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Malaysia’s former anti-corruption chief Azam Baki (centre). Photo: EPA

People

‘No further action’ as Malaysia ends probe into ex-anti-corruption chief

Businessman Albert Tei slams ‘double standards’ after prosecutors say the complaint did not ‘meet the legal threshold’ for further action.

Exclusive | Indonesian union boss defends joining Prabowo’s government

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Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to visit Russia, first since Ukraine war sanctions

Southeast Asia

Thai woman detained after US diplomat found dead in Myanmar hotel

Police were treating the case as a possible murder and had taken a suspect into custody.

The US embassy in Yangon, Myanmar. Photo: AP
The US embassy in Yangon, Myanmar. Photo: AP

East Asia

Japanese fans draw the line at Trump using manga, anime to boost image

A recent AI-generated video depicts Trump as the titular character from ‘Naruto’, sparking a furious reaction from some fans of the series.

Southeast Asia

Filipino ex-cop in South Korean’s murder caught after 2 years on the run

Rafael Dumlao had been in hiding since the Philippine Supreme Court upheld a lower court conviction for Jee Ick-joo’s murder.

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People

‘No one helped her’: Indonesia confronts bystander effect after teen’s drowning

Elmi Febrianti, 17, drowned while bystanders filmed. Her death has forced Indonesia to ask why no one tried to help.

Elmi Febrianti had been visiting Apparalang in Bulukumba regency with her family. Photo: Facebook
Elmi Febrianti had been visiting Apparalang in Bulukumba regency with her family. Photo: Facebook

Politics

India’s military revamp to counter China and Pakistan gathers pace

The proposed Integrated Theatre Commands would unite the army, navy and air force in India’s biggest military shake-up since independence.

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Australasia

Inside Australia’s first major new airport in more than 50 years

Western Sydney Airport in Badgerys Creek will operate 24 hours a day, unlike its current counterpart, which is subject to noise regulations.

People

‘Get a room’: viral cuddling video sparks Malaysia morality row

While social media comments were generally hostile, some have asked people to ‘just let them be’.

A man and a woman are seen lying side by side in a video posted on Tuesday. Photo: Threads/tasanee.mei

Health & Environment

Asia on Ebola alert: could the virus slip through regional defences?

While the risk of Ebola reaching Asia is low, experts urge governments to prioritise early detection over border controls.

A health worker dries gumboots and gloves under the sun at the Mulago National Referral Hospital isolation unit in Kampala, Uganda, on Monday, amid the Ebola outbreak. Photo: AFP
A health worker dries gumboots and gloves under the sun at the Mulago National Referral Hospital isolation unit in Kampala, Uganda, on Monday, amid the Ebola outbreak. Photo: AFP

Lifestyle & Culture

Singapore’s ban on anti-Indian posts exposes threat of race ‘weaponisation’

The posts from a China-based platform have sought to tap into unease on unemployment and ‘play on existing prejudices’, an analyst says.

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Economics

Once world’s largest, Thai shrimp industry on the edge as Malaysia bans imports

Prices have collapsed and buyers have vanished since Malaysia banned Thai shrimp. Bangkok is now threatening WTO action.

Health & Environment

Japan braces for historic typhoon season with up to 14 landfalls forecast

Up to 28 typhoons are predicted to affect Japan this year, with 14 likely to make landfall – close to historical extremes.

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Waves hit the coastline as Typhoon Jangmi approaches in Tateyama, Chiba prefecture, Japan, on June 3. Photo: AFP

Economics

Trump’s forced-labour tariffs put Southeast Asia in the firing line

Washington’s proposed tariffs of 10 per cent to 12.5 per cent could push regional countries to accelerate economic integration.

Asean leaders gather at the opening ceremony of bloc’s summit in Cebu last month. Seven Asean members are in Washington’s list of 60 economies targeted for “forced labour” tariffs. Photo: AP
Asean leaders gather at the opening ceremony of bloc’s summit in Cebu last month. Seven Asean members are in Washington’s list of 60 economies targeted for “forced labour” tariffs. Photo: AP

Politics

As Putin courts Southeast Asia, does ‘Russia need Asean more’?

Southeast Asia needs energy. Russia needs friends. Next week’s summit in Kazan could offer opportunities for both sides.

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Politics

‘Attacker would need to say sorry’: South Korea’s Lee rejects Japan defence ties

President Lee Jae Myung says Tokyo must offer a genuine apology before a military logistics pact can move forward.

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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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Sunset from Langkawi Island, Malaysia. Photo: Shutterstock
Sunset from Langkawi Island, Malaysia. Photo: Shutterstock

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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Lifestyle & Culture

Southeast Asia is chasing the AI boom, but at what cost?

A regional dash for digital dominance risks running headlong into an energy crunch and an existential threat to jobs.

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Politics

Beyond bamboo: Vietnam’s To Lam mounts a diplomacy offensive

The security chief turned paramount leader is chasing the markets and capital required to reach high-income status by 2045.

Vietnam’s To Lam waves after shaking hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi before their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on May 6. Photo: EPA
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People

‘No further action’ as Malaysia ends probe into ex-anti-corruption chief

Malaysia’s former anti-corruption chief Azam Baki (centre). Photo: EPA

Politics

Exclusive | Indonesian union boss defends joining Prabowo’s government

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Said Iqbal, Indonesia’s new presidential special advisor for manpower and labour welfare affairs, reacts following his inauguration at the presidential palace in Jakarta on Monday. Photo: Reuters

Politics

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to visit Russia, first since Ukraine war sanctions

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong listens to the keynote speech at the IISS Shangri-la Dialogue security summit in Singapore last month. Photo: Reuters

People

‘No one helped her’: Indonesia confronts bystander effect after teen’s drowning

Elmi Febrianti had been visiting Apparalang in Bulukumba regency with her family. Photo: Facebook

Health & Environment

Asia on Ebola alert: could the virus slip through regional defences?

A health worker dries gumboots and gloves under the sun at the Mulago National Referral Hospital isolation unit in Kampala, Uganda, on Monday, amid the Ebola outbreak. Photo: AFP
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