History must inspire, not remain a ‘silent witness’, says National Archives chief as Malaysia marks 69 years of independence

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Part of the haul of duty-unpaid liquor found at Tagore Lane (top) and Duty-unpaid liquor found during follow-up searches by Singapore Customs in the case of two Chinese nationals who smuggled 30,000 bottles of beer into Singapore that resulted in the court ordered sentence in 2026. — Pictures from Singapore Customs website

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Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said continuous improvements to LIMA, particularly in terms of venue size and facilities, were necessary, especially as more neighbouring countries were also organising similar exhibitions. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Real Betis goalkeeper Alvaro Valles (left) reacts after saving a penalty from Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe (right) during their La Liga match in Seville on September 4, 2026. — AFP pic

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Children played at Marina Barrage against Singapore’s haze-shrouded skyline on March 26, 2025 but with the haze at unhealthy levels in September, businesses, sports groups and residents are cutting back on outdoor activities. — AFP pic

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Former world squash champion Datuk Nicol Ann David was among the recipients of the prestigious 2026 Merdeka Award. — Picture via Facebook/Nicol David

Life
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Kuala Lumpur has arrested an owner of a consulting, management and business company on suspicion of soliciting and accepting bribes of about RM30,000 in return for obtaining grants and loans under the Bumiputera entrepreneur financial financing scheme for two companies related to armaments and defence. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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A Chinese national (second left) rescued from Audit Tunnel 4 at the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project site in Rasuwa district on September 5, 2026, following flash floods that buried the tunnel under debris. — Nepal Army handout pic via AFP

World
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The author argues that women in politics should be judged on their competence and use of power, not penalised for their appearance, confidence, relationships or personal lives. — AI-generated image

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Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said the measure could be considered if the API reading was at a very dangerous level. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Army personnel arrive in Trishuli after a rescue operation in the aftermath of flash floods in Nepal's Nuwakot district on September 4, 2026. Two hydropower workers were pulled from a tunnel buried by debris in Nepal on September 4, more than a week after catastrophic flooding swept through the area, government ministers said. — AFP pic

World
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The historic Chew Jetty here was unaffected by a fire that broke out about 20 metres away and destroyed five business premises early this morning, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Nepal’s army personal take part in search operations in the aftermath of flash floods in Nepal’s Nuwakot district September 1, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia
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Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh said the proposal would be assessed from all angles before being submitted to the federal government. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Manchester United club legends (left to right) Wes Brown, Edwin van der Sar, and Park Ji-sung drew fans from all around the world to the Malaysia Airlines and Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents Fair at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on September 5, 2026. — Screengrab and still pic from Facebook/Malaysia Airlines

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The upcoming single is expected to mark the beginning of IU's gradual return to full promotional activity .— Picture via Instagram

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