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Haze forces two-day school closures in four Sarawak districts, home‑based learning activated

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The Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP) enforcement officers sealing off the factory in the Southern Industrial and Logistics Clusters (SiLC) Industrial Park in Gelang Patah in Iskandar Puteri yesterday following issues relating to the display of the national and state flags, in addition to non-compliance with regulations, August 20, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP)

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The author says that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Taiwan remarks reflect a realist defence of territorial integrity and deterrence, not an endorsement of war or coercion. — Picture by Yusof Isa

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A screen capture shows the owner of the dog named Rocky in a confrontation with Klang council dogcatchers on July 29, 2026.

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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh speaks at a press conference regarding protocol roads in Kuala Lumpur at Menara Satu, Kuala Lumpur City Hall on August 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

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File picture of a Malaysia Airlines aircraft. Black smoke was reportedly seen coming from the airplane when it was moving onto one of the airport's runways at around 10.40am local time. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

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Former 1Malaysia Development Berhad chief executive officer Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi today denied claims that he had struck a deal with the late Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram to testify in favour of the company. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

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While coughing, sore throats and irritated eyes may prompt people to take action, some of the more concerning pollutants associated with haze are invisible to the naked eye and may not always factor into how people protect themselves. — Bernama pic

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Tan Sri Shahrir Abdul Samad told the High Court in Kuala Lumpur today that his lawsuit was not intended as an act of revenge, but to ensure that enforcement powers are exercised appropriately. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

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Harry and Meghan’s children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, have reportedly been enrolled at a British school ahead of the family’s planned return. — AFP pic

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A screen grab shows a Klang council dog catcher pulling on a dog identified as Rocky, which later died.

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A user is seen refueling with diesel at a petrol station Sungai Buloh on October 17, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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A lot of guides to pairing wines with Malaysian food focus on matching specific wines to specific dishes. But how practical is that approach? — Photo by Luisa Fernanda Bayona/Pexels

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Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said telecommunications companies must provide an immediate explanation over claims that a large number of telephone lines have been registered under individual identities and could be misused for online scams. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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A person is seen outside the National Registration Department in Putrajaya. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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