DW All • April 19, 2026 11:05

Malaysia: Fire in impoverished village destroys 1,000 homes

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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.

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Sun 07:35 - Al Jazeera English

Fire engulfs more than 200 homes in Malaysian floating village

Sun 09:50 - Al Jazeera English

Fire razes 200 homes in Sabah, leaving hundreds homeless

Sun 11:05 - DW All

Malaysia: Fire in impoverished village destroys 1,000 homes

Sun 11:05 - DW World

Malaysia: Fire in impoverished village destroys 1,000 homes

Sun 11:05 - DW Top

Malaysia: Fire in impoverished village destroys 1,000 homes

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Al Jazeera English

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09:50

Fire razes 200 homes in Sabah, leaving hundreds homeless

Sabah fire displaces 445 people as relief efforts focus on safety and immediate aid for victims in affected areas.

07:35

Fire engulfs more than 200 homes in Malaysian floating village

A huge fire tore through the floating village of Kampung Bahagia in Sabah, Malaysia, destroying more than 200 homes.

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11:05

Malaysia: Fire in impoverished village destroys 1,000 homes

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 …

DW World

1 article

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11:05

Malaysia: Fire in impoverished village destroys 1,000 homes

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 …