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Malaysia’s Islamist party PAS aims to govern in 3 new states including Selangor, eyes bigger national role
Read more: Malaysia’s Islamist party PAS aims to govern in 3 new states including Selangor, eyes bigger national roleParti Islam Se-Malaysia is ready to lead Malaysia and respect the sensitivities of non-Muslims, says its president Abdul Hadi Awang.
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Malaysia’s royal rulers set to announce new top judges – how will it impact PM Anwar?
Read more: Malaysia’s royal rulers set to announce new top judges – how will it impact PM Anwar?PM Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday (Jul 15) that he hopes the upcoming announcement by the Conference of Rulers, consisting the heads of the nine royal households, will help “dispel negative perceptions”.
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IN FOCUS: Why stakes are high for Anwar, political parties and voters in Sabah state election
Read more: IN FOCUS: Why stakes are high for Anwar, political parties and voters in Sabah state electionParties in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government are trying to navigate and compete in Sabah’s complex political landscape without burning bridges.
Thailand
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Construction costs rise on tensions
Read more: Construction costs rise on tensionsMiddle East tensions have pushed construction material prices to their highest level since the pandemic, increasing cost pressures on contractors, according to Kasikorn Research Center.
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Families turn to insurance for inheritance planning
Read more: Families turn to insurance for inheritance planningLife insurance is emerging as a powerful solution for wealth transfer, enabling families to distribute inheritances fairly among heirs while preserving asset value and minimising tax burdens, according to Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL).
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Jeeno in driver’s seat for final round in Pattaya
Read more: Jeeno in driver’s seat for final round in PattayaHometown favourite Jeeno Thitikul stands alone in first place heading into the final round of the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament, after a solid six-under par 66 on Saturday.
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Asian economies weigh latest Trump tariff moves
Read more: Asian economies weigh latest Trump tariff movesHONG KONG – US trading partners in Asia started weighing fresh uncertainties on Saturday after President Donald Trump vowed to impose a new tariff on imports, hours after the Supreme Court struck down many of the sweeping levies he used to launch a global trade war.
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Bhumjaithai-led coalition ‘finalised’, minus Klatham
Read more: Bhumjaithai-led coalition ‘finalised’, minus KlathamA coalition government led by the election-winning Bhumjaithai Party has been finalised with a combined 300 House seats — and minus the Klatham Party, according to a source.
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Malaysia’s Islamist party PAS aims to govern in 3 new states including Selangor, eyes bigger national role
Read more: Malaysia’s Islamist party PAS aims to govern in 3 new states including Selangor, eyes bigger national roleParti Islam Se-Malaysia is ready to lead Malaysia and respect the sensitivities of non-Muslims, says its president Abdul Hadi Awang.
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Barcode row intensifies
Read more: Barcode row intensifiesThe controversy surrounding barcodes and QR codes printed on ballot papers in the Feb 8 general election has intensified, with petitions now filed with the Ombudsman and the Administrative Court.
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Deaths of 70 tigers at Chiang Mai park probed
Read more: Deaths of 70 tigers at Chiang Mai park probedCHIANG MAI – Livestock officials have moved to quarantine and disinfect the Tiger Kingdom tourist attraction in Mae Rim district after more than 70 tigers died mysteriously this month, prompting a two‑week closure and a sweeping investigation into the cause.
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City Hall launches major overhaul of park rules
Read more: City Hall launches major overhaul of park rulesThe Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is undertaking its most extensive review of public‑park regulations in more than two decades, aiming to modernise long‑standing rules and better reflect how Bangkok residents use green spaces today.