Latest news in Malaysia? September 18th, 2026

The major news developments in Malaysia around September 18, 2026:

• Royal Clemency for Najib Razak: Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim granted jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak a royal pardon decision allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest until August 2028. The order, following a Pardons Board meeting at Istana Negara, requires compliance with strict conditions and settlement of his 50 million ringgit fine.

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• National Malaysia Day Aftermath: The country is following up on the national-level Malaysia Day celebrations held on September 16 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) in Sarawak. The events were moved entirely indoors following air quality concerns and haze conditions affecting parts of Sarawak.

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• Asian Games Cricket: At the 2026 Asian Games women’s Twenty20 tournament in Japan, Malaysia’s women’s national cricket team concluded their quarter-final match against Sri Lanka.