Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
A Cessna O-1 aircraft conducting wildfire suppression operations in Canada's Northwest Territories crashed near Fort Simpson on Thursday, resulting in three fatalities. The incident underscores the operational hazards faced by aerial firefighting crews across North America.
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan on Thursday, causing minor disruptions but no casualties or major structural damage across affected prefectures.
A fire erupted at Torre Moeve, Spain's second-tallest skyscraper in Madrid, following an explosion on the 25th floor. The building was evacuated as a precaution, with authorities reporting no deaths and only minor injuries.
Malaysia has documented 1,059 hiking accidents resulting in 63 fatalities between 2021 and 2025. The government is implementing new safety measures including certified mountain guides and a digital registration system.
Robotaxi failures to yield to emergency vehicles are forcing regulators worldwide to impose stricter safety standards, even as manufacturers claim their systems are safer than human drivers.
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A rare landspout storm struck Bercham in Ipoh yesterday, severely damaging over 240 homes and eight businesses across five locations. Described as unprecedented in the area, the incident has prompted immediate government assistance and repair operations.
One person died and dozens were injured when two passenger trains collided north of London on Friday. UK emergency services confirmed 11 victims sustained very serious injuries in the incident.
Firefighters rescued two people from a burning 13th-floor HDB unit in Jurong West, Singapore, on June 17. Preliminary investigations suggest the blaze originated from electrical equipment in the living room.