PM Anwar Ibrahim said the government would not entertain any claims, be it by the Sulu claimants or the Philippine government, because Sabah is Malaysia’s ‘sacred’ territory.
Russia restarts oil shipments to North Korea as sanctions-hit states stick together
The resumption comes as cooperation between the long-time partners has picked up, raising concerns that both may be evading sanctions in a partnership that also funnels arms to Russia for its attack on Ukraine.
Cambodia to bar anyone who doesn’t vote from running as candidates in future elections
Hun Sen, who has been in office since 1985, said the change was needed so that candidates show civic responsibility. The bill is certain to pass into law, and will prevent exiled opposition figures from running for election ever again.
Further South African electricity initiatives must follow Mozambique deal
A new deal reached between the governments of South Africa and Mozambique is welcome but must be followed up with further initiatives that can help address South Africa’s electricity shortfall in the short term, an energy projects expert has said.
AI users in Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan more likely to be lonely insomniacs, survey finds
‘Employees who interacted more frequently with AI systems were more likely to experience loneliness, insomnia and increased after-work alcohol consumption,’ said the survey, which also included US workers.
UAE builds ‘corridor of opportunity’ with Asean trade deals as it tries to lure China investments
The UAE’s trade minister has said the country is ‘building a corridor of opportunity’ between the Gulf and Southeast Asia to eliminate barriers to trade, and create new avenues for strategic investment.
UK hospitality industry faces mounting challenges
After years of pandemic-related turmoil the UK hospitality industry has recovered surprisingly well, but some issues still pose significant obstacles for operators.
Singapore’s economy set to slow, as Hong Kong roars back to life: survey
A tourism-supported consumption-driven rebound is boosting Hong Kong’s ‘short-term cyclical prospects’, economists say. Singapore, meanwhile, may be entering a technical recession.
Malaysia wants Google, Microsoft to follow Tesla, Amazon’s lead and invest: ‘we have to be opportunistic sometimes’
Malaysia has sought to capitalise on its attractiveness as a neutral supply chain base amid rising US-China tensions to bolster its position as a semiconductor hub and emerging data centre, its trade minister said.
Indonesian fishermen, activists fear loss of marine life, islands as sea-sand exports resume
Activists and coastal dwellers warn that restarting sea-sand exports threatens fishermen’s livelihoods and could hasten the loss of Indonesia’s many small islands.