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Malaysia cracks down on social visit pass abuse in Semporna amid tourism boom
Malaysia intensified enforcement against foreign tourists abusing social visit passes for illegal business in Semporna's tourism sector this August.
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Spain Dismantles Major Mediterranean Migrant and Drug Smuggling Network
Spanish police arrested 78 people and seized 18 boats in a cross-border crackdown on a Mediterranean migrant and drug smuggling ring.
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Malaysia to Streamline Promotions for Armed Forces and Police Personnel
Malaysia’s government has agreed to cut red tape and speed up promotions for military and police staff, aligning with public service standards.
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France's top court strikes down social media ban for under-15s
France’s Constitutional Council invalidated a law banning social media access for children under 15, citing freedom of expression and privacy violations.
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Malaysia's GDP grows 5.8% in Q2 2026 amid global uncertainties
Malaysia's economy expanded 5.8% in Q2 2026, driving 5.6% growth in the first half despite global challenges.
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Female driver crashes SUV into Kota Kinabalu airport departure hall entrance
A 66-year-old woman crashed an SUV into the glass entrance of Kota Kinabalu International Airport's departure hall on August 7, causing minor injuries and property damage.
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MACC urges stronger whistleblower protections to boost Malaysia's CPI ranking
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission called on senior officials to prioritise whistleblower protection and improved governance to raise Malaysia's CPI rank.
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GEAR-uP domestic investments triple to RM20.3 billion in 2025, led by Khazanah and EPF
Government-linked investment companies deployed RM20.3 billion in domestic investments under GEAR-uP in 2025, tripling 2024’s RM6.6 billion.
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South Korea and Taiwan surpass Japan in exports for first half of 2026 on AI chip demand
South Korea and Taiwan each exceeded Japan in total exports in the first half of 2026, driven by soaring AI semiconductor sales.
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Former training officer jailed 14 weeks for shoving woman with intellectual disability causing knee fractures
Nur Amira Shahirah Azmi was sentenced to 14 weeks in jail after shoving a woman with an intellectual disability, resulting in serious knee injuries.
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Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim appointed head of three key state portfolios
Datuk Ismail Lasim will lead three major portfolios in Negeri Sembilan's 2026-2031 state government administration.
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Former Chief Justice Tun Mohamed Eusoff Chin dies, PM Anwar Ibrahim pays tribute
Tun Mohamed Eusoff Chin, former Malaysian Chief Justice, died August 7; Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised his judicial service and offered condolences.
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Former Sakae Holdings director Ong sentenced to 10.5 years for misappropriating S$15.8 million
Andy Ong Siew Kwee was jailed 10.5 years for misappropriating S$15.8 million from a joint venture linked to Bugis Cube on August 7, 2026.
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Opposition leader Lim Tean arrested in Johor Bahru over Singapore jail sentence
Lim Tean was arrested on August 6, 2026, in Johor Bahru after failing to surrender for a jail term in Singapore.
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Trump-backed Congressman Andy Ogles loses Tennessee GOP primary to Charlie Hatcher
Incumbent Congressman Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary in Tennessee’s 5th District to Charlie Hatcher on August 6, 2026.
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China’s Zhejiang halts maritime activity as Typhoon Dolphin nears east coast
Zhejiang Province suspended ferry routes and docked ships ahead of Typhoon Dolphin’s expected landfall this weekend.
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Malaysia enforces age restrictions on social media users under 16 to boost online safety
Malaysia began enforcing restrictions requiring platforms to verify age and block users under 16 on June 1, 2026.
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Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes off Occidental Mindoro; tremors felt in Manila
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit off Occidental Mindoro on August 7, shaking Manila and prompting evacuations at a state agency building.
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Woman arrested for attacking YG Entertainment with golf club before Blackpink event
A woman in her 20s was detained after she attacked YG Entertainment’s Seoul headquarters with a golf club on August 6, 2026.
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Lim Guan Eng Questions UMNO’s Commitment to Penang Unity Government After Reezal’s Remarks
Lim Guan Eng challenged UMNO’s role in Penang’s unity government following Reezal Merican’s comments on identity politics and party cooperation.
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Philippine GDP Growth Slows to 2.3% in Q2 2026 Amid Inflation and Spending Cuts
Philippine GDP grew 2.3% year-on-year in Q2 2026, slower than expected due to inflation and reduced public spending.
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Wall Street opens mixed amid easing US inflation, lower oil, and Middle East tensions
Wall Street opened mixed on August 14 after a strong session driven by falling oil and softer US inflation data, as investors weighed retail sales and geopolitical risks.
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Saudi Arabia warns of imminent coordinated attacks by Houthis and Iraqi militias
Saudi Arabia warns of imminent attacks from Iraqi militias and Yemen's Houthis under Iran's IRGC supervision, targeting civilian and economic sites.
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South Korean Parents Nearly Triple Infant Investment Accounts to 15,000 by June 2026
South Korean brokerage accounts for infants under one year old nearly tripled to 15,000 amid rising interest in long-term stock investing for children.