🤖 This Week's Recap - 1 Aug

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Last updated at Aug 4, 2025

🤖 This Week's Recap - 1 Aug

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🔎 Anwar Tables RMK13

🤖 PM Anwar has officially tabled the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) in Parliament on 31 July 2025. The five-year plan, themed "Melakar Semula Pembangunan" (Redesigning Development), allocates RM611 billion with RM430 billion designated as development expenditure. Key focuses include leveraging artificial intelligence and promoting "Made in Malaysia" initiatives to boost competitiveness and ensure sustainable growth. The plan also includes a significant RM40 billion allocation to the health sector over the next five years.

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🔎 Russia Earthquake

🤖 A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on 30 July 2025, triggering tsunami waves. These waves reached coastal areas, including Japan's Hokkaido island and Russia's Kuril Islands. The quake, the strongest in the region since 1952, caused power cuts and structural damage, leading to widespread panic and evacuations.

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🔎 Zara Qairina's Death

🤖 Police are in the final stages of investigating the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir, a Form One student who fell from a school dormitory building. The investigation paper has been sent to Bukit Aman for final scrutiny before being forwarded to the Attorney-General's Chambers. Authorities have not ruled out bullying as a factor, with 60 witness statements, including from students, parents, and school staff, having been recorded.

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🔎 US New Tariffs

🤖 The United States has imposed new tariffs on several trading partners, with Malaysia now facing a reduced tariff rate of 19% effective from 1 August 2025. This decision follows weeks of negotiations after an initial 25% blanket tariff was announced earlier in July. US President Donald Trump stated companies can avoid the tariff by relocating production to the US.

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🔎 6-Year-Old Murdered in Rompin

🤖 The motive behind the suspected murder of a six-year-old boy, whose body was found buried in Rompin, Negeri Sembilan, remains undetermined. Police have arrested the boy's 36-year-old biological father, who is uncooperative. Preliminary investigations suggest the father was experiencing marital problems.

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🔎 Thailand vs Cambodia Ceasefire

🤖 Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, effective from 28 July 2025. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the truce, mediated by Malaysia, following escalated tensions. This diplomatic success highlights ASEAN's role in promoting regional peace and dialogue.

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🔎 Bangkok Mass Shooting

🤖 A mass shooting at Bangkok's Or Tor Kor Market on 28 July 2025 resulted in five fatalities, including four security guards and one vendor, before the gunman took his own life. Police confirmed the incident stemmed from a personal grudge. The market, popular with locals and tourists, is near the Chatuchak weekend market.

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🔎 Aliff Syukri Hospitalised

🤖 Entrepreneur and celebrity Aliff Syukri was rushed to the hospital due to severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. He reported feeling dizzy, having difficulty breathing, and experiencing widespread itching and redness across his body.

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🔎 High-Value Goods Tax Dropped

🤖 Malaysia has scrapped plans to introduce a standalone High-Value Goods Tax (HGVT), initially proposed two years ago. Instead, luxury and discretionary items will now be incorporated into the existing sales tax regime. These goods will be taxed at 5% or 10%, aligning with the original intent without needing a separate tax.

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🔎 Social Media Curbs For Children Under 13

🤖 The government is considering a ban on social media accounts for children under the age of 13. This move is aimed at protecting young Malaysians from harmful content and "brain rot" associated with excessive social media use. The proposal comes amidst growing public and parental concerns regarding the impact of online platforms on children's development.

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