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The dispute could directly affect Thailand’s representative, Tharina Botes, with the organisation saying contestants representing the six countries — Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Singapore — would not be eligible for the 75th Miss Universe competition. — Screengrab from X/@MissUniverse

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Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur on April 7, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said her press secretary had lodged a report with the authorities over the document. — Bernama pic

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A view of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s residence following the announcement that he would serve the remainder of his SRC International sentence under house arrest in Kuala Lumpur on September 18, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Umno started a Najib Razak Solidarity Fund on September 18, 2026 to help the former prime minister pay the RM50 million fine required as part of his conditional royal pardon that would enable him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence at home, just hours after the government made the announcement. — Picture from Facebook/DR ASYRAF WAJDI DUSUKI

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters after Friday prayers at Surau Nur Perdana in Putrajaya on September 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir receives a memorandum from non-governmental organisations, presented by Prof Dr Mohd Aluwi Sari, after Friday prayers at the Tuanku Munawir Royal Mosque in Seri Menanti on September 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Capital A CEO and AirAsia co-founder Tan Sri Tony Fernandes today refuted a Reuters report that said the company he co-founded needs government help to absorb the budget carrier’s domestic market share. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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The High Court ruled that the issues raised by Albert Tei (right) were not complex and could be adequately dealt with by the Sessions Court. — Bernama pic

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