize-control-of-companies"
X Link 2026-02-12T01:37Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Activist Tamim Dahri has been arrested for demolishing a temple in Taman Rawang Perdana which was allegedly built on a land belonging to Yayasan Kubra cleared for an asnaf housing project. ". (this is) in response to the PMs call regarding the clearing of illegal houses of worship" lawyer Aidil Khalid told Malaysiakini. 🧵1 📷 : Malaysiakini http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/767930 Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said local councils have been instructed to act against illegally built houses of worship including demolition where necessary. Yang tidak boleh dibiarkan ialah percambahan. Naik di"
X Link 2026-02-12T02:20Z 227.8K followers, 102.5K engagements
"More than 3m vehicles have entered Kuala Lumpur daily since Feb [--] causing extraordinary congestion on major routes says KL Police. The spike is driven by Chinese New Year shopping increased city movement minor accidents weather road structure issues and the Feb [----] Conference of Rulers. 🧵1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022302267131772943 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022302267131772943"
X Link 2026-02-13T13:30Z 227.8K followers, 61.6K engagements
"2 batches of Nestl Milo snack bars have been voluntarily recalled in Singapore due to the potential presence of rubber. The Singapore Food Agency said the affected products are the Original 210g pack and the Dipped 270g pack both manufactured in Australia"
X Link 2026-02-14T11:30Z 227.8K followers, 18.1K engagements
"The warning comes amid ongoing controversy involving MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki. Calls for action have intensified from both the opposition and within the government. 🧵4 Over [---] protestors outside Sogo KL yesterday called for Azam Baki's resignation over his recent shareholding controversy. Ex-economy minister Rafizi Ramli who was present warned that more protests would follow if no action was taken against the MACC chief. 📷: FMT 🧵1 https://t.co/BiJa0pwIuL Over [---] protestors outside Sogo KL yesterday called for Azam Baki's resignation over his recent shareholding controversy."
X Link 2026-02-16T09:47Z 227.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Warner Bros. Discovery said its HBO channels and HBO Max remain available in Malaysia. It added that its portfolio is still accessible via long-term partner Unifi TV and direct-to-consumer streaming. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-16T10:30Z 227.8K followers, 19K engagements
"2. Dominos Italian franchise holder ePizza SpA filed for bankruptcy in April after it was impacted by Covid-19 restrictions. Bloomberg reports the company borrowed heavily for plans to open [---] stores"
X Link 2022-08-10T16:25Z 227.8K followers, [--] engagements
"1. Taiwans shipping giant Evergreen Marine Corp. is reportedly rewarding its employees with year-end bonuses equal to [--] months salary or over four years pay on average. According to Bloomberg the size of bonuses will depend on an employees job grade and function"
X Link 2023-01-09T14:46Z 227.9K followers, 58.2K engagements
"US-based cannabis vape producer Ispire Technology has secured Malaysia's first interim federal licence to manufacture nicotine products. Its Johor-based subsidiary Ispire Malaysia plans to expand production to [--] lines with a monthly capacity of [--] million devices. 🧵1"
X Link 2025-05-27T12:45Z 227.8K followers, 234.4K engagements
"The crash occurred at a dangerous downhill curve with broken chevron signs faded road lines no streetlights and faulty guardrails. Investigators concluded that poor road upkeep and design flaws worsened the impact. 🧵3 [---] solar-powered streetlights will be installed along the EastWest Highway in Gerik following the fatal bus crash that killed [--] UPSI students. "The area has also received an allocation for road resurfacing and markings" says the Perak Public Works Department. 🧵1 https://t.co/Rg3UPpImEE [---] solar-powered streetlights will be installed along the EastWest Highway in Gerik"
X Link 2025-07-18T06:22Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Rafizi Ramli has proposed that Malaysian students complete secondary education by the age of [--] and start working at [--]. "That gives us a more productive population while buying us time to manage ageing-related challenges" said the former Economy Minister. 🧵1 The nation is also ageing rapidly with the median age projected to rise from [----] years in [----] to [----] years in [----]. The elderly population aged [--] and over will more than double to [----] per cent in [----] placing increased pressure on the working-age population. 🧵3 The nation is also ageing rapidly with the median age projected to"
X Link 2025-08-05T02:00Z 227.9K followers, 1.5M engagements
"The MCMC will investigate a video involving three influencers who gave leftover chicken bones to a homeless man. The trio have apologised claiming it was done with the mans consent and that they later gave him a proper meal. 🧵1"
X Link 2025-08-05T03:35Z 227.8K followers, 159.4K engagements
"Bank Negara plans to give consumers greater control over how their financial data is shared accessed and used starting January [--] [----]. Under this proposed initiative large banks development finance institutions and major e-money providers will share the last [--] months of customer transactions and current account balancesbut only with customers who actively opt in. 🧵1 Anyone applying for personal financing over RM100000 must complete a 15-minute financial education module under Bank Negaras revised policy starting Jan [--] [----]. The module guides borrowers on interest rates contract terms and"
X Link 2025-11-19T07:35Z 227.8K followers, 19.8K engagements
"Johor business owners report unusually low crowds this year-end with fewer Singaporean visitors than in previous holiday seasons. They attribute the drop largely to the stronger Malaysian ringgit which has made cross-border shopping less attractive reports The Star. 🧵1 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/12/05/fewer-sporeans-shop-in-jb-due-to-strong-ringgit https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/12/05/fewer-sporeans-shop-in-jb-due-to-strong-ringgit"
X Link 2025-12-07T07:09Z 227.9K followers, 260.7K engagements
"Capital A and Standard Chartered plan to develop and test a ringgit-backed stablecoin through Bank Negaras Digital Asset Innovation Hub. The initiative could improve real-time settlements and programmable financial flows Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes said. 🧵1"
X Link 2025-12-12T10:15Z 227.8K followers, 67.2K engagements
"Gamuda Bhd has secured a RM2.7 billion construction contract in Australia through its JV with Samsung C&T Corp for the Marinus Link Stage [--] Balance of Works package. Gamuda is expected to earn about RM1.3 billion from the five-year undersea project which covers civil structural and electrical works and is set to begin in [----]. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2001255223810253118 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2001255223810253118"
X Link 2025-12-17T11:36Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"A system issue at Agrobank is under investigation amid allegations that up to RM165 million may have been siphoned off through a coordinated scheme. [---] accounts across [--] financial institutions were allegedly used although BNM said no customer funds or data were compromised The Edge reports citing sources. 🧵1 http://theedgemalaysia.com/node/786107 http://theedgemalaysia.com/node/786107"
X Link 2025-12-23T06:30Z 227.8K followers, 34.9K engagements
"The Malaysian ringgit rose to a fresh five-year high against the US dollar this morning gaining 0.39% to [-----]. The increase was supported by a weaker greenback with the US dollar index slipping to [------] points. 🧵1 Malaysias ringgit has strengthened to its highest level in more than a year today rising 0.3% to [-----] against the US dollar supported by strong economic growth prospects and fiscal reforms. The currency is on track for a seven-day winning streak its longest since Sept https://t.co/FQX2B7ckZO Malaysias ringgit has strengthened to its highest level in more than a year today rising"
X Link 2025-12-24T02:00Z 227.8K followers, 15.1K engagements
"The Court of Appeal said the government is not vicariously liable for the death of murder victim Altantuya Shaariibuu overturning an earlier High Court finding. "The police officers had gone on a frolic of their own to do such horrendous things" the judge said. The appellate court also reduced the damages awarded to her family from RM5 million to RM1.4 million citing a legal error in the original ruling. 🧵1 Murder victim Altantuya Shaariibuus father has filed a judicial review at the KL High Court to compel authorities to further probe ex-police officer Azilah Hadris affidavit. The affidavit"
X Link 2026-01-20T04:20Z 227.8K followers, 184K engagements
"🚨 JUST IN : Bank Negara has kept the OPR unchanged at 2.75%. "The committee was of the view that the policy rate remains appropriate and supportive of the economy amid price stability." The central bank said global growth in [----] exceeded expectations driven largely by lower-than-expected tariffs increased AI-driven technology investment and stronger fiscal support. 🚨JUST IN: Bank Negara has kept the OPR unchanged at 2.75% in its final monetary decision of the year. The central bank says the current level remains appropriate and supportive of economic growth amid stable inflation."
X Link 2026-01-22T07:10Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"A petrol station operator is seeking a couple in a Singapore-registered Lexus SUV who drove off without paying RM139.01 for RON97. They urged the pair to settle the bill saying the on-duty staff would otherwise have to bear the loss reports China Press. 🧵1 https://johor.chinapress.com.my/p=1355963#google_vignette https://johor.chinapress.com.my/p=1355963#google_vignette"
X Link 2026-01-24T11:00Z 227.9K followers, 436.4K engagements
"The Malaysian ringgit climbed to its strongest level in more than [--] years lifted by optimism over Malaysias role in the AI supply chain and its growth outlook. The currency rose as much as 0.8% to [------] per US dollar today its strongest since June [----]. 🧵1 The ringgit breached the RM4 level to reach a fresh five-year high as traders reacted to strong economic growth and an upbeat annual outlook. It traded at [------] against the US dollar at 2.19pm up about 1.5% year-to-date. The ringgit strengthened to the [----] level in Apr [----]. https://t.co/TCX1WB70XI The ringgit breached the RM4 level to"
X Link 2026-01-26T04:00Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Gama Asset Management sees the ringgit strengthening further to [---] per US dollar this quarter citing sustained growth momentum. Resilient domestic demand strong tourist arrivals and rapid data-centre expansion are drawing fresh investments. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-01-26T04:00Z 227.8K followers, [---] engagements
"The ringgit is Asias top-performing currency so far in January extending [--] years of regional outperformance and beating first-quarter forecasts. T Rowe Price said it is most constructive on the ringgit in emerging Asia FX citing data centres energy resources and tourism. 🧵3 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015635862504218879 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015635862504218879"
X Link 2026-01-26T04:00Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"China's Anta Sports Products will acquire a 29.06% stake in Puma from the Pinault family for [----] billion making it Pumas largest shareholder. Anta will pay [--] per share in cash a 62% premium over Puma's closing price of [-----] on Monday when Puma's shares rose nearly 17%. 🧵1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016047288729403872 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016047288729403872"
X Link 2026-01-27T07:15Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The investigation into former Attorney-General Apandi Ali over alleged abuse of power in handling the 1MDB case has been classified as no further action. Apandi had cleared ex-PM Najib Razak of wrongdoing over RM42 million in his bank accounts which Najib initially claimed was a Saudi donation. 📷: Bernama Najib Razak has admitted that the RM42 million that flowed into his personal accounts had nothing to do with the fabled Saudi donation a claim he had long used to defend himself in the SRC case. The ex-PM acknowledged that every court from the High Court to the Federal Court"
X Link 2026-01-28T01:30Z 227.8K followers, 46.8K engagements
"🚨 JUST IN: Former MDIO director-general Razali Alias [--] pleaded not guilty in the KL Sessions Court to three counts of gratification totalling RM140000. The first charge alleges he received US$20000 in [----] to approve services for the Cyber Defence Operations Centre system. The second and third charges allege he accepted two return flight tickets for his wife Azarina Bakia to Spain and Estonia from Sheikh Nafiq director of Intelligence PC Centre without reciprocation worth RM26800 and RM37800 respectively"
X Link 2026-01-29T02:00Z 227.8K followers, 351K engagements
"Putrajaya is in talks with EPF to enable contributors to use their retirement savings from Account [--] Sejahtera to pay for the MHIT insurance product. Meanwhile Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah defended the co-payment feature in the MHIT base plan saying it helps control healthcare costs and ensures transparency without causing undue financial strain on patients. 🧵1 The government says the base Medical & Health Insurance/Takaful plan is meant to curb medical claims inflation not simply add another insurance product as claims costs continue to outpace general inflation. Finance Minister II Amir"
X Link 2026-01-29T05:40Z 227.8K followers, 247K engagements
"A social media influencer was fined RM40000 after pleading guilty to posting a video showing leftover chicken bones being given to a homeless man. Earlier Tang Sie Luk who represented himself appealed for a minimum fine expressing remorse and stating that he had already apologised for the offense. 📸: Bernama 🧵1 The MCMC will investigate a video involving three influencers who gave leftover chicken bones to a homeless man. The trio have apologised claiming it was done with the mans consent and that they later gave him a proper meal. 🧵1 https://t.co/TQssJXId2s The MCMC will investigate a"
X Link 2026-01-29T12:10Z 227.8K followers, 335.2K engagements
"Eight families and consumer watchdog Foodwatch have filed a lawsuit accusing infant formula makers and the French government of delaying action in a recall spanning over [--] countries. The families allege their babies suffered severe digestive issues after consuming formula contaminated with cereulide a toxin linked to vomiting and diarrhea. 🧵1 Nestl has recalled batches of infant formula in several European countries as a precaution after identifying a quality issue in an ingredient supplied by one of its major vendors. The Swiss food group said it had tested all arachidonic acid oil and"
X Link 2026-01-30T06:00Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Malaysias central bank says strong growth and ongoing reforms will continue to support the ringgit ruling out using the currency to boost exports Bloomberg reported. The ringgit has never been an instrument for export competitiveness Bank Negara Malaysia said adding it will only ensure orderly FX market conditions. 🧵1 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-30/malaysia-won-t-use-ringgit-to-boost-exports-sees-currency-supported-by-growth https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-30/malaysia-won-t-use-ringgit-to-boost-exports-sees-currency-supported-by-growth"
X Link 2026-01-30T07:00Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The popular two-country house on Pulau Sebatik is no longer a Malaysian attraction following a new MalaysiaIndonesia boundary demarcation reports the Daily Express. "Malaysia now only retains jetty facilities (base) in the area of Sungai Haji Kuning as well as in several other locations such as Sungai Melayu and Serudong" said Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy. 🧵1 https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/274865/two-country-house-now-fully-in-indonesia-after-border-demarcation/ https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/274865/two-country-house-now-fully-in-indonesia-after-border-demarcation/"
X Link 2026-01-31T11:30Z 227.8K followers, 32.4K engagements
"MCMC has seized two devices used to interfere with mobile services and send scam SMS messages to people nearby. The fake base transceiver stations were found in Genting Highlands after activity was detected through technical monitoring and network analysis. 🧵1"
X Link 2026-01-31T13:30Z 227.9K followers, 29.8K engagements
"Over [----] visitors flocked to Teluk Nipah Beach to walk about 400m across a rare sandbank linking the beach to Giam Island during low tide. The phenomenon is expected to occur over three days with each low-tide crossing lasting about one and a half hours. 🧵1 📷:Bernama"
X Link 2026-02-02T12:00Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Several companies and consortiums are exploring takeover bids for IJM Corp potentially rivaling Sunway's RM [--] billion conditional offer. Interested parties include a Sarawak government-led bumiputera consortium YTL Corp and Khazanah Nasionals UEM Group The Edge reports citing sources. 🧵1 http://theedgemalaysia.com/node/790755 Sunway plans to acquire rival IJM Corp in a cash-and-share deal valued at over RM11 billion. Under the proposal every [----] IJM shares would be exchanged for RM315 in cash and [---] Sunway shares. 🧵1 https://t.co/OVhT6YokFZ http://theedgemalaysia.com/node/790755 Sunway"
X Link 2026-02-03T02:00Z 227.8K followers, 23.8K engagements
"A Singapore-registered vehicle was caught refuelling with subsidised RON95 petrol at a station in Eco Botanic Johor on Jan [--]. The alleged car owner claimed the purchase was legal and vowed to keep using the fuel until enforcement against foreign vehicles begins in Apr. 🧵1 Putrajaya will enforce new regulations banning foreign-registered vehicles from purchasing subsidised RON95 fuel with enforcement expected to begin on April [--]. Currently only the sale of subsidised RON95 to such vehicles is prohibited under the Control of Supplies Act which https://t.co/wHOUpMtiLw Putrajaya will enforce"
X Link 2026-02-03T06:40Z 227.9K followers, 351.9K engagements
"Prominent businessman and philanthropist Koon Yew Yin passed away on Monday (Feb 2) at the age of [--]. He co-founded several major listed companies including Gamuda Bhd IJM Corp Bhd and Mudajaya Construction. He was also known for his philanthropic efforts through the Koon Yew Yin Foundation which provided scholarships to underprivileged students. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018645674469024211 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018645674469024211"
X Link 2026-02-03T11:20Z 227.8K followers, 13.8K engagements
"Children born to Muslim couples who marry abroad but fail to register their marriage in Malaysia are not permitted to have their father's name recorded on their birth certificates. JPN told BH that while such births can still be registered the father's name will be replaced with the Asmaul Husna the [--] names of Allah. 🧵1 https://www.bharian.com.my/amp/berita/nasional/2026/02/1504737/anak-pasangan-gagal-daftar-nikah-di-malaysia-tak-boleh-dibinkan-bapa https://www.bharian.com.my/amp/berita/nasional/2026/02/1504737/anak-pasangan-gagal-daftar-nikah-di-malaysia-tak-boleh-dibinkan-bapa"
X Link 2026-02-03T12:00Z 227.9K followers, 787.8K engagements
"The Kelantan government has forfeited the RM8000 security deposit of Makar Fest XLs organiser and warned they could face a maximum fine of RM30000 for breaching state entertainment guidelines last Saturday. "Pelanggaran serius berlaku apabila sekumpulan penonton menari dan melompat-lompat selain berlaku percampuran bebas antara lelaki dan wanita" said state exco Hilmi Abdullah. 🧵1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018859575257289213 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018859575257289213"
X Link 2026-02-04T01:30Z 227.8K followers, 12.1K engagements
"The Human Resources Ministry is developing a platform to allow Malaysian employers to directly hire foreign workers bypassing third-party agents. Minister R. Ramanan told The Star that the platform will enable virtual interviews with AI translation and match workers to employers requirements. 🧵1 http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/04/direct-hiring-system-for-foreign-workers-in-the-works Bangladesh is suing [---] people who allegedly forced migrant workers to pay far above the government-approved cost to work in Malaysia. They include owners and directors from [---] recruitment agencies"
X Link 2026-02-04T02:00Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"A nasi kandar restaurant in Seremban was ordered to close for [--] days starting yesterday (Feb 3) after it was found washing leftover food to be recooked and served the following day. The Seremban City Council also issued fines totaling RM750 for operating without the required permits unauthorised advertising poor hygiene practices and failure to maintain toilet cleaning schedules. 🧵1 A nasi kandar outlet at Palm Mall in Seremban was under investigation after allegedly washing leftover chicken mutton and tofu to cook and serve again the next day. A witness claimed that staff had admitted the"
X Link 2026-02-04T05:15Z 227.9K followers, 157.9K engagements
"PM Anwar Ibrahim has approved a 10-year tax exemption for all educational bodies and foundations including the TAR Education Foundation. TAR UMT was also granted RM40 million to support its operational costs. 🧵1"
X Link 2026-02-04T09:53Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Malaysia will establish a national rare disease registry to enhance diagnosis treatment and clinical governance for patients with rare conditions. The policy will also expand access to specialised treatments and orphan drugsmedicines specifically developed for rare diseases that are often neglected due to low commercial viability said the Health Ministry. 🧵1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019259712840298525 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019259712840298525"
X Link 2026-02-05T04:00Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The LRT3 Shah Alam Line is expected to commence operations by June this year at the latest. MOT Minister Anthony Loke told a radio station that the first batch of more than [--] trains has successfully completed Fault-Free Run tests with the remaining batches still undergoing testing reports The Star. 🧵1 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/05/lrt3-shah-alam-line-expected-to-begin-operations-by-june-says-loke Prasarana has confirmed the Shah Alam LRT line will not start this year due to software errors and system glitches. During test runs [--] issues were detected including trains"
X Link 2026-02-05T06:20Z 227.9K followers, 87.8K engagements
"Another member of the "Captain Praba" gang has been extradited from Bangkok Thailand to Malaysia said CCID director M Kumar. The suspect is connected to a case from January [----] currently being investigated for causing grievous hurt and rioting with a weapon. Police have so far arrested nearly [--] members of the gang which reportedly consists of [--] members in total. Three members of the 'Captain Praba' gang wanted since September last year were hiding in India and Thailand frequently moving between the two countries to evade capture. A source told NST that the trio was detained after being"
X Link 2026-02-05T06:50Z 227.9K followers, 23.6K engagements
"Nearly two-thirds of millennials and Gen Z believe their living standards have improved since the Madani government took office two years ago. They also expressed optimism about economic growth job opportunities and healthcare according to a survey conducted by wealth management platform Versa. 🧵1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019327759051542530 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019327759051542530"
X Link 2026-02-05T08:30Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Loke added that there are over [------] monthly My50 subscribers with more than half now choosing to renew their passes digitally. As of January over [------] users renewed via digital methods outnumbering the [-----] who renewed at physical counters. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-05T10:30Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Prasarana has also launched a new Savings Tracker feature on the Touch 'n Go e-wallet app allowing users to track their trips and savings throughout the pass validity period. The feature also alerts commuters if their travel has not yet reached the RM50 pass value helping them make the most of their pass. 🧵3 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019357882890981867 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019357882890981867"
X Link 2026-02-05T10:30Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Takiyuddin Hassan has dismissed recent survey results showing that 51% of Malays support reinstating local council elections noting that most Malays opposed mayoral elections back in [----]. The PN deputy sec-gen also accused DAP of politicising the matter citing their [----] effort to amend the Federal Capital Act. 🧵1"
X Link 2026-02-05T11:32Z 227.8K followers, 24.8K engagements
"The family of murdered Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu has refunded RM4.8 million to the government following the Court of Appeals ruling that Putrajaya was not liable for her murder nearly [--] years ago. Altantuyas father has maintained that the case has never been about money but about seeking answers accountability and recognition. 📷: NST The Court of Appeal said the government is not vicariously liable for the death of murder victim Altantuya Shaariibuu overturning an earlier High Court finding. "The police officers had gone on a frolic of their own to do such horrendous things" the"
X Link 2026-02-05T13:30Z 227.8K followers, 170.3K engagements
"The MACC arrested the chairman of IJM Corporation on February [--] as part of an investigation into an alleged RM2.5 billion money laundering scheme. Investigations revealed that an investment bank was appointed to manage a takeover offer involving IJM including regulatory matters with a self-funded statutory body. 🧵1 The MACC has raided IJM Corp offices and frozen [--] bank accounts holding about RM15.8 million as part of an investigation into a alleged RM2.5 billion money-laundering scheme. [--] locations including private residences and IJM offices were searched yesterday BH reports citing"
X Link 2026-02-06T08:47Z 227.8K followers, 63.2K engagements
"The MACC also conducted raids at a fund management and investment institution as well as an investment bank. The suspect a man in his 70s was released within [--] hours after giving his statement due to health reasons said the anti-corruption agency. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-06T08:47Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The duo were previously detained in connection with the misuse of power involving a RM600000 payment linked to the institution's fundraising and were released yesterday (Feb 5). Kedah MACC director Nazli Rasyid Sulong stated that the investigation has been ongoing since October last year. 🧵2 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019708942436491547 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019708942436491547"
X Link 2026-02-06T09:45Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The Home Ministry said police would hold discussions with the organisers of a rally on illegal houses of worship set for tomorrow to urge them to call off the event NST reported. Earlier PKR members had urged PM Anwar Ibrahim to stop the rally warning that it could escalate 3R tensions. 🧵1 https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/1372607/updated-public-urged-not-hold-rallies-during-indian-prime-ministers A coalition of [---] NGOs plans to hold a rally near the Sogo shopping complex this Saturday (Feb 2) at [--] pm to demand stronger action against illegal houses of worship. Rally coordinator"
X Link 2026-02-06T12:45Z 227.8K followers, 13.9K engagements
"📌Several main roads around Kuala Lumpur will be closed in stages tomorrow from [--] pm until midnight to make way for the [----] MotoGP Season Launch Programme which is set to take place in the KLCC area. The road closures are as follows: Jalan Ampang (entrance and exit): From the Jalan P. Ramlee / Yap Kwan Seng intersection to the Jalan Mayang intersection. Jalan Ampang (entrance only): From the Jalan P. Ramlee intersection to the Jalan Persiaran KLCC intersection. Jalan P. Ramlee: From the Jalan Ampang intersection to the Jalan Pinang intersection throughout the period."
X Link 2026-02-06T13:15Z 227.8K followers, 46.1K engagements
"Jelutong MP RSN Rayer urged authorities to expedite probes into a fatal accident involving a Form [--] student and a Rapid Penang bus in November [----]. We demand that the driver be charged and that his licence be suspended pending the outcome of the case said Rayer. 🧵1"
X Link 2026-02-06T13:45Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Tim Leissner has begun serving a two-year prison term in the US for his role in the 1MDB fraud nearly eight years after pleading guilty to helping siphon off about US$4.5 billion. The ex- Goldman Sachs banker was ordered to report to prison after a court rejected further delays following several adjournments of his surrender date Bloomberg reported. 📷 : Berita Harian http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-06/ex-goldman-sachs-star-banker-leissner-goes-to-prison-in-1mdb-fraud Tim Leissner is seeking a presidential pardon before surrendering to federal prison. He filed his application"
X Link 2026-02-07T01:00Z 227.9K followers, 16K engagements
"EPF has raised its stake in IJM Corporation to 20.4% becoming the companys largest shareholder after acquiring [----] million shares lifting its holdings to about [-----] million shares. The purchase is estimated to have cost around RM11 million and brings EPFs total accumulation since Sunway Bhd launched a voluntary general offer to nearly [--] million shares The Edge reported. http://theedgemalaysia.com/node/792118 The MACC arrested the chairman of IJM Corporation on February [--] as part of an investigation into an alleged RM2.5 billion money laundering scheme. Investigations revealed that an"
X Link 2026-02-07T02:00Z 227.9K followers, 48.3K engagements
"A 50% toll discount will be offered for Class [--] private vehicles nationwide in conjunction with Chinese New Year celebrations. The discount will be effective from [-----] am on Feb [--] until [-----] pm on Feb [--] excluding border tolls at Sultan Iskandar Building and Tanjung Kupang. The move is expected to cost the government about RM19.5 million in compensation to toll concessionaires. About [---] million vehicles per day are expected on PLUS-operated highways including LPT2 during the Chinese New Year period that coincides with the start of Ramadan. PLUS Malaysia said peak outbound traffic from the"
X Link 2026-02-07T03:00Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
""Percayalah saya akan ambil tindakan maksimum tangkap dan humbankan mereka" said the Prime Minister warning those who violate the law or stoke racial tensions. Anwar Ibrahim also urged people to not disrupt public safety as the country hosts guests today. This comes ahead of a planned rally against alleged illegal houses of worship. 📹: Anwar Ibrahim/FB The police have disallowed a rally targeting illegal houses of worship which was scheduled to be held in front of Sogo KL tonight. Objections were received from Sogo Pertama Kompleks Harisons and nearby business owners over public peace and"
X Link 2026-02-07T09:46Z 227.8K followers, 10.7K engagements
"Pulau Langkawi has gone [--] days without rain marking the longest dry spell in Malaysia so far this year. "The longest period without rain was [--] days recorded in the northern states between [----] and [----] and again from [----] to 2005" MetMalaysia DG Mohd Hisham told NST. 🧵1 http://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/02/1373078/langkawi-hits-38-days-without-rain-dry-spell-grips-northern-region 📌Six areas in Malaysia have recorded prolonged dry spells with Perlis experiencing the longest stretch of [--] consecutive rainless days METMalaysia reported. Other affected areas and their consecutive dry"
X Link 2026-02-07T12:15Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"MetMalaysia has advised residents and tourism operators in four Kedah districts - Baling Kulim Kuala Muda and Bandar Baharu - to take precautions against the heat. These areas are under Level [--] Alert with temperatures ranging between 35C and 37C. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-07T12:15Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Brad Arnold the lead singer and songwriter of US rock band [--] Doors Down has died at [--] after a battle with cancer. In May [----] Arnold revealed that he had been diagnosed with stage [--] clear cell renal carcinoma a form of kidney cancer that had spread to his lungs. 🧵1"
X Link 2026-02-08T00:04Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"This comes after long-standing calls from civil society groups and residents associations for greater access to information on green and open spaces in Kuala Lumpur said FT Minister Hannah Yeoh. "Green spaces are more precious than gold for well-being of city folks." 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-08T01:05Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Police also detained one man who allegedly refused to comply with instructions at the scene. The rally scheduled for 9pm outside Sogo did not materialise after police blocked it citing security concerns with a heavy police presence deployed in the area. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-08T02:05Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Following the arrest Jelutong MP RSN Rayer called for Zamri and his associates to be remanded and charged urging authorities not to grant police bail. "Show Zamri Vinoth that he is not above the law and not bigger than the prime minister" he said. 🧵3 The Malaysian Indian Peoples Party has urged police to intervene in a rally planned by independent Muslim preacher Zamri Vinoth against what he described as illegal houses of worship. "We are urging their (PAS and Bersatu) members and leaders not to participate in the rally to https://t.co/cSSyykArBi The Malaysian Indian Peoples Party has urged"
X Link 2026-02-08T02:05Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Two small explosions were detected during firefighting operations at a peatland fire in Air Itam Johor believed to be caused by underground peat fires. Thick smoke and unstable peat soil have hampered investigations making it difficult for authorities to pinpoint the explosion sites. 🧵1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020348125131731362 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020348125131731362"
X Link 2026-02-08T04:05Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"He added that nearly 99% of participants showed compliance with the syariah guidelines that had been set. Kelantans state Islamic laws require Muslim women to cover their aurat and local bylaws have been used to fine people including non-Muslims for attire deemed indecent. 🧵3 [--]. Kota Baru's Municipal Council had issued a compound notice to a non-Muslim Kelantanese woman for wearing shorts in public. "This by-laws existed a long time ago and many locals including non-muslims understand it" its president Rosnazli Amin told NST. https://t.co/wFAPXhMZnu [--]. Kota Baru's Municipal Council had"
X Link 2026-02-08T06:05Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Meanwhile the inaugural event drew about [-----] motorsports enthusiasts from across the country and southern Thailand. "Melihat kepada sambutan peserta Insya-ALLAH kami akan menganjurkan RXZ Forever Legend [---] pada masa akan datang" Huzaifah said. 🧵4"
X Link 2026-02-08T06:05Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"The piece while badly deformed is said to have remained "nearly intact" and will be restored without the need for reconstruction. It retained all [--] emeralds and all but [--] of its [----] diamonds though one of its eight golden eagles is missing the museum said. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-08T08:05Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"An expert committee led by Louvre president Laurence des Cars has been appointed to oversee the crowns restoration. Police have arrested all four alleged thieves but the mastermind and the remaining jewels including a tiara of Empress Eugnie are still missing. 🧵3"
X Link 2026-02-08T08:05Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"South Korean staple gim a crispy seaweed is rising in price as global demand surges with exports reaching a record $1.13 bil in [----]. However domestic supply is under pressure with prices climbing to over [---] won per sheet and premium varieties selling for [---] won. 🧵1"
X Link 2026-02-08T09:05Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"School administrators have the autonomy to adjust students attire and activities during the current hot weather particularly in northern states said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said KPM has issued clear guidelines supported by advisories from MetMalaysia and KKM to manage heat-related situations. 🧵1"
X Link 2026-02-08T10:05Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
""Jadi tidak ada isu memandangkan garis panduan itu membenarkan maknanya dari segi pakaian dan aktiviti yang terlibat dalam cuaca panas" she said. MetMalaysia previously placed four districts in Kedah on alert after consistently high daily maximum temperatures raised concerns over public health. 🧵2 [--]. She added that schools should be given the autonomy to decide on the days when students would be required to wear school uniforms. On May [--] last year MoE had begun allowing students and teachers to wear sports attire due to the hot weather. [--]. She added that schools should be given the autonomy"
X Link 2026-02-08T10:05Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi and her Liberal Democratic Party won a landslide victory in a snap general election securing [---] of the [---] seats in the lower house - the most ever won by a party in Japanese history. The LDP-Japan Innovation Party bloc holds over [---] seats giving them a two-thirds supermajority in the chamber. Japans Nikkei share average surged to a record high surpassing [-----] in early trading today following Takaichis win. 🚨JUST IN : Sanae Takaichi is set to become Japan's first female prime minister after securing approval from both chambers of parliament. The conservative"
X Link 2026-02-09T01:00Z 227.9K followers, 16.5K engagements
"Malaysia can no longer depend solely on treating non-communicable diseases as managing them costs over RM64 billion annually far above MOH's RM46 billion budget. "We can no longer rely purely on sick care. We must move towards prevention and empower the rakyat through health system reforms" says Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad. 🧵1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020689126039974361 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020689126039974361"
X Link 2026-02-09T02:40Z 227.8K followers, 44.2K engagements
"Dzulkefly said rising diabetes cases in Hulu Langat with nearly [----] new cases over two years prove the urgent need for community-level prevention. He added that heart disease remains the leading health condition among Malaysians followed by pulmonary-related illnesses and cancer. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-09T02:40Z 227.9K followers, 43.3K engagements
"Separately mental health issues will be among the pre-existing medical conditions covered under the basic MHIT as long as their conditions are stable. The plan will adopt a no look back approach providing a transparent assessment while keeping premiums affordable said the Health Minister. 🧵3 http://x.com/NewsBFM/status/2016748292949103074 http://x.com/NewsBFM/status/2016748292949103074"
X Link 2026-02-09T03:52Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Persatuan Pengimport Produk Khinzir Malaysia has defended DVSs decision to allow pork imports from Thailand ahead of Chinese New Year citing concerns over smuggling and supply shortages FMT reports. "All approved establishments undergo rigorous audits. Where is the allegation of double standards" 🧵1 http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/02/09/importers-defend-govts-move-to-allow-pork-from-thailand Amirudin warned that greater dependence on imported pork could drive up prices pointing out that currently about 70% of the pork consumed in Selangor comes from other states and"
X Link 2026-02-09T07:45Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"A Pakistani inmate serving a 30-year sentence died of a heart attack in Kajang Prison prompting NGO Hayat to call for an immediate probe into the circumstances surrounding his death. Hayat said Kamran Illyas died on Feb [--] after earlier telling his wife he was beaten caned and threatened in custody. 📸: FMT 🧵1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020799875303256456 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020799875303256456"
X Link 2026-02-09T10:00Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"HELP University said its Subang Bestari and Wisma CL campuses are safe for occupation after an explosion last month killed one man and injured [--] others. It said a comprehensive safety audit by CHT International found both campuses properly maintained and meeting required safety standards. 🧵1 Police found no criminal involvement in the explosion at HELP Universitys Bukit Damansara campus that killed one person. The Fire and Rescue Department completed its investigation and the building has been handed back to the university. https://t.co/IhRlc4oLYo Police found no criminal involvement in the"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:30Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"HELP also plans to form an independent safety advisory board to strengthen its safety framework. It said the board will review findings from authorities Forensic Services Malaysia and CHT International as it works with AmanahRaya REIT and Knight Frank to determine the cause of the explosion. 🧵2 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020822539828920718 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020822539828920718"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:30Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"San Remo Macaroni Company confirmed that all its products sold in Malaysia are halal certified and meet recognised halal standards. This follows JAKIMs Jan [--] statement that the La Pasta Carbonara Flavour Pasta and Sauce does not carry the departments halal certificate. 🧵1"
X Link 2026-02-09T12:30Z 227.9K followers, 38K engagements
"San Remo said its manufacturing facility is halal-compliant pork-free and has been audited. Products sold via GBA Corp are certified by the Islamic Co-ordinating Council of Victoria which is recognised by JAKIM the Australian company added. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-09T12:30Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"San Remo also noted that the carbonara product is not marketed sold or distributed in Malaysia through official channels including GBA. JAKIM is monitoring the issue with KPDN and Brunei authorities following reports that pork DNA was found in the product. 🧵3"
X Link 2026-02-09T12:30Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"DBKL has opened its One Stop Centre portal to the public to boost transparency and accountability in KLs urban planning. "Hanya maklumat perancangan yang tidak bersifat sulit dan relevan akan dipaparkan. Pelan bangunan terperinci serta dokumen yang membentuk hak milik proprietary pemilik tanah akan terus dilindungi" said FT Minister Hannah Yeoh. The portal allows residents to check development applications and approvals while enabling lawmakers to view additional details and submit feedback streamlining a previously manual process. A resident group said the government should impose a"
X Link 2026-02-10T01:00Z 227.9K followers, 13.3K engagements
"MACC chief Azam Baki holds [----] million shares in Velocity Capital Bhd far above the [----] government rules that prohibit officials from holding more than 5% of paid-up capital or RM [------] in value Bloomberg reports He is believed to have not publicly declared his holdings worth about RM [------] in the financial firm. 🧵1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021071655276249216 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021071655276249216"
X Link 2026-02-10T04:00Z 227.8K followers, [---] engagements
"The timing of the share acquisition is unclear and Velocity Capital has not yet submitted its annual return for this year. Azam first faced scrutiny in [----] over his share trading which led to protests calling for his resignation though the SC found no legal breaches. 🧵2 The Securities Commission has concluded its inquiry into a potential breach of Section 25(4) of the Securities Industry (Central Depository) Act in relation to MACC head Azam Baki's share ownership controversy. The SC found no conclusive evidence that a breach occurred. https://t.co/5SHpu4O2kj The Securities Commission has"
X Link 2026-02-10T04:26Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"The govt is studying the feasibility of making the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor answerable to Parliament as it prepares to separate the two roles. "Perkara ini merupakan isu dasar yang memerlukan pertimbangan mendalam serta kajian komprehensif terhadap implikasi perundangan struktur institusi dan tadbir urusnya" said Law Minister Azalina Othman. 🧵1 The government will table the Federal Constitution Bill to fully separate the roles of the Attorney General and the Public Prosecutor in the second sitting of Parliament next year. A Remuneration Bill and an omnibus Reform of Laws Bill"
X Link 2026-02-10T05:00Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Azalina said the constitutional amendment to separate the two roles is on track to be tabled in the first parliamentary sitting of the year. Putrajaya will first table the amendment bill followed by an omnibus bill to amend [--] related laws including remuneration matters. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-10T05:00Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Managing director Amirul Feisal said the results reflect Khazanahs ability to navigate global uncertainty while growing Malaysias long-term wealth. The fund posted a 7-year rolling annualised return of 6.1% and said it will continue prioritising national priorities with a strong domestic focus. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-10T06:00Z 227.9K followers, [---] engagements
"About 51% of Khazanahs investment portfolio is in Malaysian public equities. The fund paid RM2 billion in dividends to the government in [----] bringing cumulative dividends since [----] to RM21.1 billion and total shareholder returns to RM93.1 billion. 🧵3"
X Link 2026-02-10T06:00Z 227.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Khazanah flagged potential pressure on the US dollar in [----] after the ringgits 10.3% rally last year moderated gains from overseas investments. It expects stronger emerging Asia currencies and an easing US rate cycle while warning that tech valuation and liquidity risks persist. 🧵4 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021101902877032825 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021101902877032825"
X Link 2026-02-10T06:00Z 227.8K followers, [---] engagements
"The Selangor Royal Office said the Sultan does not consent to pig farming in any district in the state. It said existing farms have caused unease among communities and disrupted peace and harmony urging all parties to respect the decision and resolve the issue once and for all. 🧵2 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021132073793376406 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021132073793376406"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:00Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples who live together may be recognised as co-owners of property under Article [---] of the Family Code if there is proof of actual contribution. The ruling allows a 50% share in property acquired during cohabitation. 🧵1"
X Link 2026-02-10T10:00Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Malaysian tech entrepreneur Arsyan Ismail reportedly earned over RM300 million from selling the premium web address in April [----]. He bought the domain in [----] when he was [--] years old using his mothers credit card to pay US$100. 🧵1 http://AI.com http://AI.com"
X Link 2026-02-10T11:00Z 227.8K followers, 150.8K engagements
"His mother was reportedly confused at the time seeing only a strange credit card charge with no idea what a domain was. Arsyan later said the purchase had nothing to do with artificial intelligence but simply because AI matched his initials. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-10T11:00Z 227.8K followers, 19.6K engagements
"MACC chief Azam Baki said his RM800000 shareholding in Velocity Capital Bhd was bought and disposed of within the same year. He said the shares were properly declared via the Human Resource Management Information System to the Public Service Department. 🧵1 MACC chief Azam Baki holds [----] million shares in Velocity Capital Bhd far above the [----] government rules that prohibit officials from holding more than 5% of paid-up capital or RM [------] in value Bloomberg reports. He is believed to have not publicly declared his holdings https://t.co/o8jA1gATCh MACC chief Azam Baki holds [----] million"
X Link 2026-02-10T12:00Z 227.9K followers, 49.6K engagements
"Kulasegaran said Bloombergs report reflected its own view and stressed Azam had not denied making a declaration. Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim questioned the defence noting media reports valued Azams shares at nearly RM800000 above the RM100000 limit for civil servants. 🧵2 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021201226512388463 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021201226512388463"
X Link 2026-02-10T12:34Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Malaysia climbed to 54th place in the [----] Corruption Perceptions Index from 57th the previous year. The improvement is attributed to factors including amendments to the Audit Act which expanded the Auditor-Generals oversight of GLCs and GLICs said TI-Malaysia. 🧵1 Malaysia's ranking in the [----] Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index remained unchanged at 57th place. The watchdog cited public sector corruption slow institutional reforms and concerns over political interference in the judiciary as key factors behind the https://t.co/8j2ni6SneK Malaysia's ranking in the 2024"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:30Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
""This also may be attributed to the introduction of beneficial ownership transparency through the Companies (Amendment) Act. "Sustained anti-corruption enforcement through initiatives such as the National Anti-Corruption Strategy and the CPI Task Force also contributed to the improvement" it added. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:30Z 227.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Malaysia needs [--] more points to reach the Top [--] of the Corruption Perceptions Index a target set by the Prime Minister for [----]. In ASEAN Malaysia ranks third behind Singapore and Bruneion the index which scores countries from [--] (highly corrupt) to [---] (very clean). 🧵3"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:30Z 227.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Despite Malaysias gains TI-Malaysia also highlighted ongoing risks in government procurement whistleblower protection and political financing. The Government Procurement Bill is still a priority as corruption may persist without stricter Treasury Circulars and independent monitoring. 🧵4 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021215167410024629 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021215167410024629"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:30Z 227.9K followers, [---] engagements
"It added that amendments to the Whistleblower Protection Act remain concerning with whistleblowers still at risk of retaliation. Globally Denmark tops the [----] Corruption Perceptions Index with [--] points while Syria North Korea Sudan and Somalia rank lowest. 🧵5"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:30Z 227.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Singapores top 20% of households held an average wealth of S$5.3 mil in [----] with property accounting for at least half of their net worth making them wealthier than the rest of the country combined. This comes despite income inequality in the city-state fell to a record low in [----]. 🧵1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021222666108317711 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021222666108317711"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:00Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"In March [----] Velocity Capital Partners acquired a 6.49% stake in MMAG and later that month Farhash took a 20% stake and was appointed the companys non-independent non-executive chairperson. He stepped down from the position last month. 🧵2 Farhash Wafa Salvador has sold his entire 19.9% stake for RM87.3 million and resigned as MMAG Holdings chairman to pursue personal commitments. Farhash became MMAGs largest shareholder in March [----] a day after NexG Bhd acquired a 7.5% stake. 🧵1 https://t.co/wLaiTDeqgS Farhash Wafa Salvador has sold his entire 19.9% stake for RM87.3 million and resigned"
X Link 2026-02-11T01:30Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Meanwhile PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli said Putrajaya must conduct a total reform of the MACC. "Sekiranya kerajaan terus berdiam diri tanpa sebarang penjelasan yang telus dan meyakinkan maka Azam Baki wajar mengambil tanggungjawab dengan meletakkan jawatan." 🧵3"
X Link 2026-02-11T01:30Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"No data centre investment in Malaysia had been deferred was at risk of being deferred or could be relocated due to water supply constraints as of January [----]. MITI said solutions such as immersion cooling which can cut water use for core cooling processes almost entirely are being explored via collaborations with global experts. These measures aim to position Malaysia as a competitive regional digital hub while ensuring environmental sustainability. Johor will halt approvals for Tier [--] and Tier [--] data centres due to their excessive water consumption which can reach up to [--] million litres"
X Link 2026-02-11T02:00Z 227.9K followers, 30.8K engagements
"MOTAC has proposed that Malaysia Airports Holdings ensure goods and food sold at airports are reasonably priced following complaints about higher outlet prices. It said improving rental arrangements could allow tenants to lower selling prices and called for management-level discussions on the matter. The ministry also suggested that MAHB increase shop lots offering local food during Visit Malaysia Year [----] to better promote Malaysian cuisine to tourists and locals alike"
X Link 2026-02-11T02:30Z 227.9K followers, 14.4K engagements
"Paramount Skydance has sweetened its bid for Warner Bros Discovery by adding cash incentives offering shareholders a 25-cent-per-share quarterly "ticking fee" from [----] if the deal is delayed. Paramount also agreed to cover the $2.8 billion breakup fee Warner Bros would owe Netflix. 🧵1 Paramount Skydance has revised its $108.4 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery by securing a $40.4 billion personal financial guarantee from Oracle chairman Larry Ellison. The irrevocable guarantee provided through the Ellison family trust supports Paramount's https://t.co/Y30ROvPotJ Paramount"
X Link 2026-02-11T03:00Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Boustead Heavy Industries Corp has received a RM149.6 million privatisation offer at [--] sen per share representing a 54-96% premium over recent prices. Boustead Holdings plans to delist BHIC by reducing capital for all ordinary shares it does not own as well as Class A and Islamic Class A redeemable convertible preference shares. 🧵1"
X Link 2026-02-11T04:30Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"The exercise will be funded through bank borrowings and/or internal funds with all entitled shareholders and preference holders to be paid in full cash. The move is intended to give minority shareholders an exit at a premium improve corporate flexibility and address BHICs low trading liquidity. 🧵2 [--]. The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) will be taking Boustead Holdings Bhd private. LTAT says it is offering to acquire the 40.58% stake it does not already own in Boustead at [----] sen each. It currently holds a 59.4% stake in the company. https://t.co/c131lIgikS [--]. The Armed Forces Fund Board"
X Link 2026-02-11T04:30Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Bank Negara's Digital Asset Innovation Hub has onboarded [--] initiatives this year to test ringgit stablecoins and tokenised deposits including B2B stablecoins by Standard Chartered and Capital A and payment-focused tokenised deposits by Maybank and CIMB. The DAIH aims to foster financial innovation in a controlled setting allowing applicants to test ideas and refine regulatory and security frameworks. 🧵1 Capital A and Standard Chartered plan to develop and test a ringgit-backed stablecoin through Bank Negaras Digital Asset Innovation Hub. The initiative could improve real-time settlements and"
X Link 2026-02-11T07:30Z 227.8K followers, 18.7K engagements
"Maybank is launching its first ringgit token pilot with Yinson Holdings as a participant to explore on-chain cross-border payments using ringgit and other ASEAN deposit tokens on its blockchain. The initiative will test secure near real-time on-chain transactions and help guide the design of next-generation payment infrastructure. 🧵2 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021486896141173062 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021486896141173062"
X Link 2026-02-11T07:30Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Self-employed and gig workers grew 0.4% to [----] million while those outside the labour force mainly people doing housework family care or pursuing education rose to [---] million. Despite this the labour force participation rate remained steady at 70.9% showing consistent workforce engagement. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-11T12:30Z 227.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Meanwhile Malaysias number of unemployed fell marginally by 0.1% to [------] in December [----] down from [------] in November [----]. The unemployment rate stayed at 2.9% indicating stable labour market conditions. 🧵3"
X Link 2026-02-11T12:30Z 227.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Sungai Besar Umno chief Jamal Yunos has auctioned one of his slippers and a towel to settle RM66000 in court costs owed to Seputeh MP Teresa Kok. He said the items used during a [----] demonstration over Selangor's water issue each sold for RM33000 at the private auction. 🧵1 [--]. Seputeh MP Teresa Kok has filed a bankruptcy notice against Umno Sungai Besar division chief Jamal Yunos after he failed to pay more than RM350000 in a court ordered settlement. As of today I have not yet received any compensation and cost from Jamal" Teresa said. [--]. Seputeh MP Teresa Kok has filed a bankruptcy notice"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:30Z 227.8K followers, 43.7K engagements
""Duit tersebut saya akan bayar kepada Teresa Kok dan mencadangkan beliau mengusahakan usaha kecil-kecilan penternakan babi di kediaman beliau. "Itu pun jika rumah (dia) tidak berada di dalam negeri Selangor" he said. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:30Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
""Saya tidak ada sebarang saham lagi tunjukkan kepada saya Awanbiru mana Saya tidak tahu. "Sejak Julai lalu saya tidak memiliki sebarang saham sehingga hari ini saya tidak memiliki satu unit saham dalam mana-mana syarikat akaun saya kosong" he said. 🧵2 Azam Baki plans to sue Bloomberg for defamation and slander over its recent report alleging that he held [--] million shares in Velocity Capital. He said the shares were properly declared to the Public Service Department in [----] and were fully disposed of within the same year. https://t.co/DPuRjHlqve Azam Baki plans to sue Bloomberg for"
X Link 2026-02-11T14:30Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"His shareholding in Awanbiru did not involve paid-up capital but was bought on the open market representing just 1.25% of the companys publicly offered shares he said. Azam claimed that this did not breach regulations limiting civil servants' stock purchase. 🧵3"
X Link 2026-02-11T14:30Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"American actor James Van Der Beek best known for starring in teen drama Dawsons Creek died yesterday at age [--] after a battle with colorectal cancer. James also appeared in films including Varsity Blues and The Rules of Attraction but remained most closely associated with his role as Dawson in the 1998-2003 series. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021751133912674576 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021751133912674576"
X Link 2026-02-12T01:00Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Lim a close associate of Azam used his ties with MACC officials to help Chin in a money-laundering probe resulting in a settlement and in return acquired stakes in MMAG and Green Packet Bhd. By [----] Lim and Azam were said to be investing in the same companies. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-12T01:30Z 227.9K followers, [--] engagements
"The report also detailed attempts to oust executives from MJets and Revenue Group with Lim allegedly brandishing a gun at GIIB Holdings founder Tai Boon Wee in [----]. "When executives were arrested the officers showed little interest in questioning them instead spending hours on TikTok vaping and sleeping in interrogation room" said eyewitnesses. 🧵3 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021758703209468089 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021758703209468089"
X Link 2026-02-12T01:30Z 227.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Lim a close associate of Azam used his ties with MACC officials to help Chin in a money-laundering probe resulting in a settlement and in return acquired stakes in MMAG and Green Packet Bhd. By [----] Lim and Azam were said to be investing in the same companies. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-12T01:37Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Singapore executed Malaysian national R. Lingkesvaran yesterday (Feb 11) for drug trafficking for which he was sentenced in [----]. The 34-year-old was arrested in [----] while delivering a bundle he believed contained tobacco which was later found to hold [--] grams of diamorphine. 🧵1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021785269494772086 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021785269494772086"
X Link 2026-02-12T03:15Z 227.8K followers, 23.6K engagements
"Any issuance or approval of import licenses will be referred to the Federal Government in line with its licensing authority. Amirudin noted that currently about 70% of the pork supply for the non-Muslim community already comes from other states. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-12T04:00Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"KPKT has defended the MyKiosk project against claims of being a 'white elephant' noting it has helped over [----] hawker families nationwide with some earning up to RM [-----] per month. It said occupancy rates reached over 90% for MyKiosk [---] and 86% for MyKiosk [---] stressing that trader appointments are managed by PBTs. 📷 : Bernama The MACC has uncovered major weaknesses in the MyKiosk project including the lack of feasibility studies and comprehensive monitoring mechanisms such as KPIs. It said these shortcomings have hindered effective impact assessments at the local authority level. The"
X Link 2026-02-12T06:19Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"He added that MyGov will not immediately replace existing apps but will gradually consolidate them based on usage patterns and public needs. At present MyGov hosts [--] services from [--] government agencies. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-12T08:15Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Oatly has been banned from using the term "milk" in marketing or trademarking "Post Milk Generation" after a Supreme Court ruled the word applies only to animal-derived products. The Swedish plant-based drinks company called the decision anti-competitive saying it solely benefits Big Dairy. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021890791950758382 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021890791950758382"
X Link 2026-02-12T10:15Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Putrajaya will only consider reinstating GST once Malaysia's median wage exceeds RM4000 Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said. He added that while businesses often favour GST over the SST system it is regressive and would place a heavier burden on lower-income groups as the current median wage stands at just over RM2800. Putrajaya has no immediate plans to reintroduce GST as household incomes remain generally low Lim Hui Ying said. While the government acknowledged its strengths the broad-based tax would be more burdensome for most Malaysians the Deputy Finance Minister added. 🧵1"
X Link 2026-02-12T11:53Z 227.8K followers, 22.5K engagements
"A 15-year-old male student pleaded not guilty at the Shah Alam High Court to murdering his 16-year-old female classmate at a school in Bandar Utama last October. He will remain at the Puncak Alam juvenile detention facility pending his trial which is scheduled to begin in July. 🧵1 The 15-year-old male student accused of stabbing a schoolmate to death in Bandar Utama has been declared fit to stand trial according to a psychiatric report. The report also recommended he be placed in the Puncak Alam correctional centre a facility for children. 🧵1 https://t.co/wlFrE9EHdg The 15-year-old male"
X Link 2026-02-12T13:07Z 227.8K followers, 10K engagements
"Oatly has been banned from using the term "milk" in marketing or trademarking "Post Milk Generation" after the UK Supreme Court ruled the word applies only to animal-derived products. The Swedish plant-based drinks company called the decision anti-competitive saying it solely benefits Big Dairy"
X Link 2026-02-12T13:30Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"A 54-year-old school director died from her wounds a day after a 17-year-old opened fire at a school where she worked in Hat Yai Thailand. Police have arrested the teenager who used a firearm stolen from a police officer during the attack on Wednesday afternoon. 🧵1"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:00Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The Malay diner added that its RM24 million investment in combines its operational expertise with Dottys artisanal strengths to drive long-term growth and expansion. The acquisition also strengthens Cili Kampungs portfolio and will accelerate Dottys domestic expansion. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:30Z 227.9K followers, [----] engagements
""Any suggestion or insinuation that MACCs investigations are influenced by private interests is categorically rejected" said MACC. Prosecution decisions are also subject to oversight by the AGC and the courts under Malaysias legal framework the agency added. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:00Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Meanwhile a source told FMT that Azam had sufficient personal funds including nearly RM1.2 million in retirement gratuity and a monthly income of about RM50000 to purchase the shares. The source also said that he sold them at a loss of over RM400000. KDN said no action will be taken against the MACC chief until accusers provide evidence noting that no police report has been filed so far. 🧵2 http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/02/12/azam-had-enough-funds-to-purchase-velocity-capital-shares-says-source"
X Link 2026-02-13T01:00Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"MACC chief Azam Baki will be the focus of another protest this Sunday amid renewed scrutiny over his shareholding issue. The #TangkapAzamBaki secretariat says the rally will be held outside Sogo in Kuala Lumpur echoing a similar protest staged in January [----]. 📸: FMT 🧵1 Azam Baki has filed a RM100 million lawsuit against Bloomberg over a report alleging he held shares in Velocity Capital Bhd which his lawyers say caused serious reputational injury. The MACC chief said he is fully open to investigation by any independent government committee https://t.co/6g8GKsyeOH Azam Baki has filed a"
X Link 2026-02-13T03:13Z 227.9K followers, [---] engagements
"It also criticised PM Anwar Ibrahims response as disrespectful of public anger saying it does not want the scandal to end without accountability. The group says the rally echoes a similar protest staged in January [----]. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-13T03:32Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Rosli says the panel reviews cases to determine whether there were investigative weaknesses or missed angles. "Penilaian itu dari beberapa segi yang pertamanya sama ada terdapat apa-apa kelemahan dalam siasatan itu sendiri yang perlu ditambah baik" he adds. 🧵3"
X Link 2026-02-13T04:30Z 227.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Rosli says MACC has been receptive to feedback including recommendations to strengthen investigators expertise. "Kalau kita buat komen tidak adalah SPRM jadi defensif dan mempertahankan diri. Dia ambil kira komen kita itu" he says. 🧵4"
X Link 2026-02-13T04:30Z 227.8K followers, [--] engagements
"BNM says household spending was supported by a healthy labour market and income measures while investment rose on stronger machinery and equipment spending particularly for data centres. Ongoing public and private multi-year projects also supported expansion. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-13T05:00Z 227.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Services and manufacturing led growth with stronger E&E output amid global tech demand while tourism and ICT services sustained the current account surplus. BNM says headline inflation held at 1.3% in 4Q core inflation rose to 2.3% and the ringgit appreciated 3.9% against the US dollar. 🧵3 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022173955722031117 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022173955722031117"
X Link 2026-02-13T05:00Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Kota Kinabalu police arrested a 71-year-old man at Hospital Queen Elizabeth II and detained his 19-year-old son at an apartment in Sepanggar. Police believe jealousy and a dispute over engagement money motivated the killing. The older suspect admitted involvement during questioning. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-13T08:00Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Police seized several items including mobile phones and a gold-coloured Nissan X-Trail believed to be linked to the case. Both suspects are being investigated under Section [---] of the Penal Code for murder which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment upon conviction. 🧵3 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022219249876636132 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022219249876636132"
X Link 2026-02-13T08:00Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed a landslide victory in the parliamentary election according to local TV results. The BNP-led coalition won at least [---] of [---] seats securing a 2/3 majority in parliament with Tarique Rahman set to become prime minister. 🧵1"
X Link 2026-02-13T09:30Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Tarique vowed to restore democracy and reform governance. The party pledged aid for poor families a 10-year term limit for any PM steps to attract foreign investment and tougher anti-corruption measures. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-13T09:30Z 227.8K followers, [---] engagements
"The vote was the first national election since the [----] Gen Z-driven uprising that toppled Sheikh Hasina. Tens of millions turned out in a contest seen as crucial to restoring political stability. 🧵3 Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to [--] years in prison for corruption involving illegal land acquisitions and the misuse of state resources. Her son Sajeeb Wazed and daughter Saima Wazed a former top UN official were each sentenced to [--] years for https://t.co/uEtALGMFLh Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to [--] years in prison for corruption involving"
X Link 2026-02-13T09:30Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"MACC will intensify its crackdown on agents and middlemen this year identifying them as the main enablers of corruption within govt agencies. Deputy Chief Commissioner Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya says previous focus on enforcement officers saw corrupt practices still recurring. 🧵1"
X Link 2026-02-13T10:00Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Ahmad Khusairi says corrupt enforcement officers often receive less than 15% of bribe money with agents pocketing the bulk. "Jika wang rasuah berjumlah RM6000 mereka hanya peroleh kurang RM1000 sahaja" he says questioning if it is worth risking their integrity and jobs. 🧵2 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022249444952121351 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022249444952121351"
X Link 2026-02-13T10:00Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Celebrity preacher Syed Shah Iqmal known as Da'i Syed has been granted a temporary release from his 10-year sentence pending his appeal against a rape conviction. The Court of Appeal unanimously allowed his stay application after he spent [--] days in Kajang Prison. 📸: Bernama Celebrity preacher Syed Shah Iqmal also known as Dai Syed was ordered to be jailed immediately after the High Court upheld his conviction for raping a woman in [----]. He will serve [--] years in prison and receive three strokes of the cane. 📸: Sinar Harian 🧵1 https://t.co/okOZjo98dF Celebrity preacher Syed Shah Iqmal also"
X Link 2026-02-13T12:30Z 227.8K followers, 14.2K engagements
"Malaysia's headline inflation averaged at 1.4% last year down from 1.8% in [----] said Bank Negara. Meanwhile core inflation rose slightly in Q4 FY2025 to 2.3% driven by price increases in certain sectors including jewellery watches and mobile communication services. 🧵1 Malaysias economy grew 6.3% in 4Q2025 accelerating from 5.4% in 3Q driven mainly by solid domestic demand says Bank Negara Malaysia. Full-year growth came in at 5.2% exceeding the official forecast range of 4% to 4.8%. 🧵1 https://t.co/BJcVpWcj4p Malaysias economy grew 6.3% in 4Q2025 accelerating from 5.4% in 3Q driven mainly"
X Link 2026-02-13T14:30Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The central bank noted that lower electricity and petrol prices aided by the targeted RON95 fuel subsidy also helped offset inflation in Q4. Electricity prices fell 10.3% from the previous quarter while petrol was down 2% from 0.6% in the same period. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-13T14:30Z 227.8K followers, [---] engagements
"BNM expects headline inflation to remain moderate in [----] supported by easing global cost pressures and a stable commodity price outlook. Meanwhile core inflation is projected to stay near its long-term average with domestic policy reforms having only modest impact. 🧵3"
X Link 2026-02-13T14:30Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"It added that the ringgit strengthened in [----] gaining 10.2% against the US dollar including a 3.9% rise in Q4 alone. While external factors will continue to influence the currency BNM expects resilient domestic fundamentals to provide ongoing support. 🧵4"
X Link 2026-02-13T14:30Z 227.8K followers, [---] engagements
"The achievement was marked by the opening of a flagship outlet in Shenzhen with most of Luckin's network spread across more than [---] cities in China alongside markets such as Malaysia and Singapore. Meanwhile Starbucks has faced intensifying competition in Beijing and plans to sell a majority stake in its local operations. 🧵2 China's Luckin Coffee is set to launch several outlets across Malaysia by the first quarter of next year. This follows Hextar Industries Berhad's partnership with Luckin Coffee Singapore granting it exclusive rights to develop open and operate coffee shops under the"
X Link 2026-02-14T00:06Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Donald Trump has eased restrictions on Venezuelas oil industry authorising BP Shell Chevron Eni and Repsol to resume operations in the US with payments required to go through US-designated accounts. ".to restore Venezuelas prosperity and security for the benefit of both the American and Venezuelan people" said the President. 🧵1 The US said it would control sales of up to [--] million barrels of Venezuelan oil indefinitely as it moves to lift restrictions on the countrys crude in global markets. President Donald Trump suggested that the revenue would be used to purchase only Americanmade"
X Link 2026-02-14T03:00Z 227.8K followers, [--] engagements
"A second OFAC licence issued Friday allows companies to negotiate potential investment contracts in Venezuelas oil sector but the US will continue to bar participation by entities linked to China Iran and Russia. Meanwhile Energy Secretary Chris Wright called for a dramatic increase in oil gas and electricity production to improve living standards describing the US embargo as essentially over. 🧵2 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022506117851643956 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022506117851643956"
X Link 2026-02-14T03:00Z 227.8K followers, [--] engagements
""Selama beberapa tahun saya mengambil sikap yang berhemah dalam menghadapi pelbagai bentuk sabotaj dalaman serta tekanan demi tekanan. "Saya juga sudah memberikan tempat dalam barisan kepimpinan parti kepada pihak yang saya tahu menentang saya" added Muhyiddin. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-14T05:54Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
""Saya tak pernah undi kamu (Muhyiddin) dalam Umno (sebelum ini). "Tapi apa yang berlaku semalam saya berkorban atas nama parti untuk pejuang nasib rakyat. "Saya tidak akan buat rayuan" said the Larut MP adding that he remains the opposition leader. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-14T10:30Z 227.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Singapore's Home Affairs Ministry plans to regulate blind boxes introducing draft rules to curb gambling-related risks. Blind boxes are sealed packages with a mystery collectible revealed only upon opening. 🧵1"
X Link 2026-02-16T03:10Z 227.8K followers, [---] engagements
"The growing normalisation of chance-based activities like blind box purchases is particularly concerning for youths said social service agency TOUCH Community Services. Such purchases create excitement from uncertainty and rewards which can quickly become compulsive due to the brains addictive dopamine response. 🧵2 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023233569792078120 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023233569792078120"
X Link 2026-02-16T03:10Z 227.8K followers, [---] engagements
"YDPA Sultan Ibrahim has warned that several govt depts including MACC are under his radar in the fight against corruption. "Tidak kira apa jua pangkat anda anda juga dalam radar" he said adding that middlemen and suppliers of equipment clothing and medical items are also being monitored. 🧵1 Azam Baki has filed a RM100 million lawsuit against Bloomberg over a report alleging he held shares in Velocity Capital Bhd which his lawyers say caused serious reputational injury. The MACC chief said he is fully open to investigation by any independent government committee https://t.co/6g8GKsyeOH Azam"
X Link 2026-02-16T09:30Z 227.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Sultan Ibrahim said he is aware of what is happening behind the scenes. "Bak kata pepatah siapa makan cili dia terasa pedas. Jangan anda semua ingat saya tidak tahu apa-apa saya juga mempunyai risikan saya sendiri" he said. 🧵2"
X Link 2026-02-16T09:30Z 227.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Sultan Ibrahim said corruption is a betrayal of the peoples trust and will not be tolerated. "Usaha membanteras rasuah tidak boleh bersifat kosmetik atau sekadar retorik kerana tiada siapa boleh terlepas daripada undang-undang" he added. 🧵3"
X Link 2026-02-16T09:30Z 227.8K followers, [--] engagements
"The warning comes amid ongoing controversy involving MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki. Calls for action have intensified from both the opposition and within the government. 🧵5 Over [---] protestors outside Sogo KL yesterday called for Azam Baki's resignation over his recent shareholding controversy. Ex-economy minister Rafizi Ramli who was present warned that more protests would follow if no action was taken against the MACC chief. 📷: FMT 🧵1 https://t.co/BiJa0pwIuL Over [---] protestors outside Sogo KL yesterday called for Azam Baki's resignation over his recent shareholding controversy."
X Link 2026-02-16T09:30Z 227.8K followers, [--] engagements
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