The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued hot weather warnings for 14 areas across the country, particularly in the states of Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Sarawak and Sabah.
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Ten crew members killed after two Malaysian navy helicopters collide
Ten people have died after two navy helicopters collided in mid-air during a military rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.
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Thailand's Maha Songkran World Water Festival welcomes over 784,000 festival-goers
The Tourism Authority of Thailand claims that the “Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024”, held at Sanam Luang and Ratchadamnoen Avenue from April 11-15 is a great success with more than 784,000 participants.
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Philippines seizes 1.8 tonnes of meth in record drug bust
The Philippines police have seized 1.8 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine, President Ferdinand Marcos said on April 16, describing the bust as a record drug seizure in the Southeast Asian country.
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Lawrence Wong to take over as Singapore’s new PM on May 15
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to take the helm as Singapore’s new Prime Minister on May 15.
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Indonesia’s Ibu volcano erupts
Ibu volcano on Halmahera Island in the eastern Indonesian province of North Maluku erupted on March 25 for about three minutes, throwing ash up to 2,500 meters above its peak.
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Indonesia’s president-elect urges unity after resounding victory
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto pledged on March 21 to be a president for all Indonesians after official results showed him sweeping last month's election.
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Prabowo Subianto elected as new president of Indonesia
Indonesia’s General Elections Commission (KPU) on March 20 officially declared Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto the winner of the 2024 presidential election.
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Man to face trial over claims of smuggling seven Vietnamese into UK
Anas Al Mustafa, from Heather Crescent, Swansea, is set to go on trial on August 5 over claims of trying to smuggle seven Vietnamese migrants into the UK in the back of a specially adapted van.
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Myanmar: Jade mine collapse takes toll
One person was killed and four others injured in a tailing pond collapse at a jade mine in Hpakant township of northern Myanmar's Kachin state on March 12 morning, local police reported.
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Thailand ramps up safety for Songkran Festival
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has proposed an increase in the deployment of cutting-edge technology in order to ramp up safety measures for the upcoming Songkran Festival which is slated for April.
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Australia pledges support for ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific
Australia will continue supporting the ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific and working to ensure stability and peace in the region, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said.
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Myanmar declares martial law in two townships of eastern state
Myanmar's State Administration Council imposed martial law in Momeik and Mabein townships in Shan state of eastern Myanmar on February 28, the official television channel MRTV reported.
- Malaysia issues heatwave alert for 14 areas
- Indonesia’s president-elect urges unity after resounding victory
- Australia pledges support for ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific
- Philippine landslide death toll rises to over 90
- Indonesia imports more rice from Vietnam
- Thailand chosen to host FIFA Congress 2024
- Super typhoon Saola triggers evacuations in Philippines