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DAP leadership holds engagement session with 400 northern delegates ahead of National Congress
About 400 DAP delegates from northern states met party leaders in George Town on August 12 to discuss party and national issues before the National Congress.
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DAP to Vote on Federal Government Role at National Congress on August 16
DAP will hold its National Congress Sunday to decide whether to remain in the federal government amid recent electoral losses.
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PKR National Congress 2026 in Melaka focuses on reforms and leadership renewal
Parti Keadilan Rakyat held its National Congress in Melaka, highlighting reforms and calls for leadership succession planning.
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Malaysia urges women to lead energy transition amid workforce participation gap
At the 7th International Sustainable Energy Summit, Malaysian minister called for increased female leadership in the country's energy shift.
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Proposed MARA Bill 2026 prioritizes corporate governance reforms in Malaysia
The proposed MARA Bill 2026 focuses 80% on corporate governance reforms to strengthen MARA’s management and structure ahead of parliamentary tabling this year.
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Malaysia and Saudi Arabia sign MoU to boost judicial cooperation
Malaysia and Saudi Arabia signed an MoU on August 12, 2026, to enhance cooperation between their judiciaries.
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Malaysia to Close Kuala Lumpur Airspace for National Day Flypast and Rehearsals
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia will close Kuala Lumpur airspace at specified times from August 26 to 31 for National Day flypast rehearsals and the event.
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Melaka confirms August 21 is not a public holiday despite UNESCO heritage link
Melaka state government confirmed there will be no public holiday on August 21, 2026, amid confusion over the UNESCO World Heritage connection.
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Lawyer Lim Tean deported to Singapore after arrest in Johor for failing jail term surrender
Lim Tean was arrested in Johor on August 6 and handed to Singapore police on August 11 after failing to start his jail term.
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Malaysian investigators question pilot detained in Jakarta over large ecstasy haul
Four Malaysian narcotics officers interviewed a pilot held in Jakarta on drug charges involving over 26 kg of ecstasy, probing links to an international syndicate.
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Muhyiddin urges one-year forensic audit of Tabung Haji funds following major losses
Muhyiddin Yassin called on the Malaysian government to conduct a comprehensive forensic audit of Tabung Haji's funds and complete it within a year.
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14-year-old girl arrested for injuring classmate with kerambit at Shah Alam school
A 14-year-old female student allegedly injured a male classmate with a kerambit at a Shah Alam secondary school on August 5.
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Malaysian detained at Chennai airport for smuggling 4 kg of hydroponic cannabis
Indian customs detained a Malaysian passenger arriving from Bangkok for attempting to smuggle 4.033 kg of hydroponic cannabis through Chennai Airport.
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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid visits former PM Ismail Sabri at National Heart Institute
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi visited former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob at Kuala Lumpur's National Heart Institute on August 10.
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Woman doused with petrol and set on fire in Kepong; police hunt suspect
A 62-year-old woman was allegedly set on fire at a Kepong number forecast outlet on August 9; police are investigating and seeking suspect information.
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Myanmar rejects ASEAN demand to release Aung San Suu Kyi unconditionally
Myanmar’s military-backed government rejected ASEAN’s call for the unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi, citing judicial sovereignty.
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Malaysian leaders urge private sector to boost second-career options for military veterans
Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah called for greater private sector support to expand second-career paths and welfare funding for Malaysian military veterans.
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Malaysia Day 2026 to be Celebrated at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching
Organizers confirmed the 2026 Malaysia Day celebration will take place at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak.
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Malaysia begins biometric screening of 4,000 Myanmar nationals to identify refugees for repatriation
Malaysia is screening about 4,000 Myanmar nationals at immigration depots to distinguish refugees from offenders ahead of repatriation efforts.
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Immigration Department probes unauthorized use of logo on foreigner’s vehicle, detains 10
Malaysian Immigration Department is investigating a foreign national’s vehicle falsely bearing its logo and detained 10 suspects in related raids.
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Penang suspends ANPR parking enforcement after public backlash
Penang state government ordered an immediate suspension of the Automated Number Plate Recognition parking system after complaints from motorists.
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Malaysia allocates RM4.06 billion to Sabah for rural water supply projects
The federal government has allocated RM4.06 billion to Sabah to improve clean water supply in rural areas, with the state government managing the projects.
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Nurul Izzah granted temporary leave as PKR deputy president; Saifuddin to assume duties
PKR’s Nurul Izzah Anwar was granted temporary leave as deputy president to focus on studies; Saifuddin Nasution Ismail will act in her role during her absence.
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Malaysia announces new promotion system to boost police and armed forces morale
Malaysia’s government unveiled a new promotion method for police and armed forces to reduce bureaucracy and speed up advancement.