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Economists said the use of management estimates to value RM4.044 billion in property assets in 2017 exposed the institution to the risk of overstating its financial position and distributing hibah at imprudent levels. — File picture by Hari Anggara

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Efforts to combat corruption and strengthen integrity comprehensively require strong political will beginning from the highest level of leadership, says former deputy inspector-general of police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay. — Bernama pic

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Tun Richard Malanjum is the first judge from Borneo to serve as Chief Justice. — The Borneo Post pic

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By-elections are held when a seat falls vacant for reasons other than the dissolution of Parliament. Article 54(1) of the Federal Constitution requires a by-election to be held within sixty days from the time the EC gets notified about a vacant seat. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

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Minister of Finance II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said e-invoicing is a policy that he said is crucial to shrink the size of the country’s massive shadow economy but was met some grumbling from mostly small enterprises. — Picture by Yusof Isa

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Nor Asmani Ahmad, 44, (left) and her only son Muhammad Harith Mirza, 17, with a photo of organ donor Mohd Khairil Jamaludin, a former e-hailing driver who made the pledge before he died at the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Setar, Kedah. The widow said she was moved to change her mind on retracting the organ donation after a nurse she called Kak Ros told her ‘that although declared brain dead, Khairil could help others continue to live.’ — Bernama pic

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Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin stressed that BN’s commitment and determination to make something a success were not matters that could be given or withdrawn arbitrarily or at whim. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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US President Donald Trump berated reporter Kristen Holmes as ‘very disrespectful’ for asking a question on North Korea during a press conference on August 17, 2026 and the White House later followed up an X post saying ‘Someday, your children will come across your disgusting and inhumane question’. — AFP pic

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Loumazi Noodle’s signature chilli ‘pan mee’. — Picture by CK Lim

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The Bukit Chagar Integrated Immigration, Customs and Quarantine (ICQ) Complex will have 100 e-gate lanes to support immigration clearance once the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link service starts in January next year. Aug 18, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

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The two highest-grossing Malaysian films at the box office so far this year, ‘Tarung: Unforgiven’ and ‘Polong’. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw and Primeworks Studios

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A screenshot of CCTV footage circulating on social media, purportedly showing the Genting Highlands goldsmith robbery. This image has not been independently verified.

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Government to build RM60m bridge linking Bukit Chagar RTS and KTMB Komuter for easier access said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. — Bernama pic

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Fifa’s third highest ranking officer Kevin Lamour walks out after opposing president Gianni Infantino’s (pic) scrapped private investor plan. — AFP pic

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today again indicated his hesitation to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax during a dialogue with businesses and ministries ahead of the tabling of Budget 2027, slated for October. — Picture by Yusof Isa

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