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Indonesia

Indonesian ruling coalition partner seeks House talks on vice president Gibran's fate after court ruling

JAKARTA: The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) plans to consult other political parties in the House of Representatives on the appropriate follow-up to address Gibran Rakabuming Raka's legitimacy as vice president following a court ruling that raised questions over his educational qualifications.

Nation

No signs of further slope movement at Paya Terubong landslide site, says MBPP

GEORGE TOWN: No signs of further slope movement have been detected at the Taman Seri Rambai landslide site in Paya Terubong following remedial works, but authorities remain cautious as prolonged rain could further weaken the soil.

Nation

Husband charged with murder of AKPS officer; case set for Dec 22 mention

SEREMBAN: The 37-year-old husband of a Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency officer has been charged with her murder at a Magistrate's Court here.

Technology

Japanese companies compensate users as cyberattacks buffet economy

TOKYO, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Japanese companies ⁠are moving to pay compensation to users following waves of cyberattacks that have disrupted internet services and raised concerns about economic stability.

Singapore

Singapore embassy rejects claims of meeting with Indonesian figures, says it’s ‘disinformation’

JAKARTA: The Singapore embassy in Jakarta has rejected social media claims that two prominent Indonesian figures, former deputy foreign minister Dino Patti Djalal and political researcher Saiful Mujani, visited the Singapore ambassador's residence, adding that it is "clearly disinformation".

Nation

Nepal SAR: Specialised tech paves way after two offers declined, says SMART commander

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia's third offer to assist Nepal in its search and rescue (SAR) operations for mud flood victims was accepted after two earlier offers were turned down, paving the way for the deployment of the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART), equipped with technical expertise and advanced detection equipment.

Sabah & Sarawak

Haze: Seven areas in S'wak record unhealthy API readings, Serian highest at 172

KUALA LUMPUR: Seven areas in Sarawak recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9am Monday (Oct 26), with the monitoring station at the Serian district police headquarters recording the highest reading of 172.

Thailand

Thai Customs crackdown nets over 577kg of cannabis Oct 1–24

BANGKOK: Thailand's Customs Department reported on October 24, 2026, that 40 departing passengers had been arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport between October 1 and 24 on suspicion of attempting to smuggle cannabis flowers out of the country. Customs seized more than 577 kilogrammes of cannabis flowers, valued at 5.8 million baht (US$171,620), during the 24-day period.

Markets

Asian shares make cautious start, Brent eases from six-month high

SYDNEY: Share markets got off to a cautious start on Monday as oil eased from six-month highs ahead of a week packed with central bank meetings and company earnings that will further test investor confidence in the AI boom.

Singapore

Singapore’s Wong vows more support for workers, energy security

SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pledged more support for workers and households, and said the government would step up efforts to secure energy supplies and attract investment as the city-state confronts growing global uncertainty.

Markets

Traders stay cautious ahead of key catalysts

KUALA LUMPUR: Investors have their eyes trained on interest rates this week as the US Federal Reserve is due to decide on interest rates even as renewed strikes in the Middle East keep oil prices elevated.

Entertainment

Taiwanese show host Jacky Wu opens up about retirement, being single & how he ‘loves’ Singapore

The 64-year-old has started his own business in wellness products.

Nation

Continuous rain in the north triggers flash floods in Kedah, Penang

GEORGE TOWN: Malaysians in the northern states woke to a wet morning on Monday (Oct 26), with satellite imagery showing heavy cloud cover over all of Penang and much of Kedah and Perlis.

Forex

Ringgit higher against US$ in early trade

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit was slightly higher against the US dollar in early trade on Monday amid cautious sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Oct 27-28. 

World

Five economic challenges facing Brazil's re-elected President Lula

BRASILIA, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Brazil's ⁠economy has beaten expectations in recent years, but mounting debt and entrenched structural problems could complicate leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's ⁠fourth term, which begins in January.

Technology

Australia's NEXTDC CEO to forgo fiscal 2027 bonuses after forecast cut, project delay

Oct 26 (Reuters) - NEXTDC ⁠CEO Craig Scroggie will give up his fiscal ⁠2027 bonus opportunities, the Australian data centre operator ‌said on Monday, after it slashed its revenue forecast and paused future developments last week.

Economy

North Korea’s Kim crosses new bridge into China

BEIJING: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Chinese border city of Dandong last Saturday, Xinhua has reported, crossing a newly opened bridge in a symbolic move seen as highlighting Beijing and Pyongyang's push to expand trade ties.

Nation

PM congratulates Sultan Sharafuddin on Silver Jubilee

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended his congratulations to Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, in honour of the Sultan of Selangor's 25-year reign.

India

Protests turn violent over mega-dam project

Protesters angry over a proposed Himalayan mega-dam, intended to counter an upstream Chinese hydropower project, have clashed with police and torched buildings, officials said.

Sri Lanka

40 stranded Iranian sailors seek medical treatment

At least 40 Iran­ian sailors from US-sanctioned oil tankers ancho­red just outside Sri Lanka's territorial waters have sought urgent medical treatment on the island, officials said.