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First rains bring relief to haze-hit Sumatra and Kalimantan as rainy season nears

The downpour offered a hopeful sign that relief from Indonesia’s months-long fire season may be approaching, though forecasters warn that the return of rain will be uneven.

Thailand launches US$1.5 billion household solar push

A worker installing solar panels at a factory in Nakhon Pathom province in Thailand.

Malaysia says extending life of coal plants remains an option if needed

Malaysia is facing a sharp rise in electricity demand, driven in part by its goal to be a major hub for data centres.

Indonesia defends gas export cuts; says existing contracts have not been breached

Motorcyclists queue to refuel at a gas station in Denpasar amid a fuel supply shortage on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali on Oct 14.

Philippines defends bounty for fugitive senator wanted by ICC

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, who is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity, was last seen in May.

How purchases of sanctioned Iranian jet fuel were disguised by Myanmar

Shipments of jet fuel between Iran and Myanmar have continued in 2026, Reuters reported in October, citing analysis and satellite imagery.

Continuous rain in northern Malaysia triggers flash floods in Kedah, Penang

In Penang, the Oct 25 downpour caused flash floods at 10 locations on the island.

Singapore embassy rejects claims of meeting with Indonesian figures, says it’s ‘disinformation’

The Singapore embassy said it would work with Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs to address the false claims.

Two more looming state votes threaten to upend Anwar’s political momentum

Sarawak will hold its state election soon after its legislative assembly was dissolved effective on Oct 26.

Terengganu’s fight against climate change begins in the classroom

Terengganu deputy education director Wan Zuraidi Wan Zaid checks on the progress of Tun Telanai Secondary’s Eco-School programme on Sept 15.

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