Malaysia · Lifestyle
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MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warnings for multiple Malaysian states in early August 2026
MetMalaysia issued thunderstorm warnings for up to 10 Malaysian states from August 1-2 amid increased lightning risks and changing weather patterns.
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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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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 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.
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Magnitude 5.9 quake hits New Zealand's North Island; separate 5.6 quake jolts north of Egypt
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck east coast of New Zealand's North Island on August 2, followed by a magnitude 5.6 quake north of Suez, Egypt, on August 3.
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Autism registrations under Malaysia’s Social Welfare Department rise eightfold since 2015
Malaysia’s Social Welfare Department reports an eightfold increase in registered persons with autism to 90,459 as of April 2026.
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19-year-old hiker found dead after going missing at Bukit Changkat Asa in Hulu Selangor
Nur Izzati Humaira Azizul, 19, was found dead after a four-day search at Bukit Changkat Asa, Hulu Selangor, following her disappearance on May 23.
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Kuala Lumpur’s Old General Post Office reopens after major heritage restoration
The Old General Post Office in Kuala Lumpur reopened May 23, 2026, after 15 months of restoration as part of a heritage revival project by Khazanah Nasional.
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About 200 Malaysian B40 students attend 'Roald Dahl’s The BFG' in Singapore
Around 200 students from Malaysia’s Program Ilham Seni Diraja watched the international theatre production 'Roald Dahl’s The BFG' in Singapore in May.
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BTS to Livestream 13th Anniversary Busan Concert Globally in Cinemas
BTS will livestream their June 13 Busan anniversary concert in over 3,800 cinemas across 80 countries worldwide.
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Jeremy Clarkson reveals aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis on Clarkson's Farm
Jeremy Clarkson, 66, announced an aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis during filming of Clarkson's Farm, shown in June 2026.
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Penang group installs sky bridges to protect endangered dusky langurs from road deaths
The Langur Project Penang installed a third canopy crossing in April 2026 to help endangered dusky langurs avoid traffic in Malaysia.
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Malaysia’s First Full-Fledged Boxing Film 'The Furious: Pertaruhan Maruah' Debuts
New Malaysian film 'The Furious: Pertaruhan Maruah' directed by Heng Aik Siong focuses fully on boxing.
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Nearly All Malaysian Haj Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia Amid Extreme Heat Alerts
31,243 of 31,600 Malaysian haj pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia by May 20 ahead of peak pilgrimage rituals under heat warnings.
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Malaysia’s education includes diverse schools as world schooling trend rises
Malaysia’s education system features multiple school types while some families adopt world schooling abroad since early 2026.
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Three Malaysian Elephants at Tennoji Zoo Await Careful Review for Return
Malaysia is assessing procedures to repatriate three elephants from Japan’s Tennoji Zoo amid welfare concerns and cooperation rules.
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Elderly man saves eight grandchildren and son from house fire in Sibu
Umar Sidee, 66, rescued his eight grandchildren and a son from a fire that destroyed their home in Sibu on June 8, 2026.
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HYBE girl groups Le Sserafim, Illit, and Katseye to release collaborative single 'Iconic By Mistake'
HYBE girl groups Le Sserafim, Illit, and Katseye will release their first joint single 'Iconic By Mistake' on June 12, 2026.
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63-year-old Malaysian haj pilgrim dies of heart attack in Makkah
A 63-year-old Malaysian haj pilgrim from Terengganu died of a heart attack in Makkah on May 18.
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Malaysian hiker Jaslinda Saludin found alive after 14 days missing near Tapah
Jaslinda Saludin, 49, was found alive after two weeks missing near Gunung Batu Putih in Perak, Malaysia.
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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts multiple times, closing Maumere airport in Indonesia
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island erupted repeatedly June 5, forcing closure of Maumere airport and grounding five domestic flights.
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UN warns of likely moderate to strong El Niño developing mid-2026 with global risks
The World Meteorological Organization forecasts an 80% chance of El Niño developing June-August 2026, with impacts on weather and agriculture worldwide.
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Fan Bingbing tours five Malaysian states promoting award-winning film Mother Bhumi
Chinese actress Fan Bingbing promoted Malaysian film Mother Bhumi during a five-state tour across Malaysia in May 2026.
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Malaysian alt-rock band Disagree returns after over a decade with new single
Malaysian alternative rock band Disagree released their comeback single 'Let's Do It All Again' after more than 10 years offstage.