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Malaysia
Malaysia blocks Grindr, Blued for promoting ‘deviant’ relationships
The move signals tightening social climate and civil liberties concerns in the country.
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Malaysia
Malaysian police arrest student for desecrating Koran in viral social media post
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Malaysia
‘They do listen sometimes’: Malaysians cheer US U-turn on controversial envoy
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The Philippines
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Turmoil in Philippines as People Power ends Marcos rule in 1986 – SCMP archive
On this day 40 years ago, a series of massive protests in Philippines ended the decades-long rule of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos Snr.
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A young protester slashes an oil painting of former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos as looters stormed the presidential palace in Manila following his ouster in February 1986. File photo: AP
Indonesia
Bali ‘suitcase murder’ convict leaves Indonesia to face US court
Tommy Schaefer, convicted of killing girlfriend Heather Mack’s mother in 2014, apologised to the victim’s family after his early release.
25 Feb 2026 - 10:06AM
Singapore
Singapore prime minister attacked by hundreds of Chinese-language fake AI videos
The videos targeting Lawrence Wong spread false narratives about his leadership being under threat and political infighting in Singapore.
25 Feb 2026 - 9:31AM
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Malaysia
Malaysian resort owners face huge fines, jail over ‘exotic’ pangolin menu
An official said the establishment’s action tarnished Sabah’s image as a responsible, sustainable nature tourism destination.
25 Feb 2026 - 7:30AM
A Malaysian resort was raided for serving illegal pangolin soup and meat in Sabah. Photo: Shutterstock
The Philippines
ICC prosecutor says Duterte bragged about drug war as ‘bodies piled up’
Edward Jeremy alleged that the ex-president drew up ‘death lists’ and children were strangled with wire and ‘sold’ to funeral homes.
24 Feb 2026 - 11:04PM
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Malaysia
‘Alpha male’ Nick Adams dropped as Trump’s Malaysia envoy nominee
His controversial nomination, opposed by Malaysians, was ‘returned to the president’ last month.
24 Feb 2026 - 9:00PM
Singapore
Pritam Singh seeks clarity on Singapore’s public spending as surplus widens
The Workers’ Party chief said ‘public cynicism’ can grow when Singaporeans do not see a clear accounting of how these funds are used.
24 Feb 2026 - 8:09PM
Indonesia
Why Indonesia’s lead role in Gaza peacekeeping force carries high political risk
Jakarta has reiterated that it ‘will not conduct military operations’ after it agreed to assume the role of deputy commander of the force.
24 Feb 2026 - 6:56PM
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US President Donald Trump, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and other leaders at the Board of Peace’s first meeting at the US Institute of Peace in Washington on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Thailand
Thailand’s captive tiger industry faces backlash after 72 big cats die
‘By the time we realised they were sick, it was too late,’ said an official, as welfare groups decry a life of misery and confinement.
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s biggest state wants its energy wealth back – and it’s going to court
Sarawak state is challenging oil giant Petronas’ dominance in the highest court, in a test for the prime minister’s unity coalition.
24 Feb 2026 - 4:13PM
China travel
Chinese tourism to Japan plunges 50% over Lunar New Year as Thailand cashes in
Thailand was the top destination for China’s outbound travellers over the extended holiday, with tourists avoiding Japan amid rising tensions.
24 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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Malaysia
Sabah quake strongest to hit Malaysia in 11 years: Met Department
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Sabah on Monday is stronger than the one that killed 18 people in Ranau in 2015.
24 Feb 2026 - 2:35PM
An aerial view of a beach in Kudat, Sabah, Monday’s quake occured about 49km west of Kudat. Photo: Shutterstock
China trade
US-Indonesia deal threatens China’s ‘entrenched position’ in nickel market: analysts
A new deal gives America unrestricted access to Indonesia’s nickel – and challenges China’s ‘preferential’ position in the market, analysts say.
24 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM
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Singapore
Singapore warns ‘action will be taken’ against citizens fighting in foreign wars
National Security Minister K Shanmugam says any Singaporean found fighting abroad will be detained by the Internal Security Department.
24 Feb 2026 - 1:11PM
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Lunar New Year
Sharing the luck: inside Southeast Asia’s embrace of Lunar New Year
Malay and Indian households are increasingly embracing the festivities, tossing ‘yusheng’ and giving hongbao to show ‘unity in diversity’.
24 Feb 2026 - 12:17PM
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The Lourdes family take part in the traditional “yusheng” toss on Lunar New Year’s Eve. Photo: Alyssa Ann Lourdes
Singapore
Cross-border trips to Johor push Singapore checkpoint traffic to new high
About three-quarters of the record 245 million travellers who crossed Singapore’s checkpoints last year went via the land border.
23 Feb 2026 - 9:12PM
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The Philippines
Duterte was ‘pivotal’ in murder of thousands, ICC prosecutors say
He has long insisted he instructed police to kill only in self-defence and has always defended the drug crackdown.
24 Feb 2026 - 10:47AM
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Malaysia
Bikini-clad mermaid sales stunt triggers religious probe in Malaysia
Authorities in conservative Kelantan are investigating the viral cross-dressing video after online critics accused the men of mocking Islam.
23 Feb 2026 - 5:31PM
The Philippines
Art as advocacy: Philippine mural contest adds to South China Sea messaging push
The government-backed drive is the latest in a series of creative campaigns aiming to shape public narrative around the maritime dispute.
23 Feb 2026 - 5:41PM
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Members of the Philippine Navy take part in a collaborative colouring activity during the launch of the nationwide mural contest on February 10. Photo: Raissa Robles
China airliners
China’s C909 jet gets international uplift with funding for adoptive airline
Chengdu Airlines, an affiliate of C909 manufacturer Comac, has received a capital injection to help widen the jet’s international coverage.
23 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM
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Malaysia
Malaysia summons anti-corruption chief in stock ownership probe
Civil society groups and protesters are seeking an investigation into allegations surrounding abuse of power, unexplained wealth and regulatory extortion.
22 Feb 2026 - 7:18PM
Thailand
Thailand ‘buzzing’ with travel boom as Chinese tourists back in droves
The country’s heavy investment in wooing Chinese visitors appears to have paid off as it overcomes safety fears to secure holiday growth.
22 Feb 2026 - 3:03PM
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