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Motorcyclists queue to refuel at a gas station in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, on Octover 15. Photo: EPA-EFE

A volunteer from the Central Kalimantan Forest and Land Fire Smoke Response Coalition (RAKAT) providing mobile oxygen relief to a firefighter while battling forest and land fires in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, on Thursday. Photo: AFP

Indonesia cuts gas to Singapore amid Borneo, Sumatra wildfire haze

President Prabowo Subianto berated ‘countries that like to insult’ his nation over the haze crisis. He did not name specific countries.

24 Oct 2026 - 6:21PM

The Philippines

4 pilots killed in mid-air collision of Philippine military planes

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The Philippines

Overseas Filipinos feel heartache over missing parcels for loved ones

24 Oct 2026 - 4:12PMvideocam

Big dreams, growing pains in Indonesia: Prabowo’s turbulent 2 years in power

The president says he sees a ‘bright future for Indonesia’ even as citizens worry about rising costs and a lack of job opportunities.

24 Oct 2026 - 8:00AMvideocam

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto. Photo: Pool via AP

The Philippines

Meghan Markle ‘distressed’ as Philippines probes father over child abuse images

Prince ⁠Harry’s wife said she had known about the allegations against Thomas Markle since 2018.

23 Oct 2026 - 10:45PM

‘Videos made me panic’: France unrest gives jitters to Southeast Asian tourists

Safety alerts and riots lead to itinerary changes at a time when tourism from the region to France is experiencing an uneven recovery.

23 Oct 2026 - 10:00PM

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What Indonesia’s warnings of energy cuts mean for Asean

Observers say the warnings reflect a broader trend towards resource sovereignty but are unlikely to hinder progress in regional frameworks.

24 Oct 2026 - 3:23PM

Captive thermal power plants and solar panel installations in North Maluku province. Indonesia has warned it could curb energy exports to countries it deems disrespectful. Photo: Indonesia’s Presidential Palace / AFP

The Philippines

Philippines offers US$786,000 bounty for ‘dangerous’ senator wanted by ICC

Fugitive Ronald dela Rosa is one of the ‘co-perpetrators’ in the deadly drug crackdown that took place during Duterte’s presidency from 2016.

23 Oct 2026 - 5:53PMvideocam

The Philippines

How the Philippines’ energy crisis is opening doors for deeper US military ties

A proposed US-backed oil stockpile offers the Philippines energy relief while strengthening American military logistics in the region.

23 Oct 2026 - 5:00PM

Malaysia’s oil-rich Sarawak heads to polls, forcing Anwar into yet another federal test

Sarawak’s ‘confident’ ruling coalition is pushing for greater autonomy and control over the Borneo state’s vast oil and gas resources.

23 Oct 2026 - 3:52PM

Leaders of the Sarawak Parties Alliance coalition wave flags after their landslide victory in the state elections in Kuching in 2021. The alliance currently holds 80 of the 82 seats in the state legislature. Photo: AFP

Indonesian wildfires threaten world’s oldest cave paintings in Sulawesi

While Sumatra and Borneo are the worst affected, fires have also spread to Sulawesi, where limestone caves house art as old as 67,000 years.

23 Oct 2026 - 2:31PM

A researcher points to a rock painting inside a cave in Maros-Pangkep, South Sulawesi, on October 12. Photo: National Research and Innovation Agency / Reuters

‘I am not resigning’: embattled leader digs in as Malaysia royal crisis deepens

Defying calls to step down and a royal rebuke, Ismail Lasim is fighting for survival as his sacked councillors take the throne feud to court.

23 Oct 2026 - 12:35PM

Rare Suu Kyi phone call to son signals shift in Myanmar junta strategy

Kim Aris, who lives in the UK, says his 81-year-old mother sounded “fairly healthy” but he remains concerned about her well-being.

23 Oct 2026 - 9:33AM

Vietnam partners with Denmark to propel its wind energy ambition

Both sides will develop an offshore wind project in line with Vietnam’s goal to boost renewable electricity generation.

23 Oct 2026 - 8:16PM

King Frederik X of Denmark (right) and Vietnam’s President To Lam (second right) look at offshore wind turbines as they attend a boat trip in Copenhagen on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

‘Do not wait’: Singapore pushes for quick PHP patches as hackers prowl

Organisations in the city state urged to immediately fix two critical bugs in the programming language to prevent server takeover.

22 Oct 2026 - 9:58PM

A programmer works with PHP code at a software development company in Guernica, Spain, on Thursday. Photo: Reuters

Indonesia haze: why Jakarta won’t declare wildfires a national disaster

Indonesia resists declaring the wildfires a national disaster despite health crises, facing criticism over political and budget priorities.

22 Oct 2026 - 7:48PMvideocam

Can ‘Buy Indonesia’ economic nationalism restore investor trust?

Analysts say, however, that Indonesia will need concrete steps to improve market transparency and governance to save its bourse.

22 Oct 2026 - 4:00PMvideocam

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Indonesians turn to eco-art as haze sparks anger and diplomatic tension

Frustrated by toxic haze, Indonesians are using performance art to draw attention to the wildfires as anger grows across borders.

22 Oct 2026 - 3:59PM

Firefighters spray water on a peatland wildfire in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, in September. Fires in Indonesia have caused a regional haze crisis across Southeast Asia. Photo: AFP

Australia commits US$44 million to boost East Timor’s cyber, maritime security

Australia has recently struck defence and economic agreements with Pacific nations designed to limit China’s security role.

22 Oct 2026 - 2:16PM

Haze forces Malaysian fitness groups to swap outdoor runs for shopping mall laps

Air-conditioned retail corridors offer a safe space for runners as toxic air quality disrupts sports across Malaysia.

22 Oct 2026 - 1:52PM

Malaysia’s TuJu app struggles after Anwar suggests switching from Waze

The surge in users comes after the prime minister suggested using a local navigation app instead of Waze because of security concerns.

22 Oct 2026 - 1:15PM

Traffic move along a highway amid hazy condition in Kuala Lumpur on October 9. Photo: AFP

Malaysian teen arrested after live-streaming axe attack on teacher in class

Police in Sarawak have detained a 16-year-old student following a classroom assault, amid growing concern over violent internet broadcasts.

22 Oct 2026 - 1:11PMvideocam

Screenshot from video footage shared on Reddit showing the 16-year-old student being subdued during the attack in Sarawak, Malaysia, on Wednesday. Photo: Reddit

Asean wants a single digital economy. Will different state laws hobble its goal?

Citing implementation hurdles under Asean’s e-commerce agreement, an analyst says a proposed digital economy pact may face similar issues.

22 Oct 2026 - 10:30AM

Prabowo warns regional critics Indonesia won’t be ‘insulted’ over haze

The haze has sent air pollution levels surging to dangerous levels not only at home, but also in Malaysia, Singapore and East Timor.

22 Oct 2026 - 8:08PMvideocam

The Philippines

Why a Gen Z jet-setter’s appointment struck a nerve in the Philippines

The government has defended the appointment of Zofia Canlas amid public concern about her lavish lifestyle, qualifications and connections.

21 Oct 2026 - 5:27PM

Zofia Canlas took her oath as commissioner for the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) of the Philippines on Monday. Photo: Instagram/Zofia Canlas

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