AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPassport Fix: Malaysia has halted issuance of international passports with validity beyond 10 years after some travellers faced airline check-in problems, and current holders will get a free replacement capped at 10 years. Immigration Crackdown: The Immigration Department blacklisted 1,306 Temporary Employment Visit Pass (PLKS) holders unlawfully approved via a syndicate that hacked MyIMMs, after raids found mismatched employer and address details. Anti-Scam Push: PPIM will hold a national anti-scam awareness programme on Aug 20 to tackle digital financial fraud and “mule accounts,” with police and Bank Negara Malaysia among key speakers. MACC Corruption Case: A Pahang agency official was detained over alleged bribes of about RM19,000 linked to tender and contract approvals. Maritime Security: MMEA seized chemicals worth nearly RM4.96m suspected for drug processing in Melaka, with no arrests after suspects allegedly fled. Data Centres & Finance: STT GDC secured up to US$1.37b in green financing for its Johor data centre campus. Malaysia-Russia Ties: Higher education ministers agreed to finalise a 2027 joint action plan by year-end, including scholarships and youth initiatives. Courts: Five judges were sworn in at civil and criminal courts. Business/Markets: Ringgit closed almost flat ahead of Malaysia’s GDP release; KLCI futures ended lower.
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