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‘Unbearable’ heat makes Pakistan’s date harvest a gruelling battle for workers

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Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks to Malay Mail during an interview in Kuala Lumpur, July 22, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

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— Lim Guan Eng has clarified that Penang Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) decision to work with Umno in the state government was not discussed at last week’s Penang DAP delegates’ meeting. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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Bang was in Bangkok to play in the International Qualifying Tournament for the Korean women’s professional tour. — Picture via Facebook

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A Porsche Electric Taycan on display at Porsche Downtown LA in Los Angeles, California. — AFP pic

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A 51-year-old businessman with a ‘Datuk Seri’ title was charged with CBT involving RM37.1 million in company funds in 2022 on August 14, 2026 at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur. — Pexels pic

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Malaysians could ride the ECRL from Kota Bharu in Kelantan to Gombak in Selangor as early as December 2026, if the rail passes all safety checks, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. — Bernama pic

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