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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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  • 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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  • Former PM Ismail Sabri admitted to IJN ahead of expected court charge

    KUALA LUMPUR, 7 August 2026 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) on Friday, shortly before he was expected to appear in court in connection with an investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). Ismail Sabri was scheduled to appear before the Kuala Lumpur Sessions… Read more

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  • MALAYSIA TIGHTENS ENFORCEMENT AFTER LARGE MOTORCYCLE GATHERING

    Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) is stepping up enforcement following concerns over road safety and accidents linked to large-scale motorcycle gatherings in Terengganu. The authorities are also engaging with members of the motorcycle community following the recent incident. 📌 What’s happening? JPJ says enforcement will be strengthened to help prevent unsafe riding and reduce the… Read more

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  • NEGERI SEMBILAN ELECTION 2026: WHAT HAPPENED?

    Malaysia’s political scene has another big development. The Negeri Sembilan state election was held on 1 August 2026, with all 36 state assembly seats contested. And the result? 🔵 Barisan Nasional (BN): 18 seats🟢 Perikatan Nasional (PN): 7 seats🔴 Pakatan Harapan (PH): 11 seats That means BN and PN together secured 25 out of 36… Read more

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  • Thunderstorm Alert Issued Across Multiple Malaysian States

    Heading out today? You might want to keep an umbrella handy. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) has issued a Thunderstorm Warning for several states across the country, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds expected until 5:00 PM today (20 July 2026). 📍 Areas Under the Warning The affected areas include parts of: Residents in… Read more

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