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Pet Dog Rocky Dies During Stray Dog Operation in Port Klang, Police Investigate
Rocky, a pet dog, died July 29 during a stray dog-catching operation in Port Klang amid allegations of animal cruelty.
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Malaysia urges social media firms to automate takedown of scam and gambling content
Malaysia's Communications Minister said social media platforms will be given time to automate removal of scam and online gambling content under new codes.
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Malaysia's PM orders fast-track processing of 15,000 foreign worker applications
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed rapid processing of 15,000 foreign worker applications to address labour shortages in key sectors.
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MPV Collides with Wild Elephant Herd on East Coast Expressway 2 in Terengganu
An MPV crashed into a herd of wild elephants near Cheneh Toll Plaza on LPT2, injuring the driver and his wife on August 4, 2026.
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Houthis claim missile strike on Saudi oil tanker Wafaa in northern Red Sea
The Houthi group said it attacked the Saudi oil tanker Wafaa with ballistic missiles off Yanbu on August 5, 2026.
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Malaysia Gazettes Nine More Open Spaces to Protect Kuala Lumpur’s Green Areas
The Malaysian government officially gazetted nine additional open spaces in Kuala Lumpur, covering 5.15 hectares, to preserve urban green areas.
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Public Service Department Opens 2026 Dermasiswa B40 Scholarship Applications for 2025 SPM Holders
The Public Service Department opened applications for the 2026 Dermasiswa B40 scholarships for eligible 2025 SPM holders from low-income families to pursue diploma studies.
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Thai footballer dies after lightning strike during Golok Cup match in southern Thailand
Sofwan Awae, 24, died after being struck by lightning during a Golok Cup game in Sungai Golok on August 4, injuring 12 others.
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Dewan Negara passes 12 Bills; Negeri Sembilan exco sworn in with governance focus
Dewan Negara passed 12 Bills after a 10-day session; Negeri Sembilan sworn in new State Executive Council on August 7, 2026.
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11 dead and 46 motorcycle accidents reported during RXZ Members 8.0 event in Malaysia
Police recorded 46 motorcycle accidents including 11 fatalities over four days during Malaysia's RXZ Members 8.0 programme from July 30 to August 2.
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IRB raises RM4.4 billion in additional tax assessments as of June 30, 2026
The Inland Revenue Board raised RM4.4 billion in additional tax assessments by June 30, 2026, aided by AI-driven audits and data analysis.
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Malaysia strengthens vessel screening to block ships under international sanctions
Malaysia has stepped up monitoring and screening to block 1,404 internationally sanctioned vessels from its waters and ports.
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Malaysia requires copyright owner permission for AI training data use
Malaysia’s government confirmed permission from copyright holders is needed to use their works in AI model training under existing law.
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Airport employee named person of interest in Malaysia Airlines pilot drug smuggling probe
Police identified a KLIA airport employee as a person of interest in the investigation of a Malaysia Airlines pilot caught with over 70,000 ecstasy pills in Indonesia.
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Three Malaysians arrested in Thailand with 87kg of meth worth RM4.3 million
Three Malaysian men were arrested July 31 in Hat Yai, Thailand, carrying 87 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth RM4.3 million.
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Man Found Bound and Wrapped in Netting in Johor River, Three Arrested for Murder
Johor police arrested three men after a man’s bound body was found floating in Sungai Tanjung Sembrong on August 3.
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Michigan Reports First Two Deaths in US Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Two people with underlying conditions have died in Michigan amid a cyclosporiasis outbreak that infected over 11,000 statewide.
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KTMB extends Southern Shuttle service to Paloh with 7 stations from August 8
KTMB expanded its Southern Shuttle route to include Paloh, operating 10 daily trips across seven stations starting August 8.
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Election Commission to study postal voting for auxiliary police officers in Malaysia
The Malaysian Election Commission will examine a proposal to allow 27,000 auxiliary police officers to vote by post.
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Malaysia monitors safety of students in Middle East amid regional tensions
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry is tracking the safety of students in Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco amid evolving security concerns.
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Press Metal to Increase Stake in PMB Technology to 58.8% with RM465 Million Acquisition
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd is acquiring a 35.6% stake in PMB Technology Bhd for RM464.95 million, raising its holding to 58.8%.
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Malaysia wins eight golds at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, best haul since 2010
Malaysia claimed eight gold, three silver, and five bronze medals at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, its best result since 2010.
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Parti Warisan denies claims it withdrew from Malaysia's unity government
Parti Warisan dismissed a viral forged document falsely claiming its withdrawal from Malaysia's unity government.
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Sabah's trade hits RM105.5 billion in 2025 amid global economic challenges
Sabah recorded total trade of RM105.5 billion in 2025, maintaining above RM100 billion for the fourth year despite a 2.1% decline from 2024.