AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMelaka Election: Nomination day has launched a 14-day campaign ahead of Nov 14 polling, with 687,697 voters eligible. BN and PN are cooperating, while PH and Bersatu are discussing an understanding despite clashes in some seats. Diplomacy: French President Emmanuel Macron is expected in Malaysia on Nov 16–17, as both countries seek closer business ties. Defence: Malaysia has received its first FA-50M fighter jet from South Korea; 18 are on order, with six expected by April 2027. Monsoon Readiness: More than 100,000 rescue personnel are on standby, with 3,045 flood hotspots identified as flooding affects several states. State Budget: Penang has tabled a RM1.074 billion budget for 2027, with a projected RM5.62 million deficit and new aid for civil servants and e-hailing drivers. Health Leadership: Malaysian physician Mary Suma Cardosa has become the first Asian president of the International Association for the Study of Pain.
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