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420,879 candidates to take 2026 SPM exams at 3,334 centres from Oct 26 to Dec 17
A total of 420,879 candidates will sit the 2026 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) exams at 3,334 centres nationwide from October 26 to December 17.
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5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bali Sea in Indonesia Early Tuesday
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit the Bali Sea near Indonesia at 2:10 a.m. on August 18, 2026, with no tsunami threat to Malaysia.
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Sultan Ibrahim donates 148 cattle for Aidiladha sacrifice in Johor
Sultan Ibrahim donated 148 cattle for Aidiladha sacrifices to benefit the people of Johor, while Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim contributed one cow for media workers in Pahang.
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Pizza Amane Tokyo opens in Taman Tun Dr Ismail serving NY-style pizzas with Japanese twist
Pizza Amane Tokyo opened in Kuala Lumpur, offering large NY-style pizzas with Japanese flavors in collaboration with Pizza Studio Tamaki.
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Malaysian hiker seriously injured on Mount Rinjani airlifted to Bali hospital
A Malaysian woman injured on Mount Rinjani was airlifted to a Bali hospital after rescue efforts delayed by fog.
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Universiti Sains Malaysia Tops Malaysia, Rises 149 Places in ARWU 2026 Rankings
Universiti Sains Malaysia moved up 149 places globally to rank 581st and became Malaysia’s top university in the ARWU 2026 rankings.
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Belgium's largest wildfire burns 3,000 hectares near German border
A wildfire in Belgium's High Fens reserve has burned 3,000 hectares since August 14, forcing 600 evacuations near the German border.
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7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia kills 294 and heavily damages cities
A 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia August 10, causing 294 deaths, thousands of injuries, and widespread destruction in Cali, Pereira, and Buenaventura.
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Multiple fatal and serious road accidents reported across Malaysia in May 2026
At least six people died and dozens were injured in several crashes across Malaysia during May 24-26, 2026.
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European Mullet Championship crowns BesaMulet duo winners in Belgium
The 2026 European Mullet Championship named BesaMulet overall champions in Audregnies, Belgium in late May.
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Rohingya father and two sons die in early morning house fire in Bagan Serai
A Rohingya father and his two young sons died in a house fire in Taman Serai Maju, Bagan Serai on August 15, 2026.
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Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid urges reduced outdoor activity during peak UV hours amid Southwest Monsoon
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid advised Malaysians to limit outdoor activities from 11 am to 4 pm due to high UV radiation during the Southwest Monsoon.
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Unhealthy Air Pollutant Index Readings Recorded in 10-11 Areas Across Malaysia on August 13
On August 13, 2026, several areas in Malaysia recorded unhealthy air pollutant index levels, with Sarawak reporting the highest and most widespread readings.
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Mattel unveils Whitney Houston Barbie doll featuring iconic 1980s look
Mattel released a Barbie doll honoring Whitney Houston at the 5th annual Legacy of Love gala in Atlanta on August 8.
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Modular classrooms under Program Cakna MADANI to finish by December 2026
Malaysia's Public Works Department will complete modular classrooms for 14 schools by December 2026 using the Modular Precast System.
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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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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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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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Penang air quality reaches unhealthy level, may suspend outdoor activities
Penang’s air quality hit an unhealthy level on August 13, prompting possible suspension of outdoor activities, including schools, if conditions worsen.
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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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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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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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Singer Carly Simon reveals diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease at age 83
Carly Simon, 83, announced on July 27, 2026, that she has Parkinson’s disease and is preparing a new album for August release.
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UN reports slow global childhood immunisation recovery in 2025 with major measles outbreaks
In 2025, global childhood immunisation coverage improved slightly but remained below pre-pandemic levels amid widespread measles outbreaks.