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Military build-up on Philippine island risks conflict spillover to nearby Malaysia, says Khaled Nordin
KOTA TINGGI, Oct 3 — Malaysia does not view the military build-up on the southern Philippine island of Balabac as a direct threat, said Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. The defence minister said it was the Philippines’ right and prerogative
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Flydubai co-pilot tried to carry out ‘terrorist act’, attacked captain with cockpit axe, UAE says
DUBAI, Oct 3 — The UAE’s attorney general said the co-pilot of a flydubai flight to Israel had planned a “terrorist act” and used the cockpit’s emergency axe to attack the captain, the official UAE news agency WAM reported today.
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Sepang International Circuit working with partners, authorities to improve F1 traffic management
SEPANG, Oct 3 — The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is working closely with its transport partners and relevant authorities to strengthen traffic, shuttle and crowd management arrangements for the Formula 1 (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix (GP) 2026 race.
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‘Use official complaints channel’: Fahmi urges public to report ethical media concerns to Malaysian Media Council
SHAH ALAM, Oct 3 — Members of the public who have complaints regarding the ethics of local media reporting can channel them to the Malaysian Media Council (MMM), said Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. He said any grievances should
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Smoke from Indonesia pushes Singapore air quality back into unhealthy territory
SINGAPORE, Oct 3 — Air quality in Singapore worsened today, with pollution levels in the central region returning to the unhealthy range as smoke from fires in Indonesia continued to drift towards the island. The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI)
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How did he get back in the cockpit? Flydubai co-pilot accused of mid-air attack was previously banned in Oman
DUBAI, Oct 3 — The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of a flydubai flight to Israel had previously been barred from flying in Oman over concerns about his extremist views, multiple media outlets reported. Scrutiny into the alleged assailant
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US carmakers are getting squeezed — and Chinese brands are waiting outside
NEW YORK, Oct 3 — Major US automakers have watched their domestic market share shrink even more thanks to their Asian competitors — a situation that may worsen if Chinese firms are able to enter the US market, an idea
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Malaysian listed as ‘uncontactable’ after Nepal floods returns home safely, 54 still missing
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 3 — A Malaysian previously reported as uncontactable following floods and landslides in Nepal has returned safely to Malaysia, the Foreign Ministry said today. The ministry said the individual presented himself at the Malaysian Embassy in Kathmandu on
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Malaysia eyes role in Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer’s global supply chain
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Malaysia is exploring cooperation with Embraer Defense & Security of Brazil to join the company’s regional and global supply chain. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the matter was discussed during a courtesy
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Four areas in Johor and Sarawak still in unhealthy API range, Sri Aman highest at 152
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Four areas in Johor and Sarawak recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9am today. According to data from the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), Sri Aman in
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