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In this combined photo, Husna Liang (right) of the China Media Group and her colleague Latifah (left) describe their lunch in fluent Malay at a restaurant in Putrajaya. The Chinese journalists were part of the press corps that followed President Xi Jinping on his week-long tour of Southeast Asia. Photo: Handout
Malaysia

Malay-speaking Chinese journalists become overnight sensation in Malaysia

In soft-power win, viral video of Chinese journalists describing their lunch in fluent Malay has earned praise from Malaysians.

The Philippines

As Sara Duterte backs Imee Marcos, will it sway Philippine Senate elections?

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Indonesia

‘Risking our lives’: Indonesians warn of dangers in Cambodian scam compounds

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South Korea

North Korean phishing attack used K-pop and horoscope lures: South Korean police

The police said that over 120,000 emails laced with malware and links to spoofed websites were sent to nearly 18,000 individuals.

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The police said that over 120,000 emails laced with malware and links to spoofed websites were sent to nearly 18,000 individuals in South Korea. Photo: Shutterstock
The police said that over 120,000 emails laced with malware and links to spoofed websites were sent to nearly 18,000 individuals in South Korea. Photo: Shutterstock
Indonesia

US tourist deported from Bali after rampage at medical clinic

Footage depicts the 27-year-old man screaming and destroying property in the clinic in Badung despite attempts to stop him.

Malaysia

‘Stamp out cross-dressing’: Malaysian sarong event under fire for LGBTQ exclusion

The organiser of Keretapi Sarong is facing backlash after saying gender-nonconforming participants are not welcome.

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South Korea

South Korea probes claim teen caught filming F-16s is son of Chinese official

Authorities said the teen and another Chinese student were in possession of nearly 100 images of military aircraft taken at an airbase.

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US Air Force F-16 fighter jets take part in joint aerial drills at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek in 2017. Photo: AFP
US Air Force F-16 fighter jets take part in joint aerial drills at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek in 2017. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Malaysia’s brain drain deepens as 1 in 6 state-funded scholars opts to work abroad

Government data shows over 2,800 scholarship recipients have chosen not to return and fulfil their public service commitments since 2010.

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Singapore

‘I caught the baby’: migrant heroes hailed after Singapore shophouse fire rescue

Risking their lives and without safety gear, construction workers scaled a burning building to save children trapped on a third-storey ledge.

Japan

‘Absolutely ridiculous’: Japan NHK apology over misleading footage sparks outcry

Fabricated footage the broadcaster aired was used by South Korean media to claim that Koreans were forced to work on Hashima Island.

Hashima Island off Nagasaki, Japan, was once a hub for undersea coal mining. Photo: Kyodo
Japan

Japan store worker’s suicide after working half year straight deemed job-related

His case highlights the issue of the ‘death from overwork’ culture in Japan.

A man walks past a 7-Eleven convenience store in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: Reuters
A man walks past a 7-Eleven convenience store in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: Reuters
South Korea

Korean Air pilots fired after fighting over ex-president Yoon’s martial law call

The altercation is one of the more dramatic examples of the political polarisation triggered by Yoon’s impeachment, observers say.

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The Philippines

Philippine politician’s ‘sleep with single mums’ remarks spark misogyny row

The action against Christian Sia is ‘a test case’ on the use of sexually charged remarks while campaigning, elections commission says.

Singapore

Singapore tycoon Robert Ng, 3 children named as politically significant persons

Ng, chairman of Sino Group, and his children have held positions in committees of China’s top political advisory body, according to public records.

Robert Ng Chee Siong, chairman of Sino Group, during an event in 2019. Photo: Simon Song
India

Lamborghini crash in India reignites debate over privilege and impunity

The car’s driver was released on a bail of US$300 after critically injuring two construction workers, sparking accusations of unequal justice.

Deepak Kumar is seen in a video of the incident. Photo: Handout
Deepak Kumar is seen in a video of the incident. Photo: Handout
South Korea

In South Korea, crushing academic pressures start in kindergarten

Forget play dates – in some parts of Seoul, four-year-olds are already training for the notorious Suneung college entrance exam.

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The Philippines

‘Limits’ to Filipino hospitality: Russian vlogger arrested over harassment

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, 33, faces a litany of complaints lodged against him, after he filmed himself verbally abusing locals and causing a nuisance.

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India

US tourist arrested after visit to forbidden Indian tribal island

Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov tried to make contact with the isolated Sentinelese tribe and left offerings on the island.

A Sentinel tribal man aims with his bow and arrow at an Indian Coast Guard helicopter as it flies over their island for survey in Indias Andaman and Nicobar archipelago in 2004. Photo: AP/Indian Coast Guard
A Sentinel tribal man aims with his bow and arrow at an Indian Coast Guard helicopter as it flies over their island for survey in Indias Andaman and Nicobar archipelago in 2004. Photo: AP/Indian Coast Guard
The Philippines

US horror writer mistaken for Duterte’s lawyer: ‘not how I wanted to get famous’

Diehard supporters of the Philippine ex-president flooded Nicholas Kaufmann’s Facebook page, demanding he bring their hero home.

Japan

Japan faces demand for full footage over death of Sri Lankan woman from family

Wishma Sandamali suffered from ill health and lost more than 20kg while in detention in Nagoya for months before she died in 2021.

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South Korea

South Korea mulls giving Indonesian wildfire hero a long-stay visa

He carried elderly villagers on his back to a sea wall about 300m from the hamlet as the fast-moving flames approached.

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A wildfire-damaged house in a coastal village in Yeongdeok, South Korea, on Friday. Photo: AFP
Japan

In Japan, museum for Korean nationalist hero reopens old wounds

The launch of a museum dedicated to Yun Bong-gil, who was executed in 1932, has been postponed after protests by right-wing groups.

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Yun Bong-gil. A proposed museum honouring his legacy in the Japanese city of Kanazawa has stirred controversy. Photo: YouTube
Yun Bong-gil. A proposed museum honouring his legacy in the Japanese city of Kanazawa has stirred controversy. Photo: YouTube
South Korea

Did ‘clickbait journalism’ contribute to South Korean politician’s death?

Chang Je-won was found dead in his office on Monday. Hours before, footage said to support sexual assault allegations against him was aired.

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South Korea

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun files lawsuit against Kim Sae-ron’s family

Actor’s team seeks damages against the late actress’ family, an unidentified person claiming to be her aunt and operators of YouTube channel Garo Sero.

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Japan

Nakai sexually assaulted Japan’s Fuji TV staff amid harassment culture: report

Lawyer-led panel calls the incident a ‘serious infringement of human rights’ and says Fuji TV management lacked awareness of sexual violence.

Japanese TV personality Masahiro Nakai in February 2020. Photo: EPA-EFE/Jiji Press
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