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Malaysia gave refuge to Rohingya; now it wants them to go
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Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak as haze from Indonesia worsens
Country implements state of emergency in Sarawak’s Serian district after air pollution reaches ‘hazardous’ levels.
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Indonesia wildfires send toxic haze across Southeast Asia
Indonesia’s Kalimantan province, sending smoke and toxic haze across Southeast Asia.
Published On 4 Sep 2026
Toxic haze from Indonesian forest fires chokes Malaysian Borneo
Respiratory illnesses surge as smoke settles over Malaysia’s Sarawak in the region’s worst haze crisis in a decade.
Malaysia to return 1,500 Rohingya refugees next month, despite safety fears
First phase of Malaysia’s repatriation plan will involve Myanmar nationals who are ‘willing to return voluntarily’.
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Malaysia’s former PM Ismail Sabri charged with concealing assets
Sabri, 66, pleaded not guilty to allegedly failing to provide a complete declaration of assets.
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Malaysia’s Anwar puts non-aligned stance in focus with remarks on Taiwan
Malaysian leader’s comments on the island have prompted discussion about whether the country is leaning towards China.
Indonesia bolsters troop numbers to combat Borneo wildfires
Fires between January and July burned more than 200,000 hectares of land, says the government.
Holders Al-Ahli face former winners Al Ain in Asian Champions League draw
Al-Ahli and Al Ain, who will also face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr, are the pick of the match-ups in AFC’s Elite draw.
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Anwar Ibrahim: Malaysia between the superpowers
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim joins Sreenivasan Jain on justice, trade, and a middle power holding superpowers to account.
Published On 16 Aug 2026
Qatar challenges AFC over open letter attacking FIFA President Infantino
Qatar FA President Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani complains about lack of consultation about AFC open letter to FIFA.
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