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Barisan Nasional wins 48 of 56 seats in Johor state election with low Pakatan Harapan turnout
Barisan Nasional secured 48 of 56 Johor state seats in July election amid low turnout in Pakatan Harapan areas.
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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad celebrates 101st birthday
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad turned 101 on July 10, 2026, receiving birthday wishes from Malaysia's current prime minister and ministers.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Calls for Unity, Rejects Racism Ahead of Johor Election
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged Malaysians to reject extreme racism and promote unity during his campaign for the Johor state election.
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Vietnam police arrest 85 in $133 million illegal World Cup betting crackdown
Vietnam police arrested 85 people linked to two large illegal World Cup betting rings operating since October 2025.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 waives RM1 ATM fee on bank ATMs amid Johor state election campaign
Malaysia began waiving the RM1 interbank ATM withdrawal fee July 1 as the Johor state election campaign draws attention nationwide.
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DAP's Anthony Loke loses Chennah seat and resigns as Negri Sembilan DAP chief
Anthony Loke lost the Chennah seat in the 2026 Negeri Sembilan election and resigned as DAP state chairman but stays as party secretary-general.
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UN Urges Evacuation of 6,000 Seafarers Stranded in Strait of Hormuz Amid Conflict
The UN called for urgent action to evacuate about 6,000 seafarers stranded on 400 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing hostilities.
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Malaysia Reaffirms Israeli Nationals Entry Ban Amid US Criticism, Continues Tariff Talks
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed the country’s decades-old Israeli nationals entry ban despite criticism from eight US Congressmen and continues US tariff negotiations.
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ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meet in Manila to Address US-Iran Conflict and Regional Security
ASEAN foreign ministers convened in Manila starting July 21 to discuss regional security, US-Iran war impacts, South China Sea tensions, and Myanmar diplomacy.
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UK PM Andy Burnham Cancels Digital ID Scheme to Prioritize Cost of Living Crisis
Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has scrapped the digital ID scheme launched by Keir Starmer to focus government spending on the cost of living.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim addresses economic and political challenges amid opposition losses
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim directed ministries to ease manufacturing cost pressures and dismissed early election calls after Pakatan Harapan’s electoral defeat.
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Malaysia calls for UN Security Council veto limits, addresses refugee and regional security issues
Malaysia urged curbs on UN Security Council veto power and advanced refugee and security policies ahead of new term bid.
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Malaysia seeks compensation after Norway cancels Naval Strike Missile contract
Malaysia demands €226 million in compensation and plans negotiations after Norway halts Naval Strike Missile exports over security concerns.
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Malaysia denies fugitive Jho Low entered country for 1MDB talks in late 2025
Malaysia's Deputy Finance Minister denied claims that fugitive Jho Low secretly returned for 1MDB negotiations with Chinese delegation.
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Indonesia and India sign defence deals including BrahMos and air-to-air missiles
Indonesia and India signed defence agreements on July 7 covering BrahMos cruise missiles and Astra air-to-air missiles.