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Greed and pork barrel politics fuel the Philippines’ fatal floods
Filipinos are paying the ultimate price for a system that favours corrupt lawmakers’ pet projects over scientifically sound flood control.
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The Philippines
Can UN anti-corruption pact bring Zaldy Co back to Philippines?
16 Dec 2025 - 9:04PM
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Malaysia 1MDB scandal
Malaysia to get back US$30 million worth of fine art linked to 1MDB scandal
15 Dec 2025 - 2:33PM
South Korea
South Korean police raid Unification Church headquarters in bribery sweep
Police have named church leader Han Hak-ja as a suspect in the bribery of several high-profile politicians.
15 Dec 2025 - 1:10PM
The Philippines
New corruption complaint against Philippine VP Duterte heightens political drama
The filing comes as a corruption crisis grows, setting up a tough legal fight that could threaten Duterte’s potential 2028 presidential bid.
12 Dec 2025 - 5:30PM
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Malaysia
Najib’s wife cleared as Malaysia drops money laundering, tax evasion appeal
The prosecution said it could not definitively prove that Rosmah Mansor committed the offences.
12 Dec 2025 - 1:56PM
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‘They’ll go to jail’: Philippines to tear down ‘syndicate’ siphoning billions
A cabinet official has pledged to reform the Department of Public Works and Highways by ‘injecting new blood, removing the bad eggs’.
10 Dec 2025 - 1:32PM
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South Korea
Shaman rumours resurface as South Korea returns to Blue House
After Yoon Suk-yeol wasted millions on a move critics linked to fortune-tellers, the presidential office is returning to its historic home.
10 Dec 2025 - 8:22AM
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The Philippines
Philippines ‘flood control queen’ faces arrest over corruption scandal
Prosecutors accuse Cezarah ‘Sarah’ Discaya of pocketing millions for a government-funded flood control project that was never built.
9 Dec 2025 - 5:00PM
Nepal
Nepal charges Chinese contractor with corruption over airport deal
A watchdog alleges the company colluded with ex-ministers to inflate costs and siphon off US$74 million from the Pokhara airport project.
9 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh mass grave from 2024 uprising exhumed with UN support
The UN says up to 1,400 people were killed in the crackdowns, forming the basis for the former prime minister’s conviction for crimes against humanity.
7 Dec 2025 - 10:54PM
The Philippines
6 cyclones, 5 weeks: Philippines can’t escape its endless cycle of disaster
Corruption, complacency and climate chaos conspire to turn the Philippines’ natural hazards into man-made tragedies.
6 Dec 2025 - 8:17AM
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Malaysia
Anwar’s ex-aide to stand trial on corruption charges linked to Sabah businessman
The aide is accused of receiving cash and gifts as inducement to help the businessman secure mineral exploration projects.
4 Dec 2025 - 2:21PM
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The Philippines
Philippines’ first family says financial scrutiny welcome amid graft allegations
A spokesperson for the president said his family was open to lifestyle checks after questions emerged over funds sent to his son’s district.
3 Dec 2025 - 6:19PM
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The Philippines
Why the Philippines’ anti-flood control corruption movement could be receding
Analysts warn the government’s anti-corruption drive could stall if public mobilisation continues to thin.
3 Dec 2025 - 4:24PM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Anwar vows ‘no protection’ for close aides in corruption probes
The prime minister has been accused of launching investigations targeting his political rivals while going soft on scandals closer to home.
2 Dec 2025 - 5:30PM
Malaysia
‘Unconstitutional’: Mahathir reports PM Anwar to police over Trump trade deal
Ex-PM claims the deal lacks constitutional approval and undermines bumiputra privileges, which benefit ethnic Malays and indigenous groups.
2 Dec 2025 - 7:11PM
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Malaysia
Why Anwar faces uphill task to win back voters after Sabah election trouncing
Sabah voters don’t trust Anwar, and this will complicate his plan for the next general election, analysts say.
1 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
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Bangladesh
UK MP Tulip Siddiq, aunt Sheikh Hasina sentenced to jail in Bangladesh land case
The former Bangladeshi prime minister, her niece and sister were convicted for illegally obtaining land in a government project.
1 Dec 2025 - 4:51PM
South Korea
Unification Church leader denies knowing about gifts for Kim Keon-hee
South Korean prosecutors reject the claim, saying Han Hak-ja is an ‘absolute power holder’ and no funds can be used without her approval.
1 Dec 2025 - 3:59PM
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The Philippines
17,000 police deployed as protests erupt in Philippines over flood control scam
‘Put them in jail now,’ protesters chant even as Marcos promises more arrests to come from investigations into the scandal.
30 Nov 2025 - 12:42PM
Malaysia
Sabah polls: blow for Anwar as partner party shines, but key ally is wiped out
Local partner Gagasan Rakyat Sabah secured 29 seats, but the PM’s Democratic Action Party allies lost all eight seats they contested.
30 Nov 2025 - 8:26AM
Malaysia
PM Anwar’s ex-aide detained by Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency
The agency seeks to extend custody for Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin and businessman Albert Tei, who has accused Shamsul Iskandar of bribery.
28 Nov 2025 - 8:19PM
The Philippines
Marcos’ sister says Philippines has leadership ‘vacuum’ in new jab at president
Imee Marcos said they ‘kind of boxed me out’ when she raised her brother’s alleged cocaine addiction with the family.
28 Nov 2025 - 11:07AM
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South Korea
South Korea awaits Han Duck-soo ruling as test case for martial law trials
The former prime minister would be the first person sentenced in connection with the decree. Prosecutors have demanded a 15-year prison term.
28 Nov 2025 - 10:30PM
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South Korea
Was South Korea’s former first lady the catalyst for martial law?
Prosecutors now suspect ex-president Yoon’s martial law gambit was a desperate bid to shield his interfering wife from looming prison time.
27 Nov 2025 - 8:00AM
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The Philippines
Accountability test for Philippines’ Marcos family as budget scandal widens
Zaldy Co’s claims strike at the core of a system where budget power, patronage and family networks have long been intertwined, analysts say.
27 Nov 2025 - 3:02AM
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Malaysia
Malaysian PM’s war on corruption hits snag as top political secretary quits
The senior aide allegedly demanded bribes in the form of home renovations, a massage chair and washing machines.
26 Nov 2025 - 3:59PM
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