From F1 to the World Cup: How Anwar is using sport as diplomacy to put Malaysia on the world stage

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Sultan of Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (second right) and his son as well as Brunei Foreign Minister Prince Abdul Mateen Bolkiah (third right) arrive at the Royal Malaysian Air Force Subang Air Base on October 3, 2026 for the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit, accompanied by Tunku Temenggong Johor Tunku Idris Iskandar Al-Haj Sultan Ibrahim (right). — Bernama pic

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The author argues that the ‘Blue Wave’ no longer accurately describes Malaysian politics, as Perikatan Nasional’s internal instability and a potentially resurgent Barisan Nasional point to increasingly distinct and competing political forces. — Picture by Picture by Hari Anggara

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Malaysian comedian Gajen Nad explains why he walked nearly 10km from the Sepang International Circuit to Mitsui Outlet Park on October 2, 2026 during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. — Screengrabs from Instagram/gajen.nad

Life
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The physical and mental well-being of senior citizens will be among the key areas addressed under the Senior Citizens Bill, which is expected to be tabled in the Cabinet soon, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. — Bernama pic

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today attended the Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying session at the Sepang International Circuit, where he also inspected preparations and the overall running of the race. — Bernama pic

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MACC is investigating a financial and corporate services manager suspected of manipulating some 480 company accounts from 2018 to 2026, and bribed an enforcement agent to gain wealth illegally. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said most PAS leaders could not attend Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali’s funeral because they had prior commitments at home and abroad. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

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Sepang International Circuit CEO Azhan Shafriman Hanif (in white shirt) hands out bottles of water to F1 fans in the long lines waiting for shuttle buses on Day 2 of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix hosted by Sepang on October 3, 2026. — Picture by Threads user @fatinsurayaa via Bernama

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According to Berita Harian, the suspects were arrested several hours after the body of Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, 16, was found at about 5.30pm. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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China’s Zhu Chenjie (second right in red) heads the ball against Uzbekistan during their Asian Games men’s football bronze-medal match in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, Japan on October 3, 2026. — Xinhua pic via AFP

Sports
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Unibet Rose Rockets rider Ronan Auge (centre) performs a wheelie during Stage Five of Le Tour de Langkawi from Tapah to Genting Highlands on October 1, 2026. Auge was later seriously injured in a crash during Stage Six and is now in a medically induced coma in hospital. — Bernama pic

Sports
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at Youth Economic Forum 2026 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) in Kuala Lumpur on October 3, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia
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The lawsuit is seeking special damages totalling RM120,602 for Shing Xuen’s funeral expenses from the named defendants jointly and separately. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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Jeyenderan, the chief executive officer of Maritime Network Sdn Bhd, lodged the report at the Ampang Jaya District Police Headquarters on Sept 3 last year over the alleged disclosure of an official document by social media personality Caprice, whose real name is Ariz Ramli. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia
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Malaysia’s biggest cinema chain operator GSC has pivoted to offering more exciting shared experiences to movie goers as the cinema landscape shifts. — Picture courtesy of GSC

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