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The author argues that Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir (right) remains the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan unless the alleged proclamation seeking his removal is gazetted. — Picture by Yusof Isa

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Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng (left) hands his 12-point Malaysia Day proposal to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture via Faccebook/Lim Guan Eng/Lim Guan Eng

Malaysia
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Ahead of the launch, accessory makers including dbrand and Spigen have already started promoting cases for Apple’s upcoming devices, which provides us one of the clearest looks yet at the new iPhones. — Screenshot via SoyaCincau

Tech-gadgets
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PAS President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang speaks during the winding-up session at the 72nd PAS Annual National Muktamar at the Kelantan Islamic Tarbiyah Centre (PUTIK) in Kota Bharu on September 5, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Najib, 72, was convicted of misappropriating RM42 million belonging to SRC International and sentenced to 12 years in prison, along with a RM210 million fine. He began serving his sentence at Kajang Prison on Aug 23, 2022. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said the proclamation was invalid, unconstitutional and unenforceable. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Delhi Customs (Airport & General) in a statement on X said the passenger, who arrived from Kuala Lumpur on flight OD-205, was intercepted at Terminal 3 based on profile-based targeting. ― File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia
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Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the Malaysian man, in his 30s, was arrested on Monday (Sept 7) in the Klang Valley. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Pilot Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham (left) who was involved in a helicopter crash in Sarawak yesterday. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia
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Mara chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki speaks at the closing ceremony of Multaqa Ilmuwan Islam Malaysia 2.0 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on September 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Inter Milan’s English defender #06 John Stones (left) heads the ball challenged by Real Madrid’s English midfielder #05 Jude Bellingham during the Uefa Champions League first round day 1 football match between Real Madrid and Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid September 8, 2026. — AFP pic

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Rapid KL will provide free shuttle buses connecting the affected stations throughout the track replacement works to help passengers continue their journeys. — File Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia
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Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the party had always upheld and respected the royal institution as well as the institution of the Undang in Negeri Sembilan. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said three local men and a foreign man and woman, aged between 29 and 43, were arrested in six separate raids conducted around Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor leaves the Palace of Justice after the hearing of her appeal regarding the Sarawak solar hybrid project corruption case in Putrajaya. September 1, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia
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