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Villagers sent fleeing as Indonesia’s Merapi erupts again

Indonesia’s Mount Merapi in Sumatra has erupted again this morning, sending more than 150 people fleeing from the nearby villages.

11 hikers dead following Indonesia’s Mount Merapi’s eruption

At least 11 hikers were killed and 12 others missing after Mount Merapi in Indonesia's West Sumatra province erupted yesterday, triggering volcanic ash rain in several areas, reported German news agency.  

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Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

What does AGC say about withdrawing police reports? – Hafiz Hassan 

According to its e-Participation Policy portal, complainant may submit an application so no action taken on lodged report but decision lies with public prosecutor