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MACC detains two former senior officials in Tabung Haji probe
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission detained a former Tabung Haji chairman and ex-Treasury secretary-general linked to the Tabung Haji RCI report.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Moves National Day Speech Indoors Due to Severe Haze
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will deliver the August 30 National Day speech indoors due to severe haze from Indonesian wildfires.
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Defence closes case in trial of 15-year-old accused of Bandar Utama school murder
The defence concluded its case today in the murder trial of a 15-year-old boy accused of killing a fellow student in Bandar Utama.
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Malaysia to require e-commerce platforms to register and meet local product standards
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim directs stronger regulation and registration of e-commerce platforms to address consumer complaints.
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10 Injured After Roller Coaster Stops Abruptly at Sunway Lagoon
A roller coaster at Sunway Lagoon in Subang Jaya stopped abruptly on August 22, injuring 10 of 22 passengers onboard.
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UK energy price cap to rise 4% from October amid Middle East conflict
Ofgem announced a 4% rise in the UK domestic energy price cap starting October 2026, due to higher wholesale gas prices linked to Middle East tensions.
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Malaysian PAC to probe implementation of Tabung Haji Royal Commission recommendations
Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee unanimously agreed to track Tabung Haji's progress on Royal Commission recommendations today.
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Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob charged with failure to declare assets
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob was charged on August 27 with failing to declare assets as required by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.
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Public Bank reports 3.7% net profit rise in 2QFY2026, declares 10.5 sen dividend
Public Bank Bhd posted a 3.7% net profit increase in 2QFY2026 to RM1.82 billion and announced a 10.5 sen interim dividend payable September 23.
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Coroner Walks Out During Inquest Into 13-Year-Old Zara Qairina Mahathir’s Death
Coroner Amir Shah Amir Hassan paused the inquest after a tense exchange during questioning of psychiatrist Dr Wong Haw Huo today in Kuala Lumpur.
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Japan backs Middle East oil pipelines bypassing Strait of Hormuz amid supply risks
Japan plans to support construction of oil pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz following disruptions from the US-Iran war.
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Selangor Sultan urges unity, respect as Jalur Gemilang flies for National Day
Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah called on Malaysians to unite beyond differences and respect all citizens during National Day celebrations starting today.
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Record 10 Japanese players registered in English Premier League 2026-27 season
Ten Japanese footballers, including new arrivals and established stars, started the 2026-27 English Premier League season, a record for the league.
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Two Bersatu assemblymen in Pahang back Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy with official pact
Two Bersatu assemblymen declared support for Pahang Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail, signing a memorandum to back his administration.
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Religious Influencer and NGO Secretary Charged with RM15.4 Million Misappropriation and Money Laundering
Abdullah Abdol Razak and NGO secretary Noor Sahira Abdullah faced 51 charges over alleged RM15.4 million fund misappropriation and money laundering in Seremban.
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Father and 9-Year-Old Son Die in Early Morning House Fire in Kuala Nerus
A 40-year-old father and his nine-year-old son died in a house fire in Kampung Tok Jembal, Kuala Nerus, early August 26, 2026.
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Severe haze drives hazardous air quality in Sarawak, other Malaysian states, and Singapore
Multiple Malaysian states and Singapore experienced very unhealthy to hazardous air quality due to haze from late August to early September 2026.
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Khairy Jamaluddin sues MYNIC to reveal author of defamatory article
Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin filed a civil suit against MYNIC to identify the author behind a defamatory article on focusmalaysia.my.
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Shah Alam brawl with machete attack and car crash kills one man, police investigate murder
A violent fight involving machetes and a fatal car strike occurred in Shah Alam on August 25; police arrested one man for murder investigation.
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Volkswagen plans up to 100,000 global job cuts amid rising cost pressures
Volkswagen announced plans to cut as many as 100,000 jobs worldwide, with around half in Germany, amid cost pressures and falling sales.
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US Initial Jobless Claims Rise to 225,000 for Week Ended May 30, 2026
Initial US jobless claims increased by 13,000 to 225,000 for the week ended May 30, while May job cuts hit 97,006, mostly in tech.
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Thailand's Consumer Watchdog to Sue Meta Over Facebook Scam Ads
Thailand's Consumer Council plans to sue Meta for allowing scammers to defraud Facebook users through fraudulent ads.
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Jockey A’Isisuhairi Kasim Returns to Malaysia to Continue Racing Career
Malaysian jockey A’Isisuhairi Kasim returns home after two years in South Korea to race at Selangor Turf Club in June.
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Malaysian community leader and lawyer Tan Sri V. Jeyaratnam dies at 101
Tan Sri V. Jeyaratnam, prominent Malaysian lawyer and Perak community leader, died June 4 at age 101 in Ipoh.