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A first look at Malaysia’s new electric train service between JB and KL
Read more: A first look at Malaysia’s new electric train service between JB and KLCNA’s Amir Yusof boarded the first northbound electric train from JB Sentral to Kuala Lumpur to see how it compares to other transport options.
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Man in China jailed 4 years for poisoning and killing 9 pet dogs
Read more: Man in China jailed 4 years for poisoning and killing 9 pet dogsThe man, surnamed Zhang, had scattered toxic substances in a residential compound in Beijing.
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From JB to KL in 3.5 hours: Will Malaysia’s electric train service be a hit with commuters?
Read more: From JB to KL in 3.5 hours: Will Malaysia’s electric train service be a hit with commuters?KTM’s newly appointed acting CEO Ahmad Nizam Mohamed Amin tells CNA that the ETS, which will extend from its existing route to Johor Bahru by end-2025, could “revolutionise” transport options in the peninsula.
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Indonesia protest: Prabowo says parliament to remove controversial perks for MPs, suspend errant lawmakers
Read more: Indonesia protest: Prabowo says parliament to remove controversial perks for MPs, suspend errant lawmakersThe president was addressing the nation in a live broadcast from the State Palace in Central Jakarta, flanked by party leaders including PDI-P chair Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Thailand
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Industry confidence dips amid energy price fears
Read more: Industry confidence dips amid energy price fearsThe Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) continued to fall in April to 85.3 points, down from 88.6 in March, attributed to the impact of the prolonged US-Israeli war with Iran.
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PP reintroduces six stalled bills
Read more: PP reintroduces six stalled billsThe opposition People’s Party (PP) announced plans to resubmit six bills to parliament after the cabinet declined to reaffirm them following the dissolution of the previous House.
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Diesel refining margin cut to drop price by 2.14 baht
Read more: Diesel refining margin cut to drop price by 2.14 bahtEnergy Minister Akanat Promphan, in his capacity as chairman of the Energy Policy Administration Committee (Epac), has ordered a reduction in diesel refining margins aimed at lowering retail fuel prices by about 2.14 baht per litre, with the measure expected to take effect on Thursday.
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Ostrich paces the traffic on Highway 36
Read more: Ostrich paces the traffic on Highway 36CHON BURI – An ostrich was seen running free on the Pattaya–Rayong highway on Tuesday, covering 10 kilometres before it was safely recaptured and returned to the cafe where it is a star attraction.
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Bangkok book fair draws 1.3m visitors, hits sales target
Read more: Bangkok book fair draws 1.3m visitors, hits sales targetThailand’s largest annual book show attracted more than 1.3 million visitors over 12 days and generated total sales of 534 million baht, meeting organisers’ targets despite global economic headwinds.
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A first look at Malaysia’s new electric train service between JB and KL
Read more: A first look at Malaysia’s new electric train service between JB and KLCNA’s Amir Yusof boarded the first northbound electric train from JB Sentral to Kuala Lumpur to see how it compares to other transport options.
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Man in China jailed 4 years for poisoning and killing 9 pet dogs
Read more: Man in China jailed 4 years for poisoning and killing 9 pet dogsThe man, surnamed Zhang, had scattered toxic substances in a residential compound in Beijing.
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Pundits warn of stagflation risk
Read more: Pundits warn of stagflation riskThailand faces a heightened risk of stagflation as elevated oil prices nudge up inflation, with the new government unlikely to launch large stimulus measures to prop up the subdued economy given high public debt levels, warn analysts.
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PM calls for work-from-home amid oil imports vulnerability
Read more: PM calls for work-from-home amid oil imports vulnerabilityPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has advised the private sector to adopt work-from-home measures and support nationwide energy-saving efforts, to weather the energy crisis.
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Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire; source says
Read more: Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire; source saysIran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source aware of the proposals said on Monday.