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Pedestrians use portable fans while walking on a street in Bangkok, Thailand, on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua

Health & Environment

Asia’s ‘dangerous’ humid heatwaves push human body to its limits

Parts of Southeast Asia are set to experience at least six months of dangerous humid heat days annually, a report says.

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US and allies flex military muscle on China’s doorstep with multi-front drills

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Marital duty, faith drive Malaysian women to give in to sex requests: survey

Health & Environment

Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew seen as cool guy amid Europe’s deadly heatwave

In the midst of record-breaking temperatures, social media users are praising the late statesman’s foresight in embracing air conditioning.

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People cool down near water misters in Cologne, Germany, on Thursday. Photo: AFP
People cool down near water misters in Cologne, Germany, on Thursday. Photo: AFP

Politics

Malaysia demands US$257 million from Norwegian firm over axed missile deal

The country says it is asking Norway to mediate between the two parties so that the company can settle the claims.

Politics

Malaysia’s Umno pulled into royal row ahead of Johor vote

Supreme council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi has quit Umno, saying that the party ‘is controlled by the palace in making decisions’.

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People

Too young to ride, Malaysian teen pedals dream by building fake Yamaha motorbike

A viral video of the 13-year-old showing off his refurbished bicycle to police offices has won hearts on the internet.

A 13-year-old boy shows off his modified bicycle to police officers. Photo: Threads/hafizul.akmal
A 13-year-old boy shows off his modified bicycle to police officers. Photo: Threads/hafizul.akmal

Lifestyle & Culture

Will Dear You’s smash success push Singapore to ease dialect film policies?

Extra Teochew shows of the indie hit signal ‘increasing liberalisation’ towards dialect films, but long-term changes will take time, analysts say.

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Politics

North Korea’s border build-up opens a Seoul-UN Command rift

South Korea views its the North’s border fortifications as an armistice violation. The UN body disagrees.

Economics

Asia treads cautiously on Iranian oil exports despite US sanctions waiver

Some regional economies are assessing the possibility of the US and Iran resuming hostilities before committing to buy Iranian oil.

Vessels anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices have fallen following a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war. Photo: AFP

Politics

‘No DAP’: could Johor state election disrupt Malaysia’s unity coalition?

The refusal to work with DAP could be a defensive move to shore up BN’s Malay base in Johor ahead of the July 11 polls, analysts say.

Supporters of Malaysia’s Barisan National coalition led by the United Malays National Organisation, wave flags in 2022. Photo: AP
Supporters of Malaysia’s Barisan National coalition led by the United Malays National Organisation, wave flags in 2022. Photo: AP

Lifestyle & Culture

Laser aimed at Punch the monkey in Japan prompts zoo’s ‘unacceptable’ warning

A zoo official says pointing a laser at any animal could cause considerable stress and even blindness.

Lifestyle & Culture

Indonesia’s immigration chief urges rethink on wider visa-free access

Immigration Director General Hendarsam Marantoko says Indonesia ‘does not want visitors who do not contribute positively’ to the economy.

People

Philippines foils second planned high school attack in Leyte in days

Authorities got a tip-off on an ‘impending mass shooting’ in the province, two days after a shooting incident that killed three students.

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Philippine police officers enter the San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Leyte province, Philippines, on Monday. Photo: EPA

People

Malaysian doctor in Australia remanded over 33 child sex offence charges

The court heard that the alleged offences, involving ‘eight, possibly nine victims’, had been captured on hidden cameras in consulting rooms.

Dr Saw Chia Liang’s LinkedIn profile. Photo: LinkedIn
Dr Saw Chia Liang’s LinkedIn profile. Photo: LinkedIn

Health & Environment

Is Malaysia risking its world-class coral reefs for offshore oil?

A new report reveals that 86 per cent of the country’s sensitive marine environments overlap with active or proposed oil and gas blocks.

Economics

Asian airfares look set to fall as jet fuel prices ease on US-Iran deal

Budget carriers will lead the charge but the pace is likely to be gradual as airlines wait for more clarity on the Iran war, experts say.

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Health & Environment

Asia’s shaky food supply shudders as ‘super’ El Nino arrives

Every few years, the Pacific runs a fever. This year, it could be worse than anything seen for decades, scientists warn.

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Illustration: Huy Truong
Illustration: Huy Truong

Politics

Asean at 60: peace, prosperity and polite paralysis

Non-interference bought decades of stability, but now breeds inaction. Is Asean due an overhaul?

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Health & Environment

How Malaysia’s island paradise became a haven for smugglers

Traffickers exploit Langkawi’s scattered geography and proximity to Thailand to smuggle drugs, fuel and migrants.

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Politics

Tariffs, war and broken trust: Southeast Asia’s Trump problem

Disillusioned by US unpredictability, the region is learning to diversify – while Trump treats allies as bargaining chips.

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Health & Environment

Asia’s ‘dangerous’ humid heatwaves push human body to its limits

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Pedestrians use portable fans while walking on a street in Bangkok, Thailand, on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua

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US and allies flex military muscle on China’s doorstep with multi-front drills

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About 10,000 personnel are taking part in Valiant Shield 2026 across Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and surrounding waters. Photo: X/US Navy

Lifestyle & Culture

Marital duty, faith drive Malaysian women to give in to sex requests: survey

Women ride a tandem bicycle at a lake near the capital city in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: EPA-EFE

Health & Environment

Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew seen as cool guy amid Europe’s deadly heatwave

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People cool down near water misters in Cologne, Germany, on Thursday. Photo: AFP

East Asia

South Korean ex-first lady Kim Keon-hee gets 7 years in jail for bribery

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South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon-hee arrives at the special prosecutor’s office in Seoul last year. Photo: Reuters
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