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Rapid KL to run 24-hour trains and buses for National Day celebrations
Rapid KL will operate all rail services and selected buses 24 hours on August 30-31 for National Day events in Malaysia.
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Penang Hill cable car project hits 32% completion; operations due late 2027
The Penang Hill cable car project reached 32% completion today, with operations targeted for the fourth quarter of 2027.
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Malaysia to use ASEAN channels to tackle transboundary haze affecting Sarawak
Malaysia will engage ASEAN diplomatic channels and write to Indonesia to address the haze crisis impacting Sarawak and the region.
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Penang enforces new licensing laws for short-term rentals with grace period until November 1
Penang requires short-term rental operators to obtain licences from August 1, with enforcement starting November 1 after a two-month grace period.
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Malaysian GOF raids illegal mining sites in 5 states, seizing RM45 million in assets
The General Operations Force arrested 45 people and seized RM45 million worth of illegal mining assets in multi-state raids on August 20.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim condemns Israel’s E1 settlement tenders in West Bank
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim condemned Israel’s August 18 tenders for 1,234 housing units in the West Bank’s E1 area and warned international companies against involvement.
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Malaysia targets locally designed and produced chips using Arm technology by 2030
Malaysia aims to produce its first locally designed chips using Arm technology by 2030, with designs expected by 2028.
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UK Met Office predicts 2026 El Niño to be strongest in over a century with severe global impacts
The UK Met Office warned today that the 2026 El Niño will be the strongest in living memory, with sea surface temperatures rising more than 3°C above normal.
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Chester Zoo’s python cured of cancer with pioneering electrochemotherapy treatment
A 23-year-old reticulated python named Jodie Foster was cured of jaw cancer after surgery and electrochemotherapy at Chester Zoo in the UK.
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Hyundai Motor union launches first full strike in 10 years over pay and retirement age
Hyundai Motor's South Korean union staged a full-day strike on August 21, 2026, demanding higher bonuses and extended retirement age.
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Anwar Ibrahim says Tabung Haji and Felda probes target wrongdoing, not politics or race
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said investigations into Tabung Haji and Felda focus on alleged wrongdoing and are free from political or racial motives.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Seeks Indonesian President's Help on Felda's RM2.5 Billion Loss
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim requested intervention from Indonesian President Prabowo over Felda's RM2.5 billion potential loss in Eagle High Plantations investment.
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Malaysian Education Minister orders investigation into bullying after student death in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia’s Education Ministry has directed a swift probe into alleged bullying linked to a recent student death in Kuala Lumpur.
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Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim Awaits Complete Felda Task Force Report Before Announcements
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said a special task force investigating Felda has started work and he will wait for the full report before making announcements.
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MACC arrests five including government agency chairman over undervalued Penang land sales
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission arrested five individuals, including a government agency chairman, over suspected undervalued land sales causing RM1.96 million loss.
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Former Tabung Haji CEO remanded for seven days over RCI report probe
A former Tabung Haji CEO was remanded for seven days in connection with investigations into findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry report.
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Malaysia’s Education Ministry to Recognize Prison School Students’ Co-curricular Merit for University Admission
Malaysia’s Education Ministry will consider awarding co-curricular merit to prison school students for university admission starting in 2027.
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Malaysia enforces Online Safety Act codes to protect children and combat harmful content
Malaysia’s Communications and Multimedia Commission introduced regulatory codes under the Online Safety Act 2025 to protect children and tighten online content controls.
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Naomi Osaka and top players display bold fashion at 2026 French Open amid upsets
Naomi Osaka and leading players showcased distinctive fashion and battled through matches at the 2026 French Open in Paris.
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KL Orchestra Festival spotlights oboe, French horn, and trumpet in instrument workshop
The Kuala Lumpur Orchestra Festival 2026 hosted a workshop on the oboe, French horn, and trumpet for young musicians.
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PKR appoints new election directors to strengthen party for upcoming election
PKR named Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail as election directors in a strategic reshuffle to boost party readiness ahead of the next polls.
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Malaysia mandates MyDigital ID for social media age verification to block under-16 users
Malaysia will require social media users to verify their age via MyDigital ID to prevent under-16s from opening accounts starting June 1, 2026.
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Toh Ee Wei Retires From Singapore Open Quarter-Final With Knee Injury
Malaysian mixed doubles player Toh Ee Wei withdrew after injuring her left knee in Singapore Open quarter-finals.
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Malaysia launches Ops Kesan 6.0 to curb profiteering amid rising oil prices
Malaysia’s Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry began Ops Kesan 6.0 on June 1 to monitor and prevent profiteering during rising crude oil prices.