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      <title>BREAKING: Johor Assemblyman Quits UMNO, Drops Bombshell — Claims Royal Palace Ordered State Election</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>Puad Zarkashi</category><category>UMNO Johor</category><category>PRN Johor 2026</category><category>Johor Royal Palace</category><category>Onn Hafiz Ghazi</category><category>Johor State Election</category><category>Malaysia Politics</category><category>Breaking News</category>
      <description>UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Dr. Puad Zarkashi resigns, alleging Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz told him the Johor Royal Palace ordered the June 1 DUN dissolution. Nomination day is June 27.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Datuk Dr. Mohd. Puad Zarkashi resigned from UMNO today, alleging that Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi personally told him the Johor Royal Palace ordered the June 1 state assembly dissolution — raising serious constitutional questions just two days before nomination day.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/puad-zarkashi-quits-umno-johor-royal-palace-ordered-state-election">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
      
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      <title>Today&#39;s Defining Story: Anwar Ibrahim Leads PH Johor PRN Ke-16 Candidate Announcement at 8pm</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      
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      <description>Today&#39;s biggest news: PM Anwar Ibrahim will personally lead Pakatan Harapan&#39;s official candidate announcement for Johor PRN Ke-16 at Padang Bukit Gambir at 8pm.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Monday's defining political event: PM Anwar Ibrahim personally chairs the Pakatan Harapan candidate announcement for the Johor PRN Ke-16 at Padang Bukit Gambir.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/today-ph-johor-prn-ke-16-anwar-bukit-gambir-candidate-announcement">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
      
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      <title>A New Chapter Begins: Anwar and PH Announce Johor PRN Ke-16 Candidates</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/prn-johor-ke-16-new-chapter-anwar-ph-candidates</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      
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      <category>PRN Johor 2026</category><category>Pakatan Harapan</category><category>Anwar Ibrahim</category><category>Johor Election</category><category>Malaysia Madani</category><category>PRN16</category>
      <description>Tonight marks a new chapter in Johor&#39;s democratic story as PM Anwar Ibrahim&#39;s Pakatan Harapan formally introduces its candidates for the 16th state electio</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tonight marks a new chapter in Johor's democratic story as PM Anwar Ibrahim's Pakatan Harapan formally introduces its candidates for the 16th state election.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/prn-johor-ke-16-new-chapter-anwar-ph-candidates">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
      
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      <title>Today Malaysia Mourns with Timor-Leste — PM Anwar&#39;s Message of Solidarity</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/today-malaysia-timor-leste-condolences-pm-anwar-solidarity</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      
      <category>Diplomacy</category>
      <category>Timor-Leste</category><category>Anwar Ibrahim</category><category>ASEAN</category><category>Malaysia</category><category>Condolences</category><category>Diplomacy</category>
      <description>Today, Malaysia&#39;s thoughts travel across the sea to Timor-Leste as PM Anwar Ibrahim leads the nation&#39;s sincere message of solidarity and condolences in a t</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today, Malaysia's thoughts travel across the sea to Timor-Leste as PM Anwar Ibrahim leads the nation's sincere message of solidarity and condolences in a time of regional grief.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/today-malaysia-timor-leste-condolences-pm-anwar-solidarity">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
      
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      <title>Today in Johor: Anwar Names 56 PH Candidates as Millions Watch Online</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      
      <category>Election</category>
      <category>PRN Johor 2026</category><category>Pakatan Harapan</category><category>Anwar Ibrahim</category><category>Johor Election</category><category>Malaysia Madani</category><category>PRN16</category>
      <description>PM Anwar Ibrahim today unveiled all 56 Pakatan Harapan candidates for the Johor state election, with millions watching live on Facebook and YouTube.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today's defining moment: PM Anwar Ibrahim names all 56 PH candidates for PRN Johor Ke-16 at Bukit Gambir, as millions watch online and thousands cheer in Tangkak.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/today-anwar-names-56-ph-johor-candidates-millions-online">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
      
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      <title>Arthur Chiong Sen Sern: Pakatan Harapan Candidate for Bukit Batu, Johor Election 2026</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      
      <category>Election</category>
      <category>PRN Johor 2026</category><category>Pakatan Harapan</category><category>Arthur Chiong Sen Sern</category><category>Bukit Batu</category><category>PKR</category><category>Johor Election</category><category>PRN16</category>
      <description>Profile of Arthur Chiong Sen Sern, the Pakatan Harapan (PKR) candidate for Bukit Batu in the 2026 Johor state election. Polling day July 11, 2026.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Arthur Chiong Sen Sern is the Pakatan Harapan (PKR) candidate for the Bukit Batu state seat in the 16th Johor State Election. Here is a profile of the candidate and the contest ahead of polling day on July 11, 2026.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/arthur-chiong-sen-sern-ph-candidate-bukit-batu-johor-election-2026">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
      
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      <title>Nazri Abdul Rahman: Pakatan Harapan Candidate for Simpang Jeram, Johor Election 2026</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/nazri-abdul-rahman-ph-candidate-simpang-jeram-johor-election-2026</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      
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      <category>PRN Johor 2026</category><category>Pakatan Harapan</category><category>Nazri Abdul Rahman</category><category>Simpang Jeram</category><category>Amanah</category><category>Johor Election</category><category>PRN16</category>
      <description>Profile of Nazri Abdul Rahman, the Pakatan Harapan (Amanah) candidate for Simpang Jeram in the 2026 Johor state election. Polling day July 11, 2026.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nazri Abdul Rahman is the Pakatan Harapan (Amanah) candidate for the Simpang Jeram state seat in the 16th Johor State Election. Here is a profile of the candidate and the contest ahead of polling day on July 11, 2026.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/nazri-abdul-rahman-ph-candidate-simpang-jeram-johor-election-2026">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
      
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      <title>Inside Johor&#39;s Data Centre Boom: Why Investors Are Flocking South</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/johor-data-centre-boom-investment-surge-explained</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      
      <category>Explainer</category>
      <category>data centres</category><category>Johor economy</category><category>investment</category><category>Iskandar</category><category>technology</category>
      <description>An explainer on Johor&#39;s data centre boom — the scale of investment, why it is happening, and what it means for the state&#39;s economy in 2026.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Johor has become Malaysia's leading data centre hub, drawing tens of billions of ringgit. Here is what is driving the surge and what it means for the state.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/johor-data-centre-boom-investment-surge-explained">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
      
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      <title>Sungai Balang Result — Johor Election 2026 (PRN Johor Ke-16)</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/sungai-balang-johor-election-2026-result</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      
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      <category>PRN Johor 2026</category><category>Sungai Balang</category><category>Johor Election result</category><category>Pakatan Harapan</category><category>PKR</category><category>PRN16</category>
      <description>Sungai Balang in the 2026 Johor state election — Pakatan Harapan candidate Ayna Soraya Badaruddin (PKR), the contest and the result after polling on July 11, 2026.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Live coverage of the Sungai Balang seat in the 2026 Johor state election: the Pakatan Harapan candidate, the contest, and the official result after polling on July 11, 2026.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/sungai-balang-johor-election-2026-result">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
      
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      <title>Stulang Result — Johor Election 2026 (PRN Johor Ke-16)</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      
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      <category>PRN Johor 2026</category><category>Stulang</category><category>Johor Election result</category><category>Pakatan Harapan</category><category>DAP</category><category>PRN16</category>
      <description>Stulang in the 2026 Johor state election — Pakatan Harapan candidate Andrew Chen Kah Eng (DAP), the contest and the result after polling on July 11, 2026.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Live coverage of the Stulang seat in the 2026 Johor state election: the Pakatan Harapan candidate, the contest, and the official result after polling on July 11, 2026.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/stulang-johor-election-2026-result">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
      
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      <title>Larkin Result — Johor Election 2026 (PRN Johor Ke-16)</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      
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      <category>PRN Johor 2026</category><category>Larkin</category><category>Johor Election result</category><category>Pakatan Harapan</category><category>Amanah</category><category>PRN16</category>
      <description>Larkin in the 2026 Johor state election — Pakatan Harapan candidate Suhaizan Kayat (Amanah), the contest and the result after polling on July 11, 2026.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Live coverage of the Larkin seat in the 2026 Johor state election: the Pakatan Harapan candidate, the contest, and the official result after polling on July 11, 2026.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/larkin-johor-election-2026-result">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
      
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      <title>Dozen arrested after World Cup final screening turns violent at Johor restaurant</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:44:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Rajesh Kumar</dc:creator>
      <category>World</category>
      <category>sports-violence</category><category>johor-baru</category><category>world-cup</category><category>public-order</category><category>law-enforcement</category>
      <description>Police arrested 12 men in Johor Baru after brawl erupts during World Cup final live screening at Taman Daya restaurant</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Twelve men, one a teenager, were arrested by Johor Baru police following a violent altercation at a restaurant in Taman Daya early Monday. The incident occurred during a World Cup final live screening.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/dozen-arrested-after-world-cup-final-screening-turns-violent-at-johor-restaurant">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>PNB&#39;s New MSRI Framework Marries Islamic Finance With ESG Principles</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/pnbs-new-msri-framework-marries-islamic-finance-with-esg-principles</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:44:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>islamic-finance</category><category>syariah-compliance</category><category>sustainable-investing</category><category>malaysia-economy</category><category>pnb-asnb</category>
      <description>Malaysia&#39;s Permodalan Nasional Bhd launches MSRI framework integrating Maqasid al-Syariah with ESG for enhanced Islamic investment standards.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Permodalan Nasional Bhd has introduced an MSRI model that integrates Maqasid al-Syariah principles with ESG frameworks, advancing Malaysia's Islamic finance landscape while promoting investments aligned with both financial returns and social values.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/pnbs-new-msri-framework-marries-islamic-finance-with-esg-principles">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Election Commission Issues 13,263 Postal Votes for Negeri Sembilan State Poll</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:43:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
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      <category>negeri-sembilan-election</category><category>postal-voting</category><category>election-commission</category><category>malaysia-politics</category><category>electoral-process</category>
      <description>Malaysia&#39;s Election Commission distributes over 13,000 postal ballot papers to eligible voters ahead of the August 1 Negeri Sembilan state election.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Election Commission has distributed 13,263 postal ballot papers to eligible voters for Negeri Sembilan's state election on August 1, with representatives from all contesting parties present during the issuance process.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/election-commission-issues-13-263-postal-votes-for-negeri-sembilan-state-poll">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>AliExpress fined €550 million by EU for failing to stop illegal product sales</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/aliexpress-fined-550-million-by-eu-for-failing-to-stop-illegal-product-sales</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:43:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
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      <category>e-commerce-regulation</category><category>digital-services-act</category><category>consumer-protection</category><category>eu-enforcement</category><category>marketplace-compliance</category>
      <description>Alibaba&#39;s AliExpress faces record Digital Services Act penalty for inadequate controls on counterfeit and unsafe goods.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The European Union imposed a €550 million fine on AliExpress for inadequate efforts to prevent illegal and counterfeit products from being sold on its platform, marking the third penalty under the Digital Services Act.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/aliexpress-fined-550-million-by-eu-for-failing-to-stop-illegal-product-sales">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Starmer Steps Down As British PM; Burnham Set To Take Over</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:34:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
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      <category>british-politics</category><category>keir-starmer</category><category>andy-burnham</category><category>labour-party</category><category>uk-government</category>
      <description>Keir Starmer steps down as British prime minister after six and a half years leading Labour. Andy Burnham poised to succeed him.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, declaring his work complete after leading Labour to a landslide 2024 election victory. Andy Burnham is positioned to become the next premier.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/starmer-steps-down-as-british-pm-burnham-set-to-take-over">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Selangor MB Visits Bernama&#39;s Election Operations Centre in Negeri Sembilan</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/selangor-mb-visits-bernamas-election-operations-centre-in-negeri-sembilan</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:24:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>negeri-sembilan-election</category><category>amirudin-shari</category><category>pakatan-harapan</category><category>media-coverage</category><category>malaysian-politics</category>
      <description>Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari visits Bernama&#39;s Negeri Sembilan bureau to observe coverage operations for the 16th state election.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, acting as Pakatan Harapan's election director, visited Bernama's Negeri Sembilan bureau on July 20 to review the news agency's election coverage operations.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/selangor-mb-visits-bernamas-election-operations-centre-in-negeri-sembilan">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>KWAP&#39;s RM12.9 Billion Profit Demonstrates Sound Investment Strategy, Says PM Anwar</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/kwaps-rm12-9-billion-profit-demonstrates-sound-investment-strategy-says-pm-anwar</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:24:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>kwap</category><category>retirement-funds</category><category>investment-strategy</category><category>pension-security</category><category>malaysian-finance</category>
      <description>PM Anwar Ibrahim defends KWAP&#39;s investment decisions, citing RM12.9bn net profit and 8.5% compound annual growth rate amid scrutiny over eFishery losses.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended the Retirement Fund (KWAP) performance, highlighting its RM12.9 billion net profit and 8.5% compound annual growth rate. He acknowledged investment losses while contextualising KWAP's broader strategy.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/kwaps-rm12-9-billion-profit-demonstrates-sound-investment-strategy-says-pm-anwar">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Rescuing Sabah&#39;s Philatelic Heritage: The Race to Preserve Century-Old North Borneo Stamps</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/rescuing-sabahs-philatelic-heritage-the-race-to-preserve-century-old-north</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:23:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
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      <category>sabah-history</category><category>philately</category><category>colonial-heritage</category><category>cultural-preservation</category><category>north-borneo</category>
      <description>Dr Shari Jeffri leads efforts to preserve rare North Borneo stamps dating to 1883, safeguarding crucial records of Sabah&#39;s colonial and post-colonial history.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As interest in stamp collecting wanes globally, Malaysian researchers race to preserve rare North Borneo stamps from 1883–1963, which document Sabah's transformation and remain increasingly difficult to locate.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/rescuing-sabahs-philatelic-heritage-the-race-to-preserve-century-old-north">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Hannah Yeoh Commends DBKL&#39;s Cleanup Efforts, Calls for Shared Civic Responsibility After World Cup Screening</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/hannah-yeoh-commends-dbkls-cleanup-efforts-calls-for-shared-civic</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:14:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>civic-responsibility</category><category>kuala-lumpur</category><category>public-spaces</category><category>governance</category><category>malaysia-madani</category>
      <description>Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh praises DBKL workers for cleaning Dataran Merdeka after FIFA World Cup screening, urging Malaysians to embrace civic duty.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has praised Kuala Lumpur City Hall workers for their cleanup efforts at Dataran Merdeka following a FIFA World Cup final screening, while emphasizing that keeping public spaces clean is a shared responsibility that cannot rest solely with public servants.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/hannah-yeoh-commends-dbkls-cleanup-efforts-calls-for-shared-civic">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Russell&#39;s Championship Hopes Derail at Spa as Mercedes Grapples with Energy Management Crisis</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/russells-championship-hopes-derail-at-spa-as-mercedes-grapples-with-energy</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:14:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>formula-1</category><category>russell-mercedes</category><category>belgian-gp</category><category>championship-fight</category><category>technical-failure</category>
      <description>George Russell&#39;s world championship bid suffers major setback after retirement at Spa-Francorchamps, trailing teammate Kimi Antonelli by 50 points.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>George Russell's Formula 1 championship dream took a severe blow at the Belgian Grand Prix after his retirement from the race and a collision with Lewis Hamilton. The Mercedes driver has fallen 50 points behind teenage teammate Kimi Antonelli.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/russells-championship-hopes-derail-at-spa-as-mercedes-grapples-with-energy">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Aminuddin Downplays Coalition Tensions Ahead of Negeri Sembilan Election</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/aminuddin-downplays-coalition-tensions-ahead-of-negeri-sembilan-election</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:04:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>negeri-sembilan-election</category><category>pakatan-harapan</category><category>port-dickson</category><category>malaysian-politics</category><category>coalition-unity</category>
      <description>Negeri Sembilan PH chairman Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun rejects reports of internal divisions as the state prepares for polls on August 1.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Negeri Sembilan Pakatan Harapan chairman has moved to quell speculation about leadership rifts within the coalition ahead of the state election, insisting that party machinery remains unified in its drive to retain seats across the Port Dickson constituency.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/aminuddin-downplays-coalition-tensions-ahead-of-negeri-sembilan-election">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Spain Set For Triumphant Madrid Homecoming After World Cup Victory</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/spain-set-for-triumphant-madrid-homecoming-after-world-cup-victory</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:14:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>spain-world-cup</category><category>madrid-celebrations</category><category>rodri</category><category>ferran-torres</category><category>king-felipe-vi</category>
      <description>Spain returns home to Madrid for major celebrations after winning the World Cup. Massive crowds expected for parade and Royal Palace reception.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Spain's World Cup-winning squad will arrive in Madrid on Monday for celebrations including a Royal Palace reception and open-top bus parade through the capital, with hundreds of thousands of fans anticipated.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/spain-set-for-triumphant-madrid-homecoming-after-world-cup-victory">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Sabah Pushes for Full RM1.5 Billion Federal Grant as Constitutional Entitlement Dispute Continues</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/sabah-pushes-for-full-rm1-5-billion-federal-grant-as-constitutional-entitlement</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:14:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>sabah-federal-relations</category><category>federal-grant</category><category>constitutional-rights</category><category>malaysia-politics</category>
      <description>Sabah government received RM600m interim special grant and is requesting the remaining RM900m be disbursed this year, while maintaining its constitutional rights.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sabah has received RM600 million of a RM1.5 billion interim special grant and is pressing for the remaining RM900 million to arrive before year-end, while asserting its constitutional right to the full 40 per cent revenue entitlement.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/sabah-pushes-for-full-rm1-5-billion-federal-grant-as-constitutional-entitlement">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Indian tourist jailed two years for S$200,000 diamond heist at Singapore jewellery store</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/indian-tourist-jailed-two-years-for-s-200-000-diamond-heist-at-singapore</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:04:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>crime-singapore</category><category>jewellery-theft</category><category>regional-security</category><category>organised-crime</category><category>airport-security</category>
      <description>Indian national sentenced to over two years in jail after stealing a 4.95-carat diamond from a Chinatown jewellery store using a counterfeit swap.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An Indian tourist has been sentenced to two years, two months and two weeks' jail for stealing a S$200,000 diamond from a Chinatown jewellery store. He and an accomplice executed a sophisticated swap using a fake stone before attempting to flee Singapore.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/indian-tourist-jailed-two-years-for-s-200-000-diamond-heist-at-singapore">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Canadian Cybersecurity Firm Sues Ex-Contractor Over iPhone Hack Vulnerability Leak</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/canadian-cybersecurity-firm-sues-ex-contractor-over-iphone-hack-vulnerability</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:54:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>cybersecurity</category><category>intellectual-property</category><category>zero-day</category><category>iphone-security</category><category>tech-litigation</category>
      <description>Canadian cybersecurity firm Magnet Forensics accuses ex-contractor Mario Del Gaudio of disclosing iPhone vulnerability to rival firm Paradigm Shift Technology.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Magnet Forensics has filed a federal lawsuit against a former contractor and rival firm Paradigm Shift Technology, alleging theft of trade secrets involving an iPhone hacking vulnerability affecting Apple's A12 and A13 chips.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/canadian-cybersecurity-firm-sues-ex-contractor-over-iphone-hack-vulnerability">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Perlis Begins Rolling Out Enhanced Malaysian International Passport With 94 Security Features</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/perlis-begins-rolling-out-enhanced-malaysian-international-passport-with-94</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:54:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>malaysian-passport</category><category>immigration</category><category>perlis</category><category>travel-documents</category><category>security-features</category>
      <description>Perlis Immigration starts issuing upgraded Malaysian International Passport with 94 security features following new printing machine installation.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Perlis Immigration has commenced issuing the new Malaysian International Passport, featuring 94 security enhancements. The upgraded travel document launched nationwide on July 1 after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's June 30 announcement.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/perlis-begins-rolling-out-enhanced-malaysian-international-passport-with-94">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Kelantan Police Chief Held for Week as Anti-Corruption Agency Investigates RM500 Bribe Allegation</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/kelantan-police-chief-held-for-week-as-anti-corruption-agency-investigates</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:54:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>corruption</category><category>police-malaysia</category><category>macc</category><category>kelantan</category><category>law-enforcement</category>
      <description>MACC remands Kelantan police station chief for seven days as it investigates allegations involving a RM500 bribe in the northern state.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A police station chief in Kelantan has been remanded for seven days while the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigates allegations of a RM500 bribe. The development raises fresh concerns about integrity within law enforcement.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/kelantan-police-chief-held-for-week-as-anti-corruption-agency-investigates">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Aminuddin Calls for Integrity in Negeri Sembilan Campaign as Vandalism Incidents Reported</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/aminuddin-calls-for-integrity-in-negeri-sembilan-campaign-as-vandalism</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:14:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>negeri-sembilan-election</category><category>campaign-conduct</category><category>electoral-integrity</category><category>aminuddin-harun</category><category>malaysian-politics</category>
      <description>Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun calls for lawful campaigning after vandalism incidents in 16th state election.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Negeri Sembilan's top leader has urged all contesting parties to maintain campaign integrity and comply with electoral laws, citing recent vandalism incidents involving political materials during the 16th state election.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/aminuddin-calls-for-integrity-in-negeri-sembilan-campaign-as-vandalism">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>KPMG Australia penalises staff up to US$126,000 over audit leak scandal</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/kpmg-australia-penalises-staff-up-to-us-126-000-over-audit-leak-scandal</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:13:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>kpmg-audit-scandal</category><category>professional-standards</category><category>corporate-governance</category><category>regulatory-oversight</category><category>asic-investigation</category>
      <description>KPMG Australia imposes penalties up to A$180,000 on seven staff members following internal investigation into misuse of client information in audit contracts scandal</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>KPMG Australia has sanctioned seven employees with fines reaching A$180,000 (US$126,000) after confirming staff misused confidential client data to secure audit work, triggering multiple resignations and regulatory scrutiny.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/kpmg-australia-penalises-staff-up-to-us-126-000-over-audit-leak-scandal">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>South Korea&#39;s Acting Police Chief Pledges Major Overhaul Amid Collusion Scandal</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/south-koreas-acting-police-chief-pledges-major-overhaul-amid-collusion-scandal</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:13:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>south-korea</category><category>police-reform</category><category>accountability</category><category>institutional-oversight</category><category>government-transparency</category>
      <description>Acting National Police Agency Commissioner General Yoo Jae-sung announces sweeping investigative reforms and oversight measures following allegations of police misco</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>South Korea's acting police chief has promised comprehensive reforms following allegations that officers leaked investigation details and mishandled evidence in a murder case involving the son of a serving police officer.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/south-koreas-acting-police-chief-pledges-major-overhaul-amid-collusion-scandal">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>KWAP&#39;s eFishery Debacle Demands Clear Answers on Governance and Accountability</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/kwaps-efishery-debacle-demands-clear-answers-on-governance-and-accountability</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:13:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>kwap-governance</category><category>retirement-fund-accountability</category><category>malaysian-finance</category><category>parliamentary-oversight</category><category>public-sector-reform</category>
      <description>KWAP&#39;s reported losses in Indonesian eFishery investment highlight governance gaps and demand parliamentary scrutiny and transparent investigation.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Retirement Fund Incorporated's substantial losses from an Indonesian start-up investment expose critical weaknesses in oversight and accountability that must be addressed through parliamentary review and concrete governance reforms.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/kwaps-efishery-debacle-demands-clear-answers-on-governance-and-accountability">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Online Fraud Charges Surge Past 8,000 as Malaysia Pushes New Cybercrime Law</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/online-fraud-charges-surge-past-8-000-as-malaysia-pushes-new-cybercrime-law</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:12:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>cybercrime</category><category>online-fraud</category><category>malaysia-legislation</category><category>ahmad-zahid</category><category>cybersecurity</category>
      <description>Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid reports 8,014 online fraud charges by May 2026, exceeding 2025 total. Cyber Crime Bill 2026 aims to strengthen legal framework against sophisti</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Malaysia has recorded 8,014 online fraud charges as of May, already surpassing last year's full total of 6,140. Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid has tabled the Cyber Crime Bill 2026 to address the escalating threat.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/online-fraud-charges-surge-past-8-000-as-malaysia-pushes-new-cybercrime-law">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>TEKUN Channels RM36 Million to Negeri Sembilan Entrepreneurs as Approval Process Gets Faster</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/tekun-channels-rm36-million-to-negeri-sembilan-entrepreneurs-as-approval</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:43:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>tekun-nasional</category><category>sme-financing</category><category>entrepreneur-development</category><category>malaysia-economy</category><category>micro-finance</category>
      <description>TEKUN Nasional disburses RM36 million to 1,500 entrepreneurs in Negeri Sembilan. Minister targets 7-day decisions for financing applications up to RM100,000.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>TEKUN Nasional has distributed RM36 million to approximately 1,500 entrepreneurs in Negeri Sembilan through June 2024. Minister Steven Sim aims to cut approval timelines to seven days for larger loans and 24 hours for micro-financing.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/tekun-channels-rm36-million-to-negeri-sembilan-entrepreneurs-as-approval">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Tamil School Building in Penang to Open by Late 2027 After 12-Year Delay</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/tamil-school-building-in-penang-to-open-by-late-2027-after-12-year-delay</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:43:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>education-policy</category><category>infrastructure</category><category>tamil-schools</category><category>penang</category><category>school-development</category>
      <description>Education Minister Fadhlina confirms RM12.6 million Tamil primary school in Penang will be ready by Q4 2027, ending decade-long delay since 2015.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Malaysia's education ministry has set a fourth-quarter 2027 deadline for completing SJKT Sungai Bakap in Penang, a Tamil-language primary school whose construction has stalled for 12 years. The RM12.6 million project faced legal disputes and funding problems.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/tamil-school-building-in-penang-to-open-by-late-2027-after-12-year-delay">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Malaysia Must Build Future on Own Values, Not Western Models, Says Anwar</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:02:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>anwar-ibrahim</category><category>malaysian-identity</category><category>policy-direction</category><category>national-development</category><category>colonial-mindset</category>
      <description>PM Anwar Ibrahim calls on Malaysians to move beyond Western-centric thinking and build the nation on its own identity and strengths.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians to reject colonial attitudes that treat Western systems as superior, calling instead for development grounded in local values and national identity.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/malaysia-must-build-future-on-own-values-not-western-models-says-anwar">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>SpaceX AI Opens Grok Code After Privacy Uproar Over Secret Data Collection</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/spacex-ai-opens-grok-code-after-privacy-uproar-over-secret-data-collection</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:02:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>ai-privacy</category><category>spacex</category><category>data-protection</category><category>open-source</category><category>southeast-asia</category>
      <description>SpaceXAI makes major changes to Grok coding assistant, open-sourcing tool and deleting retained code after developers exposed unauthorized data uploads.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SpaceXAI has open-sourced its Grok Build coding assistant and pledged to delete retained user code following a privacy scandal where the tool was secretly uploading entire code repositories to remote servers without explicit consent.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/spacex-ai-opens-grok-code-after-privacy-uproar-over-secret-data-collection">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Civil Service Backbone of Malaysia&#39;s Progress, Says PM Anwar</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>civil-service</category><category>governance</category><category>malaysia-politics</category><category>pm-anwar</category><category>public-administration</category><category>policy</category>
      <description>PM Anwar Ibrahim emphasises role of integrity-based public service in driving national development and policy continuity at Universiti Islam Selangor.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the critical importance of a strong, principled civil service in sustaining Malaysia's policy direction and economic progress, calling public servants the backbone of national development.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/civil-service-backbone-of-malaysias-progress-says-pm-anwar">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Andy Burnham Takes Over as UK PM, Pledges &#39;Breathing Room&#39; and Political Stability</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:24:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>uk-politics</category><category>andy-burnham</category><category>labour-government</category><category>political-stability</category><category>cost-of-living</category>
      <description>Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham becomes UK Prime Minister, pledging political stability and relief on cost of living.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Andy Burnham, the former Greater Manchester mayor, formally becomes UK Prime Minister on Monday, promising to restore confidence in government and deliver political stability after a decade of frequent leadership changes.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/andy-burnham-takes-over-as-uk-pm-pledges-breathing-room-and-political-stability">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>South Korean Authorities Investigate Election Commission Over Former Chief&#39;s Alleged Financial Misconduct</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/south-korean-authorities-investigate-election-commission-over-former-chiefs</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:24:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>south-korea</category><category>election-commission</category><category>embezzlement</category><category>governance</category><category>misconduct</category>
      <description>South Korean investigators raid National Election Commission over suspected embezzlement by former chief Roh Tae-ak and misuse of public funds.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>South Korean authorities have launched a joint investigation into the National Election Commission following allegations that its former chief Roh Tae-ak embezzled public funds during overseas trips. The probe also examines wider systemic issues within the electoral body.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/south-korean-authorities-investigate-election-commission-over-former-chiefs">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>PM Anwar: Zero Tolerance for Corruption in KWAP eFishery Investment Probe</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/pm-anwar-zero-tolerance-for-corruption-in-kwap-efishery-investment-probe</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:23:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>kwap-investment</category><category>corruption-investigation</category><category>retirement-funds</category><category>anwar-ibrahim</category><category>macc-probe</category>
      <description>Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reaffirms government&#39;s uncompromising stance on any fraud or corruption in KWAP&#39;s aquaculture tech investment, orders MACC probe.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared the government will tolerate no corruption or fraud in KWAP's investment in eFishery, ordering the MACC to fully investigate the retirement fund's aquaculture technology deal.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/pm-anwar-zero-tolerance-for-corruption-in-kwap-efishery-investment-probe">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>MACC investigation into KWAP&#39;s RM163.4m eFishery investment must proceed, says Anwar despite preliminary findings</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/macc-investigation-into-kwaps-rm163-4m-efishery-investment-must-proceed-says</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:13:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Rajesh Kumar</dc:creator>
      <category>World</category>
      <category>kwap</category><category>macc-investigation</category><category>efishery-investment</category><category>retirement-fund</category><category>anti-corruption</category>
      <description>PM Anwar Ibrahim says MACC should investigate KWAP&#39;s RM163.4m eFishery deal despite preliminary findings showing no wrongdoing.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate the Retirement Fund Incorporated's RM163.4 million investment in Indonesian aquaculture firm eFishery, despite preliminary reviews suggesting no impropriety.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/macc-investigation-into-kwaps-rm163-4m-efishery-investment-must-proceed-says">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Anwar Congratulates Nur Jazlan On Second Term As Deputy Senate President</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/anwar-congratulates-nur-jazlan-on-second-term-as-deputy-senate-president</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:13:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>parliament</category><category>senate</category><category>nur-jazlan</category><category>anwar-ibrahim</category><category>malaysia-politics</category>
      <description>PM Anwar Ibrahim congratulates Senator Nur Jazlan Mohamed on his reappointment as Deputy Senate President for a second term.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Senator Nur Jazlan Mohamed on his reappointment as Deputy Senate President for a second consecutive term, alongside senator Musoddak Ahmad's reappointment.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/anwar-congratulates-nur-jazlan-on-second-term-as-deputy-senate-president">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Nur Jazlan Reappointed Deputy Speaker of Senate for Second Term</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:13:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>parliament</category><category>senate</category><category>nur-jazlan</category><category>dewan-negara</category><category>malaysian-politics</category>
      <description>Senator Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed confirmed as Deputy Speaker of Dewan Negara for second three-year term starting June 2026.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Senator Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed has secured reappointment as Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Negara for a second consecutive term, with his tenure set to run until mid-2029.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/nur-jazlan-reappointed-deputy-speaker-of-senate-for-second-term">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Pakatan Harapan Customises Negeri Sembilan Campaign To Address Local Voter Priorities</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/pakatan-harapan-customises-negeri-sembilan-campaign-to-address-local-voter</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:33:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>negeri-sembilan-election</category><category>pakatan-harapan</category><category>anthony-loke</category><category>state-polls</category><category>malaysia-politics</category>
      <description>DAP chief Loke says Pakatan Harapan adjusting messaging by locality ahead of Aug 1 Negeri Sembilan election, with manifesto launch planned.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pakatan Harapan is adapting its campaign messaging to reflect the distinct concerns of individual communities across Negeri Sembilan ahead of the August 1 state election, with party leaders emphasising grassroots engagement.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/pakatan-harapan-customises-negeri-sembilan-campaign-to-address-local-voter">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Laos charges distillery owner and hostel staff over Vangvieng tourist deaths as autopsy gap hampers investigation</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/laos-charges-distillery-owner-and-hostel-staff-over-vangvieng-tourist-deaths-as</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:33:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>laos</category><category>tourism-safety</category><category>criminal-justice</category><category>public-health</category><category>southeast-asia</category><category>methanol</category>
      <description>Laotian police indict Tiger Vodka distillery owner and Nana Backpackers Hostel staff over six foreign tourist deaths in November 2024, citing methanol contamination </description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Laotian authorities have indicted the owner of Tiger Vodka distillery and staff from Nana Backpackers Hostel over six foreign deaths in Vangvieng last November, revealing methanol contamination but acknowledging they cannot legally establish cause for five victims without autopsies.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/laos-charges-distillery-owner-and-hostel-staff-over-vangvieng-tourist-deaths-as">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>BN-PN Negri Sembilan pact risks failure unless Malay votes consolidate, warns Khairy</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/bn-pn-negri-sembilan-pact-risks-failure-unless-malay-votes-consolidate-warns</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:54:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Rajesh Kumar</dc:creator>
      <category>World</category>
      <category>negri-sembilan</category><category>barisan-nasional</category><category>perikatan-nasional</category><category>malaysian-politics</category><category>coalition-politics</category>
      <description>Khairy Jamaluddin warns that coalition cooperation in Negri Sembilan state election depends on consolidating Malay voter support to prevent splitting.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin cautions that BN-PN cooperation in Negri Sembilan risks electoral failure unless Malay votes remain consolidated rather than split between the two coalitions.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/bn-pn-negri-sembilan-pact-risks-failure-unless-malay-votes-consolidate-warns">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Netanyahu&#39;s office condemns New York mayor over arrest remarks</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:53:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Rajesh Kumar</dc:creator>
      <category>World</category>
      <category>israel</category><category>united-nations</category><category>diplomacy</category><category>us-politics</category><category>international-law</category>
      <description>Israeli PM&#39;s office denounces New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani after he suggested considering Netanyahu&#39;s arrest during upcoming UN summit.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has sharply rejected comments from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who indicated he was weighing whether to detain the Israeli leader during a forthcoming United Nations gathering.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/netanyahus-office-condemns-new-york-mayor-over-arrest-remarks">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Kelantan Police Chief Arrested Over Alleged RM500 Bribe From UNHCR Cardholder</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/kelantan-police-chief-arrested-over-alleged-rm500-bribe-from-unhcr-cardholder</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:53:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Rajesh Kumar</dc:creator>
      <category>World</category>
      <category>corruption</category><category>kelantan-police</category><category>refugees</category><category>unhcr</category><category>rule-of-law</category>
      <description>A police station chief in Kelantan has been arrested for allegedly accepting a RM500 bribe from a UNHCR card holder.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Authorities in Kelantan have detained a police station chief suspected of accepting a RM500 bribe from someone holding UNHCR documentation, marking another incident involving allegations of corruption within state law enforcement.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/kelantan-police-chief-arrested-over-alleged-rm500-bribe-from-unhcr-cardholder">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The Double Standard: Why Thailand&#39;s Military Anxiety Over Cambodia&#39;s Tanks Rings Hollow</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/the-double-standard-why-thailands-military-anxiety-over-cambodias-tanks-rings</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:34:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>thailand-cambodia</category><category>military-asymmetry</category><category>southeast-asia-security</category><category>international-law</category><category>regional-tensions</category>
      <description>Analysis of Thailand&#39;s contradictory stance on Cambodia&#39;s tank procurement while publicly showcasing its own superior military capabilities and conducting airstrikes</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thailand's expressed concern over Chinese-made tanks supplied to Cambodia appears inconsistent with Bangkok's own military posturing, advanced weaponry, and history of cross-border airstrikes, raising questions about the true nature of regional security dynamics.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/the-double-standard-why-thailands-military-anxiety-over-cambodias-tanks-rings">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Southeast Asia&#39;s Week in Focus: Education Reform, Security Challenges, and Digital Surge Across the Region</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:34:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>southeast-asia</category><category>regional-news</category><category>security-cooperation</category><category>digital-transformation</category><category>trade-issues</category>
      <description>Major developments across Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam highlight regional priorities in education, security, and technolog</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Southeast Asian nations tackled pressing issues this week, from Indonesia's Papua recovery efforts to Thailand's Chinese investment gains, while digital transformation accelerates across the region's 650 million people.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/southeast-asias-week-in-focus-education-reform-security-challenges-and-digital">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Zizie Izette Appears in Court as Verdict Looms in RM2.8 Million Corruption Case</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/zizie-izette-appears-in-court-as-verdict-looms-in-rm2-8-million-corruption-case</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:53:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>corruption-case</category><category>kuala-lumpur-court</category><category>verdict</category><category>malaysian-judiciary</category><category>financial-crime</category>
      <description>Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad arrives at Kuala Lumpur Court Complex to hear verdict in high-profile corruption abetment case involving RM2.8 million.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad appeared at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on July 20 to hear the verdict in her corruption abetment case centring on RM2.8 million.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/zizie-izette-appears-in-court-as-verdict-looms-in-rm2-8-million-corruption-case">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Zizie Izette Acquitted in Felcra Corruption Case Involving Late Husband Bung Moktar</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/zizie-izette-acquitted-in-felcra-corruption-case-involving-late-husband-bung</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:53:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Rajesh Kumar</dc:creator>
      <category>World</category>
      <category>corruption</category><category>felcra-bhd</category><category>bung-moktar</category><category>malaysian-courts</category><category>governance</category>
      <description>Sessions Court clears Datin Seri Zizie Izette of abetting late husband Bung Moktar in obtaining RM2.8 million bribes linked to Felcra unit trust investment.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Datin Seri Zizie Izette has been acquitted of abetting her late husband in a corruption case involving RM2.8 million in bribes connected to Felcra Bhd's RM150 million unit trust scheme.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/zizie-izette-acquitted-in-felcra-corruption-case-involving-late-husband-bung">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Hungary&#39;s PM Magyar Approaches Chess Legend Judit Polgar for Presidential Role</title>
      <link>https://malaytoday.com/article/hungarys-pm-magyar-approaches-chess-legend-judit-polgar-for-presidential-role</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:52:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Rajesh Kumar</dc:creator>
      <category>World</category>
      <category>hungary-politics</category><category>judit-polgar</category><category>presidency</category><category>budapest</category><category>government</category>
      <description>PM Peter Magyar invites chess champion Judit Polgar to run for Hungary&#39;s largely ceremonial presidency.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has announced plans to invite world chess legend Judit Polgar to stand for the nation's presidency, a predominantly symbolic position that could elevate the renowned athlete to the highest ceremonial office.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/hungarys-pm-magyar-approaches-chess-legend-judit-polgar-for-presidential-role">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>PKR Youth Wing Warns of BN-PN Coalition Strategy to Undermine Anwar&#39;s Position</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:52:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
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      <description>PKR Youth alleges BN-PN coalition exploiting racial and religious tensions to challenge PM Anwar Ibrahim&#39;s leadership.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The PKR Youth wing has accused the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional alliance of orchestrating a coordinated political challenge to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's authority, leveraging divisive communal messaging.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/pkr-youth-wing-warns-of-bn-pn-coalition-strategy-to-undermine-anwars-position">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>PCCS Group to Unbundle Credit and Insurance Businesses Through RM33.73mil Capital Restructure</title>
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      <dc:creator>Rajesh Kumar</dc:creator>
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      <description>PCCS Group proposes RM33.73 million capital cut to spin off Southern Capital Group, separating credit and insurance operations.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Apparel manufacturer PCCS Group plans a RM33.73 million capital reduction to distribute its stake in Southern Capital Group to shareholders, separating credit and insurance businesses.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/pccs-group-to-unbundle-credit-and-insurance-businesses-through-rm33-73mil">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:12:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>china-railways</category><category>cross-border-travel</category><category>asia-connectivity</category><category>transport-infrastructure</category><category>regional-integration</category>
      <description>China&#39;s railway system records record 2.3 billion passenger trips in first half of 2026, with foreign travel up 33.6% and cross-border services expanding.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>China's railways transported a record 2.3 billion passengers in the first half of 2026, marking a 5% increase year-on-year. Foreign travellers surged 33.6%, bolstered by the country's visa-free transit policy, while cross-border rail services expanded significantly.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/chinas-railways-surge-to-2-3-billion-passenger-trips-in-first-half-of-2026">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Malaysia and Singapore Set to Complete Joint Special Economic Zone Blueprint</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:12:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Rajesh Kumar</dc:creator>
      <category>World</category>
      <category>malaysia-singapore</category><category>special-economic-zone</category><category>trade-investment</category><category>johor</category><category>regional-integration</category>
      <description>PM Anwar confirms Malaysia and Singapore moving towards finalising the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone master plan imminently.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia and Singapore will soon complete the master plan for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, signalling accelerated progress on the ambitious cross-border economic initiative.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/malaysia-and-singapore-set-to-complete-joint-special-economic-zone-blueprint">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Milux to Acquire Movon for RM150 Million in Share Swap Deal</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:33:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>acquisitions-mergers</category><category>home-appliances</category><category>bursa-malaysia</category><category>distribution-retail</category><category>rent-to-own</category>
      <description>Home appliance distributor Milux Corporation proposes 100% stake acquisition in Movon using 220.59 million new shares at 68 sen each.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Milux Corporation is acquiring full ownership of Movon for RM150 million through a share issuance, expanding its home appliance distribution network and rent-to-own schemes across Malaysia.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/milux-to-acquire-movon-for-rm150-million-in-share-swap-deal">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:33:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
      <category>Politics</category>
      <category>malaysia-politics</category><category>bn-negeri-sembilan</category><category>dap-coalition</category><category>federal-government</category><category>electoral-politics</category>
      <description>Political analyst Ong Kian Ming warns that a strong BN performance in Negeri Sembilan could destabilise the ruling coalition and trigger early elections.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A decisive Barisan Nasional victory in Negeri Sembilan state elections could embolden calls for the Democratic Action Party to withdraw from federal government, according to former Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming, raising questions about coalition stability.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/bns-negeri-sembilan-win-may-intensify-pressure-on-dap-within-coalition-analyst">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Spain&#39;s World Cup triumph: How collective philosophy and regional unity delivered football&#39;s greatest prize</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:32:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Aisyah Razak</dc:creator>
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      <category>spain-world-cup</category><category>collective-philosophy</category><category>regional-unity</category><category>luis-de-la-fuente</category><category>international-football</category>
      <description>Spain&#39;s 1-0 victory over Argentina showcases a team built on possession, patience, and unity across Spain&#39;s diverse regions.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Spain captured the World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Argentina, extending their dominance through a team philosophy that prioritizes collective play over individual brilliance, reflecting the country's regional diversity.</p><p><a href="https://malaytoday.com/article/spains-world-cup-triumph-how-collective-philosophy-and-regional-unity-delivered">Continue reading on Malay Today</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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