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Sabah to acquire 40% stake in floating LNG project in new Petronas deal
Sabah will secure a 40% stake in a floating LNG project and 20% in a Sandakan oil and gas field under an upcoming Petronas agreement.
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Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah urges compassion to break mental health stigma in Malaysia
Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah called for greater compassion to end silence around mental health during a speech at University of Reading Malaysia’s 10th convocation.
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Construction begins on Penang International Logistics Aeropark to boost northern Malaysia air cargo
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd and Penang Development Corporation started building the Penang International Logistics Aeropark in August 2026.
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Sabah to discuss RM900 million balance of MA63 special grant at August 3 meeting
Sabah plans to discuss the remaining RM900 million balance of a RM1.5 billion MA63 special grant at an August 3 meeting with federal officials.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim invites Rajmohan Gandhi to deliver lecture in early 2027
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim invited Rajmohan Gandhi to visit Malaysia in early 2027 for a lecture on democracy and leadership.
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Malaysia suspends validity of passports exceeding 10 years amid airline check-in issues
Malaysia's Immigration Department suspended passports valid over 10 years due to airline check-in problems and capped passport validity at 10 years.
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Tun Dr Mahathir and Tun Dr Siti Hasmah honoured as oldest former PM couple reaching 100+ years
ASEAN and ASIA Records recognised Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tun Dr Siti Hasmah as the first former head of government and spouse both living centenarians.
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Rare total solar eclipse darkens parts of Spain, Iceland, Greenland, and Russia
A total solar eclipse occurred overnight on August 12-13, 2026, visible across parts of Spain, Iceland, Greenland, and northern Russia.
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Malaysian Foreign Minister to Host Cambodia and Laos Deputy PMs for Joint Meetings Next Week
Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will receive Cambodia and Laos deputy prime ministers for joint commission meetings next week.
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Hospital Kuala Lumpur denies viral video claims of dirty public toilets
Hospital Kuala Lumpur refuted viral video claims that its public toilets were dirty, confirming the footage showed a non-HKL facility.
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7.4-magnitude earthquake hits western Colombia, killing over 280 and leaving thousands missing
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, killing at least 281 people and injuring thousands while devastating cities like Pereira and Cali.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim appeals to Tunisia for release of Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim asked Tunisian President Kais Saied to release detained 84-year-old Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi on humanitarian grounds.
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Boy George Withdraws from London Musical After Backlash Over Pro-Israel Song
British singer Boy George has pulled out of the West End musical Jesus Christ Superstar following backlash over a pro-Israel song he released.
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Malaysia’s headline inflation eases to 1.9% in June 2026 on lower fuel costs
Malaysia’s headline inflation fell to 1.9% in June 2026 from 2.0% in May, driven by lower retail fuel prices and easing core inflation.
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UNHCR Cardholders in Malaysia Deemed Illegal Immigrants but Exempt from Some Prosecutions
Malaysia’s Immigration Department classifies UNHCR cardholders as illegal immigrants but exempts them from certain prosecutions under the Immigration Act 1959/63.
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Riyadh Air launches direct flights between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur with three weekly returns
Riyadh Air began thrice-weekly direct flights between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur on July 30, marking its first Southeast Asia route.
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Malaysia's Housing Ministry to launch big data platform for developers to improve housing supply alignment
Malaysia's Housing Ministry is developing a big data platform to help private developers align housing supply with market demand.
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Malaysian leaders extend birthday wishes to Sultan of Pahang and support King Sultan Ibrahim ahead of treatment
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and top officials sent birthday greetings to the Sultan of Pahang and wished King Sultan Ibrahim well ahead of medical care.
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No official vote-buying complaints in Negeri Sembilan state election campaign, says EC
The Election Commission reported no formal complaints of vote-buying during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign that began July 18.
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Selangor Speaker to announce review outcome on state assemblyman’s status August 3
The Selangor State Assembly Speaker will announce the outcome of a review into a state assemblyman’s status on August 3.
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Four fatal crashes and police probe of drug-impaired driving hit Malaysia in three days
Multiple fatal road accidents, including a methamphetamine-related crash killing three, prompted police investigations across Malaysia this week.
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Malaysia to finalize workplace mental health policy draft by October 2026
Malaysia's Ministry of Health plans to complete its workplace mental health policy draft by September or October 2026.
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MACC urges AI scanners to tighten dangerous goods handling at Malaysian cargo terminals
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission recommended AI-based scanners and staffing upgrades to CAAM following a dangerous goods incident at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
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Nscale to acquire AI software firm Anyscale for $1.65 billion
Nscale agreed to buy AI software company Anyscale for $1.65 billion, bringing 200 employees into its cloud AI computing business.