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“We will not defend them”: Anwar greenlights Indonesia haze crackdown

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged full support for Indonesian authorities to prosecute any Malaysian companies caught fueling forest fires, while demanding an urgent overhaul of ASEAN’s failing transboundary haze protocols

MPOB slams West for ‘double standards’ over palm oil, climate policy

Datuk Mohamad Helmy Othman Basha accuses rich nations of hypocrisy for vilifying palm oil while excusing fossil fuel emissions in the name of energy security

Malaysia seeks new palm oil buyers amid Israel-Iran, Russia-Ukraine turmoil

Johari says conflicts have made key markets high-risk, prompting Malaysia to expand exports beyond its 80 existing trading partners

Foreign workers won’t benefit from retirement savings here: MEOA on compulsory EPF

Estate owners highlight proposal made without consulting stakeholders, say it will also impact employers who also have to adhere to minimum wage raise, besides also impacting industry, the people

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal