TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on October 5 that cooperation with the International…
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Prabowo Orders Military to Shield Indonesia’s Natural Resources from Foreign Exploitation
JAKARTA – President Prabowo Subianto has directed Indonesia’s armed forces to safeguard the nation’s vast natural…
Trial Opens in Bangkok Over Murder of Cambodian Opposition Politician
BANGKOK – The trial of an alleged gunman accused of murdering former Cambodian opposition politician Lim…
Mendaki to Revamp Tuition with AI, Coaching Support
SINGAPORE – Mendaki will enhance its tuition programme under its 2026–2030 work plan by tailoring lessons…
Minor Tremor Shakes Johor, Latest in Series of Quakes Near Batu Pahat
PETALING JAYA — A 3.5-magnitude tremor was recorded off the waters near Batu Pahat, Johor, at…
Tragedy at Vijay’s Political Rally in Tamil Nadu: 29 Dead, 50 Injured
INDIA — A political rally organized by Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay ended in tragedy when at least…
Budget 2026: Reform, Relief and the Road to the Ballot Box
Malaysia’s Budget 2026 is not just another fiscal blueprint, it is a statement of intent at…
North Korea Nears Completion of ICBM Capable of Hitting the U.S., South Korea Warns
SEOUL – North Korea is reportedly in the final stage of developing an intercontinental ballistic missile…
Malaysia Aims for Nationwide Vape Ban by Mid-2026 with Phased Approach
CYBERJAYA – Malaysia’s Health Ministry is committed to banning vape products nationwide by mid-2026, according to…
Indonesian NGOs Urge Suspension of Free School Meals After Mass Food Poisoning
JAKARTA – Health-focused non-governmental organisations on Sept 22 called on the Indonesian government to temporarily suspend President…
Malaysia Fixes RON95 Petrol Price at RM1.99 for Citizens Starting Sept 30
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government will set the price…
Malaysia Prosecution Appeals Syed Saddiq’s Acquittal in RM1.2 Million Graft Case
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s prosecution has filed an appeal against the Court of Appeal’s decision to…