Malaysia
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Malaysia’s Cabinet approves 17 measures to tighten security at KLIA and entry points
Malaysia’s Cabinet approved 17 security measures for Kuala Lumpur International Airport and other entry points on August 19, 2026.
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MetMalaysia issues repeated thunderstorm warnings across Malaysian states in mid-August 2026
MetMalaysia issued multiple thunderstorm warnings across peninsular and Borneo Malaysia from August 17-20, citing heavy rain and strong winds.
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84-year-old woman found alive three days after Flores island earthquake in Indonesia
An 84-year-old paralysed woman was discovered alive under rubble three days after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia.
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Brazil discovers new oil field off Amazon coast amid environmental concerns
President Lula praised Brazil's recent oil discovery near the Amazon coast as a future 'passport' despite opposition from environmentalists.
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Man reported missing in Padawan found asleep beside neighbour's washing machine
A man reported missing after leaving a wedding in Kampung Sira was found asleep beside a neighbour’s washing machine about 1.5 hours later.
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Malaysia SOCSO launches 24-hour accident protection scheme with payroll deductions from June 2026
SOCSO will implement a 24-hour social security scheme starting June 1, mandating higher employee payroll deductions covering non-work accidents nationwide.
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Man Dies from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Locked Car Outside Penang Ice Cream Shop
A 37-year-old man was found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning inside his wife’s locked car in Penang on May 29.
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Tenaga Nasional raises RM4 billion from inaugural sustainability sukuk wakalah issuance
Tenaga Nasional Bhd issued RM4 billion in sustainability sukuk wakalah across five tranches, marking its first sukuk issuance under a new programme.
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Decomposed body found in Melaka shophouse; tenant's son arrested for murder
Police arrested a 40-year-old man after a decomposed body was found wrapped in a mattress in a Melaka shophouse.
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Malaysia expands battery storage projects nationwide to support power grid stability
Malaysia is expanding Battery Energy Storage System projects nationwide to strengthen grid stability amid rising renewable energy use.
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Mitra allocates RM65.5 million for six initiatives aiding 50,000 Indian Malaysians
Mitra received RM65.5 million in 2026 to fund six socioeconomic programmes benefiting over 50,000 Indian community members in Malaysia.
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HSS Holdings Bhd to Raise RM13.5 Million in IPO on Bursa Malaysia ACE Market
HSS Holdings Bhd plans an IPO priced at RM0.18 per share to list on Bursa Malaysia ACE Market on June 23, 2026, targeting RM13.5 million gross proceeds.
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ECB President Lagarde warns Europe risks falling behind in AI amid economic challenges
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde urged Europe to remove market barriers to scale AI, citing economic and geopolitical challenges.
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Alliance for a Safe Community urges review of hiking SOPs amid rising incidents in Malaysia
The Alliance for a Safe Community calls for urgent reform of hiking safety procedures as incidents of missing and injured hikers rise nationwide.
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Penang seeks federal approval for International Financial Centre in 2027 Budget
Penang government is pushing for federal commitment to establish the Penang International Financial Centre in the 2027 Budget.
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Police Investigate Teacher Over Forcing 7-Year-Old to Drink Chilli-Laced Water in Kluang
Police are investigating a teacher accused of forcing a 7-year-old boy to drink chilli-laced water at a Kluang childcare centre in May.
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MARA reviews MRSM student outing rules after two students go missing for four days
MARA is reviewing MRSM outing procedures after two Form Four students from MRSM Alor Gajah went missing for four days in August.
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Shahrir Samad sues former AG Tommy Thomas over alleged malicious prosecution
Tan Sri Shahrir Samad filed a civil suit today against former Attorney General Tommy Thomas and others, alleging malicious prosecution and wrongful arrest.
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Malaysia raises unsubsidised petrol and diesel prices by 10-20 sen per litre from August 20
Malaysia will increase retail prices for unsubsidised petrol and diesel by up to 20 sen per litre starting August 20.
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Dr Jeswant Dillon becomes first Malaysian elected to American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Professor Datuk Seri Dr Jeswant Dillon was elected in May 2026 as the first Malaysian member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.
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Japanese Banks Post Record High Additional Tier 1 Bond Issuance in 2026
Japan’s major banks are issuing a record volume of Additional Tier 1 bonds in 2026 to meet rising capital requirements.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim honors street sweeper M. Kavita for raising five successful children
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim paid tribute to street sweeper M. Kavita for her dedication raising five accomplished children over 12 years of work.
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Immigration lorry crash in Kuala Lumpur kills father and two daughters, injures wife
An Immigration Department lorry ran a red light and struck a family of pedestrians in Kuala Lumpur, killing three and seriously injuring one.
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US sanctions ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye over investigations
The US government sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, barring them from US entry and financial transactions.