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Malaysia’s special forecast draws cut from 22 to 8 times yearly after Cabinet decision revealed
Former Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul confirmed special forecast number draws rose to 22 times a year under the previous Cabinet’s collective decision.
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Bank Negara Malaysia keeps overnight policy rate at 2.75% with hawkish signals
Bank Negara Malaysia held its overnight policy rate steady at 2.75% on September 3, signaling possible future hikes amid strong economic growth.
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Norway seizes Russian research ship over $4.22 billion Ukrainian arbitration claim
Norway seized the Russian research vessel Professor Molchanov near Svalbard to enforce a $4.22 billion compensation awarded to Ukraine's Naftogaz.
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Spain's PM Sánchez says no solid evidence Morocco planned Ceuta migrant surge
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez denied any solid proof Morocco orchestrated the July 2026 mass migrant arrivals into Ceuta.
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Vietnam court sentences 11 to death in major drug smuggling case involving toothpaste tubes
Vietnamese court sentenced 11 to death and over 200 to prison for smuggling synthetic drugs hidden inside toothpaste tubes from France.
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Malaysian Manufacturers Call for GST Reintroduction and Face Supply Challenges Amid Tensions
Malaysian manufacturers urge Budget 2027 to avoid new taxes and reintroduce GST at 3%, while navigating high costs and geopolitical disruptions in 2026.
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Bills to limit Malaysian PM’s tenure and separate AG, Public Prosecutor roles ready for reading
Bills to cap Malaysian prime minister’s tenure at 10 years and separate Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles are ready for Dewan Rakyat reading.
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Dispute arises over Madinah Mohamad’s opportunity to testify before Tabung Haji RCI
Former Auditor-General Madinah Mohamad and Tabung Haji chairman Rashid Hussain dispute whether she was allowed oral testimony at the 2022 RCI.
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Feminist Activist and Journalist Gloria Steinem Dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, co-founder of Ms. Magazine and leading feminist voice, died in New York City at age 92 on September 2, 2026.
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TNG eWallet sees over RM1 billion international visitor spending in first half of 2026
International visitors spent more than RM1 billion on TNG eWallet during the first six months of Visit Malaysia 2026.
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Hongkong Land targets billion-dollar Tokyo property deals amid Jardine Matheson’s strategic shift
Hongkong Land is pursuing billion-dollar mixed-use property deals in Tokyo as Jardine Matheson shifts to an investment portfolio focus.
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Two bodies recovered in search for four missing teenagers at Tanjung Lompat Beach
Two of four 16-year-old teenagers feared drowned at Tanjung Lompat Beach have been found dead; search continues for two others.
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NVIDIA invests $3.5B in MediaTek, expanding AI chip partnership
NVIDIA bought $3.5 billion in MediaTek convertible bonds and will deepen AI collaboration with the Taiwanese chipmaker.
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Russia to Shut Goethe-Institut Centres in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Yekaterinburg
Russia will close three Goethe-Institut cultural centres in response to Germany's closure of Russian institutions in Berlin and Bonn.
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Nepal floods bring unknown fish species into Bihar causing illnesses
Severe Nepal floods pushed unknown fish species into Bihar, India, leading to illnesses after residents consumed them.
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Far-right AfD Leads Saxony-Anhalt Polls Ahead of September 6 State Election
AfD is polling above 40% in Saxony-Anhalt and aims to form government for the first time in a German state.
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US imposes tariffs up to 100% on drones to curb reliance on Chinese imports
The US implemented tariffs of up to 100% on drones and components starting September 3, targeting Chinese-dominated imports to address national security risks.
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UN Warns of Very Strong El Niño Likely to Persist Until February 2027
The UN World Meteorological Organization warned a very strong El Niño will peak late 2026 and last until February 2027 with near 100% certainty.
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Luxury condos and offices tied to Singapore’s $3B money laundering case set for September auctions
About 25 luxury condominiums and two office spaces linked to a $3 billion money laundering probe will be auctioned in Singapore starting mid-September.
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US DOJ requires all state agencies to report illegal immigrants or face loss of welfare funds
The US Department of Justice ordered all state agencies to report illegal immigrants to DHS or risk losing billions in federal welfare funding.
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Russell Westbrook joins Project B as co-founder and chief strategy officer
Russell Westbrook retired in August 2026 and joined Project B as co-founder and chief strategy officer in September 2026.
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3.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Keningau, Sabah with No Damage Reported
A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck 10km west of Keningau, Sabah, at 9:31 a.m. today, causing tremors felt locally but no damage.
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Malaysian Royal’s Singapore Land Sale Complicated by $1.6 Billion Tax Bill
Tunku Ismail Ibrahim faces a land betterment charge exceeding S$2 billion on 16.6 hectares in Singapore, complicating planned sale talks.
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Grammy-winning jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies at 70 in Mississippi
Cassandra Wilson, two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer, died peacefully at home in Jackson, Mississippi, aged 70.