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UN-branded vehicles are parked at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip. Photo: AFP

Middle East

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.

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SingPost downplays concerns over operational integrity after terminations

24 Dec 2024 - 5:10PM

PM Anwar’s approval rises as Malaysia faces economic concerns

24 Dec 2024 - 4:34PMvideocam

Politics

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

Politics

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 - 4:15PMvideocam

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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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Lifestyle & Culture

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

Universiti Malaya has suspended a professor over allegations of unsolicited nude pictures sent to several students. Photo: Facebook/Universiti Malaya

East Asia

SCMP Highlights

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

This Week in Asia

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

Politics

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 - 12:38PMvideocam

US army’s new medium-range missile launch system, Typhon. Photo: US Army

Politics

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

A customer inspects an Apple iPhone 15 at a mall in Denpasar, Indonesia’s Bali. Photo: EPA-EFE

Southeast Asia

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

Politics

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 - 9:30AMvideocam

Politics

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 - 8:15PMvideocam

Passengers from Guangzhou, China line up for immigration at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, the Philippines. Photo: EPA-EFE

Politics

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

People sit near the Merlion statue in Singapore. Singapore’s law ministry has invoked the fake news law against Bloomberg and three other news sites. Photo: AFP

Lifestyle & Culture

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 - 12:13PMvideocam

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Lifestyle & Culture

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

The deaths of six cats on the campus of Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur have reignited debates over the treatment of strays in Malaysia. Photo: Shutterstock

Politics

The Philippines

‘Erasing history’?: Marcos Jnr accused of political bias over new banknotes

A critic of Ferdinand Marcos Jnr accuses him of attempting to reshape the country’s history by removing the Aquinos from the 500-peso notes.

23 Dec 2024 - 3:11PM

Southeast Asia

‘Finally’: Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line opens after years of delays

US$1.7 billion metro line opens in Vietnam’s commercial capital – but it took 17 years to reach this point.

23 Dec 2024 - 6:02PMvideocam

Politics

The Philippines

Outrage over deep cuts forces Marcos to halt US$108 billion budget signing

Critics accuse lawmakers of diverting funds from pro-poor services to their own pet projects, raising concerns of corruption.

23 Dec 2024 - 8:00AMvideocam

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr shakes hands with residents during the distribution of food aid in Manila on December 14. Photo: EPA-EFE

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