Preliminary investigations indicate the syndicate had been operating for several years, using sea routes across the East Sea as its main transport channel. The drugs were allegedly stored in containers at logistics facilities before being distributed to international markets.
Philippine Navy spokesperson Capt. Marissa Martinez said that (guided-missile) frigates, the Rizal and Malvar classes, landing docks and fast interdiction craft-missile will be participating in this annual exercise, scheduled April to May.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto noted that the MBG programme is designed not only to improve children’s nutrition and health but also to drive economic growth by creating opportunities for farmers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and low-income groups.
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said in a statement that for the fourth quarter of 2025, Malaysia's economy advanced by 6.3%, driven mainly by domestic demand.
The ringgit climbed to a fresh high of 3.8995 against the US dollar on February 12, hovering near its strongest level in almost eight years.
Post-disaster recovery in flood- and landslide-hit regions across Sumatra, Indonesia is nearly 70% complete, with 37 of the 52 affected districts and cities having returned to normalcy, Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian said in a statement.
The move is seen as a strategic solution to ease congestion at the Johor–Singapore Causeway while strengthening bilateral economic connectivity between Malaysia and Singapore.
The effort was led by the TAT Mumbai Office and the ASEAN, South Asia, and South Pacific Market Division, under the direction of TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool, with support from Consul-General Donnawit Poolsawat and senior TAT executives. The festival was held last week at Jio World Drive and attracted a large audience from a high-spending travel segment.
Implemented short-term measures include designating 93 countries and territories eligible for a special visa exemption, allowing stays of up to 60 days for tourism, short-term work, or business.
Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul emphasised that both parties share confidence in the capacity and experience of their personnel to steer Thailand towards long-term stability and sustainable development, adding that they had agreed to put aside past misunderstandings and differences in the national interest.
The rice assistance policy is part of the Indonesian government’s stimulus package aimed at bolstering economic growth in the first quarter.
Malaysia plans to introduce a new Cybercrime Bill to address increasingly complex digital threats, including the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology.
According to the MMEA, the operation took place on February 11 in waters off Pahang state, about 107 nautical miles northeast of Kuantan. Officers inspected the Thailand-flagged oil tanker Kamal Bangkok and discovered 76 sacks of methamphetamine that had been carefully concealed.
The coffee sector plays a vital role in Laos' socio-economic development. More than 80 domestic and foreign companies are currently investing in coffee production, processing and export, generating over 100 million USD in annual export value.
The equipment was provided under Japan’s Official Security Assistance (OSA) framework. The deal was finalised during the November 2023 visit to Manila by then Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, when the two sides exchanged notes for 600 million JPY (nearly 4 million USD) in OSA funding for the provision of coastal radar systems to the Philippine Navy.
Based on the latest data as of early February, only 66 of these endemic Mahakam River mammals are estimated to remain in the wild. This situation has prompted Indonesian authorities to take concrete and decisive actions to prevent the species from slipping into extinction.
The UTCC's consumer spending survey revealed 25% of respondents anticipate a more vibrant celebration this year, while half expect the vibe to be similar to last year.
Songkhla Police Chief Teerasak Chaiyotha stated that the suspect had opened fire on the principal before authorities could intervene and apprehend him.
He stressed that the deployment of smart grids would demonstrate ASEAN’s collective commitment to climate mitigation and green initiatives, adding that the bloc has the potential to become a major energy provider, or “battery”, for the world.
RHB Investment Bank maintained an optimistic view on the sector’s prospects, forecasting IPI growth of 4.1% in 2026. Despite concerns over a global economic slowdown, higher tariffs and geopolitical volatility, industrial activity is expected to remain on a growth trajectory. For the whole of 2025, Malaysia’s IPI expanded by 3.6%, nearly matching the 3.7% increase recorded in 2024.
