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Indonesia Mobilises 14,000 Firefighters as Borneo Wildfires Push Haze to Hazardous Levels Across the Region
Indonesia mobilises 14,000 firefighters as Borneo wildfires push haze to hazardous levels. Cross-border air crisis affects Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines.
Tibet Mudslide Death Toll Climbs to 31 as 531 Remain Missing Nine Days After Langtang Lirung Disaster
Tibet mudslide death toll rises to 31 with 531 still missing nine days after Langtang Lirung disaster. Latest updates on cross-border catastrophe.
Malaysia’s Solar and Semiconductor Industries Face Diverging Fortunes as US Polysilicon Trade Measures Take Effect in December 2026
Explore how US polysilicon trade measures taking effect December 4, 2026 impact Malaysia’s solar and semiconductor industries. Supply chain analysis inside.
Wildfire Engulfs 100 Hectares of Dutch Nature Reserve in Limburg as European Drought Crisis Deepens
Massive wildfire spreads across 100 hectares in Dutch nature reserve as European drought crisis intensifies. Emergency response ongoing in Limburg.
Jalan Sultan Ismail Crash Victims Identified: Kampar Father and Two Daughters Among Three Killed After Immigration Lorry Runs Red Light
Three Kampar family members killed in Jalan Sultan Ismail crash after Immigration lorry runs red light. Father and two daughters dead, investigation underway.
AmBank Group Officially Launches Malaysia’s First Mass-Market Debit Card with Plaza Premium Lounge Access, Targeting Everyday Banking Consumers
AmBank launches Malaysia’s first mass-market debit card with Plaza Premium Lounge access, zero overseas fees, and cashback rewards for everyday consumers.
Wasco Greenergy Appoints Wong Yin Kee as Group Managing Director Amid Planned Leadership Transition
Wasco Greenergy appoints Wong Yin Kee as Group Managing Director effective August 17, 2026, marking structured leadership transition in Malaysia’s renewable energy sector.
Malaysia Announces Targeted Diesel Subsidy System Overhaul Within One to Two Months, Says Finance Minister Amir Hamzah
Malaysia’s Finance Minister announces targeted diesel subsidy system reforms within 1-2 months. New eligibility criteria and streamlined application process ahead.
Trump Orders Scale-Back of US-South Korea Military Drills, Rattling Indo-Pacific Alliances
Trump orders reduction of Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises with South Korea, raising concerns about US Indo-Pacific alliances and deterrence credibility.
Columbia University Faces Federal Lawsuit Filed by Palestinian Students and Staff Alleging Systematic Discrimination
Federal lawsuit alleges Columbia University subjected Palestinian students and staff to systematic discrimination, biased discipline, and inadequate harassment protection.