Malaysia: Fire in impoverished village destroys 1,000 homes
19 Apr 2026, 11:05 GMT
Topic: News
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/malaysia-fire-in-impoverished-village-destroys-1-000-homes/a-76847720?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
The fire ripped through makeshift homes in a "water village" in Malaysia's Sabah ‌state ⁠on ⁠Borneo island. The area is home to some of the country's poorest residents, including indigenous and stateless communities.