Trump, traffic, trash: why Bali is losing its shine for Chinese tourists

Chinese tourists are increasingly skipping the Indonesian island paradise. If it wants to win them back, it must tackle zero-pricing tours and increasingly polluted beaches.

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Leaked files show Najib’s party used Cambridge Analytica in 2013 polls

According to the files unveiled by the firm’s ex-employee Britanny Kaiser, Umno requested the company to prepare a proposal to regain 13 seats.

According to the files unveiled by the firm’s ex-employee Britanny Kaiser, Umno requested the company to prepare a proposal to regain 13 seats.

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Leaked files show Najib’s party used Cambridge Analytica in 2013 polls
Malaysia’s Pyongyang embassy reopening caps ‘recovery’ in ties

Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah on Friday also announced Malaysia’s intention to open a consulate in Turkey, stick to its South China Sea claims and cement ties with other Muslim nations.

Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah on Friday also announced Malaysia’s intention to open a consulate in Turkey, stick to its South China Sea claims and cement ties with other Muslim nations.

3 Jan 2020 - 9:50PM
Malaysia’s Pyongyang embassy reopening caps ‘recovery’ in ties
Bangkok cafe offered US$3,000 for seat K-pop star used is ‘sorry’

The cafe owner posted on social media that he would sell the seat, glass and spoon she had used, which attracted seedy comments.

The cafe owner posted on social media that he would sell the seat, glass and spoon she had used, which attracted seedy comments.

3 Jan 2020 - 10:23PM
Bangkok cafe offered US$3,000 for seat K-pop star used is ‘sorry’
Singaporean vehicles delaying Malaysia’s planned entry permits

More than 230,000 Singapore vehicles have registered for the VEP but only a quarter have installed radio frequency identification tag.

More than 230,000 Singapore vehicles have registered for the VEP but only a quarter have installed radio frequency identification tag.

3 Jan 2020 - 3:13PM
Singaporean vehicles delaying Malaysia’s planned entry permits

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Jakarta floods: death toll rises to 43 as rescuers search for survivors

The government plans to start cloud seeding – inducing rain using chemicals sprayed from planes – to forestall approaching rainfall.

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Kim’s nukes to Singapore’s voters: 20 things to watch in 2020

With continuing disputes in the South China Sea, a leadership transition on the cards in Malaysia and no end in sight for the Hong Kong protests, there’s plenty to watch out for.

With continuing disputes in the South China Sea, a leadership transition on the cards in Malaysia and no end in sight for the Hong Kong protests, there’s plenty to watch out for.

3 Jan 2020 - 2:31PM
Kim’s nukes to Singapore’s voters: 20 things to watch in 2020
Malaysia’s education minister quits, raising spectre of cabinet shake-up

Maszlee Malik, whose tenure was marred by controversy, is the first minister to leave his post since PM Mahathir Mohamad’s Pakatan Harapan coalition came to power in May 2018.

Maszlee Malik, whose tenure was marred by controversy, is the first minister to leave his post since PM Mahathir Mohamad’s Pakatan Harapan coalition came to power in May 2018.

3 Jan 2020 - 12:03AM
Malaysia’s education minister quits, raising spectre of cabinet shake-up
Singapore opposition party to challenge fake news notices in court

The Singapore Democratic Party, which was told to attach correction notes to its online posts, has accused the government of using a fake news law to stifle debate.

The Singapore Democratic Party, which was told to attach correction notes to its online posts, has accused the government of using a fake news law to stifle debate.

2 Jan 2020 - 8:01PM
Singapore opposition party to challenge fake news notices in court
Razer joins Singapore’s digital banking race

Razer Fintech will own 60 per cent of a group that has applied for a full digital banking license in Singapore. The five partners that will hold the remaining 40 per cent are Sheng Shiong, FWD Group, LinkSure Global Holdings, Insignia Ventures Partners and Carro.

Razer Fintech will own 60 per cent of a group that has applied for a full digital banking license in Singapore. The five partners that will hold the remaining 40 per cent are Sheng Shiong, FWD Group, LinkSure Global Holdings, Insignia Ventures Partners and Carro.

2 Jan 2020 - 9:30AM
Razer joins Singapore’s digital banking race
Singapore economy expanded 0.7 per cent in 2019 heading into election year

The flash estimate was within the government’s 0.5 per cent to 1 per cent range but the slowest growth over the course of a year for the decade.

The flash estimate was within the government’s 0.5 per cent to 1 per cent range but the slowest growth over the course of a year for the decade.

2 Jan 2020 - 9:32PM
Singapore economy expanded 0.7 per cent in 2019 heading into election year
The Asian start-ups that grabbed headlines in 2019

More than a third of the world’s 331 unicorns – firms valued at US$1 billion or more – are based in Asia. Could one of these start-ups join their ranks?

More than a third of the world’s 331 unicorns – firms valued at US$1 billion or more – are based in Asia. Could one of these start-ups join their ranks?

3 Jan 2020 - 1:26PM
The Asian start-ups that grabbed headlines in 2019
Jakarta floods: 29 killed after torrential rains cause airport closure

The disaster marked Jakarta’s worst flooding since 2013 when several dozen people were killed after the city was inundated by monsoon rains.

The disaster marked Jakarta’s worst flooding since 2013 when several dozen people were killed after the city was inundated by monsoon rains.

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Jakarta floods: 29 killed after torrential rains cause airport closure
Malaysia detains 87 Chinese in online investment scam ring bust

The suspects were rounded up during raids on residential and office units in Puchong by the Immigration Department.

The suspects were rounded up during raids on residential and office units in Puchong by the Immigration Department.

1 Jan 2020 - 8:35PM
Malaysia detains 87 Chinese in online investment scam ring bust
Sex trainers, yetis and Photoshop fails: the year’s best offbeat stories

Meanwhile, rare oarfish sightings in Japan heralded disaster and DNA dating took off.

Meanwhile, rare oarfish sightings in Japan heralded disaster and DNA dating took off.

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Sex trainers, yetis and Photoshop fails: the year’s best offbeat stories
New Year 2020: how the world’s cities ushered in the new decade

While Hong Kong’s celebrations were toned down by ongoing anti-government demonstrations, Australia faced its worst bush fire crisis in years and Indonesians endured torrential rains and eruption warnings

While Hong Kong’s celebrations were toned down by ongoing anti-government demonstrations, Australia faced its worst bush fire crisis in years and Indonesians endured torrential rains and eruption warnings

1 Jan 2020 - 1:30PM
New Year 2020: how the world’s cities ushered in the new decade
Jho Low, Skase, now Ghosn: the most notorious white-collar fugitives

The former head of Nissan has fled to Lebanon, saying he refuses to be ‘held hostage by a rigged Japanese justice system’, while Malaysia is still trying to bring in the alleged 1MDB mastermind.

The former head of Nissan has fled to Lebanon, saying he refuses to be ‘held hostage by a rigged Japanese justice system’, while Malaysia is still trying to bring in the alleged 1MDB mastermind.

2 Jan 2020 - 3:55PM
Jho Low, Skase, now Ghosn: the most notorious white-collar fugitives
Singapore PM allays globalisation fears as polls loom

Lee invoked Hong Kong, Chile and France as societies that are ‘under stress’ due to a loss of faith in economic and political systems.

Lee invoked Hong Kong, Chile and France as societies that are ‘under stress’ due to a loss of faith in economic and political systems.

1 Jan 2020 - 4:33PM
Singapore PM allays globalisation fears as polls loom
Philippines typhoon death toll hits 50, set to rise in New Year

At least 80,000 remain in emergency shelters and might have to stay until the New Year, given the scale of destruction.

At least 80,000 remain in emergency shelters and might have to stay until the New Year, given the scale of destruction.

31 Dec 2019 - 9:30PM03571EC5-13F4-4283-B996-99444BE88411
Philippines typhoon death toll  hits 50, set to rise in New Year
Malaysia’s Mahathir hits foreign policy speed bump after Kuala Lumpur summit

The event managed to upset Saudi Arabia, Morocco and the prime minister of India, but not all of the premier’s diplomatic efforts this year have been so divisive.

The event managed to upset Saudi Arabia, Morocco and the prime minister of India, but not all of the premier’s diplomatic efforts this year have been so divisive.

31 Dec 2019 - 8:55AM
Malaysia’s Mahathir hits foreign policy speed bump after Kuala Lumpur summit