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Malaysia to review and upgrade airport baggage screening after pilot drug smuggling case
Malaysia's government will review and consider upgrading airport baggage scanners following the arrest of a pilot smuggling 25 kg of drugs.
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Malaysia seizes container at Tanjung Pelepas over suspected shipment to Israel
Malaysia's Border Control Agency seized a container at Port of Tanjung Pelepas on August 7 over suspected Israel-bound goods.
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King of Malaysia orders tighter airport and border controls to combat drug smuggling
King Sultan Ibrahim directed Malaysian authorities to strengthen security at all airports and entry points to curb drug smuggling and related crimes.
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Lawyer Lim Tean arrested in Johor Bahru after failing to surrender for jail term; two men charged for aiding escape
Lawyer and opposition figure Lim Tean was arrested in Johor Bahru after skipping a jail term in Singapore; two men were charged with aiding his escape.
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Three Policemen Die in Suspected Electrocution in Beaufort, Sabah
Three police officers died after a suspected electrocution while moving a metal pole near Weston Police Station in Beaufort, Sabah on August 6.
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Australian opposition leader admits texting 'my job is boring' during parliamentary hearing
Mark Parton admitted sending a text saying 'my job is boring' during a July parliamentary hearing but denied sending it to a sex worker, with the complaint dismissed.
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Drug seizures at KLIA rise nearly six-fold with 1.35 tonnes seized in first seven months of 2026
Police seized 1.35 tonnes of drugs worth RM108.35 million at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in January-July 2026 amid intensified operations.
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Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia with over 25 kg of drugs triggers aviation security reforms
A 39-year-old Malaysian pilot was arrested in Jakarta for smuggling over 25 kg of ecstasy and other drugs, leading to new security measures in Malaysia.
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Malaysia to Amend Rail Law to Impose Fines Up to RM100,000 for Cable Theft
Malaysia plans to amend rail laws to raise fines for cable theft from RM1,000 to RM100,000, with amendments expected by year-end.
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Malaysia launches Hybrid Workday Policy for civil servants from August 1, 2026
Malaysia implemented a Hybrid Workday Policy on August 1 allowing civil servants to work three days in office and two days remotely.
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King Sultan Ibrahim to undergo follow-up treatment, extends Warriors’ Day greetings
King Sultan Ibrahim will have follow-up treatment for musculoskeletal pain and sent Warriors’ Day greetings as he missed the July 31 parade.
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Negeri Sembilan palace revokes two royal titles from Rais Yatim
The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan revoked two royal honours awarded to Rais Yatim on July 30, 2026.
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IPCC Receives 1,635 Police Complaints Since 2023 with 76% Resolved
The Independent Police Conduct Commission has received 1,635 complaints against police since 2023, resolving 844 as of July 24, 2026.
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Malaysian police investigate deaths of two girls in Ipoh and fatal Teluk Intan crash
Malaysian police are investigating the deaths of two 14-year-old girls in Ipoh and a crash killing two teenage girls in Teluk Intan.
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Negeri Sembilan election forecast tight with PH, BN vying amid racial tensions
Vodus Research projects a close Negeri Sembilan state election with Pakatan Harapan leading but no clear majority ahead of Aug 1 vote.
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US Democrats urge review of Malaysia ties over Anwar's Israel deportation remarks
Eight US Democratic congressmen urged a review of US-Malaysia relations after Malaysian PM Anwar called for deporting Israeli citizens in Malaysia.
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Nearly 6,000 Thai civil servants implicated in major exam cheating scandal
Thai police arrested three suspects after uncovering bribery and exam tampering involving 5,814 civil servants.
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Spain imposes border checks on travellers from Italy amid migrant dispute
Spain began temporary border checks on travellers from Italy on August 8 in response to Italy's controls on travellers from Spain.
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Johor calls probe into Network School over alleged Israeli involvement
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi called for an investigation into Network School amid claims of Israeli nationals entering Malaysia using second passports.
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UN accuses Hamas of disrupting Gaza aid amid worsening humanitarian crisis
UN official Ramiz Alakbarov accused Hamas of forcibly entering a Gaza food distribution point and obstructing humanitarian aid delivery.
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ASEAN foreign ministers meet Myanmar's foreign minister in Bangkok to discuss peace
ASEAN foreign ministers held an informal meeting with Myanmar's foreign minister in Bangkok on July 12 to discuss peace and engagement after years of isolation.
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Court of Appeal postpones Rosmah Mansor’s graft appeal to September 2026
The Court of Appeal adjourned Rosmah Mansor's appeal in the RM1.25 billion solar hybrid graft case until September 2026.
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Nurul Izzah granted temporary leave as PKR deputy president after resignation request
Nurul Izzah has been granted temporary leave as PKR deputy president after requesting to resign, with duties handed to Saifuddin Nasution during her absence.
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Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri’s corruption charge postponed due to health issues
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s corruption charge was postponed to August 27 after he was hospitalized with arrhythmia.