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Around 200 protesters march through central Kuala Lumpur protest against MACC chief Azam Baki on April 25. Photo: Iman Muttaqin Yusof
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What’s happening with Malaysia’s ‘corporate mafia’ probe? Minister wants updates

The government has ordered authorities to look into claims that a group of businessmen was colluding with MACC officials to oust executives.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong boy arrested for allegedly making explosives, posting process online

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong corruption watchdog arrests 7 over rigged maintenance project tender

Malaysia warns of health risks from heatwave, 2 deaths recorded this year

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered cloud-seeding operations to be carried out in the worst-affected states.

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The sun sets behind the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. Temperatures in Malaysia have soared to the mid-30s degrees Celsius. Photo: AP

Meet Anna Wintour’s real-life assistants in Vogue – but where are they now?

As Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt reunite for The Devil Wears Prada 2, the spotlight is on Anna Wintour’s iconic, real-life assistants.

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South Korea rebuffs Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ call after Hormuz ship fire

A UN mandate and a global coalition are required before Seoul joins Trump’s mission to reopen the strait, officials indicate.

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Caning for Singapore school bullies? Only as last resort, minister says

Under Singapore’s stricter framework for student misconduct, bullies can face suspension, caning and lowered conduct grades.

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Students leave school after class in Singapore. Photo: Xinhua

Ex-Hong Kong inspector with HK$2 million debt jailed for lying to colleagues

Tang Chun-ho, 45, falsely claimed a bank was pursuing him over a loan, borrowing HK$130,000 from a colleague.

HSBC profit flat as Middle East provisions offset wealth growth

Credit impairment charges rose 44 per cent to US$1.3 billion, driven by provisions linked to the Middle East conflict and UK fraud exposure.

China stray dog is local hero after car crash, 56 cabbies help pay for recovery

‘Friendly’ canine who became taxi drivers’ best friend suffers multiple fractures; plight sparks online calls to build dog a safe play area.

A stray dog named “Station Master Huang” has become a local hero after being injured in a car accident near a high-speed train station. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

Video | Deadly blast at Chinese fireworks factory

State media reports say the blast occurred on May 4 in Liuyang, Hunan province.

State media reports say the blast occurred on May 4 in Liuyang, Hunan province
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EcoCeres plans HK$10 billion sustainable aviation fuel plants in Greater Bay Area

Sustainable aviation fuel plants backed by tycoon Peter Lee’s family office hailed by Hong Kong leader as ‘milestone’ cross-border collaboration.

Drones shatter months of relative calm in Sudan’s capital as airport targeted

Khartoum rocked by new attacks as Sudan again alleges UAE and Ethiopia involvement in the civil war.

Middle East conflict pushes Philippine inflation to 3-year high

Higher fuel, food, transport and utility costs forced inflation to 7.2 per cent last month, the highest since March 2023.

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A man scops up food at a canteen in Manila on April 7. Photo: AFP

Fee, prize caps proposed for claw machines amid ‘deceptive design’ concerns

Lawmakers suggest capping plays at HK$5 and prizes at HK$300 as first step, while calling for a balance between user protection and industry development.

Lawmakers have warned of “deceptive” claw machine designs that may make winning impossible. Photo: Sam Tsang

Exclusive | EU sounds out industry over new trade weapon against China’s overcapacity

Brussels is polling business groups ahead of commissioners’ meeting but few details of the proposed instrument have been revealed.

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1 of 2 Hong Kong hikers rescued from Japan’s Northern Alps, search continues

One of the men was eventually rescued by a disaster prevention helicopter from neighbouring Nagano Prefecture and taken to hospital.

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Japan offers Indonesia and the Philippines lethal muscle to counter China

Frigate and submarine sales are reportedly on the cards as Tokyo’s defence minister tours the region.

Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin inspect an honour guard before their meeting in Jakarta on Monday. Photo: EPA

Avocados push out citrus fruits as Japan warms up from climate change

Global warming is expected to expand areas suitable for ‘sensitive’ avocados in Japan 2.5-fold or more by the middle of the century.

Gardens of China and Europe juxtaposed in spectacular Hong Kong exhibition

A new exhibition at the Hong Kong Museum of Art features works including Monet’s water lilies and Qing dynasty masterpieces.

‘Phantom birth’ scam spooks Thailand as hundreds of babies get fake citizenship

Police believe that some Chinese cyber scammers are using these false registrations to launder money through firms they can fully control.

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A baby is carried in a back sling adorned with the Chinese character meaning “fortune” in Ban Arunothai, Thailand. Photo: Thomas Bird

Met Gala 2026: an exclusive look at Nichapat Suphap’s Robert Wun gown

The Venture Management founder made her Met Gala debut in 2018 – and this year, she pulled out all the stops, she told Style in an exclusive interview.

Nichapat Suphap wearing Robert Wun at the 2026 Met Gala in New York. Photo: AFP

Has China given the first sign it’s ready to export J-35A fighter to Pakistan?

State media shows J-35A model bearing AVIC logo rolling out of the hangar, the English lettering hinting it is an export model.

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Hype or real: China’s robot boom faces reality check as commercialisation lags

Capital floods into China’s robotic sector but profitability remains elusive as challenges emerge with the industry’s business model.

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EU bans Chinese inverters from publicly funded projects connected to its grid

EU official says Brussels has identified cybersecurity and dependency risks in foreign inverters.

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Staff members assemble inverters at an industrial park in Wuzhong, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, in February last year. Photo: Xinhua

‘Golden week’ crush shows Hong Kong needs top-down ecotourism policy: experts

Former chairman of Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Lam Chiu-ying says ecotourism is fundamentally incompatible with mass tourism.

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Travellers camp at Ham Tin Wan. Photo: Edmond So

China’s economy in 2026

First-quarter GDP grew 5 per cent as strong manufacturing and exports masked weak domestic spending and a March slowdown.

2 rescue volunteers die as boat capsizes off Australia’s New South Wales

The crew were helping a yacht in distress when their boat rolled over in ‘treacherous’ conditions. A third body was found on shore.

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Government, Public Services & NGOs
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