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Universiti Sains Malaysia Tops Malaysia, Rises 149 Places in ARWU 2026 Rankings
Universiti Sains Malaysia moved up 149 places globally to rank 581st and became Malaysia’s top university in the ARWU 2026 rankings.
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Malaysia to prioritize Basic Rahmah Contribution programme in 2027 budget
Malaysia will continue prioritizing the Basic Rahmah Contribution (SARA) programme in 2027 to ease living costs for needy citizens.
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Live Nation Malaysia warns BTS fans of fake concert tickets ahead of KL tour dates
Live Nation Malaysia cautioned BTS fans about online ticket scams for the upcoming Kuala Lumpur concert starting June 3, 2026.
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Sabah government vows firm action after fish bombing damages Pulau Selakan coral reefs
Sabah authorities detected fish bombing damage at Pulau Selakan reef and pledged stronger enforcement and legal action.
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Anwar Ibrahim mandates Saifuddin Nasution to perform PKR deputy president duties
PKR president Anwar Ibrahim gave Saifuddin Nasution full mandate to act as deputy president amid Nurul Izzah's temporary leave.
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Belgium's largest wildfire burns 3,000 hectares near German border
A wildfire in Belgium's High Fens reserve has burned 3,000 hectares since August 14, forcing 600 evacuations near the German border.
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Johor MB Onn Hafiz apologises to UMNO chief Zahid after royal counsel urged reconciliation
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi apologised to UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi after royal advice following GE15 calls for Zahid’s resignation.
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Malaysia to launch fully operational Ombudsman by 2027 to handle public complaints
Malaysia plans to establish a fully operational Ombudsman by 2027 to address public complaints and improve government service delivery.
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Saifuddin Nasution says poverty, drug abuse pose greater threat to Malays than other races
Saifuddin Nasution said Malay communities face greater threats from poverty and drug problems than from other ethnic groups in Malaysia.
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Malaysia announces extra RM1 million funds for each parliamentary constituency
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced an additional RM1 million allocation for every parliamentary constituency to meet urgent local needs.
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Pham Nhat Quan Anh named VinFast chairman amid restructuring and US legal challenges
Pham Nhat Quan Anh became chairman of VinFast Auto on May 23, 2026, as the company restructures to reduce debt and faces legal issues in North Carolina.
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Malaysia to announce diesel subsidy system improvements within two months
Malaysia’s government will announce improvements to the targeted diesel subsidy system within one to two months, Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.
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Three men arrested after woman assaulted over illegal parking fees near OUG Hall
Three men aged 20 to 26 were arrested after assaulting a 38-year-old woman over illegal parking fees in Kuala Lumpur's OUG area.
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PKR Leaders Reject Racial Politics, Urge Unity and Fair Political Approach at Congress
PKR vice-presidents emphasized fair politics, rejected racial divisions, and called for unity at the party's National Congress in Melaka.
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Valiram Group buys major stakes in TRX mall and office from Lendlease Group
Valiram Group acquired a 40% stake in The Exchange TRX mall and 60% stake in TRX Campus office from Lendlease on May 25, 2026.
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Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim not arrested amid Tabung Haji corruption probe
Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim was not arrested by MACC despite social media rumours during the Tabung Haji RCI investigation.
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Aminuddin Harun ready to step down as Negeri Sembilan PKR chairman after election loss
Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said he is prepared to relinquish his post as Negeri Sembilan PKR chairman after the party’s poor election results.
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Anwar Ibrahim launches 'Temu Fikrah' and urges political stability with Umno-BN cooperation
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim launched a new PKR Youth publication and stressed continued cooperation with Umno-BN for Malaysia’s political stability and economic growth.
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New South Wales to launch gun buyback scheme on November 2 after Bondi Beach attack
New South Wales will start a gun buyback on November 2, offering up to 1,000 AUD per firearm following December 2025 Bondi Beach shooting.
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Malaysia’s Democratic Action Party votes to stay in Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government
Malaysia’s Democratic Action Party voted to remain in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government at its national congress on August 16.
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Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin reaffirm strong North Korea-Russia ties on Liberation Day
Kim Jong Un thanked Vladimir Putin for his message on Korea’s liberation anniversary, praising growing North Korea-Russia cooperation.
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Malaysia targets high-income status within three years as tech exports surge
Deputy Minister Sim Tze Tzin said Malaysia can become a high-income nation in two to three years driven by strong technology export growth.
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7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia kills 294 and heavily damages cities
A 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia August 10, causing 294 deaths, thousands of injuries, and widespread destruction in Cali, Pereira, and Buenaventura.
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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Minahassa Peninsula, Indonesia; Tremors Felt in Sabah, Malaysia
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Minahassa Peninsula early August 16, with tremors felt across eastern Sabah, Malaysia.