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UNHCR Cardholders in Malaysia Deemed Illegal Immigrants but Exempt from Some Prosecutions
Malaysia’s Immigration Department classifies UNHCR cardholders as illegal immigrants but exempts them from certain prosecutions under the Immigration Act 1959/63.
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Riyadh Air launches direct flights between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur with three weekly returns
Riyadh Air began thrice-weekly direct flights between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur on July 30, marking its first Southeast Asia route.
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Xavi Hernandez named Netherlands head coach, first foreign manager since 1978
Xavi Hernandez has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands national football team on a four-year deal.
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Russell Westbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasons with 209 career triple-doubles
Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA on August 12, ending an 18-season career marked by historic triple-double records and multiple accolades.
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Malaysia's Housing Ministry to launch big data platform for developers to improve housing supply alignment
Malaysia's Housing Ministry is developing a big data platform to help private developers align housing supply with market demand.
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Malaysian leaders extend birthday wishes to Sultan of Pahang and support King Sultan Ibrahim ahead of treatment
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and top officials sent birthday greetings to the Sultan of Pahang and wished King Sultan Ibrahim well ahead of medical care.
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No official vote-buying complaints in Negeri Sembilan state election campaign, says EC
The Election Commission reported no formal complaints of vote-buying during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign that began July 18.
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Sony Secures Memory Supply to Meet PS5 Sales Targets as GTA 6 Launch Nears
Sony has secured enough memory to meet PS5 sales targets through March 2027 amid a strong sales boost expected from Grand Theft Auto 6 in November 2026.
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LTA Studies Feasibility of Bus Rapid Transit System for Tuas South
The Land Transport Authority is studying the feasibility of a Bus Rapid Transit system in Tuas South to improve connectivity and reduce travel times.
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Singapore announces four new MRT stations for Cross Island Line Phase 3 to western region
Singapore will add four underground stations to the Cross Island Line Phase 3, extending about 10 km and targeting completion in the late 2030s.
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China’s CXMT raises 57.9 billion yuan in Shanghai IPO, surges 466% on debut
ChangXin Memory Technologies raised 57.92 billion yuan in its Shanghai IPO, becoming China’s most valuable listed company as shares surged 466% on debut.
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Death toll from July 17 Chongqing landslide rises to 51 with 10 still missing
Fifty-one people have died and 10 remain missing after a landslide struck Pengshui county in Chongqing on July 17, authorities said.
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Selangor Speaker to announce review outcome on state assemblyman’s status August 3
The Selangor State Assembly Speaker will announce the outcome of a review into a state assemblyman’s status on August 3.
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Four fatal crashes and police probe of drug-impaired driving hit Malaysia in three days
Multiple fatal road accidents, including a methamphetamine-related crash killing three, prompted police investigations across Malaysia this week.
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Nauru officially renames itself Republic of Naoero, restoring indigenous name
Nauru’s parliament passed a constitutional amendment in May 2026, officially changing the nation’s name to Republic of Naoero.
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South Korea's Yangsan Hits Record 41.4°C Amid Ongoing Heatwave
Yangsan recorded a national high of 41.4°C on July 31 during a sustained heatwave impacting South Gyeongsang Province.
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Israeli forces destroy Hezbollah tunnels near Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle with 700 tonnes of explosives
Israeli forces detonated 700 tonnes of explosives near Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle on July 31 to destroy Hezbollah tunnels used for infiltration, officials said.
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Ukraine seeks Patriot PAC-3 missiles as it pushes for ceasefire before winter
Ukraine urges urgent delivery of Patriot PAC-3 missiles to defend against nightly ballistic attacks amid ceasefire talks with Russia.
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Hilleman Laboratories to develop Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine with CEPI funding
Singapore-based Hilleman Laboratories is developing a vaccine candidate for the Bundibugyo Ebola strain, funded by US$8.5 million from CEPI.
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George Clooney Evacuates French Home as Wildfires Threaten Brignoles Estate
George Clooney and his family evacuated their Brignoles, France estate due to wildfires burning nearby since July 29.
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Tokyo's core inflation rises 1.9% in July, boosting rate hike expectations for Bank of Japan
Tokyo's core consumer price index rose 1.9% year-on-year in July, exceeding forecasts and raising rate hike expectations for the Bank of Japan.
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Japan and U.S. intervene to support yen amid sharp depreciation in late July
Japan and the U.S. jointly intervened in late July to halt the yen’s sharp decline against the dollar, pushing the currency to a two-year high.
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Electronic Arts to go private in $55 billion sale led by Saudi PIF, Silver Lake, Affinity Partners
Electronic Arts will be acquired for $55 billion by a consortium including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and private equity firms.
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Argentina’s President Milei signs decree to bar foreigners spreading hate against the country
President Javier Milei signed a decree on July 30 empowering Argentina to deport or deny visas to foreigners who spread hate against the nation.