The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Philippine President Marcos has announced a comprehensive tax relief programme targeting middle-class workers and small enterprises, citing ongoing impacts from Middle East tensions on livelihoods and economic stability.
The Arab League's chief has appealed to US President Donald Trump to restrain Israeli government actions toward Palestinians, cautioning that the Middle East faces a critical breaking point amid deepening regional instability.
Malaysia is being considered to host a Formula 1 race at Sepang International Circuit in October as escalating Middle East tensions threaten the global racing calendar, potentially marking the country's return after a seven-year absence.
Indonesia has pressed Asean to move beyond rhetoric and deliver concrete outcomes on regional disputes, warning that geopolitical crises pose an existential test of the bloc's credibility and unity.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of severe regional and global consequences unless Iran and the United States immediately cease military confrontations and return to diplomatic negotiations to ease escalating tensions.
Asian currencies weakened against the dollar Monday as Middle East tensions sent oil prices surging, stoking inflation fears. South Korea's KOSPI plunged 8%, while Malaysia's ringgit softened amid domestic political uncertainty.
The Strait of Hormuz maintains a 'severe' maritime security threat level following recent attacks on commercial vessels, the UK Maritime Trade Operations warned Friday, as US-Iran confrontation continues despite earlier peace talks.