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Police chief Masaki Suzuki at the Lucifers’ disbandment ceremony inside Atsuta Police Station in Nagoya, Japan’s Aichi prefecture. Photo: Handout
Japan

Goodbye, Lucifers: why a notorious Japanese gang just called it quits

After nearly three decades of notoriety in Nagoya’s criminal underworld, members vow to ‘never again cause trouble or distress’ or re-establish the group.

Malaysia

Malaysian teenage couple charged with murder of Cyberjaya student in dorm

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Singapore

‘Do some homework’: Trump’s Singapore ambassador pick fails Senate grilling

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Malaysia

Mahathir turns 100, still shaping Malaysia’s political landscape

The former prime minister’s work ethic ‘puts many to shame’, his honorary ‘grandson’ Syed Saddiq says.

Malaysia’s former prime minster Mahathir Mohamad (C) joins a rally in solidarity with the Palestinian people, in Kuala Lumpur, on March 28. Photo: EPA
Malaysia’s former prime minster Mahathir Mohamad (C) joins a rally in solidarity with the Palestinian people, in Kuala Lumpur, on March 28. Photo: EPA
North Korea

Secret Japanese life of North Korea Kim Jong-un’s mother exposed in new book

A new book reveals that the leader’s maternal grandfather was a Japan-based smuggler who had to flee to North Korea to escape prosecution.

Singapore

‘Quintessence of animal cruelty’: Singapore court doubles cat killer’s sentence

The judge ruled his original sentence was too lenient given the ‘gruesome’ nature of his actions.

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South Korea

South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol back behind bars over martial law decree

After a gruelling seven-hour hearing, a court issued a detention warrant for the ex-president, citing concerns he could destroy evidence.

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A supporter wears a Yoon Suk-yeol mask during a protest near the Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday. Photo: AP
A supporter wears a Yoon Suk-yeol mask during a protest near the Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday. Photo: AP
Malaysia

Malaysian police hunt Hindu priest accused of molesting beauty queen

The victim, Miss Grand Malaysia 2021 Lishalliny Kanaran, bravely went public with her allegations despite claiming she was told not to.

Malaysia

Malaysian girl recalls father’s message before bodies found in submerged car

Putri Qisya, sole survivor of Kedah river tragedy, says her father told her not to be sad, as she grapples with the devastation.

Malaysia

Bodies of Malaysian family of 6 found in car in river

The couple and their four children, aged between six months and nine years, were found inside the car in a river in Kedah.

Police found the family two days after a missing persons report was filed. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia

Malaysian police hunt Pakistani man accused of child sex abuse

Authorities are searching for the 25-year-old in connection with alleged assaults on three boys and a teenager in Shah Alam.

A photo of the man, named as Muhammad Hassan, who is suspected of child sex abuse in Malaysia. Photo: Shah Alam Police
A photo of the man, named as Muhammad Hassan, who is suspected of child sex abuse in Malaysia. Photo: Shah Alam Police
Malaysia

‘Risk is very real’: Malaysia’s Anwar gambles on petrol subsidy cuts

Malaysia’s ruling coalition suffered a by-election loss after its diesel subsidy cuts, demonstrating the risks of the coming RON95 reforms.

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The Philippines

Political dynasties threaten Philippines’ democracy, EU observers warn

Political power remains concentrated within a small circle of elite families, the team monitoring the Philippines midterm polls say.

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Malaysia

Malaysia’s new ‘luxury’ taxes hit the middle class where it hurts

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim promised the new taxes would only affect the rich, but many ordinary families are starting to feel the pinch.

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The Philippines

Philippines-China sea dispute takes on legal edge with cyber libel suit

Top Philippine coastguard official takes action against pro-Beijing influencer for claiming that he is a paid US asset.

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Philippine Coast Guard spokesman for the South China Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela in August 2024. Tarriela has dismissed “absurd” claims he is a paid US asset. Photo: AFP
Philippine Coast Guard spokesman for the South China Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela in August 2024. Tarriela has dismissed “absurd” claims he is a paid US asset. Photo: AFP
South Korea

South Korean officials remove 80 tonnes of hoarded garbage from family home

The family has been sent to local medical facilities for psychological treatment.

Thailand

Sri Lankan man caught at Thai airport with 3 snakes in his underwear

The suspect, identified as Shehan, was previously caught attempting to traffic exotic animals internationally.

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The Philippines

‘A national crisis’: why Philippines is still struggling to legalise divorce

Lawmakers have been trying to pass a divorce law since 2005, but continue to face resistance in the Catholic-majority country.

Pro-divorce protesters take part in a demonstration in front of the Senate Building in Pasay, Metro Manila. Photo: AFP
Pro-divorce protesters take part in a demonstration in front of the Senate Building in Pasay, Metro Manila. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Malaysia’s latest gangland shooting linked to international crime syndicate

A series of gun attacks over the past few weeks has triggered fear among Malaysians as most occurred out in the open.

Singapore

‘No place in Singapore’: review call over radio code treatment of homosexuality

Clause positioning homosexuality as a crime alongside paedophilia and incest ‘has no place in a post-377A Singapore’, actor and blogger say.

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Malaysia

Sabah bribery scandal: Singapore firm comes under Malaysian scrutiny

‘I’m just an anchovy. What about the sharks?’ whistle-blower Albert Tei asks after he is charged.

Sabah-based businessman Albert Tei. Photo: Facebook/Albert Tei
Singapore

New memoir reveals Lee Kuan Yew’s respectful strategy for China relations

Veteran newspaper editor Cheong Yip Seng’s new memoir outlines Lee’s diplomatic skill with China that earned him Beijing’s enduring trust.

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Lee Kuan Yew (front, left) welcoming Chinese Vice-Premier Deng Xiaoping (front, right) in Singapore in 1978. Lee held the Chinese in high regard, according to veteran newspaper editor Cheong Yip Seng. Photo: Xinhua
Lee Kuan Yew (front, left) welcoming Chinese Vice-Premier Deng Xiaoping (front, right) in Singapore in 1978. Lee held the Chinese in high regard, according to veteran newspaper editor Cheong Yip Seng. Photo: Xinhua
Thailand

Phumtham Wechayachai steps in as Thailand’s acting PM

The veteran minister assumes the role following Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s suspension by the Constitutional Court over a leaked phone call.

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Thailand

‘He just barked’: pitiful tale of 8-year-old raised by dogs in Thailand

The boy’s drug-addicted mother and brother would leave him alone with only the family’s dogs for company for long stretches of time.

Malaysia

‘Something is rotten’: concerns mount over Malaysia’s judicial vacuum

The DAP, a key ruling party, has made a last-minute appeal to the prime minister to grant a six-month extension, citing public confidence.

Malaysia’s Palace of Justice, which houses the Court of Appeal and Federal Court. Photo: Shutterstock
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