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Lab tests confirm Selangor ICU patient free of leptospirosis, health dept dismisses viral claims
SHAH ALAM, July 20 — Laboratory tests have confirmed that a patient admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital in Selangor on July 7 with suspected leptospirosis did not contract the disease, the Selangor State Health Department
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How two tourists almost pulled off a S$235,000 diamond heist in Singapore
SINGAPORE, July 20 — A tourist who helped steal a diamond worth more than S$235,000 (RM744,950) from a Singapore jewellery store by swapping it with a fake hidden in his accomplice’s mouth has been jailed, while the second suspect awaits
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India police baton-charge students as exam protest turns chaotic
NEW DELHI, July 20 — India’s riot police baton-charged protesters in New Delhi as they tried to march to Parliament on Monday, escalating a protest over irregularities in major examinations. Protesters ran for cover as police in blue riot gear
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Iran strikes US targets in Syria, Jordan, Kuwait as conflict spreads
TEHRAN, July 20 — Washington and Tehran traded strikes on Monday as US deaths in the renewed fighting climbed to three and more ships came under attack in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices surged to a one-month high
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Malaysia welcomes Zhouzhuang partnership, pledges stronger cultural ties and heritage conservation with China
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — Malaysia today welcomed a tourism and heritage cooperation initiative with China’s century-old Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, aimed at strengthening cultural exchange, sustainable tourism and heritage conservation between both countries. Ye Xin, general manager of Kunshan Water
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‘Celebrate, don’t trash’: DBKL slams World Cup final fans over Dataran Merdeka litter
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has reminded the public to take responsibility for keeping shared spaces clean after Dataran Merdeka was left strewn with rubbish following a World Cup 2026 final viewing event. In a
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DBKL seizes equipment, issues 19 compounds against unlicensed photographers in KLCC area
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) issued 19 compound notices and seized equipment from individuals allegedly operating as unlicensed photographers during an enforcement operation around the KLCC area on Saturday night. In a post on its
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Khairy: Malay vote unity could help BN, Perikatan reclaim Selangor
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin said Selangor could be won back if Malay votes were no longer split, pointing to possible cooperation between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) as a potential formula.
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N. Sembilan polls: Anthony Loke urges campaign on what parties offer, not who they attack
SEREMBAN, July 20 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said election campaigns should focus on the policies and offerings that parties intend to bring to the people, rather than using personal attacks. That was why he has chosen not to launch
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RTM set to unveil more major sports broadcasts after World Cup coverage success, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) will announce the acquisition of broadcasting rights for several more world-class sporting events following the successful free-to-air coverage of the entire 2026 Fifa World Cup, said Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi
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