April 2, 2025
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Verstappen bids farewell to Honda ‘for now’

TOKYO, April 2 — Max Verstappen has hinted at a possible reunion with Honda in the future, as their highly successful partnership with Red Bull comes to an end after this Formula One season.‍The Japanese engine manufacturer h

April 2, 2025
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China conducts new military drills near Taiwan, testing ‘blockade and control’ strategies.

Beijing, April 2 — China’s military announced new exercises today in sensitive waters near Taiwan, following drills launched a day earlier to encircle the self-ruled island that Beijing claims as its own.‍

April 2, 2025
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Myanmar earthquake survivor rescued after five days as calls for aid grow

MANDALAY, April 2 – A man was pulled alive from the rubble five days after Myanmar’s devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake, as calls grow for the junta to allow more aid and halt attacks on rebels.

April 2, 2025
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Penang Airport to Introduce MyBorderPass, Auto Gate Systems, and Additional Aircraft Bays Soon

GEORGE TOWN, April 2 — Penang International Airport (PIA) is set to implement the ‘MyBorderPass’ system and Auto Gate facilities in the coming months to streamline immigration procedures for both Malaysians and foreign travellers.‍

April 2, 2025
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British Airways Resumes Daily London-Kuala Lumpur Flights After Nearly Four-Year Hiatus

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — British Airways (BA) has officially returned to Malaysia, marking its first landing at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) since 2021, ending a nearly four-year pause in operations caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

April 2, 2025
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Several dogs rescued from the Putra Heights gas explosion

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 – Two dogs rescued from a house fire in Petaling Jaya are currently receiving treatment at Yeoh Veterinary Clinic & Surgery in Taman Megah.‍

April 1, 2025
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Manchester United Manager Dismisses Rumours Linking Bruno Fernandes to Real Madrid

LONDON, April 1 — Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim firmly dismissed speculation linking captain Bruno Fernandes with a move to Real Madrid, stating that the Portuguese midfielder is “not going anywhere.”‍

April 1, 2025
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Flash Floods Strike Greek Tourist Islands, Sweeping Away Cars and Inundating Homes

ATHENS, April 1 — The Greek islands of Paros and Mykonos were hit by flash floods overnight, and heavy rainfall is expected to continue today, according to officials.‍

April 1, 2025
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Xiaomi Confirms Fatal SU7 EV Crash in Autopilot Mode in China, Assisting Ongoing Police Investigation

HONG KONG, April 1 — Xiaomi confirmed today that it is fully cooperating with authorities following a fatal crash involving its SU7 electric vehicle on March 29, and has submitted both driving and system data to aid the investigation.‍

April 1, 2025
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Putra Heights Gas Pipeline Fire Fully Extinguished by 3:45pm; 190 Homes Damaged, 305 Victims Relocated — Selangor MB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The gas pipeline fire at Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Selangor, was fully extinguished by 3.45pm today, according to Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.‍

April 1, 2025
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PM: Homeowners will receive compensation; the restoration and repair of affected areas will be covered by the federal and state governments, along with Petronas.

PETALING JAYA, April 1 — Residents affected by the gas line fire in Putra Heights will receive compensation, with restoration costs to be jointly covered by the government and Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).

April 1, 2025
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Petronas confirms gas pipeline fire in Puchong, isolates affected line and shuts nearby stations as a precaution.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has confirmed a fire incident at Petronas Gas Bhd’s (PGB) main pipeline near Putra Heights, Puchong, Selangor, at 8:10 am today.‍