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Rosmah Mansor sues comedian Harith Iskander for defamation over Melaka show
Rosmah Mansor filed a defamation suit against Harith Iskander over a comedy act in Melaka, seeking RM10 million and an apology.
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Malaysia passes Social Work Profession Bill to regulate social workers
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat passed the Social Work Profession Bill in July 2026 to regulate and register social workers nationwide.
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Umno denies final seat negotiation agreement with PAS for Negeri Sembilan election
Umno president Zahid Hamidi denied any final agreement with PAS on Negeri Sembilan election seats, while PAS says talks are positive and ongoing.
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Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming stands by conditional resignation pledge after Johor election
Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming reaffirmed his pledge to resign if Najib Razak avoided serving a fitting sentence despite BN’s Johor election win.
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Turkey fines over 100 doctors for high Caesarean rates and orders retraining
Turkey’s health ministry fined and suspended over 100 obstetrician-gynecologists for high Caesarean section rates, requiring training before return to practice.
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Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil tops 2026 Penang state honours list
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil is the sole recipient of the Darjah Panglima Pangkuan Negeri in the 2026 Penang state honours.
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EAIC finds procedural lapses in citizenship approvals for seven naturalised Malaysian footballers
The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission identified procedural irregularities in seven footballers' citizenship applications and urged review by Malaysian authorities.
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Two Men Remanded for Seven Days Over Murder at Sunway Mentari Hotel
Two men with criminal records were remanded for seven days over a murder at a hotel in Sunway Mentari, Petaling Jaya.
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Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim to launch AI avatar PMX AI for government service access
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will debut PMX AI, an avatar mimicking his voice and look to assist citizens with public services.
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North Korea to strengthen nuclear forces and expand military intelligence roles
North Korea announced plans to bolster its nuclear arsenal and enhance military intelligence after a key party meeting in early July 2026.
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Indonesian Islamic Council warns against cross-dressing in Independence Day events
Indonesia's Islamic Ulema Council cautioned men and women not to wear opposite-gender clothing during August 17 Independence Day celebrations.
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Bangkok bar owner to face six charges after fire kills 37 in July
Police will charge Suvicha Salaibatr, owner of a Bangkok bar, with six offences following a July fire that killed 37 people.
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Lifelike doll mistaken for human remains found in suitcase near Oallen, Australia
Two men found a suitcase containing a realistic doll mistaken for human remains near Oallen, prompting a brief murder investigation.
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78 Rohingya detainees in Bidor granted refugee status under Malaysia's DPP programme
Malaysia granted refugee status to 78 Rohingya detainees at Bidor as part of its Refugee Registration Document programme.
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Malaysia’s NADI scheme offers interest-free instalments for school uniforms sewn by local entrepreneurs
The Malaysian government’s NADI Mahir initiative enables parents to buy school uniforms on interest-free instalments, supporting over 120 local sewing entrepreneurs.
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Selangor Sultan Withholds Consent for Friday Prayers at Shopping Malls
The Sultan of Selangor has declined permission for Friday prayers to be conducted in shopping malls across the state.
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Muhyiddin Yassin says Perikatan Nasional may not form Johor government but urges opposition support
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin acknowledged Perikatan Nasional may not lead Johor state government after July 11 election but stressed the need for a strong opposition role.
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Malaysian Government Cites Legal Protections in Refusing To Disclose Former MACC Chief’s Shareholdings
The Malaysian government refused to reveal ex-MACC chief Azam Baki’s shareholding records, citing laws protecting personal and investigation documents.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim undergoes surgery for para-umbilical hernia on 79th birthday
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had laparoscopic surgery for a para-umbilical hernia and remains under observation for two days.
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Malaysia braces for up to 40°C heat in early 2027 amid Super El Niño forecast
Malaysia prepares for near-record heat of up to 40°C in early 2027 as a strong Super El Niño is expected to peak between November 2026 and January 2027.
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Malaysia's Department of Environment denies issuing viral 2024 cleanliness ranking infographic
Malaysia's Department of Environment denied releasing or verifying a viral infographic ranking state cleanliness for 2024.
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PM Anwar Ibrahim temporarily uses government BMW amid car maintenance
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim temporarily used a government BMW vehicle during maintenance of his official car, the Prime Minister’s Department said.
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Over 100 detained during leftist anti-NATO protests in Turkey before summit
Turkish police detained more than 100 protesters, including Communist Party members, during anti-NATO rallies in Ankara and Istanbul on July 5, 2026.
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UKM and Malaysia clarify international student proportions amid false social media claims
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Ministry of Higher Education reject false claims about international student ratios, affirming accurate enrollment data.