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Minister Thohir determined to take ‘sleeping giants’ Indonesia back to World Cup
The head of the national football body is banking on a top-down approach to put his country in the frame for a trip to the 2026 finals.
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Israeli army forces patients out of Indonesian Hospital in Gaza, doctors say
The Kamal Adwan hospital, one of the few still functioning in the area, was targeted by Israeli troops who claim it is a Hamas stronghold.
25 Dec 2024 - 12:02AM
UN-branded vehicles are parked at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip. Photo: AFP
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SingPost downplays concerns over operational integrity after terminations
Company says it remains ‘confident of our legal position’ after two of three executives claimed their termination was unfair and ‘without merits’.
24 Dec 2024 - 5:10PM
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Malaysia
PM Anwar’s approval rises as Malaysia faces economic concerns
An independent survey finds 39 per cent of respondents feel Malaysia is going in the right direction as of end-November 2024, compare to 36 per cent the previous year.
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Indonesia
What Erdogan’s summit walkout could mean for Prabowo, Indonesia-Turkey ties
Officials deny speculation of a rift even as analysts note Prabowo’s ‘diplomatic gaffe’ could indicate possible missteps in foreign policy.
24 Dec 2024 - 4:27PM
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Photo: Reuters
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Malaysia
Malaysian police make child porn raids ahead of social media deadline
Police say material seized from 13 men arrested countrywide contained 40,000 pieces of pornography, including of children.
24 Dec 2024 - 4:15PM
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The Philippines
The all-Filipino crew set to make history in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race
In another first for the storied ocean classic, 15 sailors from the Philippines will join forces to make the run to Tasmania on Boxing Day.
24 Dec 2024 - 3:46PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian university suspends professor over sexual harassment claims
University says move to suspend professor over allegations of sending nude photos to students is in line with its zero-tolerance policy on misconduct.
24 Dec 2024 - 1:50PM
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US Marines in Japan, Malaysia’s first home-grown EV: 7 Asia highlights
From relocating US Marines in Okinawa to Mary Jane Veloso’s return to the Philippines, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
24 Dec 2024 - 1:00PM
Japan-based US Marine Corps soldiers embark an aircraft in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, in November 2013. Photo: EPA
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Malaysia
Baby girl among 7 killed in 3-vehicle crash on Malaysia highway
Traffic was completely stalled for more than 10km in Melaka’s Ayer Keroh, with police taking nearly four hours to clear the wreckage.
24 Dec 2024 - 3:19PM
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The Philippines
‘Extremely irresponsible’: Philippine army’s Typhon purchase plan angers China
The Typhon missile system has raised tensions between Manila and Beijing after its deployment in US-Philippine military drills.
24 Dec 2024 - 12:38PM
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Indonesia
What Apple’s US$1 billion investment pledge means for Indonesia’s tech sector
Apple’s offer shows Indonesia’s push for local content rules is starting to pay off, but new entrants to its tech sector could be deterred, analysts note.
24 Dec 2024 - 11:00AM
Southeast Asia
Cambodia
Cambodian man gets 31 years in jail for gunning down soon-to-be married couple
Businessman Srey Sina was also ordered to pay more than US$2 million in compensation to Long Lysong and Khin Kanchana’s families.
24 Dec 2024 - 10:05AM
Cambodian businessman Srey Sina was sentenced to 31 years in prison for killing a young couple. Photo: YouTube/KampucheaTV
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Revolution, elections and a baby hippo, this was the year in Asia
From climate change to political storms and a Taylor Swift world tour, Asia in 2024 was characterised by turbulence and surprises.
24 Dec 2024 - 9:30AM
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China-Philippines relations
Drop in number of Chinese students in Philippines ‘deeply concerning’
Experts say the decline is a result of stricter visa rules and country’s current atmosphere of paranoia that discourages Chinese visitors.
23 Dec 2024 - 8:15PM
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Singapore
Singapore invokes fake news law against Bloomberg over bungalow sales article
The law ministry says the false statements in the Bloomberg article ‘attack the transparency of property transactions in Singapore’.
23 Dec 2024 - 7:16PM
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Lifestyle & Culture
Malaysia
Malaysian police hunt for football hooligans after attack on Singapore fans
The police are looking to arrest people involved in a brawl that caused damage to a train after Malaysia was eliminated from a tournament.
23 Dec 2024 - 5:01PM
Southeast Asia
Malaysia 1MDB scandal
Malaysia’s 1MDB sues ‘dishonest’ Amicorp for US$1 billion for alleged fraud
The claim alleges Hong Kong-headquartered Amicorp of creating shell companies and enabling the misappropriation of funds between 2009 and 2014.
24 Dec 2024 - 12:13PM
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Malaysia
Gruesome deaths of cats at Malaysian campus spark outrage from animal lovers
Critics and veterinarians have rejected police’s explanation that a pack of wild dogs had mutilated the felines.
23 Dec 2024 - 4:04PM
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