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Driver escapes unhurt after car hits metal shaft and crashes into lorry on West Coast Expressway
A driver lost control after hitting a metal shaft on the West Coast Expressway and crashed into a parked lorry near Ijok, with no injuries reported.
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Five-storey building collapse in New Delhi kills four and injures nine
A five-storey building collapsed in New Delhi’s Mehrauli area on May 30, killing four and injuring nine.
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Malaysian Expert Highlights Enforcement Challenges Against Cross-Border Online Gambling Syndicates
Malaysian legal researcher Sharifah Zulia Balqish S Agil outlines growing difficulties in prosecuting encrypted, borderless online gambling groups.
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Portugal bans face coverings in public, citing social trust and equality
Portugal enacted a law banning face coverings in public after President António José Seguro signed it on August 19, 2026.
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Putrajaya prepares for ceremonial cannon fire during King’s parade on June 3 and 5
Putrajaya authorities warn residents about ceremonial cannon fire and road closures during the King’s Trooping of the Colours parade.
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Pejuang denies Hamzah Zainudin is joining party amid his uncertain future
Pejuang president Mukhriz Mahathir denied reports that expelled Bersatu leader Hamzah Zainudin is joining or negotiating with Pejuang.
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Several PH and Umno MPs express interest in joining Parti Bersama Malaysia
Multiple Pakatan Harapan and Umno MPs have shown interest in joining Parti Bersama Malaysia but were advised to wait until Parliament dissolves.
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BN Seeks Tailored Negotiation Formula for Melaka State Election Ahead of 2026 Deadline
Barisan Nasional chief Ahmad Zahid Hamidi mandated Melaka CM Ab Rauf Yusoh to negotiate a unique election formula for Melaka ahead of year-end mandate expiry.
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Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim arrives in Brunei for 27th Annual Leaders’ Consultation
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Brunei on August 21 for the 27th Annual Leaders’ Consultation with Brunei.
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Malaysia to use ASEAN channels to tackle transboundary haze affecting Sarawak
Malaysia will engage ASEAN diplomatic channels and write to Indonesia to address the haze crisis impacting Sarawak and the region.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim condemns Israel’s E1 settlement tenders in West Bank
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim condemned Israel’s August 18 tenders for 1,234 housing units in the West Bank’s E1 area and warned international companies against involvement.
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Anwar Ibrahim says Tabung Haji and Felda probes target wrongdoing, not politics or race
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said investigations into Tabung Haji and Felda focus on alleged wrongdoing and are free from political or racial motives.
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Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim Awaits Complete Felda Task Force Report Before Announcements
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said a special task force investigating Felda has started work and he will wait for the full report before making announcements.
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Malaysia’s Education Ministry to Recognize Prison School Students’ Co-curricular Merit for University Admission
Malaysia’s Education Ministry will consider awarding co-curricular merit to prison school students for university admission starting in 2027.
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PKR appoints new election directors to strengthen party for upcoming election
PKR named Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail as election directors in a strategic reshuffle to boost party readiness ahead of the next polls.
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PM Anwar congratulates Tabung Haji and Amal for Saudi awards in pilgrimage services
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised Tabung Haji and Amal for winning top Saudi awards for excellence in managing Malaysian pilgrims during Hajj.
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Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim Receives Royal Honour from Brunei Sultan and Reaffirms One-China Policy
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was awarded Brunei's Darjah Kerabat Laila Utama on August 22 and reaffirmed Malaysia’s One-China policy amid Taiwan tensions.
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Malaysia's Communications Minister urges expanded anti-fraud campaigns in rural areas
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil called for stronger anti-fraud awareness efforts in Malaysia’s rural communities amid rising cyber threats.
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Malaysia PM Anwar orders probe into Khazanah subsidiary Xeraya Capital over governance issues
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered a thorough investigation into Xeraya Capital amid concerns of governance irregularities, with Khazanah board backing the probe.
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Malaysia’s Cabinet approves 17 measures to tighten security at KLIA and entry points
Malaysia’s Cabinet approved 17 security measures for Kuala Lumpur International Airport and other entry points on August 19, 2026.
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84-year-old woman found alive three days after Flores island earthquake in Indonesia
An 84-year-old paralysed woman was discovered alive under rubble three days after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia.
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Brazil discovers new oil field off Amazon coast amid environmental concerns
President Lula praised Brazil's recent oil discovery near the Amazon coast as a future 'passport' despite opposition from environmentalists.
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Decomposed body found in Melaka shophouse; tenant's son arrested for murder
Police arrested a 40-year-old man after a decomposed body was found wrapped in a mattress in a Melaka shophouse.
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Police Investigate Teacher Over Forcing 7-Year-Old to Drink Chilli-Laced Water in Kluang
Police are investigating a teacher accused of forcing a 7-year-old boy to drink chilli-laced water at a Kluang childcare centre in May.