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For illustration only. A 39-year-old civil defence force officer in Temerloh, Pahang died on August 23, 2026, hours after being bitten by a king cobra during a snake-handling demonstration in Temerloh Jaya. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

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Expedition leader Dr Razak Terhem at the conference after the Closing of the Scientific Expedition on Biodiversity at Bukit Papan Forest Reserve, Kuala Perlis today. — Bernama pic

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Saik Wai Fong at Eng Seng Kuih Kapit. — Picture courtesy of Penang Global Tourism

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Aaron Chia (left) and Soh Wooi Yik (right) reached the World Badminton Championships men’s doubles final after defeating South Korea’s world number one pair. — Bernama file picture

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Japanese figure skater Kihara Ryūichi has announced his engagement to longtime skating partner Riku Miura, sharing the news in an emotional message on X that quickly drew millions of views and an outpouring of congratulations from fans around the world. — Picture via X/Kihara Ryūichi

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The General Operations Force (GOF) arrested 15 individuals and seized various mining equipment worth RM449,000 during Ops Gali Mega (Eastern Zone) in Bukit Kor, Marang August 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

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The finding offers hope for tackling per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, which are difficult to break down because their carbon-fluorine bonds are among the strongest chemical bonds. PFAS have become a global environmental and health issue in recent years, accumulating in water, soil and wildlife. — Pexels pic

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured that the close ties between the Federal Government under his leadership and the state governments of Sarawak and Sabah will continue to be strengthened based on mutual respect and trust. — Bernama pic

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Thailand’s Fourth Army Region urged vigilance after multiple arson and bomb attacks were reported in Narathiwat, Yala and Pattani, with a curfew imposed across Narathiwat. — AFP pic

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For illustration only. A 12-year-old boy accused a teacher of hitting him with a shoe and a pencil case and throwing a book on his desk in front of his classmates after a reading performance during a school assembly on June 19, 2026. — Unsplash pic

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Chef Andy Choy reflects on a culinary career that has taken him from Penang to Paris, his growing restaurant empire and his upcoming flagship at the very top of it: Villa A.C. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Hazy conditions are observed in Kuching, Sarawak, in this file photograph. — The Borneo Post pic

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Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat (left) directs Machang officers to investigate a case under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act after a 15-year-old girl found unconscious by the roadside in the district on August 20, 2026 claimed to have been told to undress by the motorcyclist she hitched a ride with. — Bernama pic

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Solehah Yaacob – an academic who attracted widespread attention in 2025 with her assertion that ancient Romans may have learned shipbuilding techniques from Malay seafarers – is no longer with the International Islamic University Malaysia as of August 23, 2026. — Picture from Instagram/solehah.yaacob

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The Sungai Golok marks the boundary between Malaysia and Thailand. At least one Malaysian is stranded in the Thai town after a series of blasts on August 22, 2026 triggered a lockdown order. — Bernama pic

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