
News: East & West Malaysia

6,600 copies of Quran containing errors seized from January to March
Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says more than 1,700 premises were inspected to ensure compliance with the Printing of Quranic Texts Act 1986.
Malaysia
High Court says the boy and girl, aged 15 and 14 at the time of the offence, failed to raise a reasonable doubt to the prosecution’s case.
Factory supervisor Syahril Nazrul Ruslim is accused of committing the offence at an apartment in Klang on April 6.
Executive councillor Razali Idris says the strongest possible action must be taken.
James Chai says he hopes the investigation will be conducted fairly and professionally.
Borneo+

April 30 decision on prosecution case against Ebit Lew

Hajiji denies Indonesia’s claim on Pulau Sebatik
Bukit Aman CID director M Kumar says the operation, conducted since April 15, targeted those responsible for offences committed across the state since 2024.
Deputy minister Adly Zahari says 48 veterans have already been recruited in the first intake, with more placements planned nationwide.
The state government will also provide a 50% discount on market and stall rentals under the local authorities.
They are expected to arrive in Sarawak within the second quarter of 2026.
Southeast Asia

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence, frees former president

Myanmar’s new leader commutes all death sentences

Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty
More than 30,000 people were reported detained on political charges since the military, led by Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup against an elected government in 2021.
The Airbus H130 helicopter reportedly lost contact five minutes after taking off from a plantation area in Melawi.
Resigned lawmaker Zaldy Co has been in hiding since being implicated in a graft scandal that cost the Philippines about US$2 billion in public funds.
Hery Susanto was arrested late on Wednesday over allegations he accepted bribes from a nickel company.
World

South Korea unveils plan to bring back F1

China touts Italy trade ties even as data casts doubt on rebalancing plan
Some Greenlandic leaders fear Jørgen Boassen, a Make America Great Again supporter, seen as representing local support for Donald Trump.
By using this designation, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) will more effectively call for vigilance against extremely high temperatures.
Calls by opposition politicians for the prime minister to resign intensified on Thursday after the government confirmed that Peter Mandelson was appointed despite failing a background security check.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s 27-year sentence was reduced by one-sixth, while former president Win Myint was freed under specified conditions.



















