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Fahmi urges Malaysians to embrace ‘Aku Berjanji’, strengthen spirit of patriotism
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has urged all Malaysians to listen to and embrace the National Day and Malaysia Day (HKHM) 2026 theme song titled “Aku Berjanji”. In a post on his official Facebook page
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‘Change must come from the top’: Ex-deputy IGP says it is up to leaders to combat corruption
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Efforts to combat corruption and strengthen integrity comprehensively require strong political will beginning from the highest level of leadership, says former deputy inspector-general of police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay. He said top leadership must lead
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Tabung Haji backs law amendments to boost governance and preserve depositor trust
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 —The Tabung Haji (TH) Board welcomes the government’s move to amend the Tabung Haji Act 1995, in line with the recommendations of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI), to strengthen governance in ensuring that the responsibility
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Unhealthy air alert: Johan Setia in Klang hits API 157
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Air quality in Johan Setia, Klang dipped to an unhealthy level this morning, with the area recording an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 157 at 8am, according to national air quality data. Berita Harian reported
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Foreign minister in Manila for Philippines-Malaysia joint commission meeting
MANILA, Aug 18 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan arrived here tonight to lead the Malaysian delegation at the ninth Philippines-Malaysia Joint Commission Meeting (JCM), today. Mohamad arrived at around 9.40pm at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, ahead of
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Dry spell puts Singapore on haze watch as Sumatra, Kalimantan fires persist
SINGAPORE, Aug 18 — Singapore may experience hazy conditions if fires in Indonesia’s Sumatra and Kalimantan intensify as dry weather persists across the region, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said. In an advisory posted on its website on Monday, NEA
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Ringgit starts stronger as inflation stays in check, tipped to stay within 4.06-4.08 range today
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The ringgit opened higher against major currencies but was little changed against the US dollar on Tuesday, amid expectations that the possibility of a US interest rate hike in September has dropped, an economist said.
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Indonesia rolls out new QRIS credit option with CIMB Niaga on board
JAKARTA, Aug 18 — CIMB Niaga is among eight payment service providers participating in Bank Indonesia’s (BI) newly launched Indonesian Credit Card (KKI), which offers individuals and businesses a new credit payment option for transactions through the country’s Quick Response
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Will the real Susie Wiles please stand up? New UK PM Burnham falls for fake White House chief of staff
LONDON, Aug 18 — New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone posing as Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, several media outlets reported on Monday. According to Politico, which broke the story quoting anonymous sources,
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Indonesia’s Independence Day hike leaves 16 needing rescue due to hypothermia
JAKARTA, Aug 18 — Sixteen hikers were evacuated from Mount Bawakaraeng in South Sulawesi after suffering hypothermia, injuries and severe exhaustion during a climb to celebrate Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day. Makassar Search and Rescue (SAR) Office chief Muhammad Arif Anwar
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