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AirAsia flight disrupted by hygiene incident before landing
KOTA KINABALU, 22 August 2026 — Passengers aboard an AirAsia flight from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai were left dealing with an unpleasant situation shortly before landing after a passenger reportedly defecated in her seat. Flight AK1516 departed Kota Kinabalu on 18 August and arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport in the early hours of 19… Read more
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Malaysia’s ASEAN Cup journey reaches crucial semi-final test
KUALA LUMPUR, 16 August 2026 — Malaysia’s impressive ASEAN Hyundai Cup campaign has reached a crucial stage as the Harimau Malaya take on defending champions Vietnam in the first leg of the semi-final. Malaysia finished second in Group B with nine points, winning three of their four group matches. Their campaign included victories over Myanmar,… Read more
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Singapore face uphill battle after 3–1 defeat to Thailand
SINGAPORE, 16 August 2026 — Singapore’s hopes of reaching the ASEAN Championship final have been dealt a blow after the Lions suffered a 3–1 defeat to Thailand in the first leg of their semi-final at Jalan Besar Stadium on Saturday. Despite strong support from the home crowd, Singapore struggled to contain Thailand, who took control… Read more
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DAP votes overwhelmingly to remain in Malaysia’s unity government
PUTRAJAYA, 16 August 2026 — The Democratic Action Party (DAP) has voted overwhelmingly to remain in Malaysia’s unity government, ending weeks of uncertainty over whether its Cabinet ministers would continue serving under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. At the party’s national congress in Putrajaya on Sunday, 1,857 delegates, or 88.2 per cent, voted for… Read more
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Elderly stall helper pushed to ground after alleged head pat at East Coast coffeeshop
SINGAPORE, 16 August 2026 — An incident at an East Coast coffeeshop has sparked widespread discussion online after an elderly stall helper was allegedly pushed to the ground following a brief interaction with a young girl. The incident reportedly took place at a coffeeshop in the Roxy Square area on Saturday, where the elderly man,… Read more
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DAP faces crucial vote on future role in Malaysia’s unity government
KUALA LUMPUR, 16 August 2026 — The Democratic Action Party (DAP) is holding a special national congress today, with more than 4,000 delegates set to decide whether the party should continue serving in Malaysia’s unity government until the end of the current parliamentary term. The decision comes after the party suffered setbacks in recent state… Read more
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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, killing at least 51
JAKARTA, 16 August 2026 — A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday, killing at least 51 people and injuring more than 110, according to the latest reports from Indonesian authorities. The earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara province, with the epicentre located off the northern coast of Flores. Indonesia’s meteorological agency, BMKG, recorded… Read more
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JDT 3–3 CHELSEA: SIX-GOAL THRILLER IN JOHOR!
JOHOR, 10 August 2026 — Football fans at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium were treated to a memorable night as Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) held English Premier League side Chelsea to a 3–3 draw in a pre-season friendly on Sunday. The six-goal contest gave local fans the opportunity to watch one of England’s biggest clubs… Read more
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Police hunt suspect after 62-year-old woman injured in Kepong attack
KUALA LUMPUR, 10 August 2026 — Police are searching for a suspect following an attack that left a 62-year-old woman seriously injured at Taman Pusat Kepong on Sunday (9 August). The woman was reportedly working at a number forecasting outlet when the incident occurred. She sustained serious burn injuries and was taken to hospital for… Read more
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PM Anwar orders full probe into deaths of three policemen in Beaufort
KUALA LUMPUR, 7 August 2026 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ordered a thorough and transparent investigation into the deaths of three police officers in Kampung Weston, Beaufort, Sabah, following a suspected electrocution incident. The three policemen died along Jalan Weston on Thursday. Initial reports indicate that they were involved in harvesting coconuts… Read more
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