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Malaysia
Malaysian forced to scam Hongkongers recalls nightmare in Myanmar
Chew said he would be ‘beaten, electrocuted or starved for more than a week’ if he ‘failed’ in his task.
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Malaysia
Muslim businesses in China target Malaysia as global halal gateway
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Malaysia
Will Ocean Infinity finally solve the flight MH370 mystery in Indian Ocean?
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Malaysia
‘It’s cheap and worth it’: Malaysia’s durian glut triggers ‘happy hour’ frenzy
Bumper harvests prompt traders to offer rock-bottom prices as locals and tourists grab time-based deals on the spiky fruit.
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A worker checks a durian at a shop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: AFP
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Anwar says Asean to assess Myanmar after ‘premature’ polls
As Asean chair, Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim says the bloc will assess Myanmar’s election cautiously to avoid legitimising military rule.
30 Dec 2025 - 8:02PM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s opposition thrown into uncertainty as Muhyiddin quits as PN chairman
The former prime minister’s exit follows months of infighting within Perikatan Nasional and a bitter power struggle between Bersatu and PAS.
30 Dec 2025 - 5:57PM
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The Philippines
Philippines flood-control probe ‘in peril’ after death of public works official
Analysts said the death removes a pivotal witness and exposes weaknesses in how authorities have handled evidence and testimony.
30 Dec 2025 - 5:53PM
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Official portrait of Department of Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, who died on December 19. Photo: Facebook / Department of Public Works and Highways
Extreme weather
Asia’s year of costly climate disasters spurs calls for ‘decisive action’
With Asia accounting for four of the world’s six costliest weather disasters in 2025, experts urge investment in climate resilience.
30 Dec 2025 - 5:09PM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Najib Razak challenges 15-year jail term in 1MDB case
A court last week ordered Najib to begin serving the additional sentence after his current six-year prison term ends in 2028.
30 Dec 2025 - 1:11PM
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Thailand
Border row aids Anutin as Shinawatras play catch up in Thai election
Caretaker PM Anutin rides nationalist wave over Cambodia; Pheu Thai taps Thaksin’s nephew to revive brand; reformists drop key vows to stay relevant.
30 Dec 2025 - 3:47PM
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The Philippines
How illegal firecrackers ignite a dangerous Philippine new year tradition
Despite decades of regulation, warnings and police raids, Filipinos continue to welcome the new year with explosive celebrations.
30 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
Residents watch firecrackers exploding during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Paranaque city, Metro Manila, the Philippines. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia
‘I’m lucky’: Malaysians cash in as ringgit’s surge boosts travel budgets
Travellers capitalise on the favourable exchange rate for holidays after the currency hit a five-year high against the US dollar.
30 Dec 2025 - 9:14AM
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Myanmar
‘They always lie’: pro-military party claims big lead in Myanmar’s disputed vote
The overwhelming lead claimed by the USDP in the first poll phase is met with condemnation from rights groups warning of a rigged process.
29 Dec 2025 - 8:40PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia army chief on leave amid procurement scandal raids
Authorities are investigating high-value contracts to specific firms. Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan has stepped down for a conflict-free probe.
29 Dec 2025 - 7:50PM
The Philippines
‘Master of Disaster’: Can a board game help Philippines face next catastrophe?
From typhoons to earthquakes, ‘Master of Disaster’ turns a roll of the dice into a life-saving lesson for the world’s most vulnerable.
29 Dec 2025 - 5:46PM
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A player draws a card while playing a disaster preparedness board game in Manila. Photo: AFP
Malaysia
Najib’s new 1MDB verdict deepens Umno rifts, testing Malaysia’s unity government
The jail term for the former prime minister has reignited grass roots anger and raised questions over Umno’s future inside Anwar’s coalition.
29 Dec 2025 - 5:04PM
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Myanmar
Why Myanmar’s junta election cannot hide a collapsing economy
Analysts warn that conflict, power shortages and resource extraction under military rule are pushing Myanmar’s economy further into reverse.
29 Dec 2025 - 5:20PM
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Indonesia
Fire at Indonesia retirement home kills 16 elderly residents
Fast-moving blaze engulfed facility on the island of Sulawesi as residents were sleeping, police said.
29 Dec 2025 - 2:28PM
Local people rescue an elderly man from the retirement home fire. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines
Will Philippines’ ‘historic’ US$23 billion education budget make the grade?
Critics are worried that the massive budget would either fall prey to corruption or not be enough to tackle long-standing problems.
29 Dec 2025 - 5:37PM
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Thailand
Who is running for Thai PM? Unofficial campaign starts as parties name candidates
PM Anutin seeks re-election in a three-way race against People’s Party and Thaksin’s Pheu Thai amid constitutional referendum in February poll.
28 Dec 2025 - 7:41PM
The Philippines
Corruption, floods and clan wars rock Philippines in 2025
Deepening political feuds, ex-president Duterte’s ICC arrest and the South China Sea dispute have reshaped the Philippine landscape.
28 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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Vietnam
‘It drives me nuts’: why Vietnam’s newest craze is keeping neighbours awake
‘The noise makes it impossible for me to sleep. It just keeps going pop-pop-pop,’ a Hanoi resident says.
29 Dec 2025 - 5:09PM
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People play pickleball in the playground of a residential area in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo: AFP
Singapore
Singapore’s Pritam Singh faces leadership test as party seeks special meeting
The request comes after the opposition chief and party secretary general’s conviction for lying to a parliamentary panel.
28 Dec 2025 - 1:40PM
Thailand
From PM purge to border bombs: Thailand’s year of upheaval
As the country mourns the loss of Queen Mother Sirikit amid political chaos and a sluggish economy, Lisa’s global reign lights up Thai public.
28 Dec 2025 - 1:30PM
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Myanmar
‘Military has destroyed our lives’: Myanmar votes in election amid civil war
The multiphase election, which the junta insists is ‘free and fair’, comes nearly four years after it took power in a coup.
29 Dec 2025 - 8:53AM
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