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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.
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Man Found Bound and Wrapped in Netting in Johor River, Three Arrested for Murder
Johor police arrested three men after a man’s bound body was found floating in Sungai Tanjung Sembrong on August 3.
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Michigan Reports First Two Deaths in US Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Two people with underlying conditions have died in Michigan amid a cyclosporiasis outbreak that infected over 11,000 statewide.
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KTMB extends Southern Shuttle service to Paloh with 7 stations from August 8
KTMB expanded its Southern Shuttle route to include Paloh, operating 10 daily trips across seven stations starting August 8.
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Election Commission to study postal voting for auxiliary police officers in Malaysia
The Malaysian Election Commission will examine a proposal to allow 27,000 auxiliary police officers to vote by post.
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Malaysia monitors safety of students in Middle East amid regional tensions
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry is tracking the safety of students in Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco amid evolving security concerns.
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Press Metal to Increase Stake in PMB Technology to 58.8% with RM465 Million Acquisition
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd is acquiring a 35.6% stake in PMB Technology Bhd for RM464.95 million, raising its holding to 58.8%.
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Malaysia wins eight golds at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, best haul since 2010
Malaysia claimed eight gold, three silver, and five bronze medals at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, its best result since 2010.
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Parti Warisan denies claims it withdrew from Malaysia's unity government
Parti Warisan dismissed a viral forged document falsely claiming its withdrawal from Malaysia's unity government.
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Sabah's trade hits RM105.5 billion in 2025 amid global economic challenges
Sabah recorded total trade of RM105.5 billion in 2025, maintaining above RM100 billion for the fourth year despite a 2.1% decline from 2024.
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Klang council denies SOP breach after stray dog dies during capture operation
The Royal Klang City Council said a stray dog died during a capture operation but maintained all procedures followed ministry SOPs.
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Shell sells European onshore renewables unit to TotalEnergies; BP closes Gelsenkirchen refinery sale
Shell agreed to sell its European onshore renewables assets to TotalEnergies, while BP completed its sale of the Gelsenkirchen refinery to Klesch Group.
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Malaysian Select Committee begins scrutiny of Freedom of Information Bill 2026
A Parliamentary Select Committee chaired by Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said started reviewing the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 on August 4.
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Selangor Menteri Besar urges balanced approach after stray dog Rocky dies in capture operation
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari called for humane and balanced enforcement on stray dogs following the death of Rocky during a capture by Royal Klang City Council.
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Five killed in separate Kedah and Bentong road accidents on August 3, 2026
Two fatal road accidents in Kedah and Bentong on August 3 killed five people and injured two others.
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UK Home Office confirms four women accusing late Harrods owner Al-Fayed as trafficking victims
The UK Home Office confirmed four women accusing Mohamed Al-Fayed of sexual assault as victims of human trafficking in 2026.
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Datuk Dr Jafri Abdul Jalil appointed Penang state secretary effective August 3, 2026
Datuk Dr Jafri Abdul Jalil was appointed Penang state secretary on August 3, succeeding Datuk Seri Zulkifli Long who retired August 2.
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Malaysia weighs easing rare-earth export curbs amid rising foreign and domestic pressure
Malaysia is considering limited exports of unprocessed rare earths to attract investment and technology transfers amid global interest.
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Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim urges Madani Government to complete full term before GE16
Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim called on the government to avoid rushing the 16th General Election and complete its mandate by late 2027 or early 2028.
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Seven including two teenage girls arrested for knife-point robbery in Jalan Ampang condo
Police arrested seven suspects, including two teenage girls, for a knife-point robbery at a Jalan Ampang condominium on August 1.