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Melaka teen allegedly gang raped in school by senior students, Malaysia education minister warns no compromise
Read more: Melaka teen allegedly gang raped in school by senior students, Malaysia education minister warns no compromiseFour suspects have since been remanded for six days to assist investigations under Section 375B of the Penal Code for gang rape.
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Commentary: The far-right rises in Japan, but will it endure?
Read more: Commentary: The far-right rises in Japan, but will it endure?The bigger question is not whether Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will resign after his coalition lost an important election, but what Sanseito’s rise means for Japan, says political scientist Yasuo Takao.
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Thai-Cambodia ceasefire: ‘Rare diplomatic success’ due to Anwar, ASEAN and US pressure
Read more: Thai-Cambodia ceasefire: ‘Rare diplomatic success’ due to Anwar, ASEAN and US pressureThe ceasefire agreement brokered in Putrajaya was a win for Malaysia premier Anwar Ibrahim and ASEAN, experts say. With clashes reportedly erupting early Tuesday morning, however, observation teams are urgently needed on the ground.
Thailand
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Long-term outlook for gold sturdy
Read more: Long-term outlook for gold sturdyDespite near-term price pressure, gold’s longer-term outlook remains firmly bullish, supported by structural demand and rising geopolitical risks, says YLG Bullion International.
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Hotel bookings plunge as Mideast war hits travel
Read more: Hotel bookings plunge as Mideast war hits travelHotels nationwide across all segments, including luxury, have reported a significant drop in bookings from May, with provinces dependent on European markets such as Phangnga facing a 50% decline, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
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Thais begin evacuations from Iran
Read more: Thais begin evacuations from IranThailand has begun evacuating its first group of nationals from Iran, relocating diplomatic operations to eastern Turkey to support the repatriation effort.
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18 poll cases still under review
Read more: 18 poll cases still under reviewThe Supreme Administrative Court is reviewing 18 cases related to the recent election and referendum, with one case already dismissed, two rejected, and one withdrawn, says Prawit Boonthiem, vice president of the court.
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Reform mandate meets political reality
Read more: Reform mandate meets political realityThe post-election political landscape has entered a delicate new phase after voters endorsed the first step towards constitutional change in a referendum held alongside the Feb 8 general election — a victory claimed by the People’s Party.
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Melaka teen allegedly gang raped in school by senior students, Malaysia education minister warns no compromise
Read more: Melaka teen allegedly gang raped in school by senior students, Malaysia education minister warns no compromiseFour suspects have since been remanded for six days to assist investigations under Section 375B of the Penal Code for gang rape.
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Bad loans up for sale dipped by 36% in 2025
Read more: Bad loans up for sale dipped by 36% in 2025The sale of non-performing loans (NPLs) by the banking industry declined by more than 30% last year as banks tightened their management of new bad loans and awaited support measures from the Bank of Thailand.
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Experts urge swift new ‘crisis’ govt
Read more: Experts urge swift new ‘crisis’ govtExperts have called for the urgent formation of a new government as Thailand faces mounting economic, geopolitical and climate challenges, warning delays could worsen policy responses and weaken public confidence.
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War to take toll on local marketing allocations
Read more: War to take toll on local marketing allocationsMarketing spending is likely to decline further as geopolitical conflicts influence consumer sentiment, according to the Marketing Association of Thailand (MAT).