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Deaths of 3 rugby players in Malaysia expose brutal side of heatwave
Three rugby players in Malaysia died recently, drawing attention to the dangers of extreme heat and humidity linked to climate change in Southeast Asia. The first fatality involved Azlan Azhari, a 22-year-old prop who collapsed during a match in the 2026 Agong Cup.
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