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Malaysia’s electrical and electronics exports expected to exceed RM800 billion in 2026
Malaysia’s electrical and electronics exports, driven by semiconductors, are forecast to top RM800 billion in 2026.
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Indonesia speeds up rice planting in 2026 to offset severe El Nino dry spells
Indonesian farmers and officials are accelerating rice planting ahead of a strong El Nino expected to extend dry season in 2026.
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Paytm to hire 4,000 staff in AI push while cutting 400 amid bank shutdown
Paytm plans to hire 4,000 employees over nine months as it cuts 400 jobs during regulatory-driven bank wind-down.
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Cj Hendry’s Flower Market art installation premieres in Singapore from June 10 to 14
Australian artist Cj Hendry debuts her immersive Flower Market installation in Singapore, featuring tens of thousands of plush flowers.
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Singapore shifts from direct baby incentives as fertility rate hits record low
Singapore cuts focus on baby bonuses and plans broader family support amid record-low fertility rate of 0.87 in 2025.
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Malaysia to raise school maintenance budget by 50% to RM1.5 billion in 2027
Malaysia will increase its school maintenance allocation to RM1.5 billion in 2027, covering all school types with priority given to infrastructure needs.
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Malaysia launches AI for Rakyat programme to train 100,000 youths with AI tools
Malaysia's government announced the AI for Rakyat programme to provide free AI tool access to 100,000 youths aged 18-30 starting August 31, 2026.
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Rockstar confirms GTA 6 will launch without microtransactions or generative AI
Rockstar announced Grand Theft Auto 6 will release November 19 without microtransactions or generative AI use in development.
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Julian Alvarez returns to Atletico Madrid training amid transfer dispute with Barcelona
Julian Alvarez resumed training with Atletico Madrid on August 30 after missing sessions and a match amid a transfer saga involving Barcelona and Arsenal.
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Russia Prepares Large-Scale Strikes on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure Amid Ongoing Conflict
On August 30, 2026, Russia announced plans for major strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian infrastructure.
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Pakatan Harapan ready to contest Melaka election alone if BN talks fail
Pakatan Harapan will contest the Melaka state election alone if cooperation with Barisan Nasional breaks down, says PH election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
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PM Anwar calls for unity and fair economic benefits ahead of Malaysia's 69th National Day
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged Malaysians to uphold unity and ensure fair economic benefits before the 69th National Day on August 31, 2026.
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Richarlison, Danso, and Sarr request transfers amid Spurs' poor start to season
Richarlison, Kevin Danso, and Pape Matar Sarr have asked to leave Tottenham Hotspur as the club struggles after two Premier League defeats.
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Tadej Pogacar Withdraws from 2026 Vuelta a España After Serious Crash
Tadej Pogacar crashed during stage eight of the 2026 Vuelta a España and withdrew with multiple injuries.
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Petronas and PetroChina report higher H1 2026 profits despite energy market volatility
Petronas and PetroChina posted increased profits for the first half of 2026 amid volatile global oil prices.
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Chelsea sign Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa on three-year deal
Chelsea signed 33-year-old goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa on a three-year contract for around £7.5 million.
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Malaysia restores Budi Madani fuel subsidy quota to 300 litres of petrol and 400 litres of diesel
Malaysia has increased the monthly subsidised petrol quota to 300 litres and diesel quota to 400 litres, effective September 1, 2026.
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Bombardier to invest S$100 million to expand Singapore aerospace service hub
Bombardier announced a S$100 million expansion of its Singapore service hub, doubling facility size and workforce by 2028.
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About 1,200 BTO flats in Toa Payoh and Sin Ming to have waiting times under three years
National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat announced two BTO projects with about 1,200 flats and shorter waiting times under three years.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim urges students in Japan to embrace ethics alongside academics
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged Malaysian students in Japan to pursue academic excellence while adopting ethical values and local experiences.
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Addisu Gobena breaks Sydney Marathon record; Peres Jepchirchir wins women's race
Addisu Gobena set a new men's Sydney Marathon record and Peres Jepchirchir captured the women's title on August 30, 2026.
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Venezuela Grants US Majority Control Over 65 Billion Barrels of Oil in Controversial Deal
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez agreed to give US exclusive majority control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil.
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Umno and BN to start formal talks on Melaka election cooperation after assembly dissolution
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said formal negotiations on Melaka state election cooperation will begin after the state assembly is dissolved, with Ab Rauf leading talks.
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South Korea enforces simulated trading for leveraged chip ETFs, triggering investor pullback
South Korea began requiring a five-day simulated trading course for leveraged chip ETFs on August 19, sharply reducing trading activity.