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Malaysia’s Islamic party PAS could see 4-way race for vice-president posts; top 2 roles uncontested
Read more: Malaysia’s Islamic party PAS could see 4-way race for vice-president posts; top 2 roles uncontestedOutcomes of the vice-presidency contest at the Parti Islam Se-Malaysia’s (PAS) September polls may indicate who will become deputy president next term, a role that in turn earmarks the future party president, an analyst tells CNA.
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Malaysia starts VEP enforcement at midnight on Jul 1, issuing US$70 fines to errant Singapore vehicles
Read more: Malaysia starts VEP enforcement at midnight on Jul 1, issuing US$70 fines to errant Singapore vehiclesSome 50 officers from Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) started setting up a roadblock about 100m from the immigration checkpoint at the Causeway at about 11.50pm on Monday.
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Commentary: Will demise of Jetstar Asia have impact on Singapore aviation?
Read more: Commentary: Will demise of Jetstar Asia have impact on Singapore aviation?While Jetstar Asia’s exit is disappointing for Changi Airport Group, its small post-pandemic market share means the void it leaves should be easy to fill, says aviation analyst Brendan Sobie.
Thailand
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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).
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Thailand sets up centre to handle Middle East crisis
Read more: Thailand sets up centre to handle Middle East crisisCaretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has set up a 37-member centre to monitor the situation in the Middle East and offer advice to mitigate impacts from the US-Israeli war against Iran.
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Curb the slurs, NHRC warns
Read more: Curb the slurs, NHRC warnsThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a strongly worded statement condemning actions that violate human dignity and constitute sexual harassment.
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Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July
Read more: Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since JulyThailand on Wednesday released 18 Cambodian soldiers captured during fighting in July, fulfilling a condition of the ceasefire agreement signed on Saturday, the Thai Foreign Affairs Ministry announced.
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Govt reaffirms policy on border
Read more: Govt reaffirms policy on borderThe National Security Council (NSC) on Wednesday issued a detailed statement outlining its position on the situation along the Thai–Cambodian border, reaffirming that Thailand will continue to adhere to the joint statement agreed with Cambodia, provided Phnom Penh upholds the same commitments.
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Malaysia’s Islamic party PAS could see 4-way race for vice-president posts; top 2 roles uncontested
Read more: Malaysia’s Islamic party PAS could see 4-way race for vice-president posts; top 2 roles uncontestedOutcomes of the vice-presidency contest at the Parti Islam Se-Malaysia’s (PAS) September polls may indicate who will become deputy president next term, a role that in turn earmarks the future party president, an analyst tells CNA.
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SET ends third straight year in the red
Read more: SET ends third straight year in the redThe Stock Exchange of Thailand finished 2025 in the red for the third consecutive year, one of only a handful of markets worldwide to record double-digit losses compared with 2024.
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Curfew lifted in four Sa Kaeo border districts
Read more: Curfew lifted in four Sa Kaeo border districtsResidents in Sa Kaeo province have welcomed the lifting of the night curfew in four border districts now the security situation is deemed to be under control.
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Another Thai soldier loses foot to Cambodian landmine
Read more: Another Thai soldier loses foot to Cambodian landmineAs the Thai-Cambodian ceasefire entered its second day, another Thai soldier stepped on a Cambodian landmine and was seriously injured in Si Sa Ket province on Monday, becoming the 11th Thai soldier to fall victim to Cambodian landmines.