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Kelantan police station chief arrested for allegedly accepting RM500 bribe from UNHCR card holder
A 41-year-old Kelantan police station chief was arrested for allegedly accepting a RM500 bribe to overlook a foreign scrap metal business.
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Malaysia Eyes Hosting FIFA World Cup as RTM Plans Expanded Sports Coverage
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expressed hopes for Malaysia to host the FIFA World Cup and the national team to qualify, while RTM plans more global sports broadcasts.
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Starbucks Korea staff form first labour union after Tank Day controversy
Starbucks Korea employees formed their first labour union following backlash over a controversial Tank Day promotion in May 2026.
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Zizie Izette to learn verdict in RM2.8 million corruption abetment case on July 20
Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad faces verdict for abetting RM2.8 million in bribes tied to a RM150 million investment.
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Prime Minister Anwar to address KWAP’s RM200 million eFishery investment loss in Dewan Negara
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will explain KWAP’s investment loss in Indonesian firm eFishery during Dewan Negara sitting on August 11.
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US returns over $1.37 billion in 1MDB-linked assets to Malaysia
The United States returned more than $1.37 billion in assets tied to the 1MDB scandal to Malaysia, officials confirmed.
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Former PM Najib Razak to undergo plaque removal procedure next week
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak will have a medical procedure to remove plaque near a blood vessel next week while serving his prison sentence.
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Muhyiddin declares Bersatu Malaysia's only standalone opposition party
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said Bersatu is the sole opposition party in Malaysia's Parliament amid political shifts.
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Statues of Myanmar’s Aung San removed amid political struggle following coup
Statues of General Aung San are being taken down across Myanmar amid a push by the military government to diminish his legacy tied to Aung San Suu Kyi’s NLD party.
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Tan Sri Ahmad Badri appointed Felda chairman to boost settlers' welfare and competitiveness
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim appointed Tan Sri Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir as Felda chairman to strengthen the agency and uplift settlers.
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Iskandar Puteri Council orders Network School in Forest City to cease operations over licence breaches
Iskandar Puteri City Council issued a stop-business notice to Network School in Forest City after licence breaches were found at two premises.
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US import prices rise 0.3% in June, largest annual gain since 2022 driven by China imports
US import prices increased 0.3% in June 2026, marking a 7.1% rise year over year, led by higher costs of Chinese goods and capital equipment.
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Malaysia’s Prime Minister stresses AI-skilled teachers grounded in human values
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged Malaysia’s education system to produce STEM and AI-skilled teachers rooted in ethics and human values.
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Malaysia's inflation rate eases to 1.9% in June 2026 from 2.0% in May
Malaysia's consumer price index rose 1.9% year-on-year in June 2026, down from 2.0% in May, driven by lower transport inflation and steady food prices.
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Malaysian parliamentary panel reviews Lynas deal to supply rare earths to US Pentagon
A Malaysian parliamentary committee held a hearing to scrutinize Lynas Rare Earths’ four-year supply deal with the US Department of Defense.
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Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance says Binance still unlicensed and blocked in country
Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance confirmed Binance remains unlicensed and its platform blocked for Malaysian users as of July 2026.
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Malaysia Finance Ministry confirms authorized use of Asset Recovery Trust funds for 1MDB and SRC debt
Malaysia’s Finance Ministry confirmed Asset Recovery Trust Account funds were used properly to repay 1MDB and SRC debts, denying misuse allegations.
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Malaysian Dewan Rakyat adjourns after 16-day sitting with 13 Bills passed
The Malaysian Dewan Rakyat adjourned on July 16 after a 16-day sitting that passed 13 Bills and several motions.
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Registrar of Societies reviews Bersatu complaint over Perikatan Nasional membership status
Registrar of Societies Malaysia began reviewing Bersatu's complaint on August 11 over its disputed membership in Perikatan Nasional.
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Coroner’s inquest into death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina marks first anniversary
The coroner’s court in Kota Kinabalu observed the first anniversary of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir’s death as her inquest continues.
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LaLaport Transportation Hub in Kuala Lumpur opens with 10,000 daily passenger capacity
The LaLaport Transportation Hub launched in Kuala Lumpur city centre to serve up to 10,000 passengers daily with integrated transport options.
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Malaysia launches Large Scale Solar 6 programme targeting full operation by 2029 end
Malaysia’s government launched the Large Scale Solar 6 (LSS6) programme to expand solar capacity and battery storage by December 31, 2029.
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Kuala Lumpur City Hall rolls out 16 reforms after scoring 0.08% in anti-corruption ranking
Kuala Lumpur City Hall implemented 16 governance reforms following a 0.08% score in the 2025 Public Service Corruption Ranking.
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MACC lifts freeze on Padini Holdings and Cropmate bank accounts after probe
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission unfroze all bank accounts of Padini Holdings and Cropmate after investigations found no wrongdoing.