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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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Bahrain GP in Malaysia: F1 fans complain of gridlocked traffic, over three-hour waits for shuttles
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Formula 1 spectators have complained of gridlocked roads, long shuttle bus queues and poor crowd management at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC), after the first day of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
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Malaysia’s largest MMEA vessel launched in Türkiye, set to sail home in January
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Construction of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency’s (MMEA) Multi-Purpose Mission Ship 1 (MPMS 1) is progressing smoothly and ahead of schedule, with the vessel expected to begin its voyage home in late January next year.
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Singapore’s Jumbo Seafood closes its OG East Coast outlet after 39 years — and raises S$313,280 for charity
SINGAPORE, Oct 3 — After nearly four decades at East Coast Seafood Centre, popular restaurant Jumbo Seafood bid farewell to its flagship outlet on Wednesday (September 30). And its legacy extended beyond the dining table. In a social media post
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King Charles to confront Britain’s colonial ‘darkest days’ on Caribbean tour
LONDON, Oct 3 — King Charles III will acknowledge the “darkest days” of colonial rule and slavery while touring Caribbean countries on a visit beginning this month, a Buckingham Palace spokesman said yesterday. The king will first visit the Bahamas
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