When policy meets reality in Malaysia’s Sabah
"On July 1, the Federal Government implemented a targeted diesel subsidy programme that seems to have left many Sabahans feeling like they’ve been sold a raw deal," writes…
Transportation
Cathay Pacific flight loses contact over Romania, triggering NATO alert
The airline confirmed the intercept by the Hungarian fighter jets in a statement issued on Wednesday, emphasising that the response followed standard international aviation safety…
Wreckage of missing cargo plane located off Ormara: Pakistan Airports Authority
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said the country's navy and maritime security agency had successfully located and identified the wreckage of K2 Airways’ cargo Boeing 737…
Exports new driver of China’s auto growth
Manufacturers in China look to overseas markets as competition stays tough domestically.
This Gen Z is one of Singapore’s youngest bus drivers: “This is my dream job”
Many young Singaporeans go for careers in the tech, finance or creative industries but Jayrius Ong dreams of becoming a bus captain despite his kidney failure.
Russia, China among 17 countries that have submitted proposals for multi-role support ship programme, says Malaysia’s Navy chief
Navy chief Admiral Tan Sri Zulhelmy Ithnain said the evaluation and validation process is currently underway before a decision on the procurement is made.
Nepal cracks down on vehicles with illegal tinted windows
Nepal police say dark window films obstruct surveillance and aid crime.
A plane breached Beijing’s tightly controlled airspace and crashed. Why couldn’t it be stopped?
While it is too early to blame systemic failures, an analyst noted the apparent gap between stringent regulations on paper and the authorities’ ability in practice to respond…
Will stiffer fines really fix Nepal’s traffic culture: The Kathmandu Post
The editorial says that while stricter rules are necessary to save lives, they must be equitable and align with the nation’s reality.
Cambodia signs first-ever air transport agreement with US
The signing ceremony took place at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 2026.