IN BRIEF: Ulu Tiram Family Charged for Promoting IS Ideology
Malaysian authorities have charged five family members of the man who attacked the Ulu Tiram police station with promoting Islamic State (IS) ideology and inciting terrorism.
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IN BRIEF: Myanmar-Thailand Struck by Powerful 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar near Sagaing, causing widespread damage across Myanmar and Thailand. The junta has declared a state of emergency across six regions and requested international aid as the region contends with infrastructure damage and ongoing aftershocks.
THE MERIDIAN: Trump's Return to the White House and What to Expect
Trump's projected return sparks Chinese business exodus to Southeast Asia, while Washington's silence over attacks on Malaysian peacekeepers signals deeper shifts. Both trends push Malaysia and its neighbours to recalibrate relations as American reliability wanes.
