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World : Singapore Influenza Cases Rise, CDA Monitors Situation

SINGAPORE, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Singapore recorded an increase in influenza cases, with the positivity rate rising to 36.6 per cent in the week from Aug 16 to 22, 2026, compared with 24.0 per cent in the previous week.

World : SCO Trade Turnover To Near US$1 Trillion - Kazakh President Tokayev

BISHKEK (Kyrgyzstan), Sept 1 (Bernama-Qazinform) -- Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasised the strategic importance of strengthening trade, economic and investment partnerships among Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states, Qazinform News Agency reported.

General : Rare Ikan Kanai Spotted In Penang Waters Again After 15 Years

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The discovery of rare ikan kanai or tembaring (black bass) (Lutjanus goldiei) in Sungai Kuala, here, last Saturday, marked a rare occurrence, as the species is believed not to have been caught in the state’s waters for about 15 years.

General : MSMEs, Cooperatives Target RM150 Mln In Potential Sales In Guangzhou

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) – Twelve Malaysian micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives are targeting up to RM150 million in potential sales and business partnerships through their participation in the China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair (CISMEF) in Guangzhou, China.

General : No Change In Number Of Sarawak Federal Constituencies â EC

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The Election Commission (EC) today submitted five recommendations, including maintaining the number of federal constituencies in Sarawak, while proposing an increase of 17 state constituencies to bring the total to 99.

General : MOH Monitoring URT, Conjunctivitis Cases, Following Haze In Sarawak

SIBU, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Health (MOH) is monitoring the increase in cases of acute respiratory tract infections (URTI) and conjunctivitis in Sarawak following the haze conditions affecting several areas in the state.

General : Senoi Praaq Veteran Recalls Tough Years During Emergency

GUA MUSANG, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- During the Emergency, the Orang Asli’s intimate knowledge of the jungle made them an invaluable asset to the Senoi Praaq unit of the General Operations Force (GOF) in tracking and curbing the communist threat in the country’s interior.

World : MAHA 2026: International Products Eye Malaysian Market, Expand Business Opportunities

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition (MAHA) is providing opportunities for international food producers and importers to explore and expand their presence in the Malaysian market, driven by local consumer demand and purchasing power.

Sport : Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament 2026 Kicks Off Today

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The landmark Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament (JSCPT) 2026 officially kicked off today at the iconic Istana Pasir Pelangi Royal Polo Ground, here, marking the largest and highest handicap polo tournament ever staged in Malaysia.

General : RM30 Mln PKPS-NAFAS MoU To Expand Market Access, Strengthen Agrifood Supply Chain

SERDANG, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Kemajuan Pertanian Selangor (PKPS) and National Farmers Organisation (NAFAS) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) involving projects worth about RM30 million to expand market access and strengthen the agri-food supply chain.