
News: East & West Malaysia

12 remanded for 4 days over brawl at Kelantan market
The five men and seven women are being investigated for rioting, say Kota Bharu police.
Malaysia

Pahang ready to study Cameron Highlands rail proposal, says MB

Masidi denies corruption claims as Karanaan election victory challenged in court
Tenaganita says existing laws fail in enforcement and access to justice for domestic workers who face exploitation.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin says the party only submitted the names of its candidates for the post after being told to do so by the Perlis ruler’s office.
The prime minister says Malaysia will help ensure all undertakings for a solution to the conflict are honoured as it prepares to hand over the Asean chair to the Philippines.
Badrul Hisham Shaharin says if there is no action, he will not hesitate to disclose account details, even if it means breaking banking secrecy laws.
Borneo+

Masidi denies corruption claims as Karanaan election victory challenged in court

More seats in Sabah can support balanced growth, says analyst
They cite size, population and Sarawak’s expansion of its assembly as reasons to increase Sabah’s state seats from 73 to 94 and parliamentary seats from 25 to 36.
An analyst says Barisan Nasional’s heavy defeat on Nov 29 is reason enough to leave the campaigning and strategising to local leaders.
Sabah Umno information chief Nik Mohd Nadzri Nik Zawawi says the matter will be discussed on Dec 30.
Ex-assembly deputy speaker Lawrence Gimbang is also made acting deputy president for the non-Muslim Bumiputera slot.
Southeast Asia

Indonesian govt to disburse US$2.1mil in disaster aid for educators

Spanish family missing after tourist boat sinks in Indonesia

At least 7 killed in Vietnam after bus overturns
Local media reported that the 29-seat bus carrying a charity group was travelling downhill when it flipped and was crushed.

Thailand and Cambodia agree to ‘immediate’ ceasefire
In a joint statement, the neighbouring countries pledged to end weeks of deadly border clashes.

Thailand’s PM expresses hope for ceasefire with Cambodia
Anutin Charnvirakul says Thailand’s National Security Council has agreed to send the country’s defence minister to meet his Cambodian counterpart tomorrow.

Cambodia says Thailand escalated strikes during border talks
Cambodia’s defence ministry claimed Thailand’s military carried out a heavy bombardment of disputed border areas in Banteay Meanchey province Friday morning.
World

Russia pummels Kyiv ahead of Zelensky’s US visit

Pakistan’s first female central bank head Shamshad Akhtar dies at 71
The two countries agree that the strikes hit targets linked to Islamic State, but neither one has provided details on which of Nigeria’s myriad armed groups were targeted.
Three associations officially supporting Palestinian civilians were allegedly serving as a front for funding Hamas.
The funds will be disbursed in stages through February 2026 to ensure educational activities continue amid ongoing emergencies.
Arab countries rejected the move as a violation of international law and reaffirmed support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.














