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Data centre demand in Selangor does not strain domestic water supply
Selangor government confirms data centre water use has no impact on domestic supply, backed by adequate reserves and strict project oversight.
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Malaysia Deputy PM says state rivalry won't affect federal government stability
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said state political rivalry will not disrupt federal stability under the Unity Government agreement.
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Pahang Forms Joint Committee to Address Hazardous Trees After Fatal Incident, Reports RM3M Telecom Theft Losses
Pahang government set up joint committee and preventive measures after a deadly tree fall killed four in Bentong and reported over RM3 million telecom losses in 2025.
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PKR to hold national congress in Melaka on August 15-16 with 2,500 delegates expected
Parti Keadilan Rakyat will hold its 2026 national congress in Melaka with 2,500 delegates and 3,000 observers attending starting August 15.
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Malaysia's Foreign Minister meets UN Resident Coordinator Nikolas Myint at Wisma Putra
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan received a courtesy call from UN Resident Coordinator Nikolas Myint on August 5.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim meets Singapore GP executive ahead of Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met Singapore Grand Prix Executive Director Michael Roche to discuss preparations for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit.
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Malaysia boosts aviation and border security with police, AI, drones, and intl cooperation
Malaysia involves police in aviation security and deploys AI, drones, and joint operations to enhance border and aviation safety.
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Sri Lanka blocks access to over 120 unlicensed online betting sites in crackdown
Sri Lanka banned more than 120 unlicensed online gambling sites, ordering telecoms to enforce the block starting August 5 and expanding it on August 7.
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Malaysia will not repatriate Rohingya refugees if their lives are at risk
Malaysia plans to repatriate 5,000 Rohingya refugees but will halt any returns that endanger their safety, officials said.
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Pet Dog Rocky Dies During Stray Dog Operation in Port Klang, Police Investigate
Rocky, a pet dog, died July 29 during a stray dog-catching operation in Port Klang amid allegations of animal cruelty.
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Malaysia urges social media firms to automate takedown of scam and gambling content
Malaysia's Communications Minister said social media platforms will be given time to automate removal of scam and online gambling content under new codes.
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Malaysia's PM orders fast-track processing of 15,000 foreign worker applications
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed rapid processing of 15,000 foreign worker applications to address labour shortages in key sectors.
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MPV Collides with Wild Elephant Herd on East Coast Expressway 2 in Terengganu
An MPV crashed into a herd of wild elephants near Cheneh Toll Plaza on LPT2, injuring the driver and his wife on August 4, 2026.
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Houthis claim missile strike on Saudi oil tanker Wafaa in northern Red Sea
The Houthi group said it attacked the Saudi oil tanker Wafaa with ballistic missiles off Yanbu on August 5, 2026.
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Malaysia Gazettes Nine More Open Spaces to Protect Kuala Lumpur’s Green Areas
The Malaysian government officially gazetted nine additional open spaces in Kuala Lumpur, covering 5.15 hectares, to preserve urban green areas.
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Public Service Department Opens 2026 Dermasiswa B40 Scholarship Applications for 2025 SPM Holders
The Public Service Department opened applications for the 2026 Dermasiswa B40 scholarships for eligible 2025 SPM holders from low-income families to pursue diploma studies.
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Thai footballer dies after lightning strike during Golok Cup match in southern Thailand
Sofwan Awae, 24, died after being struck by lightning during a Golok Cup game in Sungai Golok on August 4, injuring 12 others.
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Dewan Negara passes 12 Bills; Negeri Sembilan exco sworn in with governance focus
Dewan Negara passed 12 Bills after a 10-day session; Negeri Sembilan sworn in new State Executive Council on August 7, 2026.
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11 dead and 46 motorcycle accidents reported during RXZ Members 8.0 event in Malaysia
Police recorded 46 motorcycle accidents including 11 fatalities over four days during Malaysia's RXZ Members 8.0 programme from July 30 to August 2.
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IRB raises RM4.4 billion in additional tax assessments as of June 30, 2026
The Inland Revenue Board raised RM4.4 billion in additional tax assessments by June 30, 2026, aided by AI-driven audits and data analysis.
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Malaysia strengthens vessel screening to block ships under international sanctions
Malaysia has stepped up monitoring and screening to block 1,404 internationally sanctioned vessels from its waters and ports.
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Malaysia requires copyright owner permission for AI training data use
Malaysia’s government confirmed permission from copyright holders is needed to use their works in AI model training under existing law.
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Airport employee named person of interest in Malaysia Airlines pilot drug smuggling probe
Police identified a KLIA airport employee as a person of interest in the investigation of a Malaysia Airlines pilot caught with over 70,000 ecstasy pills in Indonesia.
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Three Malaysians arrested in Thailand with 87kg of meth worth RM4.3 million
Three Malaysian men were arrested July 31 in Hat Yai, Thailand, carrying 87 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth RM4.3 million.