AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoF1 at Sepang: Max Verstappen set the pace in opening practice for the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc also flashing speed as teams grapple with heat and tyre wear. Road Safety Crackdown: Johor JPJ issued 3,072 notices to 1,346 foreign drivers under Ops PeWA, seizing vehicles and flagging issues like missing licences and expired road tax. Immigration & Enforcement: Malaysia repatriated 1,476 Myanmar refugees, while the maritime agency said intelligence-led operations are being stepped up to stop migrant smuggling. Anti-Corruption Tech: MCMC and MACC signed an MoU to use AI to better detect and manage abuse of power and corruption risks. Regional Connectivity: RTS Link passenger service is now expected to start in Feb 2027, with tests and trials targeted to finish by Dec 31. Sports & National Pride: Malaysia’s men’s squash team won gold at the Asian Games, and PM Anwar urged Harimau Malaya to keep momentum in the ASEAN Cup third-place playoff. Business & Markets: AMCHAM says US firms are shifting sourcing away from China toward Malaysia after tariffs.
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