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IGB REIT Management Sdn Bhd has announced the passing of its former chief executive officer, Elizabeth Tan Hui Ning, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of a leader remembered for her impact on both IGB REIT and IGB Commercial REIT. — IGB website

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Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on June 20, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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An aerial view of the new 40m road connection linking Jalan Duta Kiara and Jalan Kiara 3 in Mont Kiara, providing motorists with an alternative route towards Solaris Dutamas, Segambut and surrounding areas. — Picture via Facebook/BonEstates

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Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said the decision was made unanimously at a special meeting of the State Executive Council (MMKN) today. — Bernama pic

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A security personnel stands guard during a ceremony organised by Houthi authorities to mark the 12th anniversary of takeover of Yemeni capital, in Sanaa on September 20, 2026. — AFP pic

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Jun Hao, who pulled off the upset against Jonatan, said a slow start made it difficult for him to find his rhythm, but the situation changed after he managed to adjust his game in the second set. — Bernama pic

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The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department ordered an evacuation after the land slid on a 4.57-metre-high slope at Block A of an apartment block in Bandar Damai Perdana, Cheras, in Kuala Lumpur on September 22, 2026, adding that authorities are monitoring of the soil condition and water flow. — Bernama pic on X

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MetMalaysia said the magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck about 27km southwest of Batu Pahat at a depth of 10km. — MetMalaysia pic

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A voter casts his ballot at a polling station in Durian Tunggal during the Melaka state election on November 20, 2021. ― File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

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Facing mounting criticism, Taka issued an apology, saying his comment stemmed from personal friendship rather than political alignment. — Picture via Instagram

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrives at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on Tuesday for a three-day working visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou, China, aimed at strengthening Malaysia-China ties, boosting trade and expanding cooperation in emerging technologies. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Dry food seller Sapinah Abdul Rahman, 66, says she sometimes makes just RM5 to RM10 in profit a day at Bazar Siti Fatimah in Rantau Panjang. — Bernama pic

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The Attorney General’s Chambers says the Negeri Sembilan executive council’s suspensions of its state secretary and state legal adviser have no legal basis. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Tasked with keeping Malaysia’s medal hopes alive with the team trailing 1-2, the fearless young duo pushed Jeong Na Eun-Kim Hye Jeong all the way before narrowly losing 21-18, 11-21, 22-24 in a heart-stopping second doubles match. — Picture from X/ShuttleHard

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The Tribunal for Anti-Sexual Harassment gave the former Sabah hospital director 30 days from September 18, 2026 to make the apology and RM10,000 compensation to the woman complainant. — Pexels pic

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