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In Brief: Malaysia's Hospital Mortuary Corruption Reveals Systematic Racketeering Patterns

Recent Health Ministry warnings against mortuary staff accepting payments expose organised criminal networks exploiting hospital systems, with documented cases spanning multiple states and years.

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IN BRIEF: Xi Jinping's Southeast Asia Tour Amid US-China Trade War

IN BRIEF: Putra Heights Gas Pipeline Incident

A major gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights damaged 190 homes and injured 145 people. Authorities are investigating potential negligence. The Selangor Menteri Besar promised action if negligence is confirmed.

IN BRIEF: Myanmar-Thailand Struck by Powerful 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar near Sagaing, causing widespread damage across Myanmar and Thailand. The junta has declared a state of emergency across six regions and requested international aid as the region contends with infrastructure damage and ongoing aftershocks.

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