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Malaysia Tables Bill to Expand MCMC Powers Ahead of IRC 2026 Conference
Malaysia’s parliament tabled a bill expanding the Communications Commission’s powers and raised contract approval limits ahead of hosting IRC 2026 in Kuala Lumpur.
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Malaysia reports 34.8% rise in dengue cases with 34 deaths in 2026
Malaysia recorded 42,848 dengue cases and 34 deaths nationwide as of August 9, marking significant increases from 2025.
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Dior's Jonathan Anderson debuts Haute Couture collection after designing Taylor Swift's wedding dress
Jonathan Anderson presented his Dior Haute Couture collection two days after designing Taylor Swift’s wedding dress for her New York wedding.
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Costa Rican Scientists May Have Found New Ghost Shark Species in Pacific Waters
Costa Rican scientists reported a possible new ghost shark species near Cabo Blanco and Cano Island with unique features and genetic differences.
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Malaysia sees 50% rise in reckless driving linked to traffic and impatience
Police report a 50% increase in reckless driving cases in Malaysia amid rising vehicles and driver impatience.
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AI deepfake used to impersonate Dubai prince in romance scam defrauding victims
Scammers used AI deepfake technology to impersonate Dubai's Crown Prince Fazza, duping victims including a Filipino worker out of thousands of dollars.
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Unhealthy haze worsens in Sarawak and Selangor with multiple areas hitting high pollution levels
Sarawak and Selangor showed worsening haze on August 8–10, with several areas registering unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings above 150.
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Indonesia closes Mount Bromo National Park as wildfire burns nearly 900 hectares
Mount Bromo National Park was closed due to an expanding wildfire that has burned almost 900 hectares since early August.
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Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor condemns animal cruelty, urges stricter enforcement
Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin condemned animal cruelty and called for stronger legal action and penalties under Malaysia's Animal Welfare Act.
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Tokyo AI Dating App Leads to 265 Marriages Since 2024 Launch
Tokyo government’s AI-powered dating app Tokyo Enmusubi has matched 265 couples who married after meeting on it since September 2024.
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Star Trek marks 60 years with panel at San Diego Comic-Con featuring George Takei
San Diego Comic-Con hosted a Star Trek 60th anniversary panel July 25-26 featuring George Takei, Michael Dorn, and cast from multiple series.
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Malaysia forecast to break heat record in 2027 as super El Niño nears
Malaysia will likely see record high temperatures in 2027 due to an intensifying super El Niño expected to peak by May.
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Type 2 diabetes diagnosed in Malaysians as young as 14 amid rising youth cases
Malaysia reports Type 2 diabetes cases in youths as young as 14 with slight rise in under-30 diagnoses and new health screening data in 2025.
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Egyptian archaeologists uncover 2,000-year-old tombs and Byzantine city ruins
Egyptian archaeologists revealed 18 Greco-Roman tombs and Byzantine-era city ruins at Marina El-Alamein and Ain al-Sabil.
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Malaysia forms National Education Council to lead major education reforms in 2026
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim chairs the newly established National Education Council to drive curriculum and safety reforms across Malaysia's education system.
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MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warnings for multiple Malaysian states in early August 2026
MetMalaysia issued thunderstorm warnings for up to 10 Malaysian states from August 1-2 amid increased lightning risks and changing weather patterns.
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Paris reopens three free lifeguarded swimming zones on the Seine amid record heatwave
Paris reopened three free supervised swimming areas in the Seine on July 4, 2026, to help residents cool off during a historic heatwave.
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Mark Wahlberg Films Netflix Crime Thriller 'The Big Fix' in Penang, Malaysia
Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg began filming Netflix's 'The Big Fix' in Penang, Malaysia, starting July 10, 2026, using multiple local locations.
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Malaysia's health inflation rises to 3% in 2025 amid sharp dengue surge in 2026
Malaysia saw health inflation rise to 3% in 2025 and dengue cases jump 29% with deaths up 67% by mid-2026.
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Magnitude 5.9 quake hits New Zealand's North Island; separate 5.6 quake jolts north of Egypt
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck east coast of New Zealand's North Island on August 2, followed by a magnitude 5.6 quake north of Suez, Egypt, on August 3.
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Autism registrations under Malaysia’s Social Welfare Department rise eightfold since 2015
Malaysia’s Social Welfare Department reports an eightfold increase in registered persons with autism to 90,459 as of April 2026.
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19-year-old hiker found dead after going missing at Bukit Changkat Asa in Hulu Selangor
Nur Izzati Humaira Azizul, 19, was found dead after a four-day search at Bukit Changkat Asa, Hulu Selangor, following her disappearance on May 23.
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Kuala Lumpur’s Old General Post Office reopens after major heritage restoration
The Old General Post Office in Kuala Lumpur reopened May 23, 2026, after 15 months of restoration as part of a heritage revival project by Khazanah Nasional.
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About 200 Malaysian B40 students attend 'Roald Dahl’s The BFG' in Singapore
Around 200 students from Malaysia’s Program Ilham Seni Diraja watched the international theatre production 'Roald Dahl’s The BFG' in Singapore in May.