Brunei

Brunei records highest per-capita carbon emissions in Asean: Report

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Darussalam recorded the highest carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per capita in Asean in 2024, according to data from the Global Carbon Budget 2025 compiled by data platform Our World in Data

Nation

Low-altitude economy set to soar to a RM30bil industry by 2030, says CAAM

PUTRAJAYA: The low-altitude economy (LAE), which includes drone deliveries and aerial infrastructure inspections as well as future air taxi services, is projected to become a RM30bil industry by 2030.

Markets

Asian stocks under pressure, oil near four-month low as volatility risks highlighted

TOKYO: Asian stocks struggled for direction on Wednesday while crude oil prices extended declines to hover near four-month lows, as analysts cautioned about renewed volatility from stretched AI valuations and the prospects for U.S.-Iran peace talks.

China

Man in China jailed after flat’s high electricity usage exposes breeding of 300 snakes

SHANGHAI: A man living alone in eastern China was sentenced to jail for breeding over 300 pythons at home.

Nation

Police crack down on drug trafficking: 171kg of marijuana seized in major operations

SHAH ALAM: Police have successfully disrupted three separate drug distribution operations, seizing over 171kg of marijuana buds.

Philippines

Philippines temporarily blocks gaming app used by suspect in deadly school shooting

MANILA: Philippine authorities said Tuesday (June 23) they will temporarily block an online gaming app that one of two students blamed for a deadly school shooting has avidly used, to assess whether it played a role in fostering such violence.

Indonesia

Gibran’s outreach to student protesters puts focus on his role in government

JAKARTA: Just days after taking to the streets of Jakarta to demand changes to government policy, five university students found themselves boarding a plane with Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka for a working visit to eastern Indonesia on June 18.

Nation

Police continue investigation into RM10,000 wallet theft despite bail granted to suspect

SHAH ALAM: Investigation into the theft of RM10,000 from a wallet that was returned is still ongoing despite the suspect being granted bail, says police.

Markets

FBM KLCI picks up at midday after tech rout

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI rebounded in the early session, but remained at a sharp loss for the week following the previous day's sell-off.

Nation

Health, Higher Education joint panel to align healthcare workforce supply and demand

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry and Higher Education Ministry will establish a joint committee to ensure the country's healthcare workforce supply remains aligned with current and future needs, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

South Korea

S. Korea says N. Korean soldier in custody after crossing border: Yonhap

SEOUL: South Korea took a soldier from the North into custody after the individual crossed the heavily fortified border this week in what is believed to be a defection, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported Wednesday (June 24).

Markets

Bursa Malaysia suspends short-selling of XL Holdings

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia has suspended intraday short-selling (IDSS) on XL Holdings Bhd (XLHB) until 8.30 am tomorrow, June 25, 2026, after the stock breached the price limit.

Economy

Malaysia FDI jumps 41.2% to RM65.9bil in 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's foreign direct investment (FDI) rose 41.2 per cent to RM65.9 billion in 2025 from RM46.7 billion a year earlier, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) said.

Vietnam

Free annual health checks approved for Vietnam's elderly citizens from 2026

HANOI: The Government has approved amendments to its national elderly health care programme, mandating free annual medical check-ups for all older citizens starting this year and setting a series of targets to be met by 2030.

Nation

Relationship and financial issues linked to college student's murder, say cops

SHAH ALAM: The preliminary motive behind the murder of a foreign student in a condominium in Bandar Sunway has been linked to personal issues relating to relationships and finances, say police

Forex

Ringgit eases slightly on expectations of higher US rates

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit has edged lower this year on expectations that US interest rates will remain elevated, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said, though the currency continues to be underpinned by strong domestic fundamentals.

Nation

Ringgit remains in comfortable position, hears Parliament

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit has weakened against only four foreign currencies despite the fallout from the war in Iran, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said.

Philippines

Murder charges filed against 15 year-old Philippine school shooter

MANILA: Three murder complaints have been filed against the 15-year-old suspect in the Tacloban City school shooting.

Singapore

Seven rescued, five taken to hospital after fire breaks out in Singapore home

SINGAPORE: Seven people were rescued after a fire broke out in a landed home off Whitley Road in the wee hours of June 24.

Nation

A second term would deepen ongoing reforms by Madani govt, says Nga

PETALING JAYA: A second-term mandate would provide the government with the stability and continuity needed to deepen structural reforms, strengthen institutional capacity and fully realise long-term economic transformation plans, says Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.