Asean news headlines as at 10pm on Wednesday (Aug 28)

Malaysia * Second sinkhole appears on Jln Masjid India * KD Pendekar: Navy diver killed in operations to salvage vessel * Over 600 company directors stopped from leaving Msia due to unpaid EPF contributions * Full refunds for passengers delayed five hours or more from Sept 2, says Loke * Over 100 illegals detained in Immigration op in Keningau * Ringgit...

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (May 17, 2024)

Malaysia: * Anwar calls for firm action following Ulu Tiram police station attack * Ulu Tiram police station attack: Two cops and assailant dead / King expresses condolences to families of slain policemen * Ulu Tiram police station attack: Slain officers joined force less than two years ago * Ulu Tiram police station attack: Suspect believed to be Jemaah...

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (May 13, 2024)

Malaysia: * PM Anwar starts official visit to Qatar / Anwar accorded official welcome in Qatar * Health Ministry to request for Influenza vaccine allocation for the vulnerable, elderly, says Dr Dzul * S'wak secondary schools to teach Science and Maths in English from 2026 * Enough is enough, Johor MB tells those spreading Forest City casino rumours * Fiscal...

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (April 28, 2024)

Malaysia: * Malaysia has balanced foreign policy, stands clear of provocations, says PM Anwar * Supercars linked to 1MDB seized in Germany / MACC getting info from German authorities on seized supercars * WEF: PM Anwar meets with Rwanda President * Vital to manage heat stress at workplace, says DOSH * RM2.3mil worth of drugs seized in JB, man arrested *...

Putin Ally Deploys Tanks Near NATO Border

Belarus has reportedly deployed tanks near its border with NATO, while tensions between Russia and the strategic alliance continue to simmer amid the war in Ukraine. The Belarusian military "mobilized reservists and kicked off major military maneuvers," according to a report published by The Kyiv Post on Thursday. Troops and equipment including tanks from Belarus' 19th Guards Mechanized Brigade...

Donald Trump Dealt a Blow in Classified Documents Case

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's classified documents case in Florida denied one of the former president's motions to have his federal charges dismissed. Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, said in a two-page order on Thursday that the questions at the heart of the case are best decided in "connection with jury-instruction briefing." Trump's defense team had argued that the first...

Senegal navy intercepts migrant boats as more risk perilous journey

SAINT LOUIS, Senegal (Reuters) - The Senegalese Navy said on Sunday it had stopped two more boats carrying 262 would-be migrants late the previous night, taking the total to five boats intercepted and over 600 people rescued by a navy patrol boat since Thursday. Those rescued included 26 women and 13 minors, the navy said in...

Tough issues to clear for start of EU membership talks with Ukraine -PM Orban

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday that several "very difficult questions" would need to be answered before the European Union could even start membership talks with Ukraine. EU countries are due to decide in December whether to allow Ukraine to begin accession negotiations, which would require the unanimous backing of all...

Sufficient rice supply in Selangor, no need for panic buying, says MB

SHAH ALAM: The stock of local white rice (BPT) in Selangor is sufficient based on the state’s monthly requirement which is 45,500 tonnes, says Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. The Mentri Besar said that at the same time, the supply of BPT will also start to stabilise from next month with the production of rice as harvesting...

US opposes Trump request to remove judge in federal election case

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith on Thursday opposed Donald Trump’s request to remove the federal judge overseeing the criminal case accusing the former U.S. president of attempting to subvert the results of the 2020 election. Smith, whose office is prosecuting the case against Trump, said there was "no valid basis" for U.S. District...