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A Pertamina worker climbs on a gauge at a crude oil well on Bunyu island in Indonesia’s East Kalimantan province. Photo: Reuters
Indonesia

Western pressure on Russian oil trade brings Indonesia into focus

Analysts say Indonesia’s energy demand could draw scrutiny as Moscow seeks new buyers, potentially complicating US trade talks.

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Malaysia

‘Enough is enough’: Malaysians rally to demand arrest of anti-corruption head

Indonesia

Why Indonesia’s US$1.67 billion China-backed dam is in limbo

ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement)

ICE releases detained Filipino after ‘unreasonable failures of care’

Greggy Sorio, a Filipino green card holder who lost a toe and part of his foot to a bone infection, wins release following medical neglect.

Greggy Sorio. Photo: Tanggol Migrante Movement
Greggy Sorio. Photo: Tanggol Migrante Movement
Malaysia

Can Malaysia’s ban stop global flow of toxic e-waste?

Malaysian customs recently intercepted nearly 200 tonnes of e-waste, but high shipping volumes make detection a ‘challenge’, officials say.

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Malaysia

Malaysia seeks to seize Saudi prince’s overseas assets worth US$115 million

The 1MDB funds are held in several Swiss bank accounts belonging to Turki Abdullah Al Saud.

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Vietnam

‘Everyone became greedy’: how Vietnam’s crypto gold rush ended in ruins

Vietnam’s crypto boom faces a harsh winter as investors lose fortunes, bankruptcies and lay-offs roil the industry.

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A Vietnamese cryptocurrency investor looks at the latest bitcoin values on a laptop in Hanoi. Photo: AFP
A Vietnamese cryptocurrency investor looks at the latest bitcoin values on a laptop in Hanoi. Photo: AFP
Indonesia

Indonesians weigh peril and promise of Jakarta – the world’s most populous city

Extreme heat, floods, pollution, congested traffic and a tough job market are some of the major challenges faced by the city’s residents.

The Philippines

Philippine senators Go, Dela Rosa helped Duterte wage drug war: ICC prosecutors

The two sitting senators are among eight officials linked to the ex-president’s crimes against humanity charges, an ICC document says.

Malaysia

Malaysia smashes high-end sex syndicate charging US$900 a session

The suspected ringleader and salesmen are Chinese nationals while a Singaporean and Malaysian have been asked to assist in investigations.

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A view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline. The bungalow was in an upmarket residential area of the capital. Photo: Shutterstock
Thailand

Thailand tackles mammoth human-animal problem with elephant birth control

The vaccination drive has drawn criticism that it might undermine conservation efforts of an animal seen as a symbol of the nation.

A wild elephant receives a contraception vaccine in the Trat province of Thailand on January 27. Photo: Thailand Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation/AP
A wild elephant receives a contraception vaccine in the Trat province of Thailand on January 27. Photo: Thailand Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation/AP
The Philippines

Too popular to impeach? Philippine efforts to unseat Duterte-Carpio face snags

There is some uncertainty over whether President Marcos’ allies would be able to make up the numbers to support the complaints.

The Philippines

Philippines’ AI reckoning puts millions of jobs on the line

The US$30 billion outsourcing sector is fighting to adapt, leaving millions of workers with a stark choice: upskill or be left behind.

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Malaysia

Malaysia to investigate anti-corruption chief as resignation calls mount

MACC chief Azam Baki says he welcomes any ‘transparent, independent’ investigation into his shareholdings.

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Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Azam Baki. Photo: SCMP
Thailand

Thai PM agrees to form coalition with Thaksin-backed Pheu Thai

The 2 parties were previously coalition partners, until PM Anutin pulled out over a Cambodia border dispute scandal last June.

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Anutin Charnvirakul’s pro-military and pro-monarchy party had its best electoral performance ever in polls. Photo: Reuters
Anutin Charnvirakul’s pro-military and pro-monarchy party had its best electoral performance ever in polls. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines

Philippines flood fund theft of ‘people’s money’ forces tax rethink

Abolishing the much maligned travel tax is a good start but the whole system needs an overhaul, critics say.

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Malaysia

Singaporean sweeps Kuala Lumpur road after Malaysia littering conviction

Nuh Qurasaini, the first Singaporean convicted of littering under Malaysia’s stricter law, performs court-ordered clean-up near Dataran Merdeka.

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Thailand

Thailand plays down ‘too expensive’ concerns from South Korean visitors

The perceived squeeze on the wallet is a result of exchange rate volatility rather than the kingdom’s inflation, tourism officials say.

Tourists dressed in traditional Thai attire visit the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) in Bangkok, Thailand, in January. Photo: EPA
Tourists dressed in traditional Thai attire visit the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) in Bangkok, Thailand, in January. Photo: EPA
The Philippines

Almost half of Filipinos willing to trust cheating partners again, survey says

The survey covers six types of cheating: physical, emotional, cyber, object and financial infidelity, as well as micro-cheating.

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Indonesia

They called Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ neocolonialism. Now they’re thinking twice

Several Muslim groups have previously opposed Prabowo’s decision to join the board, fearing it would serve US and Israeli interests.

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Malaysia

Jealousy leads to gruesome dismemberment of woman in Malaysia

Jealousy cited as a motive in the murder of the woman whose body parts were found at multiple locations in Kota Kinabalu.

Malaysian police officers investigate a crime scene in Indah Permai, Kota Kinabalu. Photo: The Star
Malaysia

‘I carry him with me’: Michelle Yeoh’s tearful tribute to parents at Berlinale

The Malaysian actress received the Honorary Golden Bear award during the opening gala of the event in Germany.

Actress Michelle Yeoh speaks after being awarded the Honorary Golden Bear during the opening ceremony of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival in Germany on Thursday. Photo: EPA
Actress Michelle Yeoh speaks after being awarded the Honorary Golden Bear during the opening ceremony of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival in Germany on Thursday. Photo: EPA
Scams and swindles

More Southeast Asian human trafficking gangs use crypto to move illegal funds

The transactions are linked to activities such as forced labour recruited by scammers and international escort services, a report says.

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Thailand

Thai teacher who died in gun attack while saving pupil hailed as ‘selfless’

Sasiphat Sinsamosorn, 54, had negotiated with the attacker for the release of a pupil in exchange for herself.

Vietnam

Why tourists are choosing Vietnam, over Thailand and Cambodia in 2026

At a time when other popular parts of Asia are struggling with dwindling tourist numbers, how is Vietnam ⁠hitting record numbers of visitors?

Tourists walk at a street in Hanoi, Vietnam last month. Photo: EPA
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