AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHaze & Environment: Malaysia’s Department of Environment says it will keep stepping up monitoring to stop open burning and other activities that could worsen haze, with satellite hotspot checks and patrols targeting quarries, plantations and charcoal burning. Fuel Watch: After two weeks of hikes, Malaysia’s petrol and diesel prices fall for Sept 3–9, with Ron95 down 5 sen to RM3.77, Ron97 to RM4.25 and diesel to RM4.67, though volatility may continue. Disaster Response: MERCY Malaysia has sent a humanitarian assessment team to Nepal after the Bhote Koshi flash floods, while SMART says its personnel and logistics are on standby for possible deployment. Business & Markets: EPF has become a substantial shareholder in Eco-Shop Marketing, taking a 5.144% stake; MATTA and Alibaba Cloud sign an MoU to push AI and smart tourism for Malaysian travel SMEs. Transport & Safety: Sungai Johor Bridge is declared safe after a vessel drift incident; Penang ferry-cargo collision reports 21 injured. Sports: Sabah held Selangor 2-2 in the FA Cup round of 16 first leg, setting up a return-leg decider on Sept 9. Tech/Travel: AirAsia Move in the Philippines gets IATA accreditation to sell flights from 700+ airlines.
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