News@9: Today's top headlines -September 15, 2026 [WATCH]

Today's top headlines include the beginning of trade talks between Malaysia and the Maldives, aiming to enhance bilateral trade and investment opportunities. Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin expressed satisfaction after a High Court acquitted him of four charges, affirming his confidence in his innocence. Additionally, the Johor Baru–Singapore RTS Link achieved a milestone with the completion of the Woodlands North station, keeping the cross-border train on track for its 2027 launch.

In Indonesia, Kalimantan region is grappling with a surge in 1,437 hotspots, with Central Kalimantan recording the highest number at 689, amid ongoing transboundary haze issues.

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