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Thai marines rescue starving lions, bears from Cambodian border casino
Officials say the two lions, two Asiatic black bears and one sun bear suffered from underfeeding and prolonged neglect at Thmor Dar Casino.
24 Dec 2025 - 6:20PM
The Philippines
Not for cars: Philippine fugitive accused of building ‘cash basement’
24 Dec 2025 - 5:55PM
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Malaysia
Najib’s children lament Malaysian court ruling – ‘we thought he was coming home’
24 Dec 2025 - 4:57PM
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Thailand
Thailand’s Anutin named PM candidate for ‘consequential’ February poll
Caretaker leader Anutin Charnvirakul named Bhumjaithai’s PM candidate, banking on nationalism and Cambodia tensions to win election.
24 Dec 2025 - 6:39PM
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Thailand’s caretaker PM Anutin Charnvirakul reacts at a Bangkok event on Wednesday while unveiling policies ahead of February’s general election. Photo: Reuters
Singapore
Singapore’s athletes debate on funding after official’s ‘come to party’ review
The debate was prompted by a sports official’s underwhelming assessment of Singapore’s performance in athletics at the recent SEA Games.
24 Dec 2025 - 3:17PM
Singapore
Former Singapore lawyer and human rights activist M Ravi dies
The 56-year-old was a vocal advocate for the LGBTQ community and supported the abolition of the death penalty in the city state.
24 Dec 2025 - 2:00PM
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Singapore
Singapore’s young graduates feel the heat in ‘draining’ job hunt
A dearth of entry-level jobs has forced some young Singaporeans to pivot to stopgap roles and entrepreneurship.
24 Dec 2025 - 1:00PM
The central business district in Singapore. Official data showed the unemployment rate of residents aged below 30 was 5.5 per cent in September. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia
How Fan Bingbing mastered ancient black magic for Malaysian film role
Director Chong Keat Aun’s father trained the actress to create a talisman to ward off curses in ‘Mother Bhumi’.
24 Dec 2025 - 12:50PM
Vietnam
Vietnam’s To Lam may secure dual role as party and state head in rare move
The proposal is likely to be endorsed at a party congress scheduled to take place in Hanoi next month.
24 Dec 2025 - 11:46AM
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Indonesia
‘Worse than the tsunami’ – Indonesia’s Aceh residents traumatised by flooding
A month after the disaster, residents are still struggling to recover as anger against Jakarta’s slow rescue response mounts.
24 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
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Singapore
Business class thief jailed after targeting Singapore Airlines passengers
The prosecution said Chinese national Liu Ming’s act was financed by a criminal syndicate.
24 Dec 2025 - 9:17AM
A passenger was jailed for 20 months after stealing luggage on a Singapore Airlines flight. Photo: AFP
Myanmar
UN says Myanmar junta using ‘brutal violence’ to force people to vote
Many have also been imprisoned for disagreeing, including three youths sentenced to over 40 years each for hanging anti-election posters.
24 Dec 2025 - 4:18PM
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Indonesia
Rafflesia flower rediscovery in Indonesia revives push to drop colonial name
The giant flower find has renewed calls among researchers to rename its genus, which honours British colonial official Thomas Raffles.
23 Dec 2025 - 7:04PM
Indonesia
Economic ‘pragmatism’ powers Indonesians’ positive view of China, survey finds
Analysts say China’s ‘visible’ investment activities and its ‘soft diplomacy’ in Indonesia have contributed to the positive public perception.
23 Dec 2025 - 6:51PM
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Malaysia
Why Malaysian court ruling against Najib is dividing Anwar’s coalition
A comment by a DAP member that is perceived as celebrating Najib’s legal setback has been slammed by Umno’s leaders.
23 Dec 2025 - 4:48PM
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak escorted by prison officers on his arrival at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on Monday. Photo: AP
Extreme weather
Asia’s year in extreme weather and natural disasters, from earthquakes to floods
From the deadly earthquake in Myanmar to tropical cyclones in the Philippines, Asia went through its share of natural disasters in 2025.
23 Dec 2025 - 3:00PM
Indonesia
Prabowo, Trump to sign Indonesia-US trade deal as issues resolved
The pact removes tariffs on major Indonesian exports and boosts economic ties between the two countries.
23 Dec 2025 - 2:28PM
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Asean
Southeast Asian floods set to threaten more wildlife due to climate change
Environmental crimes and poor oversight are also worsening the risks faced by animals and trees.
23 Dec 2025 - 7:39PM
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An elephant clearing logs and debris on December 8 in a village affected by flooding in Pidie Jaya, Aceh province, Indonesia. Photo: AP
2025 Cambodia-Thailand conflict
Malaysia: Cambodia, Thailand set for Christmas Eve truce talks after Asean push
The breakthrough was quickly threatened as Cambodia accused Thailand of bombing border provinces with F-16s just hours later.
22 Dec 2025 - 9:16PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian rapper Namewee acquitted of drug use charge after negative test
The 42-year-old still faces a drug possession charge and remains under investigation following the death of a Taiwanese influencer.
22 Dec 2025 - 3:44PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s Chingay parade dazzles George Town as Unesco bid gains steam
Once tied to Taoist deity processions, the parade has grown into one of Penang’s largest and most multicultural street festivals.
22 Dec 2025 - 6:32PM
Indonesia
16 dead as Indonesian passenger bus hits barrier, rolls on side
Police will be questioning and testing the injured driver, who was a substitute, for drugs.
23 Dec 2025 - 2:34PM
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Rescuers carry a survivor from the wreckage of a crashed bus in Semarang, Central Java, on Monday. Photo: Basarnas/EPA
Singapore
Singaporean charged with making fake terrorist threat after church bomb hoax
The man reportedly placed an item resembling an improvised explosive device inside St Joseph’s Church premises in Bukit Timah.
22 Dec 2025 - 2:43PM
Malaysia
Malaysian court blocks Najib’s bid for house arrest
Monday’s decision keeps the former prime minister behind bars as he awaits the outcome of the far larger 1MDB case on Friday.
22 Dec 2025 - 6:40PM
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Indonesia
‘Hunting in zoo’: Indonesia seeks extra tax from rich to plug budget deficit
The push is adding to unease among rich Indonesians already rattled by what many see as a crackdown on the affluent under Subianto.
22 Dec 2025 - 9:43AM
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