Malaysia
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Hospital Kuala Lumpur denies viral video claims of dirty public toilets
Hospital Kuala Lumpur refuted viral video claims that its public toilets were dirty, confirming the footage showed a non-HKL facility.
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7.4-magnitude earthquake hits western Colombia, killing over 280 and leaving thousands missing
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, killing at least 281 people and injuring thousands while devastating cities like Pereira and Cali.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim appeals to Tunisia for release of Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim asked Tunisian President Kais Saied to release detained 84-year-old Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi on humanitarian grounds.
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Boy George Withdraws from London Musical After Backlash Over Pro-Israel Song
British singer Boy George has pulled out of the West End musical Jesus Christ Superstar following backlash over a pro-Israel song he released.
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Malaysia’s headline inflation eases to 1.9% in June 2026 on lower fuel costs
Malaysia’s headline inflation fell to 1.9% in June 2026 from 2.0% in May, driven by lower retail fuel prices and easing core inflation.
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UNHCR Cardholders in Malaysia Deemed Illegal Immigrants but Exempt from Some Prosecutions
Malaysia’s Immigration Department classifies UNHCR cardholders as illegal immigrants but exempts them from certain prosecutions under the Immigration Act 1959/63.
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Riyadh Air launches direct flights between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur with three weekly returns
Riyadh Air began thrice-weekly direct flights between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur on July 30, marking its first Southeast Asia route.
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Malaysia's Housing Ministry to launch big data platform for developers to improve housing supply alignment
Malaysia's Housing Ministry is developing a big data platform to help private developers align housing supply with market demand.
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Malaysian leaders extend birthday wishes to Sultan of Pahang and support King Sultan Ibrahim ahead of treatment
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and top officials sent birthday greetings to the Sultan of Pahang and wished King Sultan Ibrahim well ahead of medical care.
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No official vote-buying complaints in Negeri Sembilan state election campaign, says EC
The Election Commission reported no formal complaints of vote-buying during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign that began July 18.
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Selangor Speaker to announce review outcome on state assemblyman’s status August 3
The Selangor State Assembly Speaker will announce the outcome of a review into a state assemblyman’s status on August 3.
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Four fatal crashes and police probe of drug-impaired driving hit Malaysia in three days
Multiple fatal road accidents, including a methamphetamine-related crash killing three, prompted police investigations across Malaysia this week.
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Malaysia to finalize workplace mental health policy draft by October 2026
Malaysia's Ministry of Health plans to complete its workplace mental health policy draft by September or October 2026.
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MACC urges AI scanners to tighten dangerous goods handling at Malaysian cargo terminals
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission recommended AI-based scanners and staffing upgrades to CAAM following a dangerous goods incident at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
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Nscale to acquire AI software firm Anyscale for $1.65 billion
Nscale agreed to buy AI software company Anyscale for $1.65 billion, bringing 200 employees into its cloud AI computing business.
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Court orders Papagomo to enter defence on sedition and false posting charges
Sessions and High Courts ordered blogger Papagomo to enter defence for sedition and false Facebook post charges in July 2026.
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Malaysia to build 77 telecom towers to boost coverage on 10 highways
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will build 77 telecom towers along 50 km of highway stretches nationwide to improve mobile coverage.
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Malaysia’s Public Service Department offers pension payments via TNG eWallet for retirees
The Public Service Department launched a new pension payment channel through Touch 'n Go eWallet to help over 835,000 retirees access their funds more easily.
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Malaysia begins screening Rohingya refugees ahead of repatriation to Myanmar
Malaysia started identifying and documenting Rohingya refugees for repatriation after Myanmar agreed to accept 5,000 returnees.
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Federal Court to hear constitutional questions in Na’imah Abdul Khalid’s asset declaration case on Oct 8
The Federal Court will hear constitutional questions raised by Na’imah Abdul Khalid over her asset declaration charge on October 8, 2026.
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Qualcomm issues weak Q3 profit forecast amid smartphone market challenges and plans chip price hikes
Qualcomm forecast lower-than-expected Q3 earnings and will raise processor prices starting September 1 to offset rising costs.
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Malaysia hikes unsubsidised fuel prices by 20 sen from July 30 to August 5
Malaysia raised unsubsidised RON95, RON97 petrol and diesel prices by 20 sen per litre for the July 30 to August 5 period.
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MCMC Busts Syndicate Using Fake BTS to Send Scam SMS in Johor Bahru
MCMC arrested a suspect in Johor Bahru last Friday for using fake BTS equipment to send scam SMS with fraudulent links.
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Federal Court rejects Rosmah Mansor's review bid to recuse trial judge in graft case
The Federal Court unanimously dismissed Rosmah Mansor's application to review the refusal to recuse the trial judge in her solar hybrid graft case.