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Dozens of Rohingya refugees flee Malaysian immigration detention centre
Ethnic Rohingya people walk to a temporary shelter after they landed in Aceh Besar, Indonesia, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.
AP / Muhammad Ahyar
2024-02-02, Al Jazeera
Malaysia is searching for dozens of Rohingya refugees and other people from Myanmar after they escaped from a temporary immigration detention centre in the country’s...
‘There Is No Hope’: Death and Desperation Take Over the World’s Largest Refugee Camp
Kutupalong Refugee Camp for Rohingyas, Bangladesh
Creative Commons / Russell Watkins/Department for International Development
2023-09-27, Time Magazine
Pinned high on the wall of Muhammad Zubair’s bamboo shelter is a photo of his murdered friend. Mohib Ullah was gunned down in Kutupalong refugee camp in southern...
‘Nail-biting win’ for Malaysia’s Anwar as state elections retain status quo
Anwar Ibrahim, center, and his wife Wan Azizah, right, cast his ballot during the election at a polling station
AP / Vincent Thian
2023-08-13, Al Jazeera
Malaysian Prime MinisterAnwar Ibrahim’s ruling coalition has retained control of three states in regional polls, although official results showed the opposition making...
Sungai Dua WTP increases capacity by up to 114 MLD with new module, says PBAPP2024-09-08
The Star: GEORGE TOWN: The commissioning of Package 12A at the Sungai DuaWater Treatment Plant (WTP) increases Penang’s water treatment capacity by up to 114 million litres per day (MLD) from this month. Read full story ......
Penang’s Water Treatment Capacity Up By 114 MLD2024-09-08
Malaysian National News Agency: GENERAL >NEWSPenang’s Water Treatment Capacity Up By 114 MLD 08/09/2024 04:12 PM Credit: PBAPP GEORGE TOWN, Sept 8 (Bernama) --...
Heavy Downpour In Penang Causes Flash Floods In Several Areas2024-09-08
Malaysian National News Agency: REGION - NORTHERN >NEWSHeavyDownpour In Penang Causes FlashFloods In Several Areas Published : 07/09/2024 11:08...
Malaysia police looking for person seen riding street luge in Penang2024-09-08
Straits Times: The 47-second video was reportedly detected on Sept 6 at about 9.40pm and uploaded to social media. ......
Couple escapes death after massive tree fell on motorcycle in Penang2024-09-08
The Star: GEORGE TOWN: A couple escaped death after a massive tree fell on their motorcycle at Jalan Burma on Sunday. Read full story ......
Soldier who risked his life for strangers honoured2024-09-08
The Star: KUALA LUMPUR: A soldier who risked his life to save a couple from drowning after falling from the Penang Bridge has been honoured for his bravery. Read full story ......
Ptptn Hosts 2024 Semarak Kasih Merdeka Carnival To Promote Financial Independence2024-09-07
Malaysian National News Agency: GENERAL >NEWSPtptn Hosts 2024 Semarak Kasih Merdeka Carnival To Promote Financial Independence 07/09/2024 08:35 PM KUALA LUMPUR, Sept...
Bernardino rules Laos International Chess Open2024-09-07
Sun Star: FILIPINO National Master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. displayed his brilliant form to secure the gold medal in the 3rd LaosInternational ChessOpen at the Parkson NagaMall in VientianeCity on Friday. Sept. 6, 2024. Bernardino, the top player of Rizal...
Doubt over Kon Yeow’s successor in Penang2024-09-07
Malaysia Today: THE decision by PenangChief MinisterChow Kon Yeow to withdraw from the state DAP election race leaves us with the burning question: Who could replace him? (The Vibes) – Chow led the party for some 25 years, including when the socialist group was in the...
Kon Yeow dismisses ‘lame duck’ tag, says not being Penang DAP chair doesn’t mean he ...2024-09-07
Malaysia Today: PenangChief MinisterChow Kon Yeow today said he will continue to lead the state government, dismissing insinuations that he will be forced to step down from the post if he no longer heads the local DAP. (MMO) – He pointed out the state government is...
Penang's Iconic Floating Ferry Museum To Open Year End2024-09-07
Malaysian National News Agency: GENERAL >NEWSPenang's IconicFloatingFerry Museum To Open Year End 07/09/2024 05:58 PM BUKIT MERTAJAM, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Penang's iconic ferries,...
Bernardino wins title in Laos International Chess Open2024-09-07
The Manila Times: National Master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. claimed top honors in the amateur section of the 3rd LaosInternational ChessOpen 2024 held at the Parkson@NagaMall in Vientiane, Laos from September 1 to 6, 2024. The former top player of Rizal Technological...
Parts of Penang hit by flash floods following afternoon downpour2024-09-07
The Star: GEORGE TOWN: A downpour and strong winds that hit Penang on Saturday (Sept 7) afternoon caused flash floods in several areas, including Bayan Baru, Farlim and Kepala Batas. Read full story ......
Penang Gears Up To Become Age-friendly State By 20282024-09-07
Malaysian National News Agency: GENERAL >NEWSPenang Gears Up To Become Age-friendly State By 2028 07/09/2024 05:33 PM GEORGE TOWN, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- The Penang...