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Exclusive: Actor Henry Golding on the Funny Reason He Thinks Nicole Kidman Would Make a Great Travel Partner—and Life As a Travel TV Presenter
AOL
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From left: Henry Golding; Annice Lyn/National Geographic From left: Henry Golding with his first daughter, Lyla in Madrid; in in Bantang Ai, Borneo while starring in an episode of No Taste Like Home With Antoni Porowski.Before Henry Golding shot...
Pahang Introduces Malaysia’s First Prebiotic Rice
Bernama
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August 17, 2025
TEMERLOH, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- Pahang has become the first state in Malaysia to produce prebiotic rice, marketed under the brand name Beras Pahang. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the rice differs from other local varieties as it...
Home Minister: Foreigner's Visa Status Does Not Grant Immunity To Break Malaysian Law
Bernama
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August 17, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The visa status held by foreigners does not grant them immunity to break the law in this country. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said firm and stringent action will be taken against any foreign...
How to watch South Africa v Australia: Live streams, TV details for Rugby Championship opener
Rugby World
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August 16, 2025
The biggest rugby tournament in the southern hemisphere gets underway in Johannesburg. Watch South Africa v Australia as the 2025 Rugby Championship kicks off at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. This guide will tell you everything you need to know to...
Sport : SUKMA 2026: Selangor Athletes To Receive RM2,000 Extra Incentive If Selangor Clinch Overall Title - Amirudin
Bernama
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August 16, 2025
SHAH ALAM, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The Selangor state government has agreed to increase the winning incentive amount for its athletes at the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) by RM2,000 if the state wins the overall championship. Selangor Menteri Besar...
Sport : Chong Wei Chosen As One Of New BAM Council Members
Bernama
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August 16, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) — Malaysian badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei has been appointed as one of the new Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) council members, marking his return to the sport in line with BAM’s vision of making...
KMJG 2025 Convoy Brings Merdeka Spirit To Kuala Lumpur
Bernama
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August 16, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The spirit of patriotism and unity filled the federal capital today as the Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang (KMJG) 2025 convoy toured three parliamentary constituencies in Kuala Lumpur while proudly waving the...
General : Dr Sam Touched By Malaysians Of All Races Singing 'Saya Anak Malaysia'
Bernama
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August 16, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The patriotic song ‘Saya Anak Malaysia’ remains evergreen across generations, as Malaysians of all races continue to embrace it as a symbol of love and pride in being citizens of the nation. Its singer, Salim...
Sheikh Farouk named new TFCSB CEO with strong sports and business background
The Sun Daily
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August 16, 2025
FORMER AEON Big managing director Sheikh Farouk Sheikh Mohamed Al-Bajrai has been named the new chief executive officer of Terengganu Football Club Sdn Bhd (TFCSB). The appointment took effect today following a board decision during a special...
Sport : Sheikh Farouk Appointed New TFCSB Chief Executive Officer
Bernama
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August 16, 2025
KUALA NERUS, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- Former AEON Big managing director Sheikh Farouk Sheikh Mohamed Al-Bajrai has been appointed Terengganu Football Club Sdn Bhd (TFCSB) chief executive officer effective today. TFCSB said its board of directors...
Mediation, not power plays, in sports disputes, court rules
Free Malaysia Today
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August 16, 2025
The high court made clear that clubs and associations must follow their constitutions and bylaws. KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has sent a sharp reminder to national sports bodies: follow your constitution to the letter, or risk having your...
Local Alt-Rock Band Servants Takes “Love Shouldn’t Hurt This Much” Tour Across Malaysia
Hype Malaysia
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August 15, 2025
Malaysian alternative rock band Servants has officially launched their debut album tour, marking a significant milestone in their eight-year journey as a band. The “Love Shouldn’t Hurt This Much” tour successfully opened on 9th August 2025, at...
Lee Chong Wei joins BAM council to boost Malaysian badminton
The Sun Daily
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August 16, 2025
MALAYSIAN badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei has been named as one of the new Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) council members. This marks his return to the sport as BAM aims to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a global badminton...
Malaysia and Singapore set the benchmark of the ‘Prosper Thy Neighbour’ policy — Phar Kim Beng
Malay Mail
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August 16, 2025
AUGUST 16 — While Malaysia is approximately 450 times larger than Singapore — one of the widest landmass disparities between two immediate neighbours in Southeast Asia, even more pronounced than the Malaysia–Brunei ratio — it is often overlooked...
Malaysian couple set on fire in Bangkok: Family worry medical fees may exceed Thai compensation
Channel News Asia
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August 16, 2025
BANGKOK: The family of a Malaysian couple set on fire in downtown Bangkok while on a holiday fear that the compensation offered by the Thai government may not cover their medical expenses. Ong Yik Leong, 26 and Gan Xiao Zhen, 27, were reportedly...
Sport : Burnout: The Silent Enemy Stealing Talents
Bernama
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August 16, 2025
By Muhammad Zulkarnain Mohd Azman KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- It was thought the sun would shine till evening, yet rain poured at midday. Such is the harsh journey endured by most of the nation’s young athletes, who begin with burning...
General : Malaysia Strengthens Commitment To Peaceful Nuclear Technology Development
Bernama
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August 16, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s commitment to the peaceful development of nuclear technology continues to be reinforced through the National Nuclear Technology Policy 2030 and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation’s (MOSTI)...
Devas who keep Malaysia going
The Sun Daily
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August 16, 2025
TWO days ago, superstar Rajinikanth walked back into our cinemas, not just to entertain, but to remind us why we have loved him for decades. In Coolie, he teams up with director Lokesh Kanagaraj to deliver the kind of swagger only he can – the...
World : Bangladesh Looks To Malaysia's Influence To Address Rohingya Crisis - Yunus
Bernama
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August 16, 2025
By Voon Miaw Ping KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- Bangladesh is seeking Malaysia’s influence, particularly its role as ASEAN Chair, to rally international efforts to address the prolonged Rohingya refugee crisis in the country. Chief Adviser to...
General : World Recognises Malaysia's Role In Thai-Cambodia Peace Efforts - PM Anwar
Bernama
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August 16, 2025
LARUT, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's role as ASEAN Chair in facilitating reconciliation efforts between Thailand and Cambodia following recent border tensions has been recognised internationally, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He...