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Tung Chee‑hwa, Beijing‑backed first leader of post‑colonial Hong Kong, dies at 89

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with guests attending the ‘Remembering Statesman Tun Abdul Razak: Architect of National Development and Nation Building’ programme at the Tun Abdul Razak Memorial in Kuala Lumpur, September 8, 2026. Also pictured are Tun Musa Hitam (seated, 2nd left), Tan Sri Nazir Razak (seated, right), Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil and National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. — Bernama pic

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In a Facebook post, Lim Guan Eng said PAS had failed to acknowledge that he was the first finance minister to reduce the number of special lottery draws from 22 to eight a year when Pakatan Harapan (PH) was in government from 2018 to 2020. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim answers questions from reporters during a press conference following the State Executive Council meeting at Wisma Negeri in Seremban on September 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

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MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman today confirmed that a former minister remanded over an investigation linked to the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) was released on MACC bail today. — Bernama pic

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Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said the likelihood of the phenomenon occurring was now approaching 100 per cent, based on climate model forecasts from international observation and research centres. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Former law minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim expressed concern that political considerations could influence the government’s handling of Sarawak’s demands, particularly over Petros’ role as the state’s sole gas aggregator. — File picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Photo circulated on social media of the helicopter wreck. — Picture via Facebook

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Johor religious committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khaled (left) with the parents of dog attack victim Nur Haira Wafiqah Muhammad Hamizi who is receiving treatment at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) in Johor Bahru, September 8, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

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A check of the court system showed that Abdul Azeez, a former Baling MP, is scheduled to be charged before Judge Azura Alwi at 9 am. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

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Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the helicopter, which departed from Miri, was carrying a pilot and four MOH health personnel — a medical officer, medical assistant and two nurses — who were on official duty. — Bernama pic

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Umno delegates attend the President’s Briefing held in conjunction with the Umno General Assembly, taking place from January 14 to 17 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL). — Bernama pic

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The six — Wan Ahmad Aslam Wan Zairudin, 39; his wife Siti Zulaiha Norizan, 39; their children Diya Raisha, 13, and Ahmad Raef, 9; as well mountain guides Shafiee Sidek, 49, and Hazman Mamat, 43 — were found safe last night before being taken for a health check-up by medical officers at the Pos Kemar Health Clinic. — Bernama pic

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Liverpool's new deal is believed to be the most lucrative purely front-of-shirt agreement in Premier League history. — Picture via Facebook/Liverpool FC

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The MAS01 SMART team left Malaysia on Sept 5, deployed as part of the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission, arrived in Kathmandu last Saturday aboard a Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) A400M aircraft. — Bernama pic

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