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The Sun
6 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia and Indonesia stress ASEAN unity for global challenges
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to a united ASEAN as essential in addressing global economic, political, and security challenges. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted this during his meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta today. Anwar stated, 'As two founding members of ASEAN, Malaysia and Indonesia reaffirmed their strong commitment to preserving regional unity and maintaining ASEAN's stability.' He added that the close bilateral ties between both nations would serve as a model for greater ASEAN cooperation. The leaders also agreed to resolve outstanding border issues promptly, including longstanding maritime disputes. Anwar emphasised that a win-win solution would strengthen trust and confidence between the two neighbours. 'The alignment reflects the close friendship and strong strategic relations between the two countries,' he said. The discussions underscored the importance of ASEAN solidarity in navigating complex global challenges while reinforcing Malaysia-Indonesia relations.
India Gazette
13 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Indian coal imports from Russia reach two year high
The growth was primarily driven by flexible pricing and the availability of high-quality coal from Russian exporters India increased its imports of Russian thermal coal to a two-year high of 1.3 million tons in May, business daily Kommersant reported on Friday. The growth was primarily driven by flexible pricing and high-quality coal from Russian exporters, the report said, adding that Russia now accounts for 7.5% of India's coal imports. India, which imported 9.8 million tons of Indonesian coal in May, is now looking to increase its imports of higher-grade Russian coal. The South Asian nation's total thermal coal imports rose by 10% in May to 17.4 million tons, the highest level since June 2024, Kommersant reported, citing data from BigMint. Favorable market conditions have prompted India to reduce its imports of lower-calorific-value Indonesian coal in favour of higher-grade Russian coal, which is offered at competitive prices, Nariman Taiketayev, Director of the Corporate Ratings Group at National Credit Ratings told the daily. Russian suppliers are also generally more amenable to flexible pricing and India's future demand for coal will depend on a combination of price dynamics and weather-related factors, he added. Evgeny Grachev, director of the Russian Centre for Price Indices, believes that Russian coal exporters most likely increased volumes of exports to India within the bounds of existing contracts.
India Gazette
13 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Indian coal imports from Russia reach two year high Media
The growth was primarily driven by flexible pricing and the availability of high-quality coal from Russian exporters India increased its imports of Russian thermal coal to a two-year high of 1.3 million tons in May, business daily Kommersant reported on Friday. The growth was primarily driven by flexible pricing and high-quality coal from Russian exporters, the report said, adding that Russia now accounts for 7.5% of India's coal imports. India, which imported 9.8 million tons of Indonesian coal in May, is now looking to increase its imports of higher-grade Russian coal. The South Asian nation's total thermal coal imports rose by 10% in May to 17.4 million tons, the highest level since June 2024, Kommersant reported, citing data from BigMint. Favorable market conditions have prompted India to reduce its imports of lower-calorific-value Indonesian coal in favour of higher-grade Russian coal, which is offered at competitive prices, Nariman Taiketayev, Director of the Corporate Ratings Group at National Credit Ratings told the daily. Russian suppliers are also generally more amenable to flexible pricing and India's future demand for coal will depend on a combination of price dynamics and weather-related factors, he added. Evgeny Grachev, director of the Russian Centre for Price Indices, believes that Russian coal exporters most likely increased volumes of exports to India within the bounds of existing contracts. He told Kommersant that the early onset of the rainy season will increase hydropower generation in India and "put pressure on thermal generation and coal consumption." India, which is dependent on coal for 70% of its electricity needs, announced a record coal production of 1.04 billion tons in March. Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy has said that production should reach about 1.53 billion tons by 2030. (
Malaysiakini
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Anwar arrives in Jakarta, talks with Prabowo to deepen ties
Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Jakarta today for an official visit to Indonesia. The aircraft carrying the prime minister and his delegation landed at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in East Jakarta at around 1pm local time, where he was personally received by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Anwar, who was travelling in an official vehicle with Prabowo...
Gulf Insider
15 hours ago
- Gulf Insider
Entire Flight Crew Suspended After Search For Passenger's Stolen Phone
An Indonesian airline suspended the entire cabin crew from a flight after a passenger's lost phone was allegedly traced back to the hotel airline staff were staying in. The incident occurred during a Garuda Indonesia flight GA716 from Jakarta to Melbourne on 6 June, when passenger Michael Tjendara claimed his phone had been stolen. Mr Tjendara said he had placed his device in the backseat pocket before moving seats after takeoff, only to return to his old seat to find his phone gone. The passenger explained the theft in Instagram posts that now appear to have been removed, with a series of screenshots of Find My iPhone, an Apple feature that allows people to track where their devices are. Mr Tjendara claimed the device had been tracked close to the Mercure Hotel, where Garuda crew members were believed to be staying after the flight landed, the MailOnline reported. The screenshots then showed the phone on the move to the Evan Walker Bridge, then near the Yarra River in Melbourne. Mr Tjendara later wrote on LinkedIn that 'sometime during that flight, my iPhone vanished. It wasn't lost. It was stolen'. 'Later that day, Apple's 'Find My' feature showed the device pinging at a Southbank hotel, the same one where the airline crew had just checked in,' he wrote. 'A short time later, the signal disappeared under a bridge along the Yarra River. Most likely, it was thrown into the water.' The passenger said he has cooperated with authorities in both Australia and Indonesia. 'This was never about a phone,' he added. 'It was about feeling safe when you fly. It was about knowing your family's protected.' Garuda Indonesia's commercial director, Ade R. Susardi, released a statement on 9 June in response to social media posts about the lost phone, saying the airline is investigating the incident. The airline said this includes identifying the chronology of the incident with the cabin crew on duty. While the airline only described the phone as 'lost' rather than stolen at, all cabin crew who were on duty on the flight have been temporarily discharged from working while the investigation continues. Mr Susardi said that when the phone was reported as lost, all crew members had carried out standard operational and flight safety procedures, including reporting it to Jakarta airport authorities, who conducted a search. Garuda Indonesia representatives in Melbourne also assisted the passenger in reporting his lost phone to the local police. Mr Susardi said in an update on 12 June that the Indonesian National Police is now supporting the investigation, as well as keeping in contact with the passenger throughout the process. The airline said it 'deeply regrets the incident and apologises for the inconvenience experienced by the passenger'.
