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Johor appoints 10 deputy exco to boost governance
Johor
— Jul 22, 2026
Johor’s government appointed 10 deputy state executive councillors to strengthen administration, improve service delivery, and speed the resolution of public issues, aligning with the Maju Johor 2030 framework and the Johor Economic Transformation Plan with consent from the Regent. The lineup includes first-time MCA MPs among the deputies and covers sectors such as education, culture, and women’s/community development, underscoring a broader, participatory approach to governance.
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Johor police arrest trio, seize 71 mining machines
Bitcoin
— Jul 24, 2026
Johor police busted a crypto-mining syndicate that illegally tapped TNB electricity, arresting three men aged 26–46 during raids on four premises and seizing 71 mining machines along with other equipment. Investigations estimate about RM67,502.30 in utility losses and monthly profits of RM80,000–RM100,000, with the suspects remanded and linked to rental properties used for the operation.
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TROOPS plans $12 million AI infrastructure unit for Southeast Asia
Malaysia
— Sep 23, 2026
Johor holds 850 MW of live data-center capacity and 2,700 MW in the pipeline as Hong Kong's TROOPS commits US$12 million to a Southeast Asia AI unit.
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Firms plan industrial gas plants in Australia, Malaysia
Business
— Oct 7, 2026
Air Liquide plans a new air separation unit in New South Wales, Australia, expected to start operating in 2028 and expand local supplies of oxygen and nitrogen. Separately, Air Products will build and operate an LNG-based unit in Johor, Malaysia, targeting startup in early 2027; it will supply industrial gases to regional manufacturers while using LNG cold energy to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
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Network School relocates to Kazakhstan after license revocation
World
— Jul 22, 2026
Balaji Srinivasan’s Network School is relocating from Malaysia to Kazakhstan after its Forest City Johor license was revoked amid licensing and immigration probes, with a memorandum of understanding to establish a Kazakhstan campus that would expedite visas and recruit global tech talent. The move highlights regulatory pressure in Malaysia and Kazakhstan’s bid to become a regional AI and tech hub, drawing attention to the network states concept as the community seeks a new base.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Bitdeer Mines 990 BTC June 2026, 388% YoY
Finance
— Jul 21, 2026
Bitdeer Technologies Group reported 990 Bitcoin mined in June 2026, up 388% year-over-year, with self-mining at 73.0 EH/s and total mining capacity expanding as it advances AI cloud services to about $76 million annual run rate. The company also announced a 10-year Malaysia lease for 21.7 MW of AI data-center capacity, a new Johor Bahru data center, a Norway co-location site, and a Sealminer manufacturing facility in Nevada, highlighting a dual push into crypto mining growth and AI infrastructure.
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