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National Day parade preparations in Putrajaya nearly complete ahead of tomorrow’s full rehearsal, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 28 — Preparations for the 2026 National Day parade at Dataran Putrajaya are expected to be nearly 100 per cent complete by tomorrow’s dress rehearsal, with only a few minor aspects requiring fine-tuning, said Communications Minister Datuk Seri
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White House construction played role in Trump helicopter’s close call, says US transport safety board
WASHINGTON, Aug 28 — Construction work at the White House was a factor in the US presidential helicopter passing too close to a passenger plane in the skies over Washington earlier this month, investigators said Thursday. The close pass happened
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Tit-for-tat? Stars and Stripes staff sue Pentagon over sackings after Iran war report
WASHINGTON, Aug 28 — Three staff at the storied US military publication Stars and Stripes on Thursday sued the Department of Defense, saying it had fired them in violation of their constitutional right to free speech. In their lawsuit, seen by AFP,
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Singapore bus driver assaulted on duty, second Go-Ahead case since May 2026
SINGAPORE, Aug 28 — A public bus driver was assaulted while on duty earlier this month, marking the second such incident involving Go-Ahead Singapore staff in three months, local news outlet CNA reported. Go-Ahead said the incident happened at about 5.20pm on
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Nine Singaporeans reported missing after floods sweep Nepal border area
SINGAPORE, Aug 28 — Nine Singaporeans were among those reported missing in Nepal after devastating flash floods swept through the country’s border with Tibet. The latest figure came as rescuers searched for hundreds of people missing after a tsunami-like wall
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Sarawak moves to tackle connectivity gaps in Limbang, Lawas
LAWAS, Aug 28 — Sarawak’s telecommunications modernisation agenda is prioritising efforts to address connectivity disruptions in northern Sarawak, particularly in Limbang and Lawas. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the collaboration between the Ministry of Utilities and
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Saravanan claims trial to three corruption charges involving RM1.097m, granted RM450,000 bail
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Former human resources minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan today claimed trial to three charges of corruptly receiving RM1.097 million in bribes linked to the approval of 1,000 foreign-worker quotas for a company. The 58-year-old Tapah
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Higher Education Ministry begins steps towards repeal of UUCA, halts student disciplinary proceedings
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) is taking immediate steps to expand students’ freedom of expression and right to association, following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call for the repeal of the Universities and University
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Putrajaya, six states across Malaysia at risk of worsening haze through Aug 31, MetMalaysia says
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Several areas across Malaysia remain at risk of hazy conditions and reduced visibility from August 27 to 31, according to weather forecast models monitored by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). MetMalaysia director-general Mohd Hisham Mohd
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Kuching storm blows off roof at Sarawak deputy premier’s family home
KUCHING, Aug 28 — The roof of Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian’s family house was blown off in a storm that hit several areas in Kuching yesterday. In a Facebook post, Dr Sim said he was
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