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Houthis claim missile strike on Saudi oil tanker Wafaa in northern Red Sea
The Houthi group said it attacked the Saudi oil tanker Wafaa with ballistic missiles off Yanbu on August 5, 2026.
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Malaysia strengthens vessel screening to block ships under international sanctions
Malaysia has stepped up monitoring and screening to block 1,404 internationally sanctioned vessels from its waters and ports.
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Airport employee named person of interest in Malaysia Airlines pilot drug smuggling probe
Police identified a KLIA airport employee as a person of interest in the investigation of a Malaysia Airlines pilot caught with over 70,000 ecstasy pills in Indonesia.
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Three Malaysians arrested in Thailand with 87kg of meth worth RM4.3 million
Three Malaysian men were arrested July 31 in Hat Yai, Thailand, carrying 87 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth RM4.3 million.
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Man Found Bound and Wrapped in Netting in Johor River, Three Arrested for Murder
Johor police arrested three men after a man’s bound body was found floating in Sungai Tanjung Sembrong on August 3.
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Michigan Reports First Two Deaths in US Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Two people with underlying conditions have died in Michigan amid a cyclosporiasis outbreak that infected over 11,000 statewide.
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Malaysia monitors safety of students in Middle East amid regional tensions
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry is tracking the safety of students in Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco amid evolving security concerns.
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Klang council denies SOP breach after stray dog dies during capture operation
The Royal Klang City Council said a stray dog died during a capture operation but maintained all procedures followed ministry SOPs.
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Selangor Menteri Besar urges balanced approach after stray dog Rocky dies in capture operation
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari called for humane and balanced enforcement on stray dogs following the death of Rocky during a capture by Royal Klang City Council.
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Five killed in separate Kedah and Bentong road accidents on August 3, 2026
Two fatal road accidents in Kedah and Bentong on August 3 killed five people and injured two others.
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UK Home Office confirms four women accusing late Harrods owner Al-Fayed as trafficking victims
The UK Home Office confirmed four women accusing Mohamed Al-Fayed of sexual assault as victims of human trafficking in 2026.
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Seven including two teenage girls arrested for knife-point robbery in Jalan Ampang condo
Police arrested seven suspects, including two teenage girls, for a knife-point robbery at a Jalan Ampang condominium on August 1.
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Sri Lanka Deploys Troops to Quell Deadly Riot at Overcrowded Mahara Prison
Sri Lanka sent hundreds of troops and commandos to restore order after inmates rioted at Mahara Prison near Colombo on August 1, killing one and injuring six.
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UN reports July civilian deaths in Ukraine highest since May 2022 at 437
The UN confirmed 437 civilians were killed in Ukraine in July 2026, marking the highest monthly toll since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022.
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Ferry fire near Bali kills one, leaves five missing; over 210 rescued
A ferry traveling from Bali to Lombok caught fire early August 12, killing one and leaving five missing while rescuing more than 210 people.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim invites Rajmohan Gandhi to deliver lecture in early 2027
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim invited Rajmohan Gandhi to visit Malaysia in early 2027 for a lecture on democracy and leadership.
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Tun Dr Mahathir and Tun Dr Siti Hasmah honoured as oldest former PM couple reaching 100+ years
ASEAN and ASIA Records recognised Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tun Dr Siti Hasmah as the first former head of government and spouse both living centenarians.
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Hospital Kuala Lumpur denies viral video claims of dirty public toilets
Hospital Kuala Lumpur refuted viral video claims that its public toilets were dirty, confirming the footage showed a non-HKL facility.
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7.4-magnitude earthquake hits western Colombia, killing over 280 and leaving thousands missing
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, killing at least 281 people and injuring thousands while devastating cities like Pereira and Cali.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim appeals to Tunisia for release of Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim asked Tunisian President Kais Saied to release detained 84-year-old Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi on humanitarian grounds.
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UNHCR Cardholders in Malaysia Deemed Illegal Immigrants but Exempt from Some Prosecutions
Malaysia’s Immigration Department classifies UNHCR cardholders as illegal immigrants but exempts them from certain prosecutions under the Immigration Act 1959/63.
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Malaysian leaders extend birthday wishes to Sultan of Pahang and support King Sultan Ibrahim ahead of treatment
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and top officials sent birthday greetings to the Sultan of Pahang and wished King Sultan Ibrahim well ahead of medical care.
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No official vote-buying complaints in Negeri Sembilan state election campaign, says EC
The Election Commission reported no formal complaints of vote-buying during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign that began July 18.
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Selangor Speaker to announce review outcome on state assemblyman’s status August 3
The Selangor State Assembly Speaker will announce the outcome of a review into a state assemblyman’s status on August 3.