Malaysia
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Selangor State Development Corporation denies RM103.69m losses and RM6.1bn debt claims
PKNS denied reports claiming losses of RM103.69 million and debts of RM6.1 billion, citing a stable financial rating by RAM Ratings.
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Two Men Remanded for Seven Days Over Murder at Sunway Mentari Hotel
Two men with criminal records were remanded for seven days over a murder at a hotel in Sunway Mentari, Petaling Jaya.
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Malaysia reports 34.8% rise in dengue cases with 34 deaths in 2026
Malaysia recorded 42,848 dengue cases and 34 deaths nationwide as of August 9, marking significant increases from 2025.
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Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim to launch AI avatar PMX AI for government service access
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will debut PMX AI, an avatar mimicking his voice and look to assist citizens with public services.
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North Korea to strengthen nuclear forces and expand military intelligence roles
North Korea announced plans to bolster its nuclear arsenal and enhance military intelligence after a key party meeting in early July 2026.
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Indonesian Islamic Council warns against cross-dressing in Independence Day events
Indonesia's Islamic Ulema Council cautioned men and women not to wear opposite-gender clothing during August 17 Independence Day celebrations.
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Royal Commission report reveals Tabung Haji management failures and prompts investigations
The Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, published July 29, 2026, exposed management flaws from 2014-2020, triggering calls for thorough probes and reforms.
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Bangkok bar owner to face six charges after fire kills 37 in July
Police will charge Suvicha Salaibatr, owner of a Bangkok bar, with six offences following a July fire that killed 37 people.
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Norway and England set to clash in 2026 World Cup quarter-final in Miami
Norway and England will face off on July 12 at the Miami Hard Rock Stadium in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final.
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Wong Chen resigns as Subang MP effective August 10, 2026
Wong Chen officially resigned as the Member of Parliament for Subang at 5pm on August 10, 2026.
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Lifelike doll mistaken for human remains found in suitcase near Oallen, Australia
Two men found a suitcase containing a realistic doll mistaken for human remains near Oallen, prompting a brief murder investigation.
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Malaysia and Thailand Resolve Fisheries Issues, Expedite Agricultural Cooperation MoU
Malaysia and Thailand settled fisheries market access problems and agreed to implement an agricultural cooperation MoU within one week.
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Malaysia launches housing policy with four new laws and big data system to improve affordability
Malaysia's Ministry of Housing will implement four housing laws and a big data system under its National Housing Policy 2026-2035 to deliver one million affordable homes by 2035.
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Malaysia’s Economy Ministry Finalises Development Spending Proposals for 2027 Budget
Malaysia’s Economy Ministry is finalising development spending proposals for the 2027 Budget with submissions due to the Finance Ministry by mid-August 2026.
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MACC opens 81 probes, remands 98 over alleged Socso Daya Kerjaya 2.0 abuses and foreign nationals offences
Malaysia’s MACC opened 81 investigations involving 143 companies, detaining 98 over alleged RM9 million false claims in Socso’s Daya Kerjaya 2.0 and bribe-related foreign nationals offences.
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MACC finds no evidence linking Nik Nazmi to RM53 million bribery in elephant transfer case
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission cleared former minister Nik Nazmi of any bribery related to the RM53 million elephant transfer to Japan while continuing to investigate four other suspects.
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Myanmar agrees to repatriate 5,000 refugees from Malaysia by ship
Myanmar has confirmed readiness to repatriate 5,000 refugees from Malaysia by ship, including multiple ethnic groups, with safety a key concern.
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78 Rohingya detainees in Bidor granted refugee status under Malaysia's DPP programme
Malaysia granted refugee status to 78 Rohingya detainees at Bidor as part of its Refugee Registration Document programme.
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Malaysian Cabinet approves constitutional changes to boost Parliament’s role in Public Prosecutor appointment
The Malaysian Cabinet approved amendments to strengthen parliamentary oversight in appointing the Public Prosecutor on July 9, 2026.
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Malaysian Election Commission urges voters to update addresses for accurate representation
The Malaysian Election Commission urged voters to update their voting addresses to their current residence to ensure proper constituency representation.
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Federal Court to hear Zahid's bid to stop Malaysian Bar's judicial review challenge on Oct 8
The Federal Court will hear Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi's leave application on October 8 to halt the Malaysian Bar's judicial review of his DNAA.
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Malaysian Cabinet approves 10-year tax exemption extension for TAR UMT
The Malaysian Cabinet approved a decade-long tax exemption extension for Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology.
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Tengku Zafrul says Muhyiddin’s minutes are instructions needing action, not approvals
Former finance minister Tengku Zafrul testified that Muhyiddin’s minutes require follow-up action but do not grant procurement approvals.
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Malaysia’s NADI scheme offers interest-free instalments for school uniforms sewn by local entrepreneurs
The Malaysian government’s NADI Mahir initiative enables parents to buy school uniforms on interest-free instalments, supporting over 120 local sewing entrepreneurs.