Malaysia is 3rd in ASEAN for carbon dioxide emissions
Every person in the country produced 8.16 tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2024, making us the third highest in ASEAN after Brunei and Singapore.
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In Bangladesh, viral albino buffalo ‘Donald Trump’ moved to research facility for genetic study
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Spotlight falls on Brunei’s culture and natural beauty
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Tokyo government to work with start-ups to ward off bears; possible measures include AI detection system
The plan was unveiled Wednesday, in a response to a question posed by metropolitan assembly member Toshimitsu Tamura of the Liberal Democratic Party during an assembly session.
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