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Marathon world record holder Sebastian Sawe withdraws from 2026 Berlin Marathon with injury
Sebastian Sawe, who set the marathon world record in April, announced his withdrawal from the 2026 Berlin Marathon due to injury.
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Malaysia Cabinet Approves Bandar Malaysia-Seri Kembangan Elevated Expressway in Principle
The Malaysian Cabinet approved in principle the Bandar Malaysia-Seri Kembangan Elevated Expressway to boost connectivity in Greater Kuala Lumpur.
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Malaysia to start voluntary repatriation of 1,476 Myanmar nationals on Sept 29
Malaysia will begin the first phase of a voluntary repatriation program returning 1,476 Myanmar nationals on September 29, 2026.
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Park So-yeon becomes South Korea's first female esports national player for Asian Games
Park So-yeon will compete as South Korea's first female esports national team player at the 2026 Asian Games.
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11 Arrested in Shah Alam Gang Turf War That Left One Dead
Police arrested 11 men linked to two secret society groups after a deadly turf dispute in Shah Alam on August 25.
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Malaysia's business confidence rises to 5.9% in Q3 2026 with broad sector gains
Malaysia's Overall business confidence climbed to 5.9% in Q3 2026 from negative 1.8% in Q2, led by rebounds in industry, construction, and trade sectors.
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Malaysia tightens border security with Thailand amid southern unrest
Malaysia bolstered border surveillance and troop deployments along the Thailand frontier due to renewed violence in southern Thailand.
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US dollar edges higher ahead of Jackson Hole speech as Malaysian ringgit and Bursa Malaysia gain
The US dollar rose against major currencies Aug 26-28 ahead of Fed chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech, while Malaysian ringgit and Bursa Malaysia showed gains amid cautious sentiment.
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Over Half of Global Soils in Poor Condition, Threatening Food and Biodiversity
FAO reported today that 52.5% of the world’s soils are in poor or very poor condition, endangering food supply and biodiversity worldwide.
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Mbappe scores hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 in Mourinho's Bernabeu return
Kylian Mbappe scored three goals as Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu in Jose Mourinho’s first home game back as coach.
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Elder sister of Sultan of Pahang Tengku Datuk Seri Aishah dies in Kuala Lumpur
Tengku Puteri Seri Kemala Tengku Datuk Seri Aishah, elder sister of the Sultan of Pahang, died at 9:15 pm on August 26 in Kuala Lumpur.
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Malaysia's medical claims inflation rises 12.28% in 2025 amid higher healthcare use
Malaysia's medical claims inflation rose 12.28% in 2025, driven mainly by increased healthcare utilisation, experts say.
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Madani government maintains freeze on new gambling licences since late 2022
The Madani government has not issued new gambling licences or increased gambling premises since taking office at the end of 2022.
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Norway's King Harald V in very serious condition, hospitalized since August 17
King Harald V of Norway has been hospitalized in very serious condition at Oslo University Hospital since August 17, 2026.
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Malaysia Health Ministry reviews dengue vaccine amid surge in cases in 2026
Malaysia’s Health Ministry is studying dengue vaccines including a Japanese option before adding them to the National Immunisation Programme amid rising dengue cases.
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Former Tabung Haji chairman and ex-Treasury secretary-general remanded in MACC probe
Malaysia’s MACC remanded former Tabung Haji chairman and ex-Treasury secretary-general for seven days starting Aug 27 in graft probe linked to RCI report.
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Brazil Sues Discord for $97 Million Over Child Protection Failures After Livestream Suicide
Brazil filed a $97 million lawsuit against Discord on August 26 over child safety failures following a 13-year-old girl’s livestreamed suicide.
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Malaysia to Lead ASEAN Green Jobs Agenda 2026-2030 Amid Automotive and Logistics Challenges
Malaysia will lead ASEAN's green jobs agenda for 2026-2030 while facing key challenges in its automotive and logistics sectors.
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Malaysian hikers at Annapurna Base Camp safe amid Nepal-Tibet flash floods
About 65 to 70 Malaysian hikers at Annapurna Base Camp remain safe following a flash flood near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26.
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PH and BN hold early talks on Melaka election cooperation ahead of Malaysia Day
Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional are exploring electoral cooperation for the Melaka state election, with a decision expected before September 16, 2026.
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Unidentified Body Found in Aircraft Wheel Well at KLIA2 After Flight from Tokyo
An unidentified body was found in an aircraft's wheel well at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 on August 27, 2026.
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Major Malaysian banks post slight Q2 2026 profit gains, declare dividends
Maybank, CIMB, RHB, and Hong Leong reported higher Q2 2026 net profits and declared dividends amid mixed revenue and margin trends.
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Glacier collapse triggers deadly flash floods on Nepal-Tibet border, at least 469 dead
A glacier collapse on August 26 near the Nepal-Tibet border caused flash floods and a 5.2 magnitude seismic event, killing at least 469 and leaving 1,500 missing.
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Datuk Zahari Sarip named Speaker of 16th Johor State Legislative Assembly
Datuk Zahari Sarip was appointed Speaker of the 16th Johor State Legislative Assembly on August 27, 2026.