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Malaysia News
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Malaysia grapples with economic headwinds as the ringgit weakens to RM4.75/USD, its lowest level since 1998, amid global market volatility. Meanwhile, floods devastate Johor and Pahang, displacing over 15,000 people and prompting a national disaster response. In politics, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government faces pressure over rising living costs and delayed reforms.
Political News
PM Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan (PH)-Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition struggles with infighting, as UMNO factions threaten to withdraw support over cabinet appointments. The opposition Perikatan Nasional (PN) gains traction in Malay-majority areas, capitalizing on dissatisfaction with fuel subsidies cuts. A controversial citizenship law amendment, granting automatic rights to overseas-born children of Malaysian mothers, passes after heated debate.
Election News
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Six state elections (Aug 2024): PH-BN and PN gear up for high-stakes battles in Selangor, Penang, and Kedah.
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Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA), led by Mahathir Mohamad, fields candidates, splitting the Malay vote.
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Undi18 judicial review: Court dismisses challenge to lower voting age, upholding 18-year-old eligibility.
Legal News
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Former PM Najib Razak’s 1MDB appeal adjourned again, delaying final verdict.
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High Court rules that vernacular schools are constitutional, rejecting Malay nationalist groups’ challenge.
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LGBTQ+ crackdown: 12 arrested under Sharia laws in Kelantan, drawing international criticism.
Entertainment News
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"Malbatt: Misi Bakara" becomes Malaysia’s highest-grossing film of 2024, praised for its military action scenes.
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Yuna’s comeback album Masih Yuna tops charts, blending R&B with traditional influences.
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George Town Festival (July 12–28) returns with street art, theater, and indie music.
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⚽ Football: Malaysia crashes out of 2026 World Cup qualifiers after loss to Oman.
���� Badminton: National team wins Asia Team Championships, led by Lee Zii Jia.
���� Olympics: Divers Pandelela Rinong and Nur Dhabitah aim for medals in Paris.
Forecast
(Kuala Lumpur/Penang/Kota Kinabalu averages)
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Mon 1 Jul: ����️ 28°C – Heavy rain (KL)
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Tue 2 Jul: ⛈️ 27°C – Thunderstorms (Penang)
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Wed 3 Jul: ☀️ 33°C – Hazy (KK)
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Thu 4 Jul: ����️ 30°C – Scattered showers
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Fri 5 Jul: ����️ 35°C – Heatwave alert
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Sat 6 Jul: ���� 31°C – Coastal humidity
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Sun 7 Jul: ����️ 29°C – Partly cloudy
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Malaysia navigates economic uncertainty, political rivalries, and climate challenges while celebrating cultural and sporting achievements. The state elections will test Anwar’s reform agenda and national unity. ��������
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