LONDON, April 9 — Britain’s broadcasting regulator announced today that it is investigating an online suicide forum, which local media reports has been linked to at least 50 deaths in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Malaysia’s top men’s doubles pair, Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani, moved into the second round of the 2025 Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) in Ningbo, China, today. The top-seeded duo defeated Japan's Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi 21-18, 21-16.

BANGKOK, April 9 — Myanmar, devastated by the recent earthquake, continues to urgently require medical assistance, field hospitals, and shelters, according to Thailand’s foreign minister. He emphasized the need for a coordinated regional relief effort and long-term support.

SHAH ALAM, April 9 (MYT) — Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced that all temporary relief centres (PPS) in Putra Heights will be closed by the end of this week, with the process beginning tonight.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has announced a RM2 million allocation to the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) to restore public infrastructure damaged by the recent gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights.

KUANTAN, April 9 — A 31-year-old teacher lost RM270,120 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate in July, involving individuals posing as representatives from courier company J&T Express and the police.‍

MANILA, April 8 — A volcano in central Philippines erupted early this morning, spewing an ash plume 4,000 metres (2.5 miles) into the air and triggering recommendations for school closures in nearby areas.‍

BEIJING, April 8 — China today pledged to “fight to the end” in response to new 50 percent tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump, escalating a trade war that has already erased trillions from global markets.‍

WASHINGTON, April 8 — President Donald Trump announced that the United States would begin direct high-level nuclear talks with Iran, during a surprise statement at a White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.‍

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The government is appealing for more corporate support to aid victims of the recent gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, which left over 200 homes either destroyed or damaged.‍

KUANTAN, April 8 — A three-year-old boy sustained facial injuries after reportedly falling out of a moving vehicle at Kilometer 5, Jalan Lipis-Merapoh, yesterday morning.‍