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Malaysia monitoring Middle East tensions for potential trade disruptions

Deputy minister says exposure to Iran remains minimal despite possible impact on shipping routes

Trump’s new tariffs on semiconductors could hit Malaysia’s tech sector

Penang’s semiconductor industry, home to over 350 multinational firms, may face ripple effects from US trade policy shift

Red Sea attacks may have silver lining for Southeast Asia – Andrei O. J. Kwok

THE Houthi attacks on ships may offer the region a chance to reinvent how it deals with supply chain disruptions.

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Influencer who recited Quran at Batu Caves accused of sexual misconduct in Netherlands

Abdellatif Ouisa has targeted recently converted, underage Muslim women, alleges Dutch publication

Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

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