Sepang to host Bahrain GP on October 4 as F1 returns to Malaysia
The revised race restores the F1 calendar to 23 rounds after the Bahrain GP in April was canceled over the Iran war.
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Malaysia keeps ban on entry for Israeli citizens
At least eight U.S. lawmakers have protested the policy and urged Washington to review cooperation with Kuala Lumpur.
Antara News, Republika +2
Police probe alleged abduction of golfer Jesslyn in Central Jakarta
A report under verification says Jesslyn may have traveled to Malaysia via Semarang a day after the incident, police said.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +2
BNPP reviews 2 sites for Seimanggaris border post on RI-Malaysia border
A shared crossing point with Malaysia still needs to be agreed on before readiness criteria for the project can be completed.
Tempo, Antara News +1
Police probe disappearance of golfer Jesslyn Wijaya in Central Jakarta
Investigators are checking whether Jesslyn has left Jakarta and whether she went voluntarily or was abducted.
Republika, CNN Indonesia +2
Malaysian man charged in Singapore bank-account laundering case
What's new: Police said the suspect was detained at Kuala Lumpur airport after a Singapore warrant and transferred a day later.
Channel News Asia, Must Share News (MS News)
Malaysia's anti-graft agency probes pension fund loss in eFishery
KWAP said its investment totaled RM163,4 million and it is pursuing legal and recovery steps to limit losses.
Anwar launches AI avatar on WhatsApp for Malaysians
New: PMX.AI was trained on speeches, writings and government policy, but was briefly inaccessible Sunday night.
Malaysia to deport any Israeli nationals entering on dual passports
Investigators are focusing on alleged Network School participants in Forest City, Johor, who entered using non-Israeli passports.
Anwar: Malaysia civil servants' pension fund hit by eFishery case
KWAP is pursuing legal action and recovery of funds after its July 2023 investment, while reviewing governance checks.
RTS Link could drive S$290 million yearly spending outflow from Singapore
What's new: A study projects 11.2 million extra Singapore-Johor Bahru round trips a year after the rail link opens in January 2027.
Channel News Asia, Mothership
Malaysia court clears Syed Saddiq in RM1 million graft case
What's new: The ruling ends a six-year legal fight after a lower court had sentenced the Muar lawmaker to seven years in prison.
Bloomberg, Channel News Asia +1
Singapore’s Tharman begins 4-day state visit to Malaysia
What’s next: He is due to meet Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and business leaders in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor through July 15.
The Straits Times, Channel News Asia +1
Johor votes in 56-seat state election with turnout above 67%
Why it matters: The result will test whether Barisan Nasional can hold its 2022 dominance against Pakatan Harapan and smaller reformist parties.
Singapore officers seize 880 cartons of cigarettes from bus
What's new: A 40-year-old Malaysian driver was arrested after officers cut into the bus chassis at Woodlands Checkpoint.
Mothership, Must Share News (MS News)
Timor-Leste mourns former President Francisco Guterres, dead at 71
What's new: The government declared a week of mourning, with flags at public buildings, embassies and consulates at half-staff.
The Straits Times, Channel News Asia
Singapore raises Malaysia taxi entry fee to S$15 a trip from 2027
Why it matters: The change follows a May overhaul of cross-border taxi rules and is meant to narrow cost gaps with Singapore cabs.
The Straits Times, Channel News Asia
DigitalBridge explores options for Malaysia’s Aims at $2 billion
What's new: The review includes fundraising, bringing in new investors or an outright sale as SoftBank moves to buy DigitalBridge.
Bloomberg, The Business Times (Singapore)
SIIA Puts Southeast Asia Haze Risk on Red Alert for Aug-Sept
The report warns that budget pressures in Indonesia and rising farm costs could amplify land-clearing fires.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
Malaysia durian glut slashes Musang King prices up to 90%
Why it matters: Singapore prices have fallen too, but sellers say transport, rent and tax will keep them well above Malaysia's lows.
The Straits Times, CNBC Indonesia
StarDream drops cruise fuel surcharges from Singapore on June 26
What's new: The operator also cut the fee by half for sailings from Taiwan and Hong Kong after fuel prices stabilized.
The Straits Times, Mothership
Aceh woman and baby allegedly killed in Sepang; 1 suspect held
BP3MI Aceh says the victim went to Malaysia through informal channels, and the bodies are scheduled to be returned on June 24.
Antara News, Tribunnews
Police seize 8.6 liters of etomidate worth Rp97.8 billion at Soetta
In three cases, four foreign couriers were arrested, while an alleged handler identified as DN was placed on the wanted list.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia
2026 El Nino May Pressure Food Supplies, Inflation in Southeast Asia
WMO projects El Nino could form before August and last through at least November 2026, with rice output at risk of falling 2%-8%.
Bloomberg, Antara News +3
Bareskrim detains Fredy Pratama network treasurer from Malaysia
The arrest came as police also uncovered 128 kilograms of meth linked to the same network in Kalimantan Selatan.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia +1
Indonesia rises to No. 2 in Muslim-friendly travel ranking
Indonesia's score rose three points to 79, matching Arab Saudi and Turki, while Malaysia stayed first at 83.
Antara News, Republika
AirTrunk seeks A$4.3 billion for 400MW Sydney data center
Why it matters: The borrowing would help fund AI-linked capacity growth as lenders pour money into Asia-Pacific data centers.
Hillhouse seeks $600 million loan to expand DayOne data center bet
What's new: The financing would help fund DayOne's AI-driven expansion and refinance part of Hillhouse's earlier debt.
2 Malaysians honored after tip helped recover stolen Singapore boat
What's new: The craft was found in Malaysian waters on June 2 and returned with help from Malaysia's marine police.
The Straits Times, Must Share News (MS News) +1
4 Malaysians arrested after abusing 3 Indonesian maids in Johor
KJRI Johor Bahru has taken two victims to a shelter; another in Kuala Lumpur will be brought to Johor Bahru to testify.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia +2
Wamenko Pangan pushes for milk to be required in MBG
Hanif said Indonesia's milk consumption is only 16.2-16.8 liters per capita a year, about one spoonful daily.
Antara News, Republika
Pakistani man deported after Woodlands Checkpoint lockdown
What's new: ICA said the checkpoint was shut for 10 minutes after the man ran toward Malaysia and ignored orders to stop.
Trafigura, Vitol steer more Venezuelan crude to Asia buyers
What's new: cargoes reached South Korea and Malaysia, while traders pitched India at about $6 below Dated Brent.
Immigration blocks Tyo Nugros from leaving for Malaysia over state debt
His passport will be held until the matter with KPKNL Jakarta I is resolved, leaving him unable to travel abroad for now.
CNN Indonesia, CNBC Indonesia
Japan, Malaysia seal maritime pact, focusing on Malacca Strait
They also agreed to speed up defense projects under a 2018 equipment and technology transfer deal.
Bloomberg, Antara News
Malaysia's PAS ends 6-year alliance with Bersatu, jolting opposition
Why it matters: The split throws Perikatan Nasional into doubt ahead of state polls and Malaysia's next general election, due by 2028.
Greece charges Gaza asylum seeker, 37, in Hamas bomb plot case
What's next: Prosecutors are examining links to four suspects held in Cyprus and whether the case involved plans for an attack in Crete.
2 killed after motorcycle hit truck on Tuas Second Link bridge
What's new: The victims were identified in local reports as a husband and wife riding a Singapore-registered motorcycle.
Mothership, Must Share News (MS News)
Laos ends search for 2 men trapped in cave since May 20
No more crews will enter the Xaysomboun cave, though water pumping and digging to divert the flow will continue from outside.
Channel News Asia, CNN Indonesia
April foreign arrivals rise 7.22%, tourism forex hits US$4.05 billion
In January-April 2026, foreign arrivals reached 4.68 million, with Bali still the main entry point.
Antara News, Republika
Pew survey: 67% in 36 countries view Israel negatively
Israel’s image worsened in 13 of 24 countries with trend data, while trust in Benjamin Netanyahu remains low in many places.
Republika, CNBC Indonesia
Malaysia immigration system outage causes long Singapore lines
A five-hour outage on May 28 jammed Johor crossings and forced manual checks at most of Malaysia's 114 immigration posts.