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Malaysia
With 1MDB verdict due, will Malaysia’s Najib have to ‘prepare for the worst’?
The High Court will rule on abuse of power and money laundering charges, with Najib facing the prospect of lengthy prison terms if found guilty.
25 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
Indonesia
‘Starting anew’: Indonesians in flood-struck Sumatra hold Christmas mass
25 Dec 2025 - 5:03PM
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Indonesia
Red, white and Blue: Indonesia lodges complaint over porn star’s flag stunt
25 Dec 2025 - 3:48PM
The Philippines
Philippine court upholds murder verdict in Duterte’s drug war case
While the ruling has been hailed as a win for human rights, it may not have much impact on Duterte’s ICC case, legal analysts say.
25 Dec 2025 - 2:53PM
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Filipino policemen (from left) Jeremiah Pereda, Arnel Oares and Jerwin Cruz attend a Senate inquiry in Pasay City on August 24, 2017. Photo: EPA
Singapore
Gaffes, breaches and sinkhole stars: Singapore’s 2025 social storms
Passionate online discussions have revealed concerns about power, accountability and how the country sees itself.
25 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM
Malaysia
‘Nothing has changed’: safety gaps, old facilities hobble Malaysian tourism
‘We must clean this up. Tourists must feel safe and happy so they leave with good memories of Malaysia,’ Tourism Minister Tiong says.
25 Dec 2025 - 8:55AM
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Indonesia
Seeking climate justice: Indonesian fishermen’s case against Holcim to proceed
The lawsuit states that Holcim has ‘significantly contributed to climate change with its massive CO2 emissions’.
25 Dec 2025 - 8:00AM
Edi Mulyono and Asmania, two of four plaintiffs who have filed a lawsuit against cement company Holcim for its role in climate change, stand in front of Holcim’s Eclepens cement plant in 2023. Photo: Lorenz Kumme/HEKS/EPER
2025 Cambodia-Thailand conflict
Thai marines rescue starving lions, bears from Cambodian border casino
Officials say the two lions, two Asiatic black bears and one sun bear suffered from underfeeding and prolonged neglect at Thmor Dar Casino.
24 Dec 2025 - 6:20PM
The Philippines
Not for cars: Philippine fugitive accused of building ‘cash basement’
Zaldy Co, who is on the run, has been accused of being involved in the flood-control corruption scandal.
24 Dec 2025 - 5:55PM
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Malaysia
Najib’s children lament Malaysian court ruling – ‘we thought he was coming home’
The ex-prime minister has lost his case to have his imprisonment commuted to house arrest based on a supposed royal decree.
24 Dec 2025 - 4:57PM
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Thailand
Thailand’s Anutin named PM candidate for ‘consequential’ February poll
Caretaker leader Anutin Charnvirakul named Bhumjaithai’s PM candidate, banking on nationalism and Cambodia tensions to win election.
24 Dec 2025 - 6:39PM
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Thailand’s caretaker PM Anutin Charnvirakul reacts at a Bangkok event on Wednesday while unveiling policies ahead of February’s general election. Photo: Reuters
Singapore
Singapore’s athletes debate on funding after official’s ‘come to party’ review
The debate was prompted by a sports official’s underwhelming assessment of Singapore’s performance in athletics at the recent SEA Games.
24 Dec 2025 - 3:17PM
Singapore
Former Singapore lawyer and human rights activist M Ravi dies
The 56-year-old was a vocal advocate for the LGBTQ community and supported the abolition of the death penalty in the city state.
24 Dec 2025 - 2:00PM
Singapore
Singapore’s young graduates feel the heat in ‘draining’ job hunt
A dearth of entry-level jobs has forced some young Singaporeans to pivot to stopgap roles and entrepreneurship.
24 Dec 2025 - 1:00PM
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Malaysia
How Fan Bingbing mastered ancient black magic for Malaysian film role
Director Chong Keat Aun’s father trained the actress to create a talisman to ward off curses in ‘Mother Bhumi’.
24 Dec 2025 - 12:50PM
Actress Fan Bingbing with Malaysian film director Chong Keat Aun. Photo: Instagram/chongkeataun
Vietnam
Vietnam’s To Lam may secure dual role as party and state head in rare move
The proposal is likely to be endorsed at a party congress scheduled to take place in Hanoi next month.
24 Dec 2025 - 11:46AM
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Indonesia
‘Worse than the tsunami’ – Indonesia’s Aceh residents traumatised by flooding
A month after the disaster, residents are still struggling to recover as anger against Jakarta’s slow rescue response mounts.
24 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
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Singapore
Business class thief jailed after targeting Singapore Airlines passengers
The prosecution said Chinese national Liu Ming’s act was financed by a criminal syndicate.
24 Dec 2025 - 9:17AM
A passenger was jailed for 20 months after stealing luggage on a Singapore Airlines flight. Photo: AFP
Myanmar
UN says Myanmar junta using ‘brutal violence’ to force people to vote
Many have also been imprisoned for disagreeing, including three youths sentenced to over 40 years each for hanging anti-election posters.
24 Dec 2025 - 4:18PM
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Indonesia
Rafflesia flower rediscovery in Indonesia revives push to drop colonial name
The giant flower find has renewed calls among researchers to rename its genus, which honours British colonial official Thomas Raffles.
23 Dec 2025 - 7:04PM
Indonesia
Economic ‘pragmatism’ powers Indonesians’ positive view of China, survey finds
Analysts say China’s ‘visible’ investment activities and its ‘soft diplomacy’ in Indonesia have contributed to the positive public perception.
23 Dec 2025 - 6:51PM
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Malaysia
Why Malaysian court ruling against Najib is dividing Anwar’s coalition
A comment by a DAP member that is perceived as celebrating Najib’s legal setback has been slammed by Umno’s leaders.
23 Dec 2025 - 4:48PM
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak escorted by prison officers on his arrival at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on Monday. Photo: AP
Extreme weather
Asia’s year in extreme weather and natural disasters, from earthquakes to floods
From the deadly earthquake in Myanmar to tropical cyclones in the Philippines, Asia went through its share of natural disasters in 2025.
23 Dec 2025 - 3:00PM
Indonesia
Prabowo, Trump to sign Indonesia-US trade deal as issues resolved
The pact removes tariffs on major Indonesian exports and boosts economic ties between the two countries.
23 Dec 2025 - 2:28PM
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Asean
Southeast Asian floods set to threaten more wildlife due to climate change
Environmental crimes and poor oversight are also worsening the risks faced by animals and trees.
23 Dec 2025 - 7:39PM
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