More athletes than the Olympics, but plenty of problems as Asian Games open in Japan

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Plainclothes personnel are seen near the residence of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak at Jalan Langgak Duta in Kuala Lumpur on September 19, 2026, following the arrival of vehicles bearing the Prison Department logo. — Picture by Milda Hassandarvish

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Screengrab of an Instagram Reel by ‘The Fever Kinetic Theatre’ showing a theatrical performance that allegedly insults the royal institution, Malaysia and Rukun Negara has gone viral, sparking calls for a police investigation and legal action.

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Nikmatullah Seri, spokesman for the Barisan Revolusi Nasional peace negotiation delegation, gestures during an interview with AFP in Kuala Lumpur on September 14, 2026. The BRN says it remains committed to its goal of political power in southern Thailand as Malaysia-mediated peace talks with Bangkok remain stalled. — AFP pic

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Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek says Najib’s conditional royal pardon should not be seen as political decision. — Bernama pic

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A 23-year-old man with an obesity-related condition who died was buried at the Gual Tinggi Islamic Cemetery in Rantau Panjang, Kelantan with the help of villagers and the Malaysian Civil Defence Force at the request of the Health Ministry on September 18, 2026. — Screengrabs from Facebook video/Apmrantaupanjang

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Edison Chen (right) with Anthony Wong at the lensing ceremony for Chinese New Year comedy ‘Temple of Wishes’ in Penang, marking Chen’s return to the big screen after nearly a decade away. — Picture via Facebook/ypentertainment1

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Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on August 27, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Three motorcyclists were killed and nine others injured in a crash involving 12 motorcycles and three cars in Ipoh. — Picture via social media

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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded statements from Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu in connection with an investigation into the delays in the supply of fertiliser in Kedah. — Bernama pic

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A 55-year-old woman was sentenced to four months in jail after she was found guilty of being in possession of a fake MyKad at the NRD Identity Card Division in Sabah. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Umno info chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said who is also de facto law and institutional reform minister, says Najib’s conditional royal pardon is not above the law. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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A member of the security forces stand guard during a protest by supporters of the Houthi authorities against the Saudi intervention in Yemen and against Saudi Arabia's recent accusation that the Houthis fired at the holy city of Mecca, in Sanaa on September 18, 2026. — AFP pic

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An archer takes aim during a match in Thimphu, Bhutan, on August 29, 2026. Traditional archery, Bhutan’s national sport, is facing shrinking space for ranges amid development and safety concerns. — AFP pic

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SIA takes the crown in the 2026 Skyrax World Airline Awards, displacing Qatar Airways, which won in 2025. — AFP pic

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The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has identified several social media accounts and individuals linked to a viral video of a stage performance that allegedly insults the institution of the Malay Rulers and the Rukun Negara. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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