
News: East & West Malaysia

PAS says Perlis exco stand not meant to challenge palace
Its youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden says the party merely wants to show it disagrees with the actions that led to Shukri Ramli’s resignation as Perlis menteri besar.
Malaysia

Onsa key to curbing harmful online content, cybercrime, says IGP

Negeri Sembilan Bersatu chief backs Hadi to lead PN
It says while consultations are primarily by appointment, health clinics will continue to provide treatment, especially in emergencies.
AirBorneo will assume full legal and operational responsibility of MASwings from today onwards.
A total of 29 still-occupied houses were demolished in November, forcing residents to seek temporary shelter with friends and relatives nearby.
Prison authorities have recovered an estimated RM16,000 worth of yaba pills, cannabis and Erimin 5.
Borneo+
In an unprecedented move, three Court of Appeal judges rose to take up administrative posts in the judiciary.
The Usno president claims a witness saw eventual winner Fairuz Renddan give an envelope with RM100 to a woman during the election campaign.
Iswardy Morni is accused of questioning the party’s decision to accept the resignation of a Sarawak PKR vice-chairman, and claims over GE16 funds.
Continuous heavy rain is expected until tomorrow in Kuching, Serian and Samarahan.
Southeast Asia

Thailand sees annual foreign tourist arrivals slow to 33 million

Cambodian soldiers freed by Thailand receive hero’s welcome
The figure surpassed forecasts for growth of 4% and showed that the trade-driven city-state has weathered the initial impact of US tariffs.
The new criminal code’s broad definitions drew condemnation from democracy activists, who warned it could harm civil liberties, free speech and expose government critics to arrest.
The figure was far below the 70% seen in 2015 and 2020, as reported by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems.

Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July
Cambodia confirmed the repatriation, a move described by the Thai foreign minister as a demonstration of goodwill and confidence-building.
World

Brazil’s Supreme Court rejects Bolsonaro’s request for house arrest

Trump tells WSJ he is taking more aspirin than doctors recommend
Despite a turbulent year for Thailand, Malaysians topped the list of foreign visitors in 2025 with 4.5 million arrivals.
Analysts have largely attributed the surge in executions to Riyadh’s ongoing ‘war on drugs’ launched in recent years.
An explosion took place at around 1.30 am in a bar where more than 100 people had gathered for New Year celebrations.
This is the first officially confirmed death since protests over Iran’s high cost of living and economic stagnation began on Sunday.



















