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What are the latest news in Malaysia? September 1st, 2026

National & Post-Merdeka Highlights

National Day Wrap-up & Traffic Incidents: Following the nationwide 69th National Day celebrations on August 31, authorities reported heavy traffic across major expressways. A fatal multi-vehicle collision occurred on the East Coast Expressway (LPT1) near Kuantan, claiming four lives. bernama.com+ 1
Selangor State Holiday: Selangor is observing a special state public holiday today to celebrate emerging as the overall champions of the 22nd Malaysia Games (SUKMA). ESD – Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia

Economy & Business

MSME Relief & E-Invoicing Updates: Discussions are ongoing regarding targeted support for small businesses following the Inland Revenue Board’s (LHDN) exemption threshold for mandatory e-invoicing set at RM3 million in annual turnover. Political and trade groups have urged further cost-of-living and financing relief ahead of Malaysia Day. bernama.com
Budi Madani Quotas: Adjustments to targeted fuel subsidies took effect, restoring the monthly Budi95 petrol subsidy quota to 300 liters alongside the updated 400-liter diesel quota. Yahoo News Malaysia
Microfinancing Expansion: The federal microfinancing allocation for 2026 has been lifted to RM6 billion following a recent RM1 billion top-up aimed at small traders and hawkers. Yahoo News Malaysia

Environment & Climate

Regional Haze Watch: Air quality monitoring has been stepped up across several areas in East Malaysia, with disaster management committees advising the public in affected parts of Sarawak and Sabah to limit outdoor activities due to elevated Air Pollutant Index (API) readings. Malay Mail

Fire at Nalasopara’s 14-storey building kills 2 women, traps residents; 25 rescued: news

Abhijeet Dipke's alleged Boston University college mate calls him 'anti-national' and 'fraud', netizens question his claims: 'such a sus video lol': news