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World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
Indonesia’s Prabowo pitches stability at Davos amid rising global tensions
Prabowo says Indonesia aims to stamp out corruption and ‘greedanomics’, and calls for trade integration to help boost global prosperity.
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s Michelle Yeoh nominated for worst actress Razzie
22 Jan 2026 - 5:17PM
Malaysia
Rohingya refugees at risk of removal as Malaysia begins biometric documentation
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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Malaysian badminton doubles players Teo Ee Yi (left) and Ong Yew Sin (right) playing in the 2024 German Open. Photo: YouTube/German Open Official
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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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
One of the suspects who was caught with child sexual abuse material on his electronic device. Photo: Australian Border Force
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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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
Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam during the 56th annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
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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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
Singapore’s opposition Workers’ Party Secretary General Pritam Singh (centre) with his party’s members at Serangoon Stadium as they wait for the results of the 2025 general election. Photo: AFP
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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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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A journalist takes notes during a news conference. Media groups in Malaysia have raised concerns over the treatment of reporters following recent incidents. Photo: Shutterstock
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 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
Kuala Lumpur’s skyline. Malaysia will double the minimum pay threshold for expatriate visas in June. Photo: Reuters
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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Indonesia
US drone demand puts Indonesia’s strategic balance to the test
According to a leaked document, Washington proposed lowering tariffs if Indonesia bought US-made drones and publicly announced the purchase.
20 Jan 2026 - 5:53PM
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Indonesia
Indonesia strips ex-police officer of citizenship for joining Russian forces
The former Aceh police officer lost his nationality after sending a video claiming he had joined the Wagner Group in Ukraine.
20 Jan 2026 - 5:14PM
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