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Japanese debate over US immigration raid protests and influx of foreigners
While some Japanese agree with President Donald Trump’s crackdown against the protests, others urge Japan to be more receptive to foreigners.
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Eye on the prize: bags of rice, daily essentials up for grabs at Japanese arcade
10 Jun 2025 - 9:01PM
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India expected to maintain robust growth despite Pakistan tensions, trade woes
10 Jun 2025 - 8:00PM
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Pro-Marcos Jnr Philippines-originated ChatGPT accounts banned over AI misuse
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, said the banned accounts were used to influence views favourable towards the Philippine president.
10 Jun 2025 - 7:13PM
OpenAI’s ban on a number of ChatGPT accounts originating from the Philippines shows how artificial intelligence could be misused to conduct influence operations. Photo: Shutterstock
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Thailand’s Pattaya deploys AI drones as cries grow to tackle rising crime
The drones will be linked to a centralised AI database so they can scan faces in crowds and pick out criminals and visa overstayers.
10 Jun 2025 - 6:11PM
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Malaysia’s Anwar given second chance to prove immunity from sexual assault suit
The Court of Appeals has ruled for a stay on all proceedings until it can be decided if the prime minister would need to answer the suit.
10 Jun 2025 - 5:02PM
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‘Unacceptable’: Japan group under fire for holding combat drills for students
The activities at the ‘junior survival school’ involved primary and secondary schoolchildren being taught how to handle toy guns.
10 Jun 2025 - 4:23PM
An organisation in Japan’s Saitama prefecture is under fire for holding “junior survival school” events featuring combat drills for students at public facilities in Tokyo. Photo: Handout
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Former residence of South Korea’s Yoon under scrutiny over ‘pet pool’
Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife kept six dogs and five cats until shortly after Yoon was removed as president in April, following a court order.
10 Jun 2025 - 2:49PM
Economics
Malaysia’s new luxury tax a hard sell for Anwar as popularity wanes
Taxes of between 5 and 10 per cent will be imposed on ‘discretionary and non-essential’ goods and services from July 1.
10 Jun 2025 - 1:24PM
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Concern in Japan as police investigation uncovers possible yakuza-triad alliance
Footage found during a raid shows yakuza members taking part in a ritual with individuals believed to be part of Hong Kong’s 14K triad.
10 Jun 2025 - 12:00PM
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Health & Environment
Nara’s famed deer could face food crisis in winter as acorn trees cut down
A reduction in acorn trees, which provide food and shelter for the deer, could result in more aggressive food-seeking behaviour, researchers warn.
10 Jun 2025 - 1:22PM
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Deer play at Nara Park in Japan’s Nara prefecture. Photo: AFP
Politics
Japan spots Chinese navy’s show of force in west Pacific amid maritime row
The Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carriers are seen near two Japanese islands, with their presence signalling a message to Tokyo.
10 Jun 2025 - 12:21PM
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South Korea’s ties with Japan face new test after ex-forced labourer wins suit
A 107-year-old South Korean has won his case against Mitsubishi after a court ordered the firm to pay him compensation for his labour.
10 Jun 2025 - 8:00AM
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Philippine senators split over legality of delaying Duterte’s impeachment trial
Protests grow as senators split on the trial’s timing, with Duterte allies pushing for the case’s dismissal.
9 Jun 2025 - 7:52PM
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Health & Environment
Malaysia faces searing heatwave as temperatures hit high of 37 degrees
Health experts warn that the methods used in Malaysia to assess health risks from extreme heat are inadequate.
9 Jun 2025 - 7:27PM
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Six areas in Peninsular Malaysia experienced maximum daily temperatures of between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius for three consecutive days last week. Photo: Reuters
Lifestyle & Culture
South Korean court fines woman for sexual misconduct over ‘pantsing’ prank
The woman claimed she had done it as a joke when she pulled down the man’s trousers – and his underwear by accident – in front of other employees.
9 Jun 2025 - 6:45PM
Economics
Malaysia assures users their privacy is protected in mobile data grab
The detailed call and internet logs are supplied without any personal identifiers, communications chief insists.
9 Jun 2025 - 7:27PM
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What South Korea’s new president means for its US, China ties
Expect a nuanced approach to foreign policy as President Lee Jae-myung attempts to pull relations with Beijing back from their ‘lowest ebb’.
8 Jun 2025 - 8:13AM
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung speaks on the phone at his residence in Incheon, South Korea, on Wednesday. Photo: Yonhap/AFP
Politics
Battle for the Philippines’ 2028 presidency begins: ‘they’ve smelled blood’
A surprising Duterte-Marcos midterm stalemate has shifted focus to the vice-president’s impeachment fight – and the next presidential race.
2 Jun 2025 - 11:35PM
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People
Anwar Ibrahim mints a dynasty – but Malaysia’s youth aren’t buying it
The rapid ascent of Anwar’s heir apparent Nurul Izzah has alienated many young Malaysians who are tired of old feuds and unfulfilled promises.
24 May 2025 - 8:00AM
Economics
Silicon rally: can Malaysia reclaim its semiconductor glory?
Outpacing regional chip rivals won’t be easy for ‘Silicon Malaysia’, but insiders say it has the subsidies, labour and will to succeed.
17 May 2025 - 8:08AM
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