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Thai authorities warn of disruption to key medicine supplies, price hikes if Mid-East war drags on

Permanent Secretary for Public Health Dr Somruek Chungsaman said authorities had assessed the medium-term impact on medicines and medical supplies.
Permanent Secretary for Public Health Dr Somruek Chungsaman said authorities had assessed the medium-term impact on medicines and medical supplies.

Heatwave alert for parts of Kedah; KL placed under ‘warning’ level

The conditions were particularly severe in Baling, Pendang and Pokok Sena in Kedah.
The conditions were particularly severe in Baling, Pendang and Pokok Sena in Kedah.

Indonesian civil servants to work from home once a week to cut energy consumption

The government has also recommended that the private sector enforce a similar work from home rule amid global market volatility.
The government has also recommended that the private sector enforce a similar work from home rule amid global market volatility.

Myanmar to step up vehicle fuel rationing as shortages grow

Pedestrian cross a road near Sule Pagoda in Yangon on March 7, 2026.
Pedestrian cross a road near Sule Pagoda in Yangon on March 7, 2026.

In Indonesia, communities band together to fix potholes when local governments fall short

In Indonesia, members of community group Gen Burgeract fill in a pothole in Bekasi, West Java, in the early hours of March 7.
In Indonesia, members of community group Gen Burgeract fill in a pothole in Bekasi, West Java, in the early hours of March 7.

Luxury hotels in Thailand cut prices as Iran war keeps tourists away

A prolonged tourism slowdown would hit a sector still recovering from the pandemic.
A prolonged tourism slowdown would hit a sector still recovering from the pandemic.

Indonesia arrests Swiss man for allegedly insulting Hindu holiday

Balinese carry giant effigies depicting aspects of evil during a parade before Nyepi Day, the Balinese Day of Silence, in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, on March 18.
Balinese carry giant effigies depicting aspects of evil during a parade before Nyepi Day, the Balinese Day of Silence, in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, on March 18.

Indonesia says no to $1.28b fee for Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ seat

Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto (L) attended the inaugural meeting of the “Board of Peace” in Washington in February.
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto (L) attended the inaugural meeting of the “Board of Peace” in Washington in February.

Malaysia sees sharp spike in fuel subsidy bill

The national monthly RON95 and diesel subsidies has risen from RM700 million (S$227 million) to RM3.2 billion since the Middle East conflict started.
The national monthly RON95 and diesel subsidies has risen from RM700 million (S$227 million) to RM3.2 billion since the Middle East conflict started.

Indonesia eyes $6 billion in savings to cushion economy from Middle East war impact

An oil refinery is seen behind a mosque in Balikpapan, Indonesia, on July 9, 2024. The country is mulling fuel-saving measures as the Middle East conflict has sent global oil prices soaring.
An oil refinery is seen behind a mosque in Balikpapan, Indonesia, on July 9, 2024. The country is mulling fuel-saving measures as the Middle East conflict has sent global oil prices soaring.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.