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Ab Rauf Yusof speaks in support of Kota Laksamana candidate Melvin Chua (seated) on Sunday. Photo: Facebook / abraufyusohofficial

Malaysia’s Melaka could get new capital in Kota Laksamana if Barisan wins poll

State Barisan chief Ab Rauf Yusoh says the coalition is targeting between 25 and 26 seats out of the 28 contested in Saturday’s election.

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Why child abuse cases are rising in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore

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Singapore minister says Cop31 has ‘enough to work on’ without new targets

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The Philippines

Philippines seeks bespoke BrahMos missiles from India for island defence

A deal worth up to US$800 million to double its batteries could help Manila erect a coastal ‘missile wall’, analysts say.

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Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnrs shakes hands with India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh before the Asean Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus in Cebu last month. Photo: AFP

Why Indonesia’s death penalty lives on, even with executions halted

No one has faced a firing squad since 2016, yet the number of prisoners on death row has more than doubled since 2019.

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Indonesian firefighting helicopter crash in Borneo kills 1

Two Australian pilots survived the crash in Borneo’s South Kalimantan, the second incident in days involving a firefighting aircraft.

8 Nov 2026 - 10:37PM

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Southeast Asia’s green push brings solar power, but who pays to keep it on?

As Cop31 targets billions in green finance, remote communities across Southeast Asia struggle with the recurring cost of power.

8 Nov 2026 - 12:04PM

Solar-powered lights illuminate homes in Kampung Bertang, Pahang, Malaysia, after a rural electrification project brought power to the remote Orang Asli village in April 2026. Photo: Handout

From delight to despair: Indonesians furious as data centre boom drains taps

Data centres worsen water shortages amid El Nino-fuelled drought, sparking protests and forcing some residents to skip showers.

8 Nov 2026 - 11:51AM

Worth a shot? In Malaysia, a shadow trade in DIY weight-loss jabs takes hold

Priced out of official prescriptions, Malaysians are buying unregulated slimming jabs online – with no guarantee of what’s inside.

8 Nov 2026 - 8:00AM

Malaysia’s king warns against challenging Najib’s house arrest

Sultan Ibrahim said on Saturday his pardon order was ‘clear, explicit and without any ambiguity’.

7 Nov 2026 - 7:17PM

Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim pictured at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur on October 10. Photo: AFP

Myanmar’s will to fight money laundering questioned as tougher curbs loom

The Financial Action Task Force has warned of further measures unless the regime remedies failing safeguards by February.

7 Nov 2026 - 10:00AM

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing reviews an honour guard during a welcoming ceremony in Bangkok in August. Photo: EPA

Diploma dispute fuels speculation of growing Prabowo-Widodo rift in Indonesia

Political factions are proposing using parliamentary oversight powers to investigate Gibran after his high school diploma was ruled ‘invalid’.

6 Nov 2026 - 7:25PM

Why Malaysia may still face trade uncertainty after US midterms

The Democrats may face stiff opposition from Trump over his tariffs and scrutinise China’s trade partners such as Malaysia, analysts say.

6 Nov 2026 - 5:00PM

Indonesia doubles down on climate goals despite surging wildfire emissions

Environment Minister Jumhur Hidayat defends growth agenda and outlines six areas for Indonesia’s green economy push as Cop31 talks near.

6 Nov 2026 - 4:57PM

A man uses a tree branch to try to extinguish a peatland fire in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, on October 22. Photo: AFP

Ex-Miss Thailand arrested over claims charity donations funded luxury lifestyle

An audit of Thai foundations has been ordered as the high-profile celebrity faces outrage over siphoned funds and dumped aid supplies.

6 Nov 2026 - 4:06PM

Panadda "Boom" Wongphudee hugs a resident affected by flooding in a photo shared on her social media in October. Photo: Instagram/boompanadda

The Philippines

Why Democratic Congress may enhance US-Philippines alliance, pivot to Asia

An end to the Iran war could see a greater shift of US military assets to the Indo-Pacific region, including the Philippines, analysts say.

6 Nov 2026 - 3:12PM

Is EU’s Southeast Asia push facing a funding crunch as China widens lead?

Net payers force a deep cut to the European Commission’s proposal on overseas aid, potentially leaving Asean clean-energy projects short.

6 Nov 2026 - 7:07PM

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Malaysia’s Najib to stay in prison as legal issues linger despite fine payment

The former prime minister’s party said it settled the US$12.3 million court payment using funds collected from a donation drive.

6 Nov 2026 - 6:32PM

Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court complex last month. Photo: AP

Malaysia’s Sarawak locks election date amid autonomy, resource control push

The ruling GPS aims to retain power in the December 12 race as petroleum sovereignty among issues expected to dominate the campaign.

6 Nov 2026 - 12:41PM

The Philippines

Philippines’ project budget allocations spur accusations of pork barrel politics

Two budget watchdogs claim there are proposed projects whose coordinates show that they are located far away from the country.

6 Nov 2026 - 10:30AM

A son in prison, a daughter gone: Singapore parents face heartbreak

Huang Bocan, once his sister’s carer, gets a life term for her murder as their parents grapple with grief and regrets.

6 Nov 2026 - 9:59AM

Singapore’s skyline. A man was sentenced to life for his sister’s murder in the city state, leaving their parents heartbroken. Photo: Reuters

How Singapore confronts AI fears of ‘broken’ career ladder, no pause button

Minister Josephine Teo outlines five imperatives that guide Singapore’s AI policy at the Family Business Summit in Hong Kong.

6 Nov 2026 - 7:59AM

Josephine Teo, Singapore’s minister for digital development and information, listens as Joe Tsai, chairman and co-founder of Alibaba Group, speaks during the Family Business Summit in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Photo: SCMP

Indonesian wiretapping scandal exposes widening Prabowo-Jokowi rift

Lawmakers are considering a parliamentary inquiry into Jokowi’s son Gibran’s eligibility to serve as vice-president.

5 Nov 2026 - 9:56PM

Singapore denies power cut caused causeway jam, blames maintenance, breakdowns

The border authority says that while maintenance works were going on at one checkpoint, truck clearance continued at Woodlands.

5 Nov 2026 - 7:47PM

Vietnam seeks Russia’s help for its nuclear ambition. Will sanctions stall it?

The two countries have agreed to let Vietnamese experts gain access to a Russian nuclear reactor under construction.

5 Nov 2026 - 6:59PM

An illustration of nuclear energy. Vietnam is seeking Russia’s help to grow its nuclear energy sector. Photo: Shutterstock

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