Malaysia’s 2027 budget raises the minimum wage to RM2,000 and expands tax relief in a RM459.8 billion spending package.
ASEAN Brief
Johor closes all schools for two days from 8th October to protect students from worsening haze and unhealthy air quality.
Thailand flood death toll reaches 60 since mid September as swollen rivers continue affecting 27 provinces.
Indonesian prison warden fired and 16 others disciplined after luxury inmate facilities found at Cibinong.
As ASEAN chair, the Philippines voiced concern over a deadly Rakhine airstrike and offered to facilitate talks on aid.
Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri Says Board Fired Him After Bangkok Flood Chaos at Suvarnabhumi Airport
Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri Says Board Fired Him After Bangkok Flood Chaos at Suvarnabhumi Airport
Thai Airways' board fired CEO Chai Eamsiri after flood chaos caused cancellations and baggage delays at Bangkok's main airport.
Floods have shut four Toyota plants and halted Thai Airways cargo, while Bangkok braces for more heavy rain.
Rain eases toxic haze from Indonesia wildfires in Pontianak after weeks of severe air pollution and health impacts.
Thailand's court rules Monday on whether ballot codes broke voting secrecy; experts expect dismissal, but trust concerns may linger.
Philippines suspends LPG and kerosene taxes for three months to ease household fuel costs amid Middle East driven price surges.