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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.
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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.