
News: East & West Malaysia

We’re focusing on the poorest students first for PTPTN assistance, says Anwar
The prime minister weighs in on whether first-class graduates from private universities could also receive PTPTN loan exemptions.
Malaysia

Govt backbencher defends Nga’s use of ‘Alhamdulillah’, bersyukur’

TAR UMT to enjoy 10-year tax exemption
MACC chief Azam Baki says this must be followed by stern enforcement from all agencies to curb e-waste dumping.
Seputeh MP Teresa Kok lodged a police report last month after the article went viral on social media, claiming it defamed her.
The suspect is alleged to have received monthly payments linked to contract extensions and contractor awards.
Finance minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan says the proposal will be studied as part of ongoing improvements to the aid programme.
Borneo+

Why fewer funds for Sabah’s federal roads, asks CM’s aide

Health think tank backs Sarawak proposal to set marriage age at 18
The Kota Kinabalu High Court ruled on Oct 17 last year that Sabah is entitled to 40% of the net federal revenue derived from the state.
Native groups, however, agree that consenting teens who become pregnant should be supported, not punished.
The 24-year-old pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting his client at a service apartment on Saturday.
Bruce Yee warns that emotive language and populist posturing could complicate court proceedings and expose multiple parties to legal risk.
Southeast Asia

Myanmar junta to establish office to counsel post-poll government

Philippines House panel finds bid to impeach Marcos lacks substance

Who are the contenders to be Thailand’s next prime minister?
Thai political parties have submitted 93 eligible names as potential prime ministerial candidates, with no clear frontrunner emerging so far.
ST Engineering showed off its new cargo drone DrN-600 and crewed hovercraft-like AirFish Voyager at the Singapore Airshow.
The Democrat Party sees a revival as Abhisit Vejjajiva’s surprise comeback boosts poll numbers tied to his personal appeal.

Myanmar and Russia agree on new military alliance
After seizing power in 2021, Myanmar’s military instigated civil war and has relied on Russia and China to keep its forces stocked.
World

Russia demands Ukraine give in as UAE talks open

Unclear if Norway’s crown princess’s son will testify today
The Union Consultative Council will be established to advise the president on “security and the rule of law, international relations, peacebuilding and legislation”.
Panama Ports Company says the move comes after a campaign by the Panamanian state against its concession contract, causing serious damage.
The law previously did not explicitly prohibit women from riding motorbikes and scooters, but in practice, authorities refused to issue licences.
William Stevenson is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the Dec 28 death of his wife, Linda Stevenson.
















