Conflict & Security April 4, 2026 342 stories in this edition

Malaysians quietly stockpile staples as energy crisis fuelled by Iran war tests Anwar

The Straits Times Asia / Southeast Asia / 1m ago
Malaysians quietly stockpile staples as energy crisis fuelled by Iran war tests Anwar

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The Iran war is driving up costs in Malaysia, putting pressure on Anwar’s government as citizens feel the strain. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Online, Malaysians are trading tips on practical survivalism, such as vacuum-sealing stockpiles of rice.

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