Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Tuesday (Jan 25, 2022)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Tuesday (Jan 25)

Covid-19: Number of infections in educational institutions at a worrying level, says Melaka state health director

MELAKA: The Covid-19 infection rates at educational institutions in the state has reached a worrying level, says the Melaka Health Department.

Emerging markets - Indonesia, Singapore and China stocks down more than 1% as S.Korea leads Asian stock markets lower

South Korea led Asia's emerging stock markets lower on Tuesday as investors braced for US. interest rate hikes, while Singapore's dollar gained after the central bank tightened policy in a surprise move as inflation risks rise.

In surprise move, Singapore tightens monetary policy on inflation risks

SINGAPORE: Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings on Tuesday in its first out-of-cycle move in seven years, as global supply constraints and brisk economic demand elevate inflation pressures across the region.

MAS tightens Singdollar policy for second time in three months to counter rising inflation

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Singapore’s central bank tightened its monetary policy in a surprise off-cycle move on Tuesday (Jan 25), to help strengthen the Singapore dollar and combat inflation running at its fastest pace in nearly eight years.

City-state reviewing inflation forecasts

Core prices near eight-year high

Business news summary for Jan 17 to 23

Batu Ferringhi beach erosion worsens, work underway to stabilise shore

GEORGE TOWN: A handful of gazebos along the beach in Batu Ferringhi have collapsed, a sign that the erosion is taking its toll on the shoreline.

Mei Xing-Anna and Wei Chong-Kai Wun strike a double in India

PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Teoh Mei Xing is on cloud nine after smashing her way to her biggest career win.

GOF seize drugs worth RM27.3mil

PASIR MAS: The Ninth Battalion of the General Operations Force (PGA9) seized syabu, Yaba pills and compressed ganja worth RM27.3mil in Kampung Padang Embun here at 11.45am on Friday (Jan 21).