
News: East & West Malaysia

University of Nottingham Malaysia says it pays management fees periodically
The Malaysian campus also says it continues to operate normally.
Malaysia

Sim to raise Sarawak’s healthcare worker crunch at next MA63 meeting

Govt backbenchers warn against political uncertainty ahead of DAP congress
Khaled Nordin urges those who recently left Bersatu to ‘return to Umno’.
Number of evacuees in Sabah rises to more than 4,600 as of 4pm, compared to some 3,700 at noon.
Putrajaya to also require the appointment of cross-service personnel to all price quotation committees across the armed forces.
The defence minister confirms that a post-mortem found no elements of abuse or bullying in the case of soldier K Indiran.
Borneo+

Sim to raise Sarawak’s healthcare worker crunch at next MA63 meeting

Flood situation worsens in Sabah, first relief centre opened in Sarawak
Sabah state disaster management committee says several days of continuous rain resulted in severe floods in Kota Marudu, Pitas and Paitan since 6am yesterday.
The PDP president’s latest salvo comes weeks after he accused his SUPP counterpart of being power hungry.
The former Umno leader says that without a clear legal interpretation, negotiations between Petronas and the Sarawak government would be ineffective.
The Sarawak deputy premier says a RM75 billion budget over the next five years will give them a strong platform to improve key sectors, such as infrastructure, education and healthcare.
Southeast Asia

Philippine senator calls out China in visit to disputed island

Asian economies weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff moves

Deadly virus outbreak kills 72 tigers in Thailand park
Tests revealed a highly infectious canine distemper virus and respiratory bacteria, which were difficult to detect early.
The White House meeting follows the announcement of deals worth over US$30 billion, including Boeing aircraft purchases.
Judges granted the request by Rodrigo Duterte’s defence to waive his right to attend the hearings.
Arnon Nampa was a prominent figure during unprecedented youth-led protests in Bangkok in 2020 that openly called for the monarchy to be reformed.
World

Approval of Norwegian royals tumbles after repeated scandals

Hezbollah says 8 members killed in Israel’s Friday strikes on Lebanon
US President Donald Trump has threatened military action over the Islamic republic’s nuclear programme.
Abdulhamid Dbeibah said he later travelled abroad for additional medical checkups for reassurance.
Displaced residents have urged the government to come up with resettlement options, with some expressing hopes for the estate to be rebuilt.
Senator Risa Hontiveros called for deepening defence relationships and continuous pushback against China’s claims in the South China Sea.

















