Heritage pride, yes; public holiday, no: Melaka govt sets the record straight on Aug 21 despite Unesco heritage link

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The Kubang Kerian MP said the remarks at the centre of the suit were general in nature and had also been raised by other parties and sources. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia
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Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said seven of the 14 troubled Tabung Haji investments identified by the Royal Commission of Inquiry resulted in total losses. — Bernama pic

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Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s lead counsel, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, said according to his client, the money was returned to the sender, Tanore Finance Corporation, after the 13th General Election (GE13) in 2013. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia
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Johor Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor pointing to solid waste during a visit to the scrap recycling premise in Kampung Maju Jaya, Kempas in Johor Bahru that was alleged to be involved in illegal open burning activities, August 11, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia
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The Kedah government wants to get the Federal Court’s leave or nod to proceed with its appeal against the Court of Appeal’s majority ruling, which found the state’s decision to stop renewing physical outlet licences for federally-regulated lotteries as unconstitutional and illegal. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia
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JPJ Senior Director of Enforcement Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the fifth motorcycle belonging to the self-employed man was detained during JPJ’s Op Ekstrem around the capital recently for offences involving the modification of engine structures, braking systems, and the use of components not complying with safety specifications. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Former national badminton player Datuk Seri Dr Lee Chong Wei with the trophy during the unveiling and sponsorship presentation ceremony for the Lee Chong Wei Cup Badminton Championships 2026 today. — Bernama pic

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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Hasan said TH had invested in Putrajaya Perdana and appointed its then chairman as chairman of the company, which was subsequently involved in transactions linked to 1MDB. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia
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A police officer arranges drugs seized during a press conference at the Selangor police contingent headquarters in Shah Alam on August 11, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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Government backbenchers, led by Sekijang MP Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, called on the government to clarify the involvement of TH’s leadership between 2014 and 2020 in negotiations over investments and allegations surrounding the matter. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia
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RoS has confirmed receiving Bersatu’s official complaint over the party’s membership status in Perikatan Nasional. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia
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Former Kuala Lumpur High Court judge’s driver Mohd Fareez Mohd Zin was sentenced to three months’ jail today after pleading guilty to criminally intimidating a High Court judge in May. — Pexels pic

Malaysia
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The late Tun Dr Ismail Abdul Rahman, a former deputy prime minister, is remembered by his son as a man of discipline, integrity and a strong commitment to fairness. — Picture via Facebook

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Justice Hayatul said the 16-year prison sentence imposed by the Shah Alam High Court did not reflect the seriousness of the offence and the violence involved. — Pixabay pic

Malaysia
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BAM Performance Committee chairman Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei said the plan was still at the discussion stage and any proposal needed to be refined with his committee, the coaching staff and the BAM Council. — Bernama pic

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