Towering inferno erupts on outskirts of Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur

A colossal fire erupted on Tuesday in a Malaysian suburb outside Kuala Lumpur, forcing people from their homes and injuring dozens. The towering inferno near a petrol station in Putra Heights in central Selangor state was visible for miles around. At least 63 people were being treated in hospitals for burns, respiratory problems or other … Read more

Indonesian shot in Malaysia dies after treatment in hospital – Asia & Pacific

An Indonesian national who was shot by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM) in a recent incident has died in hospital, the Foreign Ministry has announced. The victim died on Tuesday at Idris Shah Serdang Hospital in Selangor, where he had been treated since Jan. 24 for gunshot wounds, including undergoing surgery on his kidneys…. … Read more