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AirAsia has been hit by soaring jet fuel costs stemming from the US-Israeli war on Iran, with costs rising 66 per cent in the second quarter from the previous quarter to an average of US$183 a barrel. — AFP pic

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Hannah Yeoh, who is a member of the Pardons Board, said she had expressed her views honestly, guided by her conscience and in the national interest. — Bernama pic

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Lim Guan Eng said Penang Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Chow Kon Yeow appeared more focused on criticising him than addressing Umno’s recent attacks on PH. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said Kuala Lumpur should compete with Singapore to attract major international concerts and give Malaysians more opportunities to enjoy major acts at home. — Bernama pic

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The AGC said the decision did not mean that the charges had been brought without basis and should not be interpreted as a finding that the transactions which were the subject of the investigation did not take place. — Bernama pic

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The new flat rate reduces the previous Terminal 1 charge from RM3 and replaces separate fees at KLIA’s two terminals. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Velana International Airport before departing for home today after concluding his two-day official visit to the Maldives. — Bernama pic

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Sweet & Sour Pork Yam Ring is exceptionally good as the yam ring’s creamy texture paired well with a balanced sweet and sour pork. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

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He said Minden and Balik Pulau had registered unhealthy readings over the past 24 hours, while readings in Seberang Jaya and Seberang Perai had risen from moderate to unhealthy levels. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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A security guard looks out over Johor Bahru as haze blankets the city and reduces visibility on September 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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The new MyKad has about 50 additional security features, which will be introduced in phases. — Picture via Facebook/JPN

Malaysia
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Malaysian horror film ‘Khadam’ is currently trending in Hong Kong due to its Chinese title resembling actress Carina Lau’s Chinese name. — Picture courtesy of Primeworks Studios and via Instagram/carinalau1208

Showbiz
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On September 14, a police bomb disposal unit was called to the scene following a public alert over the discovery. — Social media screenshot

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Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the Malaysia Agreement 1963 remains in force and its commitments continue to bind all parties. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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State DOE director Abdul Aziz Parmin said other sources being closely monitored included factories, quarries, motor vehicles, development projects, land clearing and any activities that could contribute to dust emissions and cause air pollution. — Bernama file pic

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