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Fear and loathing in Kuala Lumpur: Manchester United’s tour is going well

In today’s Football Daily: Open-top bus parades to forget and Cole Palmer, the orator

The Guardian - UK

Manchester United ‘choke’ in defeat by Asean All-Stars on end-of-season tour

Maung Maung Lwin scored the winner for Asean All-Stars in Kuala Lumpur in the first match of Manchester United’s post-season tour

The Guardian - UK

ASEAN All-Stars 1-0 Manchester United: Ruben Amorim stunned in Malaysia as dismal campaign hits new low

Another chance for the Red Devils to clinch silverware went begging in Kuala Lumpur

Evening Standard

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Gulf states, China take centre stage at summit of Southeast Asian nations

The GCC, China, ASEAN countries pledged to promote trade and work to ‘unleash the full potential of our partnership’.

Al Jazeera

Beijing’s No. 2 wants companies to ‘fully share’ in China’s development

“China stands ready … to embrace greater openness and cooperation,” Premier Li Qiang said at Fortune’s ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Forum in Kuala Lumpur.

Fortune

Sultan Hassanal Of Brunei, The World's Longest-reigning Living Monarch

Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, recuperating in a Kuala Lumpur hospital after being treated for "fatigue", is the world's longest-reigning living monarch -- and one of its richest people.

International Business Times

Brunei Sultan In KL Hospital For 'Fatigue'

Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah was admitted to a hospital in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday due to fatigue, though his office insisted the world's longest-serving monarch was in "good health".

International Business Times

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World’s longest reigning monarch admitted to hospital

The Sultan of Brunei was admitted to the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur

The Independent UK

ASEAN kicks off summits with China, Gulf states amid US tariff threat

Southeast Asian regional bloc holds its first-ever three-way summit with China and six Gulf countries.

Al Jazeera

SE Asian Leaders Meet China's Li And Gulf States To Bolster Ties

Southeast Asian leaders are looking to insulate their trade-dependent economies from geopolitical uncertainty, in particular US tariffs, as they hold talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Gulf state dignitaries in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

International Business Times

Indonesia, China Agree To Bolster Ties Ahead Of ASEAN Summit

Chinese Premier Li Qiang warned on Sunday that the rise of "unilateralism and protectionism" could threaten the global economic and trade order, as he reaffirmed Beijing's ties with Jakarta on Sunday during his visit to Indonesia ahead of a regional summit in Kuala Lumpur.

International Business Times

Malaysia’s ‘fish hunters’ target invasive species, one catch at a time

Invasive species are an issue the world over, and waterways in mega-biodiverse Malaysia are threatened by imported fish.

Al Jazeera

Vibrant markets, beautiful temples and a rich cultural heritage: why Kuala Lumpur should be your next holiday destination

Malaysia’s capital isn’t short of things to see and do – an exciting mixture of Malay, Chinese and Indian traditions, there’s no doubt your itinerary will be jam-packed when you visit this captivating city

The Guardian - UK

Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur to resume direct train service by end of 2025

The revived service will enable travellers to move between the two countries without multiple transfers

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31 Before-And-After Pics Showing How Famous Cities Changed Over Time

The world has evolved so rapidly over the last 100 years that it's difficult to imagine just how much things have changed during that time. Many of the world's most famous cities - like Kuala Lumpur for example, or Hong Kong - bare little resemblance to their earlier selves, and…

The Independent UK

India-Pakistan conflict disrupts UK air passengers with delays and diversions

Exclusive: Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow diverted to Doha to refuel

Al Jazeera

China’s Xi hails ‘new golden era’ with Malaysia during trade tour

Xi’s visit to Malaysia is part of a regional diplomatic charm tour amid stinging US tariffs.

Al Jazeera

Xi arrives in Malaysia with a message: China’s a better partner than Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Malaysia is second stop in Southeast Asia amid Trump tariffs and US trade war.

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The Independent UK

Former Malaysian leader Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who extended political freedoms, dies at 85

A hospital in Kuala Lumpur says former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has died aged 85

The Independent UK

A small sacrifice – Ruben Amorim defends Man United’s post-season Asia trip

The Red Devils will travel to Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong straight after their final match of the season to play two friendlies.

The Independent UK

Manchester United confirm post-season tour with friendly planned three days after final Premier League fixture

United will play friendlies in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong immediately after end of Premier League season

International Business Times

Search For Long-missing Flight MH370 Suspended: Malaysia Minister

The latest search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has been suspended, Kuala Lumpur's transport minister said, more than a decade after the plane went missing.

The Independent UK

At least 100 injured as gas pipeline leak sparks massive inferno in Malaysia

A burst gas pipeline has sparked a huge inferno in a suburb outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Evening Standard

More than 100 injured after burst gas pipeline sparks massive fire in Malaysia

Towering inferno outside Kuala Lumpur was visible for miles, with nearby homes evacuated and rescue mission underway to save residents

The Independent UK

A colossal fire erupts in Malaysia, apparently from a burst gas pipe

A colossal fire erupted Tuesday in a Malaysian suburb outside Kuala Lumpur, prompting evacuations of nearby homes

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