
News: East & West Malaysia

Non-subsidised RON95, RON97, diesel prices down 2 sen
These prices will be in effect until Dec 17.
Malaysia

Cabinet approves removal of penalty clause in EIS amendment

PN to sit out Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections, says PAS leader
The Sabah chief minister says heads of GLCs and statutory bodies who perform poorly will be reassigned or dismissed.
Police say the 43-year-old succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital.
Justice for Sisters claims that unnecessary phone inspections and attempts to solicit bribes occurred during their detention on Nov 28.
Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil says essential frontline services should not turn people away over attire.
Borneo+

PN to sit out Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections, says PAS leader

File reports every 3 months or face sacking, Hajiji tells agency heads
Hasnol Ayub is named deputy chairman, while Samasuddin Yusop takes over as secretary.
They say other parties making way for BN will weaken democracy and close off the opportunity for renewal.
Puteri Umno chief says the party’s Supreme Council is not ready yet to discuss his ‘successor’ for his parliamentary and state seats.
Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman says an online article making the comparison essentially dismisses the Sarawak government’s professional capabilities.
Southeast Asia

Vietnam to tighten media source laws, expand state secrets framework

Cambodia pull out of SEA Games in Thailand
Thailand’s defence ministry said it wants to prevent a recurrence of the attacks on civilians suffered in July.
Chinese firms are expanding in Vietnam, leading investment inflows and sending record shipments to Hanoi in defiance of US calls for decoupling.
The US president plans to reach out to the leaders following his role in the Kuala Lumpur Accords, which set a path to peace.
Jakarta is accused of backtracking on several commitments it made as part of its deal, as Malaysia proves to be a good actor by comparison.
World

Mexico pushes law that would punish vape sales with jail time

Kremlin says Trump’s Ukraine statements in line with Russia’s view
The local media reported 16 others injured and searches ongoing to rescue potential victims trapped under rubble.
In addition to the two Chinese companies, the British Foreign Office sanctioned several Russian entities, including the media outlet Rybar and Russian nationalist and philosopher Alexander Dugin.
The talks come after US President Donald Trump this week blasted Europe as ‘decaying’ and ‘weak’ on immigration and Ukraine.
Maria Corina Machado went underground last August, with Venezuela’s attorney general stating she’d be a fugitive if she left to receive the award.


















