AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCross-Border Haze: Malaysia is ready to help Indonesia fight forest fires, while the Cabinet plans a high-level meeting on haze impacts, including school operations and public health. The government says no Malaysian plantation firms were involved in the burning. Economic Growth: Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.3% year-on-year in the third quarter, beating expectations as growth spread across sectors. Wages: The RM2,000 minimum wage taking effect in 2027 will be introduced in phases, with the government weighing workers’ needs against inflation and pressure on smaller businesses. Drug Crackdown: Police uncovered a high-capacity lab and seized drugs worth RM18.2 million in Johor, arresting three suspects aged 17 to 22. Road Safety: A JPJ officer was killed and a colleague seriously injured when a lorry struck their vehicle during an inspection on the North-South Expressway near Senawang.
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