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A man holds a gun in car park. A series of gun attacks in the past few weeks have made Malaysians jittery. Photo: Shutterstock
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

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Malaysia

Sabah bribery scandal: Singapore firm comes under Malaysian scrutiny

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.

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

Alleged rape of Kolkata student sparks debate over women’s safety in India

Analysts urge a more proactive response to ensuring women’s safety and not allow politics to overshadow the crime.

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Japan

Japan probes Chinese student’s role in exam fraud amid rising cheating scandals

Police accuse Wang Likun, 27, of posing as other students and using miniature microphones and smart glasses to feed answers to test-takers.

The Philippines

From mayor to ‘usurper’: Philippine court rules Alice Guo is a Chinese citizen

The former Bamban mayor is now in detention, facing Pogos-linked charges of human trafficking, money laundering and corruption.

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Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo attending a hearing at the Philippine Senate on September 9, last year. Photo: EPA-EFE
Thailand

Thailand and Cambodia tensions escalate as Hun Sen targets Paetongtarn

The Cambodian strongman’s heated tirade is a ‘calculated’ move to boost local support while deflecting international scrutiny, analysts say.

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Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (left) taking part in a business forum in Hanoi on May 16 and Cambodia’s then-prime minister Hun Sen at the EU-Asean summit on December 14, 2022. Photo: AFP
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (left) taking part in a business forum in Hanoi on May 16 and Cambodia’s then-prime minister Hun Sen at the EU-Asean summit on December 14, 2022. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Malaysian corruption scandal: Sabah lawmakers, whistle-blower plead not guilty

Assemblymen Yusof Yacob and Andi Suryady Bandy are charged with accepting bribes from businessman Albert Tei, who filmed their interactions.

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The Philippines

Claims of police complicity in mystery of missing Filipino cock fighters

Suspect ‘Totoy’ also claims a popular female celebrity is among those who knew about the disappearance of 34 cock fighters in 2021-22.

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Singapore

‘See motorcycle fly’: Singapore driver jailed after teen killed in rash move

The driver reportedly showed no remorse after the incident, saying that the victim ‘deserved it’.

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Jarrett Tee was jailed for five years and eight months on Friday after pleading guilty to dangerous driving. Photo: TikTok/da_niubee
Singapore

‘It’s a human issue’: will NTU case prompt rethink on AI use for students?

Saga involving three students accused of academic misconduct reveals gaps in universities’ dispute resolution processes, observers say.

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Students at The Hive learning hub at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University. Three NTU students were accused of academic misconduct over the use of generative AI. Photo: Shutterstock
Students at The Hive learning hub at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University. Three NTU students were accused of academic misconduct over the use of generative AI. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia

Malaysian student murder: 3 arrested, all known to the victim

Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara was found dead in her dormitory on Tuesday, with no signs of forced entry into the unit.

Indonesia

Bali official calls for swift expulsion of unruly foreigners amid crime concerns

Recent high-profile crimes have revived calls for stricter supervision and punishments for rule-breaking visitors to the island.

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North Korea

North Korea’s first lady returns with a touch of Gucci glamour

Ri Sol-ju’s appearance with husband Kim Jong-un and daughter Ju-ae is a ‘choreographed move’ to show family stability, experts say.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (right) with his daughter, Kim Ju-ae (centre) and wife Ri Sol-ju (left) at the Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist area on Tuesday. Photo: KCNA/AFP
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (right) with his daughter, Kim Ju-ae (centre) and wife Ri Sol-ju (left) at the Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist area on Tuesday. Photo: KCNA/AFP
Malaysia

‘We are not safe’: murder in Malaysian tech hub fuels student terror

The 20-year-old’s murder has left thousands of students in Cyberjaya’s largely unmonitored dorms fearing for their lives.

Japan

Is Japan on the decline? 70% say country’s stature waning: survey

According to an Ipsos poll, the percentage of Japanese who think their country is on a downward trend has increased by 30 points since 2016.

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Indonesia

Indonesian mum recalls ‘scary’ moment son was hit with bottle in Singapore

Incident triggers anxiety among Indonesians about travelling to Singapore, long regarded as one of the world’s safest countries.

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Winda’s son, 5, receiving medical attention after he was allegedly attacked with a wine bottle while he and his family were seated outside a coffee shop in Singapore’s Arab Street district on June 20. Photo: Winda
South Korea

South Korean student shares harrowing escape from Israel amid missile barrage

YouTube video captures missiles flying across woman’s dormitory window in Jerusalem, as air raid sirens force her to rush into bomb shelter.

Missiles launched from Iran are seen over Jerusalem amid the Iran-Israel conflict on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Missiles launched from Iran are seen over Jerusalem amid the Iran-Israel conflict on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Vietnam

Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan escapes death penalty

The Vietnamese government has scrapped capital punishment for eight crimes, including embezzlement, corruption and espionage.

Malaysia

Malaysia’s first ethnic Chinese lieutenant general reaches for the stars

Over 86 per cent of Malaysia’s active servicemen, including nearly all of its top officers, are from the country’s Malay-Muslim majority.

Malaysia

Malaysian court overturns Syed Saddiq’s corruption conviction

The appeal court also admonished the lower court for not throwing out the allegations of embezzling funds earlier.

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Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman speaking as Malaysia’s minister of youth and sports. Photo: Nora Tam
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