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General : AKAR 2026 Sets MBOR Record With Over 153,000 Preschool Participants
SHAH ALAM, July 1 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Kreatif Aspirasi Reka (AKAR) Awards, organised by Yayasan KRU, has been recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) after recording the largest participation of preschool children in a nationwide colouring competition.
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The Eastern Herald
· Jul 6, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
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· Jul 10, 2026
AI fortune-tellers dictate newborn destinies in Korea
AI fortune-tellers dictate newborn destinies in Korea
WBAP – 820AM – Dallas
· Jun 26, 2026
Texas Approves Bible Teachings in State Classrooms
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BBC News
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