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World : 'Your Legacy Will Live Forever' â Beckham Leads Tributes To Messi

LONDON, Sept 1 (Bernama-PA Media/dpa) -- Sir David Beckham has told Lionel Messi that his “legacy will live forever” as the Argentina great enters international retirement, reported PA Media/dpa.

General : Industry Players Urged To Strengthen Malaysiaâs Shopping Tourism Ecosystem

PETALING JAYA, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing today urged shopping mall operators, retailers, hoteliers, travel agents, and other industry stakeholders to work closely with the government to strengthen Malaysia’s shopping tourism ecosystem.

General : Anwar Calls For Thorough Probe Into Temerloh Crash, Extends Condolences To Victimsâ Families

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a thorough investigation into the accident in Temerloh that claimed the lives of three members of a family returning from the National Day celebrations in Putrajaya.

General : Fisheries Dept Launches eSPeKS, AquaTrack To Assist Aquaculture Farmers

SERDANG, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The Department of Fisheries (DOF) has launched two free applications, the Electronic Aquaculture Support Services Delivery System (eSPeKS) and AquaTrack, to facilitate the operations of aquaculture farmers.

Business : Thailand's SNPS Eyes Malaysian Partners To Leverage Halal Certification For Middle East Markets

From Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

BANGKOK, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Thailand-based natural ingredients manufacturer, Specialty Natural Products Public Company Ltd (SNPS), is open to co-developing products with Malaysian partners to leverage Malaysia’s halal certification as a strategic launchpad into Middle Eastern markets.

World : Malaysians Remain Largest Foreign Tourist Group To Indonesia In July

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

JAKARTA, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysians remained the largest group of foreign tourists visiting Indonesia in July 2026, accounting for 15 per cent of the 1.53 million arrivals recorded during the month, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS).

World : September âReal Battlegroundâ For Indonesia In Fight Against Forest Fires As El Nino Peaks

JAKARTA, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- September will be Indonesia’s “real battleground” in the fight against forest and land fires as El Nino reaches its peak, with the country still facing significant risks despite a decline in fire hotspots following a month of intensified firefighting efforts.

General : Two Arenas, One Purpose: Syafiqa Haidar Afif Continues Serving The Nation

By Nur Khalidah Abdul Halim

SHAH ALAM, Aug 31 (Bernama) -- For national lawn bowls athlete Syafiqa Haidar Afif Abdul Rahman, serving the nation extends beyond carrying the Jalur Gemilang onto the international stage, encompassing her daily work serving the community at the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA).

World : Philippine Police Arrest 766 For Cyber Offences

MANILA, Sept 1 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Philippine police arrested 766 individuals for various cyber offences from January to July 2026, with online selling scams ranking as the most common violation, according to local media reports on Tuesday, reported Xinhua.

Sport : FA Cup: Two-goal Hidalgo Sets JDT On The Way To Easy Win Over UM-Damansara Utd

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- FA Cup defending champions Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) are as good as through to the next round after downing UM-Damansara United 4-1 in the first leg of their first-round tie at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium (SSI) in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, today.