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SingPost downplays concerns over operational integrity after terminations

Company says it remains ‘confident of our legal position’ after two of three executives claimed their termination was unfair and ‘without merits’.

24 Dec 2024 - 5:10PM

Revolution, elections and a baby hippo, this was the year in Asia

24 Dec 2024 - 9:30AMvideocam

Malaysia’s new wave chefs drive Kuala Lumpur’s culinary boom

22 Dec 2024 - 12:00PM

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‘Satire is not a crime’: Malaysian artist’s probe fuels free speech fears

The controversial graphic artist is under scrutiny for a satirical poster on the former Sabah chief minister.

19 Dec 2024 - 2:01PM

Malaysian graphic artist Fahmi Reza. Photo: Instagram

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Anti-whaling activist’s release sparks calls in Japan to shun Danish products

Founder of Sea Shepherd environmental group is accused by Tokyo of throwing a stink bomb onto a Japanese whaling ship in 2010.

19 Dec 2024 - 11:42AMvideocam

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I see your IC: Singapore debates unmasking of identification numbers

Criminals can pair NRIC numbers with other details, such as full names and birth dates, to scam victims, cybersecurity experts say.

17 Dec 2024 - 8:46PM

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‘Now we know’: Malaysia’s Syrian refugees find Assad’s fall bittersweet

Malaysia offered sanctuary to thousands of Syrians who fled the Assad regime. Now Bashar is gone some want to return. Others aren’t so sure.

14 Dec 2024 - 7:09PMvideocam

Syrian refugees arrive in Malaysia in 2016. Photo: AFP

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Singapore explains why it did not arrest Chinese fugitive on Interpol Red Notice

Police said they do not have sufficient evidence to investigate the alleged money launderer, who was arrested when he travelled to Indonesia.

14 Dec 2024 - 4:28AMvideocam

Politics

Explainer | South Korea’s first lady Kim: from Dior bag scandal to martial law fallout

Her husband, President Yoon Suk-yeol, has been accused of using martial law to protect her from investigations, further fuelling public discontent.

12 Dec 2024 - 12:32PMvideocam

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South Korea’s K-pop stars face pressure to speak up on Yoon’s martial law saga

While some K-pop idols have slammed President Yoon Suk-yeol, other stars face criticism for being indifferent to the political turmoil.

11 Dec 2024 - 7:37PM

People carry K-pop idol sticks, as protesters take part in a rally on Sunday calling for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. Photo: Reuters

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Thai masseuse urges ‘fairness’ after new details emerge in singer’s death

An autopsy carried out on Chayada Prao-hom shows the singer’s death was not due to health complications from massage.

11 Dec 2024 - 4:55PMvideocam

Left: Thai singer Chayada Prao-hom, who died on Sunday. Right: An x-ray image posted by Chayada to social media. Photos: Facebook / Chayada Prao-hom

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South Korea’s ex-defence minister attempts suicide in detention

Kim Yong-hyun is accused of playing a lead role in the failed imposition of martial law on December 3.

11 Dec 2024 - 8:44PMvideocam

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Chinese fugitive’s arrest sparks questions on Singapore’s Interpol obligations

The notice does not give local police powers of arrest and member countries apply their own laws in deciding whether to take action, experts say.

11 Dec 2024 - 3:19PMvideocam

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The Philippines

Filipino couple charged with murder of police officer using a hacksaw

The murder case against the couple, who are also police officers, was filed after an alleged ‘intimate situation’ involving the victim.

10 Dec 2024 - 4:45PM

Slain police officer Emmanuel De Asis. Photo: Facebook/PeterDeAsis

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Najib’s house arrest at ‘discretion’ of Malaysia’s king, Anwar says

Sultan Ibrahim of Johor will make the decision on Najib Razak’s fate, Malaysia’s current prime minister told parliament.

10 Dec 2024 - 1:46PM

Malaysia’s current king, Sultan Ibrahim of Johor. Photo: AFP

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Malaysia 1MDB scandal

Malaysia’s Najib accuses US of sabotaging his 1MDB defence

In a bombshell courtroom revelation, the ex-PM claims US collusion with Malaysia’s political opposition to undermine his defence.

9 Dec 2024 - 6:42PMvideocam

Lifestyle & Culture

New Delhi’s 10-year-old spiritual influencer faces threats amid rising fame

The rise of ‘Bal Sant’ has sparked controversy, with critics questioning the authenticity of his spiritual claims and the role of his family in his public image.

8 Dec 2024 - 12:04PM

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Australia faces seismic shift over social media ban – and it’s felt across Asia

As Thailand’s youth advocate for similar bans on under-16s, Malaysia and Singapore ramp up their own efforts to combat online dangers.

9 Dec 2024 - 10:05AM

Image: Huy Truong

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Malaysian MMA fans hail UFC legend Khabib’s plan to launch gym in Johor

Khabib Gym is set to draw combat sports fans from Malaysia and across the region and become a platform to groom professional fighters.

6 Dec 2024 - 5:54PM

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Malaysian celebrity couple deny embezzlement over failed e-commerce venture

The case involving Vivy Yusof and Fadzarudin has stirred outrage over beneficiaries of state funding in a country still reeling from the 1MDB scandal.

5 Dec 2024 - 11:57AMvideocam

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How a brazen nickel scam allegedly ensnared some of Singapore’s brightest

Ng Yu Zhi stands trial for allegedly orchestrating Singapore’s largest Ponzi scheme that defrauded nearly 1,000 investors.

5 Dec 2024 - 11:02AM

Ng Yu Zhi is accused of orchestrating one of Singapore’s biggest investment frauds. Photo: Reuters

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