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Thailand considers late-night petrol station closures as Middle East tensions drive shortages
BANGKOK, April 7 — Thailand is considering enforcing overnight closures of petrol stations beginning later this month, the prime minister said today, an effort to preserve fuel as the Middle East war has driven fears of shortages. Anutin Charnvirakul, whose
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Ringgit ends almost flat against US dollar amid West Asia tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — The ringgit closed almost flat against the US dollar today as investors remained cautious amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. At 6 pm, the local note was almost flat against the greenback, being slightly
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Bursa Malaysia extends losses for fourth day as West Asia tensions keep investors cautious
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note, with the benchmarik index extending its decline to a fourth consecutive day, and falling by nearly 2.0 per cent cumulatively over the period, as investors adopted a defensive
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Malaysian palm oil producers want Putrajaya to match Asean peers with stronger biodiesel use
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — The Malaysian Biodiesel Association (MBA) has called on the government to follow the proactive measures announced by other Asean counterparts and expedite the nationwide implementation of higher blends under the national biodiesel programme for both
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As heat and haze bite, Singapore Red Cross mobilise to aid older citizens
SINGAPORE, April 7 — The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) plans to deploy approximately 700 volunteers over the next three months to help protect vulnerable groups during hot and hazy weather. According to The Straits Times, efforts began on April 6 and will
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Survey: China returns as South-east Asia’s preferred superpower as fears grow over Trump’s policies
SINGAPORE, April 7 — The State of South-east Asia 2026 report, published by the Asean Studies Centre at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute on April 7, indicates a shift in regional alignment preferences. According to The Straits Times, for the second time
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Doctors in England begin six-day strike after rejecting government’s pay and workforce deal
LONDON, April 7 — Resident doctors in England today started a six-day walkout after rejecting an offer the government said would not get better, with the British Medical Association saying it fell short of reversing years of pay erosion and
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Nine policemen in India sentenced to death after father-son die in custody for supposed breach of Covid rules
NEW DELHI, April 7 —An Indian court has sentenced nine policemen to death for the torture and killing of a father and son in 2020 who were detained for allegedly breaching Covid lockdown rules. The additional district judge in Madurai,
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‘Not guilty’ plea from ‘boss.s_k’ Instagramer charged with posting offensive content online
SEPANG, April 7 — A trader pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to charges of creating and posting offensive content via social media two years ago. Sanuzi Kernain, 42, the accused, entered the plea after the charge
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Malaysia looks to Singapore, Australia, Zimbabwe for new harmony and reconciliation Bill, eyes mediation over punishment
PUTRAJAYA, April 7 — The drafting of the National Harmony and Reconciliation Commission (SKRN) bill, led by the Department of National Unity and Integration (JPNIN), will focus on preventive and conciliatory measures. The Ministry of National Unity (KPN) said the
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