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The Philippines
Panic in Philippines as Mayon volcano ashfall blankets towns in total darkness
Some 32 volcanic earthquakes, including 25 volcanic tremors, had been reported over the weekend, vulcanologists said.
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Malaysia
In Malaysia, Anwar’s former ally Rafizi Ramli grilled over Arm chip deal
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Singapore
‘No longer nice-to-have’: AI skills boost Singapore software engineer pay by 25%
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Malaysia
Crowd disarms knife-wielding woman at Malaysia water festival
The suspect was later arrested at the Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Kuala Lumpur.
3 May 2026 - 4:00PM
Revellers at the Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: Facebook/ngakormingofficial
Thailand
Thai vendor crackdown threatens to gobble up Bangkok’s street food culture
Many stalls in the Thai capital face an uncertain future as officials clear footpaths and relocate sellers to hawker centres.
3 May 2026 - 1:57PM
The Philippines
In Philippines, youth suicide crisis exposes struggle for mental health support
Manila faces a rise in youth suicides linked to emotional distress, prompting calls for the nationwide expansion of well-being resources.
3 May 2026 - 1:30PM
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Thailand
The cost of cute: how ‘petfluencers’ are driving Asia’s wildlife crime
Thailand is a key pipeline in a lucrative global trade that animal activists warn risks spreading zoonotic diseases and erasing biodiversity.
3 May 2026 - 12:00PM
Indian star tortoises confiscated from a woman attempting to travel with them at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on Wednesday. Photo: Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation / AFP
Indonesia
Indonesia’s aim to lure more K-pop concerts spurs chorus of doubts
While Indonesian K-pop fans applaud Jakarta’s intention, they cite safety, venue capacity and bureaucracy as some of the key hurdles.
3 May 2026 - 8:00AM
Japan
Takaichi to hold talks in Vietnam on economic security, critical minerals
Both sides are expected to discuss cooperation in areas such as energy and artificial intelligence.
2 May 2026 - 4:15PM
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China trade
Durian Express? China brings in cheaper fruit with new Southeast Asia train
A new cold-storage rail service is whisking mountains of durians from Thailand to China, reducing prices for the prized fruit.
2 May 2026 - 10:02AM
Malaysia
From Malaysia’s book bans to Iran war, Anwar’s reform agenda faces sternest test
Anwar’s government has tilted to the right in recent years in a move to win the support of Malay voters, analysts say.
2 May 2026 - 8:00AM
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Putrajaya earlier in April. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP/dpa
Asean
Why Singapore, Thailand are among the world’s ‘happiest’ economies
Southeast Asian countries outdid larger economies in the 178-nation Hanke’s Annual Misery Index for 2025.
1 May 2026 - 8:58PM
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Indonesia
4 killed in second Indonesia train crash in days
The incident follows an earlier train crash on Monday that killed 16 and injured 90.
1 May 2026 - 8:56PM
Indonesia
Deadly train crash in Indonesia exposes severe safety gaps, dangerous crossings
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto pledges to spend US$230 million to upgrade level crossings after the accident that killed 16 passengers.
1 May 2026 - 6:53PM
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Malaysia
Elephants never forget? Malaysians demand Japan return ‘homesick’ trio
One video shows Dara, Amoi and Kelat responding to their names in Malay while another reportedly reveals one of the elephants ‘weeping’.
1 May 2026 - 4:13PM
The three Malaysian elephants stand in their enclosure at the Tennoji Zoo in Osaka. Photo: Facebook/The Patriot Studio
Singapore
Singapore PM reassures workers over AI fears, vows job opportunities
The city state cannot promise there will be no disruption from the new technology but it will protect every worker, the prime minister says.
1 May 2026 - 6:37PM
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Malaysia
‘Moral harm’: Malaysia’s culture war brigade tries to hose down water festival
Kuala Lumpur’s Rain Rave Water Music Festival faces backlash from critics who argue that such vulgar imports hurt conservative values.
1 May 2026 - 4:10PM
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Singapore
‘Easy pickings’: Singapore jails 3 Chinese nationals over burglary spree
They were part of a group of men who travelled to Singapore from Malaysia multiple times to try breaking into homes to steal valuables.
1 May 2026 - 10:08AM
Singapore’s skyline. Three Chinese nationals received jail terms for a social media-fuelled burglary spree targeting wealthy homes in the city state. Photo: AFP
Myanmar
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest
State media broadcast a photograph of the Nobel laureate flanked by two uniformed personnel – the first public image of her in years.
1 May 2026 - 1:59PM
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Indonesia
Gaming platform Roblox to require facial scans for users under 16 in Indonesia
This is in line with new restrictions on minors’ use of social media and digital platforms in the country.
30 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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The Philippines
Filipino male pageant contestant’s viral swimsuit walk sparks body image debate
Observers said RJ Perkins’ viral moment shows beauty pageants might be ready to move beyond their traditional ideals.
30 Apr 2026 - 3:46PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian woman jailed 2 years for throwing baby daughter from 38-floor flat
The woman, who was convicted of infanticide for causing the death of her newborn, did not tell her family about her pregnancy.
30 Apr 2026 - 3:50PM
File photo of a woman in handcuffs. Malaysian Lua Mei Zhu was convicted of infanticide for causing the death of her baby girl. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia
Malaysian man who was married 9 times faces wife assault case again
The man, who is accused of attacking his pregnant wife until she miscarried, would ‘seek partners with stable jobs’, a police chief says.
30 Apr 2026 - 2:54PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia seeks return of elephants as Japan climate, welfare concerns grow
One of the pachyderms reportedly suffered a damaged tusk at Tennoji Zoo in Osaka.
30 Apr 2026 - 11:08AM
Singapore
Singapore charges French teen over vending machine straw-licking stunt
A court also allowed Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien to travel to Manila from May 2-25 for a school trip required for his graduation.
30 Apr 2026 - 3:02PM
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