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Zahid: BN and PN will partner to establish Negeri Sembilan administration
SEREMBAN, Aug 1 — Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) will form the new Negeri Sembilan government after securing a two-thirds majority in today’s state election, based on unofficial results. BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said
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Colombia truck bomb blast injures 11 just days before new president takes office
CÚCUTA, Colombia, Aug 1 — At least 11 people were injured when a truck packed with explosives detonated on Saturday next to a police station in the Colombian city of Cucuta, near the border with Venezuela, six days before the
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Hajiji: Sabah expects 40pc stake in floating gas project, 20pc in Sandakan field under new Petronas deal
KALABAKAN, Aug 1 — The Sabah government is expected to secure a 40 per cent stake in a floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project in the state under an agreement to be signed with Petronas in the coming months. Sabah
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Penang Port marks 70 years by giving back to those in need
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 1 — The Penang Port Commission (SPPP) reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the benefits of port development reach all segments of society, particularly those in need, in line with the Malaysia Madani aspirations. Its chairman Datuk
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Economy Ministry eyes pilot project as Malaysia’s ageing population threatens fiscal and care pressures
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 1 — The Economy Ministry is identifying a pilot project to address challenges arising from Malaysia’s ageing population, with plans to roll it out next year. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the ageing agenda had
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‘Shared responsibility’: Hannah Yeoh urges public to help maintain cleanliness during Putrajaya National Day celebration
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 1 — Members of the public attending the 2026 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya on Aug 31 have been urged to act responsibly by disposing of their rubbish at designated areas to ensure the venue remains clean.
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Tourism Malaysia unveils Klang Valley durian packages at Singapore’s Malaysia Fest 2026
SINGAPORE, Aug 1 — Tourism Malaysia officially unveiled the Durian Packages-Klang Valley Edition for the Singaporean market during the 9th edition of Malaysia Fest 2026, held at Singapore Expo. Visitors to Malaysia Fest 2026, held from July 30 to August
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Police tighten security at Negeri Sembilan palace, state offices ahead of poll results
SEREMBAN, Aug 1 — Police will tighten security at key locations, including the Istana of the Yang di Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan and state government offices, to prevent any untoward incidents when the Negeri Sembilan state election results are
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US DoJ drops vandalism charges against former Olympian, admits ‘botched’ Lincoln Memorial renovation
WASHINGTON, Aug 1 — The US Justice Department on Friday dropped its case against a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the hurried renovations ordered by President Donald Trump had been botched. David Hearn, 67,
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India PM Modi: ‘I want to forgive’ protesters who hurled insults during exam‑leak rallies
NEW DELHI, Aug 1 — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to “forgive” protesters who abused him during recent youth-led demonstrations that dealt a rare political setback to his government. The remarks came after the online Cockroach Janta
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