AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData Security: The government has barred civil servants from using Waze, citing risks to sensitive information and personal data; Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also urged Malaysians to switch to local app TuJu. Haze: Schools in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and five states will remain open, but outdoor activities are suspended as authorities monitor air quality. Immigration: Raids at 19 sites in Janda Baik led to 65 foreign nationals being detained over alleged immigration offences. Sarawak Development: A task force is preparing a new Kuching airport, planned for 15 million passengers a year, with construction expected to start early next year. Healthcare: Sunway Healthcare and Putrajaya Holdings signed a joint venture to develop a 325-bed specialist hospital in Putrajaya. Transport: Rapid KL will trial scheduled shuttle vans from Oct 24, offering RM1 rides to nearby rail stations. Separately, all 251 passengers on a Langkawi ferry that ran aground near Kuala Perlis were safely evacuated. Economy: The ringgit edged higher as Malaysia’s Q3 growth estimate of 5.3% supported confidence.
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