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Another former Malaysia prime minister faces criminal charges after leaving office

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has been charged with failing to declare his assets

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Asian Games 2026 Cricket Full Schedule: Check match dates, timings, fixtures and India squads led by Shreyas Iyer and Harmanpreet Kaur

The schedules for cricket competitions at the Asian Games 2026, set to take place in Japan, have just been announced. India’s men’s and women’s teams, defending champions for both tournaments, will mark their participation soon. The women kick off their campaign on September 17, facing hosts Japan the following day,…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Warning of fresh danger from rising lake water in Nepal – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 27

Who Is Raja Azreen Raja Talib? Meditasi Drummer Collapses on Stage and Dies Mid-Performance

Raja Azreen Raja Talib, a veteran Malaysian rock drummer, died mid-performance at the Teruntum Rock Festival. Known for his dedication to music and family, his sudden death has left fans mourning.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Digital IDs can connect Asean

Imagine a Thai family driving across the border into Malaysia, where officials authenticate their mobile driving licence by scanning a QR code. A Filipino engineer could upload a digital qualification with a job application in Brunei and have it verified in seconds. An Indonesian company applying for a licence in…

Bangkok Post · Aug 24

Allied Blenders to produce Officer’s Choice Blue locally in Malaysia

Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd will produce Officer's Choice Blue locally in Malaysia. This marks the company's first overseas local production initiative. The move supports ABDL's broader strategy for international footprint expansion. Malaysia's spirits segment is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. ABDL will continue evaluating similar asset-light…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Malaysia says Indonesia to open airspace for cloud seeding to tackle haze

KUALA LUMPUR — Indonesia has given Malaysian agencies ⁠official permission ⁠to enter its ⁠airspace to conduct cloud seeding operations, Malaysia ’s environment minister has said, part of both countries’ efforts to combat the haze blanketing the region.

Bangkok Post · Aug 24

Indonesia to open airspace for cloud seeding in latest bid to tackle choking haze

Malaysia's national disaster management agency are preparing schedules for cloud seeding ​operations ⁠at shared borders

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Malaysians advised to defer non-essential trips to south Thailand

Malaysians have been strongly advised by their own police to put on hold non-essential visits to southern Thailand as bombings, shootings and arson continue to plague the region.

Bangkok Post · Aug 24

Indonesia arrests 72 over forest fires as choking haze spreads to Malaysia

Indonesian authorities have arrested 72 people suspected of deliberately starting forest and peatland fires as huge blazes in central and western parts of the country sent thick, choking haze across Indonesia and into neighbouring Malaysia.

The Times of India · Aug 23