Malaysia
Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
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15-year-old student stabbed multiple times at Banting secondary school in Malaysia
A 15-year-old female student was stabbed more than 10 times by another student at SMK Bandar Banting on July 6, 2026.
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Former Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Testifies in Muhyiddin’s Jana Wibawa Graft Trial
Tengku Zafrul, ex-finance minister, testified as prosecution witness in Muhyiddin Yassin’s Jana Wibawa corruption trial in July 2026.
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Malaysia and Singapore to launch joint digital immigration system and new border lanes by January 2027
Malaysia and Singapore will introduce a new digital immigration system and additional lanes at Johor-Singapore border to ease congestion by January 2027.
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Paris reopens three free lifeguarded swimming zones on the Seine amid record heatwave
Paris reopened three free supervised swimming areas in the Seine on July 4, 2026, to help residents cool off during a historic heatwave.
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PM Anwar Ibrahim urges end to cronyism in Bumiputera financing, launches RM2.25b platform
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called for an end to political patronage in Bumiputera entrepreneur loans and launched a RM2.25 billion financing platform to support growth.
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Selangor's GDP grows to RM460.1 billion in 2025, accounting for 26.5% of Malaysia's economy
Selangor's economy expanded by RM28 billion in 2025 to RM460.1 billion, contributing 26.5% to Malaysia's GDP with a 6.3% growth rate.
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Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia with 70,000 ecstasy pills after clearing KLIA security
A 39-year-old Malaysian Airlines pilot was arrested in Jakarta with over 70,000 ecstasy pills after his luggage passed multiple security checks at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
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Malaysia considers EV sales levy to fund public charging network expansion
Malaysia is considering a levy on every electric vehicle sold to fund expansion of its public EV charging infrastructure amid insufficient industry investment.
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Saudi Aramco reports $33.4 billion Q2 net profit amid US-Iran war-driven oil price surge
Saudi Aramco's second-quarter net income rose to about $33.4 billion, up 33-44% year-over-year amid disruptions to regional oil supplies.
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Myanmar's detained Aung San Suu Kyi meets with Red Cross representative in Naypyidaw
Aung San Suu Kyi met with the International Committee of the Red Cross representative in Naypyidaw on August 3, her first confirmed contact with foreign officials since 2021.
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BN and PN win two-thirds majority in Negeri Sembilan state election as PH concedes defeat
Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional secured a two-thirds majority in the August 1 Negeri Sembilan election, with Pakatan Harapan conceding defeat.
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2026 Bahrain Grand Prix to Take Place at Sepang Circuit, Boosting Malaysian Tourism
The 2026 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix will run at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit from October 2-4 amid Middle East conflicts, boosting local tourism [s1,s3,s5].
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Malaysian pilot arrested in Jakarta with 25-26 kg of drugs triggers mandatory screening
A Malaysian pilot was arrested in Indonesia on July 28 for smuggling large amounts of MDMA and methamphetamine, prompting drug tests for all Malaysia Airlines pilots.
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Malaysian Cabinet releases Royal Commission report on Tabung Haji losses and governance failings
The Malaysian Cabinet declassified and published the Royal Commission report exposing RM10 billion losses at Tabung Haji, triggering investigations and parliamentary debate.
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Over 100 Rohingya refugees evicted from Penang resettled and temporarily detained in Kuala Lumpur
Around 120 Rohingya refugees evicted from Penang were relocated to Kuala Lumpur, detained briefly, and later released across Malaysia.
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Negeri Sembilan approves over 100 campaign permits ahead of August 1 state election
Negeri Sembilan police approved 107 political campaign permits by July 20, 2026, amid mostly peaceful election activities and investigations into vandalism incidents.
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TSMC reports record Q2 profit with 77% surge on strong AI chip demand and US investments
TSMC posted a 77.4% rise in Q2 net profit to US$22 billion, driven by AI chip sales and plans for more US factory investments.
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KWAP loses nearly RM200 million in fraud involving Indonesian startup eFishery
KWAP lost about RM200 million in a fraudulent investment in Indonesian startup eFishery and is pursuing legal action with other investors.
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Mark Wahlberg Films Netflix Crime Thriller 'The Big Fix' in Penang, Malaysia
Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg began filming Netflix's 'The Big Fix' in Penang, Malaysia, starting July 10, 2026, using multiple local locations.
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Malaysia's Federal Court upholds Syed Saddiq's acquittal on corruption charges
Malaysia’s Federal Court upheld the acquittal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq on corruption charges, dismissing the prosecution’s appeal in a 2-1 ruling.
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Bank Negara Malaysia Keeps Overnight Policy Rate Steady at 2.75% in July 2026
Bank Negara Malaysia held the Overnight Policy Rate at 2.75% on July 9, maintaining the rate for the sixth straight meeting since a cut in July 2025.
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Malaysia and Thailand Resolve Fisheries Trade Dispute, Agree to Boost Bilateral Ties
Malaysia and Thailand settled a fisheries trade dispute and agreed to enhance cooperation in trade, infrastructure, and agriculture during a July 9 meeting.
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Malaysia updates on 1MDB liabilities, EV chargers, data centre power, and new air cargo hub
Malaysia revealed its 1MDB debt status, EV charging rollout, data centre power supply, and a new RM80 million air cargo project in mid-2026.
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Malaysia's health inflation rises to 3% in 2025 amid sharp dengue surge in 2026
Malaysia saw health inflation rise to 3% in 2025 and dengue cases jump 29% with deaths up 67% by mid-2026.