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Anak Krakatoa eruption forces closure of eight Indonesian airports, stranding 170,000 passengers
JAKARTA, Sept 7 — About 170,000 passengers were left stranded yesterday as Indonesia shuttered its main international airport and seven others, cancelling hundreds of flights after Mount Anak Krakatoa spewed a plume of volcanic ash and lava from more than
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At KLIA, stranded travellers hope Jakarta flights resume soon after Anak Krakatau eruption
SEPANG, Sept 6 — Passengers stranded for over 12 hours at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 following flight cancellations to Jakarta hope the situation will resolve quickly so they can resume their journeys. Redy Dwi Lingga, 21, said
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Six Penang-Jakarta flights cancelled after airport shutdown triggered by Anak Krakatau eruption, affecting 1,000 passengers
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 6 — Six flights from Penang International Airport to Jakarta, Indonesia were cancelled today following the temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport due to volcanic dust from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. Penang Tourism and Creative
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Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and allies blast Israeli ministers’ Gaza removal scheme
RIYADH, Sept 6 — Eight Islamic and Arab countries on Sunday condemned plans voiced by Israeli government ministers for the removal of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, saying the designs jeopardise a US-backed peace in the territory. Israeli Defence Minister
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Gaza mourns 100 victims recovered from rubble in one of its largest funerals
GAZA CITY, Sept 6 — Palestinians held a funeral procession on Sunday for 100 people whose remains were recovered from under the rubble of destroyed homes in Gaza City’s Zeitoun neighbourhood following Israel’s genocidal war on the enclave, Anadolu Ajansi
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Anwar and old friend Al Gore reunite (virtually) to talk climate challenges, decades after ‘reformasi’
SERDANG, Sept 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said he spoke with former US vice-president Al Gore about the global climate crisis, haze affecting Malaysia and the country’s transition towards cleaner energy. Anwar said Gore, who was
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Fadhlina praises Taanusiya’s Miss World showing and her commitment to education advocacy
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek has praised Taanusiya Chetty, who finished third in the Miss World 2026 pageant, for championing education and advocacy as part of her cause. “I am impressed not only by
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Budget 2027 to emphasise support for M40 and lower‑income groups, says Finance Minister’s aide
LUMUT, Sept 6 — Budget 2027 is expected to place particular emphasis on efforts to address socioeconomic issues, including the welfare of the middle-income (M40) and lower-income groups, according to an aide of the Finance Minister. Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim,
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Anwar: MACC to investigate fertiliser‑supply delay to paddy farmers in Kedah; errant contractors may face termination
SERDANG, Sept 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate the issue of delays in the supply of Fertiliser 3 to paddy farmers in the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) area
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Anthony Loke says govt has 15 months to finish reforms, no need to rush GE16
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 6 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke today said there is no need to rush into the 16th general election, with the unity government still having 15 months to complete its reform agenda. His remarks came amid calls from
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