Malaysia expands energy exports, AI distorts global research, and South Korea’s voters head to the polls.

🇲🇾 Malaysia

Petronas is ramping up LNG exports to China as demand hits record highs.

• New projects: Timi, Kasawari, Jerun, Rosmari, Marjoram
  
• LNG Canada begins shipments in June 2025
  
• Virtual pipelines, bunkering, and green upgrades boost flexibility
  
• Over 10% of China’s LNG imports now come from Petronas
  

🌍 International

A UK study exposes how AI is degrading scientific quality.

• Paper mills use AI to churn out poor-quality health studies
  
• Narrow data, single-factor analysis, and research “dredging” flagged
  
• Experts urge better peer reviews and data transparency
  
• Ethical guardrails needed to restore trust in AI-assisted research
  

🌏 Asia

South Korea prepares to vote in a dramatic snap election.

• Triggered by President Yoon’s martial law declaration and impeachment
  
• Liberal front-runner Lee Jae-myung faces off against conservative Kim Moon-soo
  
• Final campaign marred by endorsement scandals and bitter rhetoric
  

Winner takes office immediately on June 4—no transition period

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