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Melaka polls: Any talks between PH, BN will be done by respective election committees, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Any talks between Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional on cooperation for the Melaka state election will be handled by the coalitions' respective election committees, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Anwar stands by Taiwan remarks despite backlash

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stands by his remarks on Taiwan despite the backlash, arguing that China's position was consistent with the United States' refusal to allow any of its territories to secede following the American War of Independence.

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Former factory worker fined RM500 for strangling co-worker in work dispute

BALIK PULAU: A former factory worker was fined RM500 by a Magistrate's Court here after she pleaded guilty to strangling a co-worker during a dispute over delayed work.

Cybersecurity

Fahmi: Telcos must explain alleged mass registration of phone lines by today

Telecommunications companies (telcos) 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, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said.

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Immigration lorry crash: Driver charged with causing deaths of three in family

KUALA LUMPUR: A driver who operated an Immigration Department 'Black Maria' lorry in a crash that claimed the lives of three family members has been slapped with five charges including reckless driving at the Magistrate's Court.

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Death of Rocky: Volunteer dog catcher's lawyer threatens defamation suit on anyone calling his client a murderer

KLANG: The lawyer of a food delivery rider involved in the controversial capture attempt of a stray dog named Rocky last month has threatened to sue several people, including social media influencers, for defamation.

Commodities

Oil gains on Middle East supply concerns amid impasse in US-Iran war

TOKYO/SINGAPORE: Oil prices climbed on Thursday on concerns the impasse in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran will continue to disrupt supply from the key Middle Eastern producing region and tighten global supplies.

World

Potential kingmaker in New Zealand's next government wants universal income, tax overhaul

SYDNEY, Aug 20 (Reuters) - A New Zealand ⁠party that could hold the balance of power after this year's election wants to bring in a basic income for ⁠almost all residents that will be funded by a new land tax, with its leader saying on Thursday ‌that the policy would also curb runaway house prices.

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Online Ihsan Rahmah 9.9 sale set for Sept 9, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will hold its first online Ihsan Rahmah 9.9 sale on Sept 9 in conjunction with Malaysia Day celebrations, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Plans consented to by the King for Gerak Khas must not be altered, says Johor regent

MERSING: All parties involved in planning the development of the Regimen Gerak Khas (RGK) have been reminded not to alter decisions that have received the consent of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, for the benefit of certain parties.

World

South Korea estimates North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads, far above Trump's figure

SEOUL, Aug ⁠20 (Reuters) - South Korea estimates North Korea possesses between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads, its defence minister ⁠said on Thursday, citing a range significantly higher than U.S. President Donald Trump's recent assertion that ‌Pyongyang has 57 nuclear weapons.

Nation

Batu Gajah man arrested over viral kitten abuse video

IPOH: A man was arrested after a video showing him hitting a kitten with an aluminium broomstick in a housing area in Batu Gajah, Perak, went viral

Nation

Johor cops seize nearly RM8mil worth of drugs, arrest nine in series of raids

JOHOR BARU: Police have seized drugs worth nearly RM8mil and arrested nine people in a series of raids, including one at a floating house, in an operation here.

Entertainment

'Spooky In Love' stars Park Eun-bin, Yang Se-jong play tourists in Singapore

The 12-episode show follows Park's hotel heiress Yeo-ri, who is cursed with the ability to see ghosts and finds herself falling for Yang's ace prosecutor Gang-uk.

World

China appreciates Anwar's remarks on one-China policy

KUALA LUMPUR: China has commended Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for his steadfast position on the one-China principle.

Singapore

Fire at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts workshop leads to evacuation of campus wing; no injuries reported

SINGAPORE: About 50 people were evacuated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Nafa) campus after smoke from a fire was detected in one of its workshops in the late afternoon of Aug 18.

Japan

Japan reports record exports and imports for July as energy costs climb

TOKYO: Japan's imports and exports set records in July and soaring energy costs and a weak yen helped extend a trade deficit for a third month, government data showed.

Vietnam

Volunteer divers fight to bring Vietnam reefs back to life

GIA LAI: Almost every day, after ferrying the last tourists back to shore, Nguyen Ton Xuan Sang straps on an air tank, pulls on his mask and drops back into the sea with an empty sack.

North Korea

Trump says will meet North Korea's Kim later this year

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday (Aug 19) that he would meet Kim Jong Un later this year, seeking to revive the bond he claims to have struck with the leader of nuclear-armed North Korea in his first term.

Nation

Cabinet approves 17 measures to tighten security at KLIA, entry points

PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet has approved 17 recommendations to strengthen security controls, screening and risk management at KL International Airport (KLIA) and the country's international entry points.