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Malaysia will not reinstate broad-based GST but may adjust SST and tax policies
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will not bring back GST as a broad tax but may tweak SST and adopt some GST elements.
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Malaysia to face milder impact from Strait of Hormuz disruptions due to LNG exports
Malaysia expects less severe impact from Strait of Hormuz disruptions because it exports liquefied natural gas despite being a net oil importer.
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Developer Withdraws Kota Damansara Data Centre Application After Public Concerns
The developer withdrew its planning permission application for a Kota Damansara data centre following community opposition and local MP intervention.
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Pentagon orders 30 US universities to review and cut foreign ties over security risks
The Pentagon ordered 30 US universities, including Harvard and MIT, to review and end foreign academic ties deemed national security threats by August 31, 2026.
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Amanda Anisimova Drinks Red Bull, Not Beer, During Cincinnati Open Match
Amanda Anisimova drank a Red Bull energy drink, not beer, during her August 17 Cincinnati Open match as commentators initially speculated otherwise.
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Max Verstappen extends Red Bull contract through 2030 amid 2026 season struggles
Four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen signed a new Red Bull contract until 2030 ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix weekend.
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World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka upset by Sara Bejlek in Cincinnati Open fourth round
Sara Bejlek, ranked 35th, defeated world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka 7-6 (9-7), 6-4 to reach the Cincinnati Open quarterfinals.
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Malaysia to launch first online Jualan Ihsan Rahmah 9.9 sale on September 9
Malaysia will hold its first online Jualan Ihsan Rahmah 9.9 sale on September 9 to offer discounts on essential goods nationwide.
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South Korea’s PanStar Acro launches first commercial Arctic shipping route to Europe
South Korea’s container ship PanStar Acro departed Busan on August 22 to test Arctic shipping route to Europe via Russia’s Northern Sea Route.
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Four workers killed by express train at Shin-Kanuma Station in Japan
Four workers died after being struck by an express train while removing weeds at Shin-Kanuma Station on August 20, 2026.
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Russian missile strikes kill at least six in Kyiv and surrounding areas overnight
Russian ballistic and drone attacks hit Kyiv and nearby districts overnight, killing between 6 and 17 and injuring dozens.
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Japan posts third straight monthly trade deficit in July 2026 amid soaring oil costs
Japan recorded a 634.5 billion yen trade deficit in July 2026, driven by rising import costs despite export growth.
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Premier League CEO urges new FIFA candidate to unite football confederations
Premier League CEO Richard Masters calls for fresh FIFA presidential candidate and governance reforms amid Infantino controversy.
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Malaysia Airlines Flight MH89 Aborts Takeoff at Narita Over Engine Smoke
Malaysia Airlines flight MH89 aborted takeoff at Tokyo Narita due to engine trouble; all 160 aboard safe and flight canceled.
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China's Wang Yi visits Seoul to urge US policy shift on North Korea and boost peace talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Seoul Aug 18-20 to call for US policy change on North Korea and promote regional peace efforts.
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Moderna and Merck shares soar after positive melanoma vaccine trial results
Moderna shares surged up to 177% and Merck shares rose over 7% following promising late-stage melanoma vaccine trial data announced August 19, 2026.
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Malaysia’s Communications Minister summons telcos over mass prepaid SIM registrations
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil demanded telco CEOs explain by August 20 alleged mass prepaid line registrations under single identities.
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Game Science releases 15-minute gameplay demo of Black Myth: Zhong Kui
On August 20, Game Science unveiled a 15-minute gameplay demo of Black Myth: Zhong Kui showing combat and story scenes.
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Founder of China Evergrande sentenced to life in prison over fraud charges
Hui Ka Yan, founder of China Evergrande Group, was sentenced to life imprisonment and had all personal property confiscated amid multiple fraud charges.
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AI-driven automation, agent frameworks, and developer skills dominate GitHub trends today
Top trending repos focus on AI-powered content generation, multi-agent systems, cybersecurity skills, and robust developer tooling.
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Malaysia’s Cabinet approves 17 measures to tighten security at KLIA and entry points
Malaysia’s Cabinet approved 17 security measures for Kuala Lumpur International Airport and other entry points on August 19, 2026.
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Singapore Police Investigate Radiant World Over Alleged Falsified Iron Ore Documents
Singapore Police have begun investigating iron ore trader Radiant World following reports of falsified documents amid US probes and trading suspensions.
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Google launches AI study tools and offers free AI subscriptions to US and Taiwan students
Google introduced new AI-powered study tools and announced free one-year AI subscriptions for eligible university students in the US and Taiwan.
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Natalie Harp, Trump’s close aide, joined him during secret Air Force One switch amid Iran threat
Natalie Harp, a key aide to former President Donald Trump, accompanied him during a secret plane change in July 2026 following an Iran assassination threat.