
News: East & West Malaysia

PAS, DAP condemn attacks on Iran
Both parties call for restraint, de-escalation of hostilities, and adherence to international law.
Malaysia

CAAM reminds airlines of duties amid Middle East airspace restrictions

Raid on Johor factory leads to arrest of 117 foreigners
The family from Kelantan failed to obtain any documentation due to family issues, leading to the failure to register their births.
Foreign ministry warns that the fluid situation on the ground, coupled with flight disruptions, makes travel unpredictable.
They say they are on edge following missile attacks by Iran in retaliation to US and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets.
The home minister says the directive was decided at a Cabinet meeting last Friday.
Borneo+

Tawau Bersatu chief, 16 committee members quit party

Armizan urges Sabah, Sarawak to form united bloc ahead of GE16
Sabah and Sarawak affairs minister Mustapha Sakmud says the bill passed on Wednesday is part of the MA63 empowerment agenda.
The increase was mainly recorded in Tenom, according to the state disaster management committee.
The former Sabah chief minister says if no party wins a strong majority in the next general election, Borneo becomes the tipping point.
The state’s long-term ambition is to position itself as Asean’s key energy supplier, says a state deputy minister, following exports to Sabah and Kalimantan.
Southeast Asia

Vietnam’s AI law takes effect, first in Southeast Asia

Philippines, US, Japanese conduct joint Bashi Channel air drill
Muhammad Kerry Adrianto Riza was found guilty of manipulating a lease and colluding with several Pertamina executives, the Attorney General’s Office said.
Defence cooperation, infrastructure, nuclear energy and critical minerals will be on the agenda during Lee Jae-myung’s visits to the two Southeast Asian nations.
Lawmakers demand a probe after the nearly blind Rohingya man was left in the winter cold following his release from detention.
The defence lawyer also attacked the credibility of the witnesses the prosecution relied upon for its charges against former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte.
World

Protesters try to storm Baghdad zone housing US embassy

Iran’s armed forces chief of staff killed in US, Israeli strikes
The attacks raised fears of a wider conflict and rattled a region long seen as a haven of peace and security in the turbulent Middle East.
President Lee Jae Myung sought better ties with Pyongyang, which reaffirmed its hardline stance during a party meeting last week.
Major Gulf airlines like Emirates and Qatar Airways are also among the world’s biggest cargo operators.
The Chinese foreign ministry said Iran’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity should be respected.


















