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Business : Malaysia’s Leading Index Rises 1.3 Pct In June

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Leading Index (LI) rose 1.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to 114.8 points in June 2026 from 113.3 points a year earlier, indicating that the country’s near-term economic prospects remain positive.

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Nearly 3,000 Fire Hotspots Detected Across Sumatra, BMKG Says

BMKG detected 2,945 fire hotspots across Sumatra, with South Sumatra recording the highest number at 1,429 as smoke shrouded parts of Riau.

  • BMKG reports 2,945 fire hotspots across Sumatra on August 24
  • South Sumatra has highest hotspot count at 1,429
  • Remote learning implemented in Riau due to poor air quality

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