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Sport : Malaysian High Jumpers Can Make SEA Games Podium, Dominance Takes Time - Former Champion

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysian high jumpers have a realistic chance of securing a podium finish at the 2027 SEA Games, but the country will need another five to eight years to regain dominance in the event, according to former national champion Lee Hup Wei.

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Environmental group says 37 dead in Nigeria after inhaling fumes trying to tap pipeline

The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre said the incident happened at around midnight on Thursday at Okrika in Rivers State. Police said the victims died while attempting to steal crude oil.

  • At least 37 people died from toxic fumes while attempting to tap oil pipeline in Nigeria.
  • Incident occurred around midnight Thursday at Okrika, Rivers State.
  • Environmental group claims this is the worst death toll since October 2023.

Air Tanzania becomes first airline to halt flights to Russia after Zelensky warning

The airline did not explicitly mention safety in Russia or the Ukraine-Russia War, but the announcement makes it the first airline to suspend flights after Zelensky warned Russian airspace is unsafe.

  • Air Tanzania halts flights to Moscow, first airline to do so
  • President Zelensky warns about safety of skies over Russia
  • Airline assures full refunds to affected passengers

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