
News: East & West Malaysia

How post-election coalitions became more acceptable after 2018
An analyst says shifting political alignments made Malaysians more aware that elections and the formation of governments are separate processes.
Malaysia

Ronnie Liu questions DAP over statutory body offer to Marina

Orang Asli rally to join search for missing hiker Jaslinda
Among the proposed changes is the reduction of FAM’s executive committee from 17 members to 11.
Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar urges PN’s machinery to avoid excessive provocation, hate politics and divisiveness while campaigning for the Johor election.
It says it anticipated that BN would dissolve the assembly well before its automatic dissolution in April next year.
The agriculture and food security ministry last month said it would temporarily restrict imports of five shrimp species from Thailand effective June 1.
Borneo+

Prosecution seeks heavier sentence in ex-Sabah water dept director’s case

300, including 12 leaders, detained over Qadiani gathering
Political analyst Bilcher Bala says the party’s past membership in Pakatan Harapan had created the perception that its struggles were confined within the national framework of a Malaya-based bloc.
The 24-year-old from Papar district was named Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan in her second attempt at the title.
The state premier said Sarawak’s development would now be based on brain power instead of relying on natural resources as before.
The chief minister says Sabah hopes the funds will be disbursed without delay for the benefit of the people.
Southeast Asia

Asean already facing job crunch, bloc must beef up resilience

Philippine senator Estrada surrenders after arrest order in plunder case
The exports generated nearly US$30.7 billion, enabling the sector to post the trade surplus despite stronger import growth.

Philippines seeks to build govt oil stockpile
The outbreak of war sent pump prices soaring to record highs and forced President Ferdinand Marcos to declare a state of national energy emergency.
Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos said the partnership is becoming more important amid growing regional uncertainty and geopolitical fragmentation.
Japan and the Philippines plan to launch maritime border delimitation talks, in areas that overlap with claims by China.
World

Guterres says vital to retain UN force in Lebanon after mission ends

Carney vows to combat antisemitism in Canada amid rising hate crimes
Journalists will no longer be allowed into the office space where speechwriters routinely handle classified material.
The US president says any troops heading to Beirut have been turned back as Benjamin Netanyahu casts doubt on a truce.
In a 1,504-page document, the government released messages ranging from vetting emails to personal WhatsApp exchanges.
Rights groups warn the measures could normalise immigration raids and expand offshore detention in prison-like facilities.

















