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Consular assistance to Malaysians detained abroad does not grant immunity, says legal expert

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ordered an immediate investigation into the Immigration Department truck crash that killed three family members at Maju Junction in Kuala Lumpur today morning. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

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A former investment bank CEO, a company director and a private higher education institution CFO are expected to face corruption charges in Kuala Lumpur and Seremban today. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said a 53-year-old man and his two daughters, aged 25 and 12, died at the scene at Maju Junction in Kuala Lumpur. — Screengrabs via Instagram/bos_katering

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Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the High Court for the hearing of 1MDB’s US$5.64 billion civil suit against him August 17, 2026. — Bernama pic

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The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across several areas in Peninsular Malaysia until 9pm today. — Bernama pic

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The 62-year-old lottery outlet worker had suffered burns to about 50 per cent of her body. — Picture via Facebook/Lim Lip Eng

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Former UBB Investment Bank Limited CEO Razlan Raghazli pleaded not guilty to cheating involving a RM139.8 million payment to a private university management company. — Picture via ubbibank.com

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University students participate in an anti-corruption rally at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur on January 25, 2025. — picture by Sayuti Zainuddin

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KLIA police chief Assistant Commissioner M Ravi said security personnel intervened and brought the 27-year-old Chinese national to the Terminal 1 police station. — Screengrabs via X/@TGTM_Official

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Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and his fiancée, singer-actress Bella Astillah, are also reportedly planning several wedding celebrations in Kuala Lumpur, Muar and Sabah later in October. — Screengrab via Instagram/Syed Saddiq

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MetMalaysia director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said the 2026-2027 El Nino could rank among the most extreme ever recorded. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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The author argues that Malay-Muslim political unity becomes dangerous when built around perceived enemies, and should instead focus on inclusive nation-building across Malaysia’s diverse federation. — Picture by Hari Anggara

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A chief financial officer (CFO) of a private university in Nilai pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to allegedly committing criminal breach of trust involving RM6.56 million in company funds between September 2025 and April this year. — Pexels pic

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Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the state government will study what legal avenues remain to pursue its zero-gambling policy following its Federal Court setback. — Picture via Facebook/Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor

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