
News: East & West Malaysia

Apology not a remedy in breach of contract cases, says Court of Appeal
The appeals court says there is nothing in the Contracts Act 1950 that allows for a written apology as a remedy for breach of contract.
Malaysia

The ‘baby’ who became Malaysia’s hockey genius

Tawau Bersatu chief, 16 committee members quit party
Analysts say PAS’s ulama leadership, not its professionals, continues to call the shots despite Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar’s appointment as Perikatan Nasional chairman.
Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar of PAS says his appointment as chairman of Perikatan Nasional is not about labels but about positive change.
The groups argue that the Federal Constitution already sets out conditions on eligibility to be prime minister.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the Form 6 programme had been seen to be ‘neglected’ compared with matriculation and other pre-university pathways.
Borneo+

Tawau Bersatu chief, 16 committee members quit party

Armizan urges Sabah, Sarawak to form united bloc ahead of GE16
Sabah and Sarawak affairs minister Mustapha Sakmud says the bill passed on Wednesday is part of the MA63 empowerment agenda.
The increase was mainly recorded in Tenom, according to the state disaster management committee.
The former Sabah chief minister says if no party wins a strong majority in the next general election, Borneo becomes the tipping point.
The state’s long-term ambition is to position itself as Asean’s key energy supplier, says a state deputy minister, following exports to Sabah and Kalimantan.
Southeast Asia

Vietnam’s AI law takes effect, first in Southeast Asia

Philippines, US, Japanese conduct joint Bashi Channel air drill
Muhammad Kerry Adrianto Riza was found guilty of manipulating a lease and colluding with several Pertamina executives, the Attorney General’s Office said.
Defence cooperation, infrastructure, nuclear energy and critical minerals will be on the agenda during Lee Jae-myung’s visits to the two Southeast Asian nations.
Lawmakers demand a probe after the nearly blind Rohingya man was left in the winter cold following his release from detention.
The defence lawyer also attacked the credibility of the witnesses the prosecution relied upon for its charges against former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte.
World

US, Israel defend strikes at UN as Iran alleges ‘war crime’

Iran attacks rock Dubai’s Palm, Burj Al Arab, airport
The number was confirmed by the Iranian Red Crescent, who said relief and debris removal operations are still ongoing.
The law focuses on the risks posed by generative AI, requiring human oversight and control along the lines of the EU’s landmark AI Act.
Mirjana Spoljaric called on countries to respect the rules of war and urged them to find the political will to prevent ‘further death and destruction’.
Antonio Guterres called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and de-escalation, saying the attacks undermine international peace and security.


















