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Malaysia

Cloaked in grey: The causes and effects of haze in Singapore

Hazy conditions seen from Clementi rea at about 7.10am on Oct 17.
Hazy conditions seen from Clementi rea at about 7.10am on Oct 17.

Malaysia Airlines to resume flights to Saudi Arabia

The Malaysian carrier advised passengers travelling to or from the two destinations to check their flight schedules.
The Malaysian carrier advised passengers travelling to or from the two destinations to check their flight schedules.

HK actress Eva Lai, 62, reveals fiance proposed to her on a beach in Malaysia

Eva Lai and her fiance, who is nine years her senior, intend to keep their wedding simple.
Eva Lai and her fiance, who is nine years her senior, intend to keep their wedding simple.

Malaysian ex-minister Nik Nazmi suspended from Bersama party activities after alleged khalwat case

Former Malaysian minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said he would cooperate in all legal proceedings and urged all parties to respect the legal process.
Former Malaysian minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said he would cooperate in all legal proceedings and urged all parties to respect the legal process.

Burial of Mahathir’s wife Hasmah brings into focus Malaysia’s forgotten national cemetery

Visitors pose in front of the Pusara Negara (National Cemetery) sign after visiting the grave of Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali.
Visitors pose in front of the Pusara Negara (National Cemetery) sign after visiting the grave of Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali.

Haze chokes Malaysia’s farmers, families and businesses as economic costs mount

Chef Teddy at his empty cafe in Puncak Jalil, Selangor, where business is down 30 per cent as severe haze keeps diners away.
Chef Teddy at his empty cafe in Puncak Jalil, Selangor, where business is down 30 per cent as severe haze keeps diners away.

Fire at JB power facility causes major blackout; two workers electrocuted

Two contractors electrocuted in the incident were in stable condition and receiving treatment.
Two contractors electrocuted in the incident were in stable condition and receiving treatment.

Haze in Malaysia: Schools to close, public gatherings halted if API exceeds 200

Buildings in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 16 being shrouded in haze caused by fires in Indonesia.
Buildings in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 16 being shrouded in haze caused by fires in Indonesia.

Haze: Fires in Indonesia are outside Malaysian firms’ areas, says minister

Fahmi Fadzil said a fire had spread to a Malaysian-owned plantation but did not originate from there.
Fahmi Fadzil said a fire had spread to a Malaysian-owned plantation but did not originate from there.

Malaysia’s growth tops forecasts as AI boom drives export surge

The government expects Malaysia’s economy to grow at 4.2% to 5.2% in 2027, supported by sustained domestic demand investment activity.
The government expects Malaysia’s economy to grow at 4.2% to 5.2% in 2027, supported by sustained domestic demand investment activity.

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