
News: East & West Malaysia

Fadhlina grateful to be retained as education minister
She has faced numerous calls to resign in the wake of several troubling incidents in schools involving murder, rape and bullying.
Malaysia

Committee unable to determine who falsified heritage players’ birth certs

GRS likely to step aside for BN in Lamag by-election, says Hajiji
This comes after the police provided a briefing and submitted recommendations.
Kota Kinabalu police chief Kasim Muda says a metal rod was also seized from the group during the arrests.
Fahmi Fadzil says one of Hannah Yeoh’s key priorities will likely be sustainable development within the federal territories.
The deputy prime minister stresses the need for both parties to explore all avenues of collaboration.
Borneo+

GRS likely to step aside for BN in Lamag by-election, says Hajiji

Outcome of Petronas-Petros talks expected early 2026, says Fadillah
The by-elections follow the death of Sabah Umno chief Bung Moktar Radin on Dec 5.
State-owned airline responds to public criticism of ticket prices following the launch of its booking website.
Kota Kinabalu police say the arrest followed a police report lodged over alleged child abuse and intentional harm.
They say the increased funding will be useful for developing infrastructure and improving public services.
Southeast Asia

Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi ‘in good health’ after son raises alarm

Singapore’s High Court dismisses challenge to mandatory death penalty
Each side has blamed the other for instigating the clashes, claiming self-defence and trading accusations of attacks on civilians.
Organisations say that a national disaster declaration, which the government has so far resisted, is needed given the widespread damage.
Cambodia’s closure of its checkpoint in the city of Poipet has prevented the return of thousands of Thai workers gathered there amid the fighting.
Yodchanan Wongsawat, Thaksin Shinawatra’s nephew, leads a roster of three prime ministerial candidates for the Pheu Thai Party.
World

Indian family of alleged Bondi gunman didn’t know of his ‘radical mindset’

Man who hit Liverpool parade jailed for over 21 years
The stall comes amid concerns in Washington over London’s approach to digital regulation and food standards.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son said he has received little information about the 80-year-old’s condition and fears she could die without him knowing.
The BBC has been clear that there is no case to answer regarding the US president’s libel or defamation claims, said Minister Stephen Kinnock.
The extra budget is designed to pay for a 21.3-trillion-yen stimulus that Prime Minister Sane Takaichi announced last month.


















