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Power back in Spain, Portugal after massive blackout
AFP, Published on 29/04/2025
» MADRID - Spain and Portugal recovered their electricity supply and a semblance of normalcy on Tuesday after a crippling blackout of unknown causes that disrupted daily life for millions.
Iran oil-filled tankers build up off Malaysia as sanctions mount
Published on 27/03/2025
» Close to a dozen US-sanctioned tankers are idling off Malaysia with Iranian crude, with some having been stationed in the oil-transfer hub for more than a month — a possible sign of slowing logistics for the sensitive trade to China.
Malaysians return to devastated homes as floodwaters recede
Reuters, Published on 03/12/2024
» TUMPAT, Malaysia - Residents in the Malaysian town of Tumpat were returning to submerged homes and shops as deadly floodwaters eased in some areas following the worst floods in decades over the weekend, and more heavy rain was forecast as soon as Tuesday.
China offers to help Malaysia link rail line to Thailand
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 19/06/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - China is willing to work with Malaysia to study connecting the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) with the rail line in Thailand, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday.
Malaysia begins diesel subsidy reforms, prices to rise 50% Monday
Reuters, Published on 09/06/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Diesel fuel prices in much of Malaysia are set to rise by roughly 50% on Monday as the government begins shifting away from costly blanket subsidies to a targeted approach that mainly helps the needy.
Jokowi calls in army to help fight Indonesian fires causing haze
Bloomberg, Published on 08/10/2023
» Indonesian President Joko Widodo said he ordered the military and the police to tackle forest fires after neighbouring countries complained that smoke from the burning is making the air unhealthy.
Malaysia prepares to make rain, as haze worsens
Reuters, Published on 03/10/2023
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia will try to make rain by seeding clouds and prepare to shut schools as the quality of air in various places deteriorates, the Department of Environment said, raising fears of a new round of pollution from forest fires.
Indonesia landslide kills 15, dozens feared missing
AFP, Published on 06/03/2023
» JAKARTA: At least 15 people were killed and dozens feared missing after torrential rains and landslides battered one of Indonesia's outermost islands bordering the South China Sea, disaster officials said Monday.
Malaysia PM says days of easy election wins are over: Bernama
Bloomberg, Published on 18/10/2022
» Malaysian caretaker Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition must work “very hard” to secure the overwhelming majority it needs to form a strong government in the coming general election, Bernama reported.
18-year-olds voting for first time in Malaysia
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/03/2022
» JOHOR, Malaysia: Younger Malaysian voters angered by the 1MDB corruption scandal played a key role in ending the six-decade rule of the United Malays National Organisation (Umno) back in 2018. Ahead of another national election, there’s a lot more of them — and they appear more worried about the economy.