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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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.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim undergoes medical procedure
Malaysia’s government says Anwar, 79, is undergoing medical examinations and a procedure advised by his specialists.
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Malaysia vows not to return Myanmar refugees if lives at risk
Authorities are screening 5,000 refugees as rights groups warn they remain at risk of persecution in Myanmar.
AFC ‘stands in solidarity’ with UEFA and CONCACAF over FIFA World Cup plans
FIFA face global mutiny as Asian Football Confederation stand with Europe and North America after their boycott threats.
AFC president doubles down on FIFA, calling World Cup plan ‘unacceptable’
Asian Football Confederation chief says plan to sell FIFA World Cup stakes undermines sport’s continental structure.
In the waters off Malaysia, Iranian oil sales continue despite blockade
A large anchorage area off the coast of Malaysia is a major marketplace for sanctioned oil.
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Iran and Oman swap proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz: What we know
Iran is proposing a deal that would see it have significantly more control than Oman.
Malaysian foreign minister calls for review of UNHCR’s presence
The UN refugee agency is under pressure to impose stricter controls amid rising local backlash against Rohingya.
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Malaysia detains more than 100 Rohingya seeking help from the UN
Malaysian police have detained more than 100 Rohingya refugees and asylum seekers who were seeking help from the UN.
Published On 28 Jul 2026
Eighteen people missing in South China Sea after Vietnamese ship sank
There were 62 people aboard the vessel when it sank, all of them Vietnamese nationals.
