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We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.
1. ‘Do you want a boycott?’: Malaysia’s top mall rolls dice with flag ban
Malaysia’s most famous shopping centre edged closer to a damaging boycott after threatening to throw out a second group of pro-Palestinian protesters carrying flags, prompting calls for a mass gathering inside the plaza after Friday prayers.
2. Thaksin Shinawatra’s fall from grace ends in a Thai prison cell
Thaksin Shinawatra, the billionaire tycoon who once dominated Thai politics, spent his first night behind bars on Tuesday after the Supreme Court sentenced him to a year in prison.
3. Nepal’s ex-chief justice Sushila Karki chosen as interim prime minister

Nepal has appointed former chief justice Sushila Karki as the country’s interim prime minister, creating history as the first woman to hold the position, after days of tumultuous protests.
4. Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency probing ex-PM Mahathir’s ‘UK assets’
Scrutiny of Mahathir Mohamad’s wealth has turned to assets allegedly held in the UK by the 100-year-old former prime minister, Malaysia’s anti-corruption chief has said, in a widening purge that has implicated the ex-leader’s family and close associates.
5. Philippine contractors allege political bribery in flood control scandal
Two contractors at the centre of the Philippines’ growing flood control scandal have named nearly 20 lawmakers and government officials they accuse of demanding kickbacks and offered to turn state witnesses, but legal experts say their alleged role in the scheme could undermine their plea for immunity.
6. Malaysia calls on China to push C919 jet globally as AirAsia circles deal
Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke has called on the Chinese state-owned maker of the C919 passenger jet to set its sights on the global market and be more aggressive in boosting its international standing, as AirAsia nears a deal to become its first foreign buyer.
7. ‘They laughed at us’: Filipino seafarers left adrift by US deportations

The Trump administration’s widening immigration enforcement in the United States has led to gruelling grilling and mass deportations of Filipino seafarers over unproven child pornography accusations, sparking calls for transparency and justice from labour advocacy groups.


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Malaysians have decried Suria KLCC for refusing to allow in visitors with the Palestinian flag. Photo: Instagram/suriaklccmall

Sushila Karki, who became Nepal’s first woman chief justice in 2016, is known for her zero-tolerance approach against corruption. Photo: Reuters

Marcelo Morales, who worked as a chef aboard the Carnival Sunshine cruise ship, was deported from the US despite pledging to cooperate with the authorities. Photo: Handout

China’s iPhone appetite, Hong Kong to see unsettled weather: 5 weekend reads you missed

Protesters take part in a “March for Australia” anti-immigration rally in Melbourne on August 3. Photo: AFP

The high demand underscores Apple’s strong brand loyalty in China and the appeal of the latest generation of iPhones, according to analysts. Photo: EPA-EFE

iPhones on display during Apple’s launch event in Cupertino, California, on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

The murders of Charlie Kirk and Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska have exacerbated the political divide in the US. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong’s weather is expected to become unstable next as three low-pressure areas develop over the South China Sea. Photo: Sam Tsang

A scuffle breaks out as protesters gather outside Flinders Street Station in Melbourne, Victoria, during the “March for Australia” anti-immigration rally. Photo: AAP/DPA

Philippine military on ‘red alert’ as coup rumours swirl before anti-corruption protests

Soldiers march during a parade to mark the 89th founding anniversary of the Philippines armed forces in Manila last December. The military has vowed to uphold the Constitution amid coup rumours. Photo: AFP

Protesters in the Philippines hold a rally in Manila on Saturday over allegations of massive corruption in flood control projects. Photo: AP

President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr speaking on the 80th anniversary of Manila’s liberation in Taguig City on February 22. Marcos agrees with the grievances of anti-corruption protesters, his office says. Photo: EPA-EFE

Kim Jong-un’s daughter, Filipino Gen Zs lose hope: 7 Asia highlights

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and daughter Kim Ju-ae attending the first test firing on the destroyer Choe Hyon at an undisclosed location in North Korea in April. Photo: EPA-EFE

A tourist walks along Kuta beach in Bali, Indonesia, on Tuesday. Tourism leaders and Bali officials have assured travellers that the island is safe to visit. Photo: EPA

Chiara Tarantino is one of two Italian swimmers who have been warned and banned from Singapore after being caught shoplifting at Changi airport. Photo: Getty Images

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From Thaksin’s fall from grace to Nepal’s historic new interim prime minister, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting


From Thaksin’s fall from grace to Nepal’s historic new interim prime minister, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.


Malaysian mall risks boycott, Thailand’s Thaksin imprisoned: 7 Asia highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From Thaksin’s fall from grace to Nepal’s historic new interim prime minister, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

1. ‘Do you want a boycott?’: Malaysia’s top mall rolls dice with flag ban

From Thaksin’s fall from grace to Nepal’s historic new interim prime minister, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting