
News: East & West Malaysia

EPF no longer substantial shareholder in Sunway Healthcare
The retirement fund says it sold one million shares for about RM1.83 million.
Malaysia

3 nabbed for allegedly siphoning RM230mil in zakat funds

Govt to expedite digitalisation grant payouts after delays
Andy Teoh says the home ministry’s decision to ban the book written by the exco member’s grandmother highlights PH’s hypocrisy.
Despite his frail health, lawyer Gan Kim Sing and his wife, Tiong Choo, travelled from Johor Bahru to attend Justice Gan Techiong’s oath-taking ceremony in Putrajaya.
Ab Rauf Yusof insists on holding the state election this year despite calls from Umno and DAP leaders to postpone it.
Economy minister Akmal Nasir says this is to allow more time for the global tourism market to recover from the Middle East conflict.
Borneo+
This is because Wesak Day, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s birthday, and the first and second days of Gawai Dayak overlap, says the state labour department.
Roland Engan says national parties in Sarawak are led by Sarawakians.
This follows state premier Abang Johari Openg’s announcement yesterday that GPS will contest all seats in the next state polls.
Sabah government is looking at several proposals to redevelop the area to build new homes for the victims.
Southeast Asia

Indonesia court throws out case against minister over 1998 mass rape denial

China’s foreign minister to tour Southeast Asia this week
The outlook shifts to negative on rising medium-term growth risks from public investment disruption and energy shock.
Italian energy giant Eni estimated a major offshore discovery in East Kalimantan with 5 trillion cubic feet of gas and condensate.

Philippines says US access to bases limited by land issues
Delays mar plans for expanded US access to nine bases in 2023, including locations facing Taiwan and the South China Sea.
The discovery comes as Indonesia contends with falling gas reserves and rising demand, threatening to force the country to import more of the fuel.
World

Iranians try to enjoy the ceasefire while it lasts

Trump says US in ‘very strong’ position for Iran talks
More than four in 10 fatalities and disappearances occurred on sea routes to Europe, excluding many more lost in so-called ‘invisible shipwrecks’ where entire boats vanish at sea.
The alliance calls on both countries to work with the US to establish greater stability and transparency at an upcoming international conference.
President Lai Ching-te cancelled his Eswatini trip after his government accused China of pressuring three African countries to revoke overflight permission.
Thousands of people angry at state spending policies took part last August in nationwide demonstrations that turned violent after the killing of a motorcycle taxi driver by police.



















