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๐Ÿค– This Week's Recap - 27 Mar
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Last updated at Mar 27, 2026

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๐Ÿ”Ž BUDI95 Reduced, WFH Suggested

๐Ÿค– Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced a reduction in the BUDI95 subsidy threshold to further rationalise fuel expenditure. He also suggested that employers adopt flexible working-from-home arrangements to help citizens cope with rising living costs and transport expenses.

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๐Ÿ”Ž KLCC Photographer Assaults Bystander

๐Ÿค– Police have arrested 18 men aged between 18 and 50 following a violent brawl involving unlicensed street photographers at KLCC. The suspects reportedly attacked foreign tourists and injured two bystanders who attempted to intervene, leaving them with head injuries requiring stitches.

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๐Ÿ”Ž Cemetery Indecency Yields Jail

๐Ÿค– A man and a woman have each been sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to committing a sexual act at the Batu Gantung Chinese Cemetery in Penang. The court imposed the 12-month sentence under Section 377D of the Penal Code for gross indecency after a 38-second video of their actions went viral, sparking intense public outrage.

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๐Ÿ”Ž Salah Departs Liverpool FC

๐Ÿค– Mohamed Salah has announced that the 2024-2025 season will be his last at Liverpool, noting that no contract extension talks have occurred with the club. The legendary forward leaves a historic legacy as Anfield's all-time Premier League top scorer and a multi-trophy winner.

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๐Ÿ”Ž Melaka Probes Raya Post

๐Ÿค– Authorities in Melaka have launched a swift investigation into a viral social media post featuring an LGBTQ+ themed Hari Raya Aidilfitri greeting. The state's religious department warned that stringent legal action will be taken against individuals found promoting lifestyles that contravene local Islamic enactments and cultural norms.

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๐Ÿ”Ž Fuel Prices Rise Again

๐Ÿค– Retail fuel prices in Malaysia have risen sharply for the week of March 26 to April 1, 2026, with RON97 and unsubsidised RON95 increasing by 60 sen to RM5.15 and RM3.87 per litre, respectively. In Peninsular Malaysia, diesel jumped 80 sen to RM5.52 per litre, while subsidised RON95 remains capped at RM1.99 for eligible citizens under the Budi95 scheme.

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๐Ÿ”Ž Trump To Sign Dollar

๐Ÿค– President Donald Trumpโ€™s signature will appear on new U.S. paper currency starting June 2026 to mark the nationโ€™s 250th anniversary. This historic change replaces the U.S. Treasurerโ€™s signature on banknotes for the first time since 1861. Critics have raised concerns over the move, viewing it as a politicisation of national currency.

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๐Ÿ”Ž Fatal Pokรฉmon Card Stabbing

๐Ÿค– A female employee at a Pokรฉmon store in Tokyo was fatally stabbed on March 26, 2026, by a man who then killed himself. The incident occurred at the Sunshine City complex in Ikebukuro, where the victim, a 21-year-old part-time worker, had reportedly previously consulted police about being stalked by the 26-year-old assailant.

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๐Ÿ”Ž Severe Heatwave Alerts Issued

๐Ÿค– The Meteorological Department has issued Level 1 and Level 2 heatwave alerts across several states as daily temperatures consistently breach 35 degrees Celsius. Health authorities have strongly advised the public to limit outdoor activities and remain adequately hydrated to prevent severe heatstroke during this prolonged dry spell.

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๐Ÿ”Ž Trump Issues Iran Ultimatum

๐Ÿค– United States President Donald Trump has issued a strict ultimatum to Iran, demanding an immediate cessation of hostilities or face overwhelming military consequences. The tense diplomatic escalation follows weeks of devastating regional warfare that has already caused thousands of casualties and heavily disrupted global energy supplies.

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๐Ÿ”Ž Asian Cup Draw Delayed

๐Ÿค– The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has indefinitely postponed the 2027 Asian Cup final draw, which was originally scheduled for April 11, 2026, in Riyadh. The decision follows escalating security concerns and regional instability in the Middle East, with the AFC citing a need to ensure the safe attendance of all stakeholders. 

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๐Ÿ”Ž MIC Remains With BN

๐Ÿค– The MIC has definitively reiterated its commitment to remain a core component party of the Barisan Nasional coalition. Party leadership firmly dismissed recent rumours of a defection to the opposition bloc, stressing that their political allegiance remains entirely unchanged ahead of the upcoming elections.

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