MALAYSIA – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad – 100 years old – was hospitalized after a hip fracture, according to his aide on Tuesday. After his medical assessment, “it has been confirmed” that Mahathir, “suffered a fracture to the right hip,” Sufi Yusoff said in a statement. Mahathir is “expected to be admitted” to […]
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Death Toll from Floods in Asia Now Over 1,400
INDONESIA – The death toll from the floods in Asia is now over 1,400, with at least 1,000 people still missing according to government reports. Unprecedented floods, landslides, storms, and cyclones have wreaked havoc across Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand as rescue teams and aid agencies race against time to rescue marooned people. […]
Rohingya Migrants Boat Capsizes Killing 13
THAILAND – At least 13 Rohingya migrants died while another 13 were rescued after a migrant boat capsized near the maritime border between Malaysia and Thailand. According to Malaysia’s state-run news agency Bernama, seven bodies were recovered by Malaysian authorities, while Thai officials found six others. “We expect to discover more victims today, as sea […]
Thailand-Cambodia Peace Talks Today as it Happened
MALAYSIA – The Thailand-Cambodia peace talks today, Monday, begun in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with an objective to attain a ceasefire in the ongoing clashes between the two neighbors. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai are attending the meeting, hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Bernama News reported. The […]
Malaysia Road Accident Today Kills 15
MALAYSIA – At least 15 people have been confirmed dead in a Malaysia road accident today (Monday) in the state of Perak. The accident occurred when a bus transporting students was struck by a multipurpose vehicle on the East-West Highway in Perak, local media reported, citing authorities. The ill-fated bus, which skidded into a ditch […]
2025 ASEAN Summit in Malaysia Kicks Off
MALAYSIA – The 2025 (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) ASEAN summit in Malaysia has kicked off on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, with regional leaders aiming to cover regional as well as global issues. The event began with a traditional ASEAN handshake as the leaders were set to discuss challenges, strategic priorities and efforts to reinforce […]
Petronas Gas Pipeline Leakage in Malaysia Leaves Scores Injured
petronas gas pipeline leakage in Malaysia causes fire