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Philippines’ Marcos says ‘rumours of my death are highly exaggerated’
The president, who was diagnosed with diverticulitis, assured the public that it is not a life-threatening condition.
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The Philippines
Philippines’ new gas find fuels energy diversification hopes
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World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
Indonesia’s Prabowo pitches stability at Davos amid rising global tensions
23 Jan 2026 - 1:49AM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Michelle Yeoh nominated for worst actress Razzie
Three years after her historic Oscar win, Michelle Yeoh faces competition from Natalie Portman and Ariana DeBose for the dubious honour.
22 Jan 2026 - 5:17PM
Michelle Yeoh poses with her Oscar at the 95th Academy Awards in Hollywood on March 12, 2023. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia
Rohingya refugees at risk of removal as Malaysia begins biometric documentation
Rohingya are often undocumented as Myanmar’s authorities refuse to recognise them as a legitimate community.
22 Jan 2026 - 4:52PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian badminton player threatened with knife attack online over performance
Several shuttlers in Malaysia have faced online abuse after their early exits in major tournaments.
22 Jan 2026 - 4:07PM
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The Philippines
‘He’s the head of this corruption’: Marcos faces new impeachment complaint
‘The president’s involvement in the grand scheme of corruption makes impeachment necessary to hold him accountable,’ petitioners say.
22 Jan 2026 - 3:14PM
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr. Photo: AP
Malaysia
Malaysian ex-army head, wife deny laundering US$544,000 in procurement scandal
Prosecutors say ‘proceeds from unlawful activity’ were banked into accounts of Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan and his wife from 2024 to 2025.
22 Jan 2026 - 7:14PM
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Australia
Australia deports Malaysian man caught with child sexual abuse material
The 26-year-old was among 17 travellers intercepted by border officials in various parts of Australia earlier this month.
22 Jan 2026 - 11:45AM
Malaysia
Johor businesses prepare for Singaporeans’ Lunar New Year shopping spree
Hampers and plants are in demand ahead of the holidays, with hotels hoping for a late booking surge.
22 Jan 2026 - 9:40AM
Vietnam
Efficiency or autocracy? What To Lam’s power grab will mean for Vietnam
The Communist Party’s general secretary is already behaving as if he ‘expects a mandate’ to add the presidency to his portfolio, experts say.
22 Jan 2026 - 8:00AM
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Communist Party General Secretary To Lam delivers a speech at the party’s congress in Hanoi on Monday. Photo: Vietnam News Agency/EPA
Indonesia
World’s oldest cave art discovered in Indonesia
A handprint dating back at least 67,800 years is over a thousand years older than hand stencils in Spain that are attributed to Neanderthals.
22 Jan 2026 - 7:51AM
World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
At Davos, Singapore’s Tharman calls for US-China rivalry to ‘benefit’ world
The city state’s president urges nations to build resilient global alliances and, at a separate panel, calls for ways to boost job creation.
22 Jan 2026 - 12:37AM
Artificial intelligence
China-founded Shanda’s AI lab boosts Singapore operation, pulling China research
MiroMind asks some staff in Shanghai to relocate and continue their AI research work in Singapore, sources say.
21 Jan 2026 - 9:30PM
Indonesia
Indonesia police arrest 9 in Medan baby trafficking case linked to social media
The arrests come as Singapore scrutinises adoption cases linked to separate baby trafficking allegations involving Indonesia.
21 Jan 2026 - 6:57PM
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A newborn baby lies in a hospital bassinet. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Johor books 5 Singaporeans for littering under new enforcement regime
The cases come as the country enforces new rules sending littering offences to court as the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign rolls out.
21 Jan 2026 - 5:57PM
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Singapore
Singapore PM accepts Workers’ Party’s rejection of Leader of the Opposition role
The PMO says the LO office will ‘remain vacant until such time that the WP is ready to nominate someone to take on this responsibility’.
22 Jan 2026 - 1:10AM
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Singapore
US clears US$2.3 billion jet and torpedo sale to Singapore
Pending US Congress approval, the US$2.3 billion Boeing P-8A deal announced at Pentagon talks will upgrade Singapore’s anti-submarine capabilities.
21 Jan 2026 - 4:45PM
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A P-8A Poseidon aircraft departs Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington in November 2014. Photo: US Navy/Boeing Aircraft/AFP
Malaysia
Malaysia’s primary school changes spur fears of ‘herd effect’ competition
From 2027, children can enter Year One of primary school at age six instead of seven, fuelling fears of limited teaching staff and space.
21 Jan 2026 - 5:33PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia media groups urge action after reporter allegedly assaulted at event
The incident follows the detention of another journalist under the Sedition Act, sharpening concerns about intimidation and press freedom.
21 Jan 2026 - 3:25PM
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US-Asean relations
Foot in the door or trap? Risks of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Southeast Asia
Nations are likely to try to avoid early commitment while steering clear of outright rejection to minimise US retaliation, analysts say.
21 Jan 2026 - 2:30PM
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Asean
As more nations block Grok for obscene content, calls for Asean-wide curbs mount
The Philippines should push the fight against deepfakes high on the Asean agenda as the bloc’s chair, analysts say.
21 Jan 2026 - 5:20PM
The Grok AI website displayed on a mobile phone as a nationwide restriction on the service took effect in Malaysia earlier this month. Photo: EPA
The Philippines
‘Game changer’: Philippines eyes French boost for maritime defence
The project is expected to significantly expand the coastguard’s fleet at a time of growing operational demands in Philippine waters.
21 Jan 2026 - 11:00AM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s expat salary rules dubbed ‘ridiculous’, stoking talent drain fears
The pay threshold for expatriate visas will be doubled to boost local hiring, sparking concern over reduced foreign talent and rising costs.
21 Jan 2026 - 10:43AM
Singapore
US ambassador to Singapore’s much ‘larger gifts’ call to mark July 4 rankles
In light of recent US actions, Anjani Sinha’s call could be deemed as the embassy trying to ‘shake down businesses’, an analyst says.
21 Jan 2026 - 10:54AM
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