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The alleged molestation of a tourist occurred at a resort in Semporna, Malaysia’s Sabah state. Photo: Ushar Daniele
Malaysia

Malaysian resort under investigation after intruder molests tourist

A minister told tourism operators to prioritise visitor safety as police arrested a teen suspect linked to the incident in Sabah.

Canada

Southeast Asia supports multilateralism, wary of US or China leadership: survey

Malaysia

Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan royal crisis escalates as chief minister defies ruler

Malaysia

Will Anwar’s coalition in Malaysia implode amid Loke exit, Najib house arrest?

Observers say the numbers in cabinet remain in Anwar’s favour for now, but warn that a DAP walkout could embolden rival Umno.

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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Photo: Pool via Reuters
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Photo: Pool via Reuters
Singapore

Cargo ship slams into Chinese fishing boat in Singapore Strait

Dramatic footage shows the moment a Panama-flagged bulk carrier collided with a Chinese trawler in one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.

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The Philippines

Easy access to family guns fuels Philippines’ school shootings

Three fatal attacks since June have been traced back to state-linked weapons, exposing fatal flaws in official gun control.

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Singapore

Singapore retrenchment rates hit highest level since pandemic

The number of job vacancies declined in the second quarter, especially in the financial services and information and communications sectors.

People look across Marina Bay to Singapore’s financial district skyline on September 14. Photo: AP
People look across Marina Bay to Singapore’s financial district skyline on September 14. Photo: AP
Singapore

First Singapore money laundering auction brings in US$862,000

The frenzied bidding is in sharp contrast to the lacklustre reception for luxury real estate tied to the same illicit network.

The Philippines

‘Listen to us’: Philippines tribe vows to stand ground against US-led Pax Silica

The Aetas have been offered just 50 US cents per square metre of land to make way for the sprawling tech hub. All have refused.

The Philippines

Upgraded but underperforming: Philippines’ growth lags behind

High living costs and delayed public works drag growth projections down far behind regional front runners.

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People cross a road in Manila, the Philippines, on September 8. Photo: EPA
Malaysia

Pending US$12.3 million house arrest fine keeps Malaysia’s Najib in prison

The former prime minister mulls how to pay the penalty as significant part of his assets and bank accounts remain frozen.

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Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak (centre) arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court last year. Photo: AFP
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak (centre) arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court last year. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Anwar was on song in India. Will Malaysia reap the rewards?

The Malaysian PM’s rendition of a Bollywood ballad went viral, but his India trip was about more than just the music.

Singapore

Why AI giants are choosing Singapore to turn models into real-world tools

The city state is emerging as a regional hub for turning frontier AI models into practical applications.

Malaysia

Malaysia’s Loke resigns as minister following Najib’s house arrest approval

The former prime minister’s conditional pardon is a severe blow to Anwar’s ruling coalition, which is facing its worst internal strife.

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DAP secretary general Anthony Loke arrives at his party's headquarters on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Ushar Daniele
Malaysia

Malaysia deploys air force aircraft for cloud seeding to combat worsening haze

An Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft will be used as the main asset for the cloud seeding operations.

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Malaysia’s prime minister’s office in Putrajaya is partially obscured by haze on Thursday. Photo: AP
Malaysia’s prime minister’s office in Putrajaya is partially obscured by haze on Thursday. Photo: AP
Singapore

Singapore Airlines takes world’s best carrier crown from Qatar Airways

Asian carriers dominated the Skytrax rankings and only one European airline – Air France-KLM – made the top 10.

Thailand

Australian man pleads not guilty to murder of Thai girl found in suitcase

A court also denied Simon Peter Carman’s bail application after prosecutors opposed his release.

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Singapore

Singapore minister Chan Chun Sing’s Mandarin diplomacy strikes China chord

Chan quoted ancient philosopher Mencius in his speech at Xiangshan Forum, winning praise on social media for his knowledge of Chinese thought.

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Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing delivers remarks during the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: AP
Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing delivers remarks during the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: AP
Thailand

Thailand makes weight-loss pens prescription-only to counter abuse

The country’s consumer watchdog aims to help patients receive ‘higher quality, safer, and more appropriate for their treatment’.

Singapore

Squeezed out: why Singapore’s big-box gyms are losing to niche studios

Traditional gyms are struggling to compete with 24-hour budget chains on price and specialised boutique studios on community experience.

The Philippines

Why the ICC is cracking down on ‘fake news’ as Duterte trial looms

Presiding Judge Joanna Korner warns parties to ‘avoid speculation’ and urges prosecutors to trim their witness list and evidence.

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The Philippines’ former president Rodrigo Duterte attends a preparatory session at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the Netherlands, on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Indonesia

Pride or practicality? Indonesia welcomes first aircraft carrier

Jakarta has approved US$450 million for the aircraft carrier programme but some lawmakers warn the final bill could be higher.

Former Italian Navy aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi docks at Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta on Friday. Photo: AFP
Former Italian Navy aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi docks at Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta on Friday. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

3 students killed in Philippine school shooting, including gunman

The attack at Banga National ‌High School ‌in South ‌Cotabato also left eight others injured.

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Vietnam

Torrential rain in Vietnam leaves 3 dead, 16,000 homes flooded

More heavy rain is expected through the weekend, with some areas forecast to receive a deluge of over 100mm.

Thailand

Thailand’s Muslim separatists vow to fight for independence ‘until the end of time’

Since 2004, over 7,000 militants, security forces and civilians have been killed in the region, once part of a Malay-Muslim sultanate.

Thai soldiers man a checkpoint in Cho Airong district after an attack on a telecommunications tower in the southern Thai province of Narathiwat on August 23. Photo: AFP
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