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IEA warns climate change is putting South-east Asia’s energy security at risk
PHNOM PENH, June 30 — The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that climate change, surging electricity demand and geopolitical tensions in West Asia are placing South-east Asia’s energy security […]
Thai Airways cooperates with probe after crew member held over one-kilo heroin seizure in Melbourne
BANGKOK, June 30 — Thai aviation agencies have been working closely with relevant authorities in both Thailand and Australia after a Thai crew member was detained and heroin was seized […]
Thailand puts Opposition MPs on trial over lese-majeste reform push
BANGKOK, June 30 — Thailand’s main Opposition leader and nine other MPs were among dozens on trial today, accused of ethics breaches over attempts to reform the kingdom’s strict royal […]
Macron wears viral Davos aviators again, citing recurring eye problem
PARIS, June 30 — French President Emmanuel Macron reappeared yesterday wearing now-iconic aviator sunglasses that caused a stir at the Davos forum when he wore them due to an eye […]
Under eight minutes just the start: Transport minister promises shorter wait time for LRT3 trains if Shah Alam crowds surge
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — Prasarana will gradually increase the frequency of trains operating along the LRT3 Line once the demand picks up and after the new batch of trains […]
Johor polls: Bersama skips manifesto, unveils five-point voter pledge
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — Parti Bersama Malaysia today unveiled a five-point service pledge for the Johor state election, saying it would focus on commitments it could realistically deliver rather […]
No new projects, no new promises: PM Anwar draws the line on election handouts
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that the announcement of new projects or policies during election campaigns is prohibited under election laws. He […]
Hope you get the posts you wanted: PKR sec-gen Fuziah tells ex-members who joined MIC
JOHOR BAHRU, June 30 — The action by a group of PKR leaders and members to leave the party and join MIC recently has been described as “rather strange” by […]
Eightfold surge in deepfakes: Deputy communications minister reveals scale of Malaysia’s AI war
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — More than 11,600 items of false or deepfake content have been taken down from nearly 12,500 complaints related to AI misuse received by the Malaysian […]
New Delhi launches sweeping EV plan to tackle toxic air pollution
NEW DELHI, June 30 — New Delhi authorities announced a new policy yesterday aimed at curbing pollution in the city, including incentives to get residents to scrap old vehicles for […]