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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
Malaysia

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.

Indonesia

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

Malaysia

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

Malaysia

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’.

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

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.

Indonesia

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’.

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Malaysia

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.

US President Donald Trump shows a chart of tariffs to be imposed on various countries at a trade announcement event in the White House in April last year. Photo: TNS
US President Donald Trump shows a chart of tariffs to be imposed on various countries at a trade announcement event in the White House in April last year. Photo: TNS
Indonesia

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.

Thailand

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.

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.

US and Philippine soldiers participate in live‑fire drills at Barangay Aporawan, Aborlan, Palawan, during the annual Balikatan joint military exercises in April. Photo: Reuters
Asean

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.

European Union flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, in 2025. Member states are locked in negotiations over the bloc’s next long-term budget. Photo: AP
European Union flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, in 2025. Member states are locked in negotiations over the bloc’s next long-term budget. Photo: AP
Malaysia

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.

Malaysia

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.

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.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr delivers his State of the Nation Address at the House of Representatives in Quezon City in July. Photo: Reuters
Singapore

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.

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

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.

Indonesia

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.

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Singapore

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.

Buildings across the causeway in Malaysia’s southern state of Johor is shrouded with haze as seen from Singapore on October 16. Photo: AFP
Buildings across the causeway in Malaysia’s southern state of Johor is shrouded with haze as seen from Singapore on October 16. Photo: AFP
Vietnam

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.

Malaysia

Malaysia Hindu rites row: live stream of Muslim youth’s repentance fuels fury

The public spectacle highlights the tightening boundaries of religious tolerance and state control over personal worship in multiracial Malaysia.

Thailand

‘Win-win’: exiled Thai critic mocks authorities after textbook banned

The book, edited by Pavin Chachavalpongpun, contains chapters on Thailand’s monarchy and the government’s use of the lese-majeste law.

Self-exiled Thai academic Pavin Chachavalpongpun addresses protesters through a live video call on August 10, 2020. Photo: AFP
Thailand

Inside Thailand’s race to save its last dugong herd – by testing its poop

Scientists are collecting poop samples to test for stress hormones and other health indicators in a bid to prevent the mammal’s extinction.

The dugong, a benign, snub-nosed marine mammal, is battling to survive. Photo: Shutterstock
The dugong, a benign, snub-nosed marine mammal, is battling to survive. Photo: Shutterstock
The Philippines

Philippine police probe Meghan’s brother as Markle child abuse inquiry widens

Interior Secretary Juanito Remulla said witnesses had alleged that underage girls were brought to the younger Markle’s home.

The Philippines

Philippine envoy says US immigration detention rules may change after midterms

Jose Manuel Romualdez says the potential rule change would ‘definitely’ ease the concerns of Filipinos with questionable visa status.

Singapore

Starved, beaten: Singaporean gets life imprisonment for murdering sister

The victim, who was also chained to a toilet by Huang Bocan and two others, weighed only 27.6kg at the time of her death.

Singapore’s skyline. A man received a life sentence for his role in the horrific abuse and murder of his younger sister in the city state. Photo: Getty Images
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