AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBanking Access: From July 1, Malaysian debit cardholders can withdraw cash at any bank’s ATMs or smart recycler machines nationwide with the RM1 interbank fee waived, giving access to over 14,000 machines. Weather Watch: MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds until 6pm today across nine states and KL, with affected areas spanning Perlis (except whole state), Kedah, Terengganu, Pahang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Johor, plus parts of Sarawak and Sabah. Women in Politics & Entrepreneurship: Penang PH targets at least 30% women’s participation in politics but says candidate supply remains the hurdle; meanwhile Penang reports 81% progress toward its women-entrepreneurship goals under Penang2030. Digital & Startups: Selangor’s Sidec launches the Selangor Triple Accelerator Programme 2026, adding a Token-X track for digital assets, blockchain and Web3 startups. Media Integrity: Communications Minister Fahmi congratulates Nallini Pathmanathan as new Malaysian Media Council chair, stressing responsible media freedom and ethics. Economy & Inflation: The Economy Ministry says inflation is expected to stay between 1.5% and 2.5% in 2026 despite energy and geopolitical pressures, and will brief MPs when Parliament reconvenes June 22. Public Safety & Misinformation: Johor health authorities deny claims Segamat Hospital will close on July 1, blaming false social media posts for spreading panic.
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