March 13, 2025
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Jakarta and Hangzhou lead list of cities at risk of extreme floods and droughts as temperatures rise, study warns.

SINGAPORE, March 12 — Rising temperatures are causing extreme shifts between droughts and floods in some of the world’s most densely populated cities, disrupting the global water cycle, according to a study by WaterAid.‍

March 13, 2025
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Lewis Hamilton to make Ferrari debut at Australian GP as Verstappen targets fifth consecutive title.

MELBOURNE, March 13 — Lewis Hamilton is set to make his highly anticipated Ferrari debut at the Australian Grand Prix, aiming to challenge reigning champion Max Verstappen.

March 13, 2025
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Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin shine in All England opener, Pearly-Thinaah advance to round of 16.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Malaysia’s top men’s doubles pair, Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani, made a strong start at the All England 2025, defeating South Korea’s Kim Gi Jung-Kim Sa Rang 21-17, 21-14 in just 37 minutes at the Utilita Arena Birmingham.

March 13, 2025
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Perak official urges AirAsia to reconsider canceling Ipoh-Singapore route.

IPOH, March 13 — The Perak government has urged AirAsia to reconsider its decision to suspend the Ipoh-Singapore route starting April 25, as announced on the airline’s website.

March 13, 2025
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Anwar: Boarding schools should prioritize STEM enrolments, GLCs encouraged to support rural schools.

SEPANG, March 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Education Ministry and MARA to ensure at least 70% of boarding school students pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects, starting this year.

March 12, 2025
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MACC: ‘Datuk Seri’ Doctor Among 16 Arrested for Birth Registration Fraud

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested 16 individuals, including a medical practitioner with the title ‘Datuk Seri’, for allegedly bribing officials to register non-citizen births as Malaysian citizens using fake documents.‍

March 12, 2025
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Police Confirm Missing Surfer in Western Australia Was ‘Taken by Shark’

SYDNEY, March 12 — A surfer in his 30s was fatally attacked by a shark while surfing at Wharton Beach, about 90km east of Esperance, Western Australia.‍

March 12, 2025
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Harry Kane Urges Bayern to Stay Focused After Champions League Win Over Leverkusen

LEVERKUSEN, March 12 — Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has urged his team to stay grounded after their 5-0 aggregate win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement.‍

March 12, 2025
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MACC: ‘Datuk Seri’ Doctor Among 16 Arrested for Birth Registration Fraud

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested 16 individuals, including a medical practitioner with the title ‘Datuk Seri’, for allegedly bribing officials to register non-citizen births as Malaysian citizens using fake documents.‍

March 12, 2025
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Selangor Fire Dept Enhances Storm Preparedness After Extreme Weather in Sekinchan

SABAK BERNAM, March 12 — The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department is stepping up storm preparedness, especially in Sekinchan, following recent extreme weather.‍

March 12, 2025
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Toyota Vios driver dies after skidding into oncoming traffic during rainy crash in Sekinchan.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — A 39-year-old man died in a crash after losing control of his Toyota Vios and colliding with a pickup truck yesterday evening.‍

March 11, 2025
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Former Philippine President Duterte arrested at Manila airport on ICC warrant for crimes against humanity.

MANILA, March 11 – Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested today at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for crimes against humanity linked to his war on drugs.‍