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File photo of DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke and then Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming during a press conference in Kajang May 11, 2022. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor says his controversial remarks over gambling were aimed at ‘gambling tycoons’, not Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Former Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming announced his resignation from DAP today, ending 14 years with the party while ruling out a GE16 bid of his own. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

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Malaysia’s King and Queen, Their Majesties Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah, graced the 69th National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya today. — Bernama pic

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A marching contingent is seen during the National Day 2026 parade at Dataran Putrajaya in Putrajaya on August 31, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

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DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo declined to comment on Ong Kian Ming’s resignation from the party, saying National Day was ‘not a day for politics’. — Picture by Yusof Isa

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Malaysian tower-running world champion Soh Wai Ching poses with the Jalur Gemilang and his Malaysia Book of Records certificate after completing Penang Hill’s 3km Heritage Trail in 25 minutes 55.25 seconds, his second national record in three days. — Picture via Facebook/mypenanghill

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Police officers at the scene along Jalan Bukit Kemuning in Shah Alam, where a 45-year-old Bangladeshi pedestrian was killed after being struck by an unidentified vehicle this morning. — Picture courtesy of Shah Alam police

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Members of the public gather along the shore near a campsite in Kampung Punggai, Pengerang, where a father and his eight-year-old son drowned during a family outing on August 30, 2026. — Social media pic

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As the roar of fighter jets thundered across the skies above Dataran Putrajaya, the spirited voice of Major Dinnesh Nicolas Rene became the bridge between the aerial spectacle and the thousands of eyes fixed skyward, ensuring every manoeuvre was brought to life with precision and passion. — Bernama pic

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Marcus Rashford has spent much of the last two seasons on loan at Aston Villa and Barcelona after falling out of favour with Carrick’s predecessor Ruben Amorim.— AFP pic

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Kak Dah Nasi Berlauk Istimewa’s spread of ‘gulai’ and other cooked dishes is impressive but everyone will ask for their famous ‘gulai ikan aya’. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

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The author argues that Merdeka must be built on fair governance, proportionality and shared belonging, so every Malaysian feels equally invested in the nation’s future. — Bernama pic

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Serian recorded an API reading of 476 at 8.20am today, the highest among several Sarawak locations experiencing hazardous air quality. — Bernama pic

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Motorists reported seeing Sulong back in Gerik, with the injury to his leg still visible. — Picture via social media

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