News Of Asia

Malaysia – Istana Negara: Disputing Najib’s conditional pardon defiance of King’s order

7 Nov, 2026 5 views

By Hakim Mahari NSTP/MOHD FADLI HAMZAH KUALA LUMPUR: Istana Negara has warned that any attempt to dispute the conditional royal pardon granted to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak would amount to defying …

Indonesia – treason within: Jakarta sacks and arrests Prabowo’s chief of staff over alleged wiretapping

4 Nov, 2026 3 views

Indonesia’s former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo has been sacked as President Prabowo Subianto’s chief of staff and arrested over alleged phone-tapping. — AFP pic Indonesia’s former police chief, Listyo Sigit Prabowo, was dismissed …

Singapore proposes regional haze control centre in Indonesia

3 Nov, 2026 14 views

A minister said the hub will only come into force after ‌six Asean members have ratified the establishment pact Indonesia haze: Singapore deploys ‘quiet diplomacy’ in minister’s surprise visit ‘Singapore also at risk’: Indonesian …

Malaysia: PAS leader Hadi visits Malaysia’s Greatest Statesman Tun M

1 Nov, 2026 4 views

By Zanariah Abd Mutaib Hadi prays for the former prime minister to remain patient following the death of his wife, who passed away on Sept 28 at the age of 100. SOURCE: FACEBOOK KUALA …

Malaysia elections: Zahid reiterates proposal for Ab Rauf to remain Melaka CM if BN wins polls

31 Oct, 2026 4 views

By Muhammad Razis Ismail and Ridhwan Rusydi Azri Roslan Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today reiterated his proposal that Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh remain as Melaka Chief Minister if Barisan Nasional wins …

Malaysia: MACC arrests two officers, three others over RM1mil bribes to protect foreign workers

28 Oct, 2026 6 views

  By Austion Camoens KUALA LUMPUR: Five people, including two federal enforcement officers, have been arrested for allegedly soliciting and receiving about RM1 million in bribes to shield foreign workers from enforcement action. The …

Malaysia expects RM4,500 per tonne for 2027 for Palm oil

27 Oct, 2026 8 views

Palm oil prices to remain elevated into 2027 By Dhanieevaa Lekham  Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain elevated into 2027 as rising Indonesian biodiesel demand and potential production disruptions linked to …

Malaysia could become a key regional data centre hub: Moody’s

26 Oct, 2026 9 views

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Malaysia is well positioned to play a key role as a regional data centre hub if it can maintain its competitive advantage, Moody’s Ratings said. It said Malaysia’s competitive advantage …

Australian Sydney now has its second brand new – Western International Airport

26 Oct, 2026 6 views

First international flight takes off from new Sydney airport A new airport in western Sydney handled its first international flight on Monday. (Photo:AFP) What are the operational hours of Western Sydney International Airport? Which …