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Former minister in the Prime Minister’s Department for Religious Affairs Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom today claimed trial to three charges of dishonestly causing Lembaga Tabung Haji to dispose of RM860,308,770.51 worth of funds to a Saudi real estate company. — Picture by Yusof Isa

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged countries to tackle unfair trading practices and expand technical cooperation in areas such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence. — Bernama pic

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Former minister in the Prime Minister’s Department in charge of religious affairs Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom is scheduled to appear before Sessions Court judge Rosli Ahmad at 9am tomorrow. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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With City down to 10 men after Phil Foden’s dismissal for kicking Bruno Fernandes, Haaland netted on the hour mark with a close-range finish from Josko Gvardiol’s cross. — AFP pic

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The Thai government is currently conducting a public consultation on a proposed tourism fee of 450 baht (approximately RM55.35) for all foreign visitors. — AFP pic

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On Saturday, October 3, Grammy-nominated international DJ and music producer Axwell will perform on the stage at SIC. — Picture via Facebook/Axwell

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Apple has raised the prices of several existing iPhone models in Malaysia following the launch of the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo. — SoyaCincau pic

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The management corporation of Foresque Residences in Singapore has sued the condominium’s developer and four other parties over alleged balcony defects discovered after a piece of concrete fell about 20 metres. — TODAY file pic

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers his speech during the ‘Gathering of Honour Prime Minister Malaysia’ and religious knowledge session at Markazu Saquafathi Sunniya, also known as Jamia Markaz, September 13, 2026. Anwar said the plan for a bilateral meeting with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister remains on the card and that it can take place either in Putrajaya or Chennai, Tamil Nadu. — Bernama pic

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MetMalaysia warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states and Kuala Lumpur until 9pm. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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While bilateral meetings and summit discussions dominated his New Delhi visit, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's rendition showed that diplomacy can sometimes go beyond the negotiating table and be a light-hearted song instead. — Picture via Facebook

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Visitors bring their families and friends to experience the final day of the Malaysia Parliament Open Day 2026 in Kuala Lumpur on September 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Rescue personnel use a bulldozer to remove sludge along a road in the aftermath of flash floods at Devighat in Nepal’s Nuwakot district September 11, 2026. The family of N. Kalaiselvi, a Malaysian reported missing in the Nepal landslide tragedy, hopes the relevant authorities will continue to provide updates on the search and rescue efforts following the impending return of the Malaysian Special Search and Rescue Team (SMART). — AFP pic

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The government is looking at preparing the country to become an ‘AI nation’ by 2030. — AFP pic

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Two women were found dead of suspected electrocution at a fish rearing pond area in Pantai Air Tawar here yesterday afternoon, police said. — Bernama pic

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