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Postecoglou defends Ronaldo after Al Nassr thrashed 4-0 by Al Ain
Al Nassr lost 4-0 to Al Ain in the AFC Champions League Elite in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Coach Ange Postecoglou defended Cristiano Ronaldo against criticism after the defeat, saying the Portugal forward remains an example to everyone.
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EMGS cultural immersion programme brings international students closer to Malaysian life in Langkawi
An Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) cultural immersion programme in Langkawi is giving international students first-hand experience of Malaysian traditions, food, nature and community life. Students from Sweden, Algeria, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan shared how the programme helped them adapt to studying and living in Malaysia.
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Malaysia sailing squad targets gold at Asian Games 2026
Malaysia's sailing squad is targeting at least one gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Team manager Mohd Afendy Abdullah said the target rests on four experienced sailors including Khairulnizam Mohd Afendy and Nur Shazrin Mohamad Latif. The sailing events will be held in Gamagori, Aichi.
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1,000 join 5km Larian Ria at Langkawi Stadium
About 1,000 participants took part in a 5km fun run at Langkawi Stadium in Kedah for Malaysia Day. The event, organised by SMK Mahsuri, started at 8am and included a lucky draw with a motorcycle as the top prize.
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Maans: Sabah must be a geopark player, not an observer
Maans president Murug Vinangun Shalmon Sanangan said Sabah should become a key player in the international geopark network rather than merely watching it develop. He said Sabah's participation in the 9th Asia Pacific Geoparks Network Symposium 2026 in Langkawi was a strategic chance to build international links through communities, indigenous heritage, culture and conservation. He also said Sekolah Adat Anak Negeri Sabah will add Global Geopark as a subject.
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Resorts World Langkawi, ONE°15 Marina to build new marina in Langkawi
Resorts World Langkawi and ONE°15 Marina have partnered to develop ONE°15 Marina Langkawi, a new marina with over 90 berths for luxury yachts up to 140 feet. The Langkawi project is expected to receive its first yacht in the second half of 2027 and aims to strengthen Langkawi's position as a regional marine tourism hub.
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Sarawak Delta Geopark signs MoU with South Korea's Jeonbuk geopark
The Sarawak Delta UNESCO Global Geopark has formalised a partnership with South Korea's Jeonbuk West Coast UNESCO Global Geopark through an MoU exchange. The agreement, witnessed at the Langkawi International Convention Centre, aims to enhance cooperation in geopark management and sustainable development.
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Langkawi International Halal Showcase 2026
Langkawi International Halal Showcase 2026. 5 November to 8 November 2026, at Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre, Langkawi.
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Langkawi: Unemployed man found dead in rental room after three days unreachable
A 37-year-old unemployed man from Kangar, Perlis was found dead in his rental room in Padang Matsirat, Langkawi. Police received a report after a relative and the landlord became concerned when he did not answer calls. Initial investigations found no signs of struggle or injury, and the case is classified as sudden death.
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Genting Malaysia, SUTL Enterprise to build superyacht marina at Resorts World Langkawi
Genting Malaysia Bhd and Singapore's SUTL Enterprise Ltd will jointly develop ONE°15 Marina Langkawi at Resorts World Langkawi. The new marina will have over 90 berths for superyachts up to 140 feet and is expected to welcome its first yachts in the second half of 2027.
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Genting Malaysia and SUTL Enterprise to build ONE°15 Marina Langkawi with over 90 berths
Genting Malaysia and SUTL Enterprise have announced plans to develop ONE°15 Marina Langkawi at Resorts World Langkawi. The new marina will have more than 90 berths, including space for superyachts up to 140 feet, and is expected to welcome its first yachts in the second half of 2027.
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Six Malaysians held over drug smuggling case linked to co-pilot arrested in Jakarta
Malaysian police have detained six local men in connection with a drug smuggling case involving a Malaysian co-pilot arrested at Jakarta's airport. Four of the suspects had fled to Thailand and Vietnam before returning to Malaysia, where they were arrested. The co-pilot was caught with drugs worth an estimated RM45 million.