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Climate change
‘Starting anew’: Indonesians in flood-struck Sumatra hold Christmas mass
Many in the congregation are still sheltering at evacuation sites after the fatal disaster wreaked havoc on the island four weeks ago.
25 Dec 2025 - 5:03PM
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Fame and celebrity
Red, white and Blue: Indonesia lodges complaint over porn star’s flag stunt
25 Dec 2025 - 3:48PM
Environment
Seeking climate justice: Indonesian fishermen’s case against Holcim to proceed
25 Dec 2025 - 8:00AM
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
Extreme weather
‘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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International Cricket Council
Indonesia bowler enters record books with five-wicket over in T20 International
Gede Priandana rips heart out of Cambodia batting in first game of eight-match series in Bali.
23 Dec 2025 - 9:20PM
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Oxford University
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
Mainland China
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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Indonesian women prepare food for Sumatra floods victims
A community kitchen has been cooking non-stop for six days to prepare servings of traditional rendang, a dish that can last three to six months.
23 Dec 2025 - 4:59PM
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
Transport and logistics
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16 killed in Indonesia bus crash
The bus carrying 34 people slammed into a concrete barrier on a toll road reportedly after the driver was speeding and lost control.
23 Dec 2025 - 2:35PM
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Prabowo Subianto
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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SCMP Highlights
Philippines’ Chinese tourism woes, police officer goes viral: 7 Asia highlights
From India’s anxiety over US-Pakistan deals to South Korea’s visa policy debate, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
23 Dec 2025 - 12:45PM
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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16 dead as Indonesian passenger bus hits barrier, rolls on side
Police will be questioning and testing the injured driver, who was a substitute, for drugs.
23 Dec 2025 - 2:34PM
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Prabowo Subianto
‘Hunting in zoo’: Indonesia seeks extra tax from rich to plug budget deficit
The push is adding to unease among rich Indonesians already rattled by what many see as a crackdown on the affluent under Subianto.
22 Dec 2025 - 9:43AM
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Hong Kong society
Filipino helper killed in Hong Kong fire hailed as heroine on repatriation
Filipino official says Maryan Pascual Esteban’s body arrives in country while Hong Kong authorities vow long-term support for affected residents.
21 Dec 2025 - 7:51PM
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US-ally trade wars
Mexico’s 50% tariff shock shuts Asia’s North American trade bypass
A tariff wall will soon separate protected partners like CPTPP members Singapore and Malaysia from exporters facing a shutout.
20 Dec 2025 - 1:30PM
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SCMP Highlights
US singer marries sultan, paraglider’s 28,000ft stunt: 8 viral stories in 2025
From US singer marrying Malaysian sultan to Chinese paraglider cheating death, here are our stories that have gone viral in 2025.
20 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
Architecture and design
Building on waves: a Chinese triumph in temporary architecture
A Zhejiang pavilion takes top honours at the RIBA Asia Pacific Awards, alongside a Hong Kong finalist celebrating the beauty of impermanence.
19 Dec 2025 - 3:15PM
Asia travel
‘Limits’ to hospitality: 10 times Asia overtourism became a problem in 2025
From Japan to Indonesia, excessive tourism has created issues in some of Asia’s travel hubs this year.
19 Dec 2025 - 3:00PM
SCMP Highlights
China’s heat pump tech, Tokyo clarifies Taiwan stance: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From Hong Kong Jimmy Lai’s trial verdict to China’s high-altitude tank threat, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
19 Dec 2025 - 12:12PM
Conservation
Indonesian elephants tasked to help in flood recovery spur conservation debate
The four elephants deployed to lift debris in Aceh last week after flooding were also involved in the 2004 post-tsunami recovery efforts.
19 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
Natural disasters
Don’t build on ‘active zones’, experts warn Indonesia as Sumatra recovery begins
Jakarta has pledged US$3.6 billion and a special agency to help restore homes and public facilities destroyed in last month’s cyclone.
18 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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Hong Kong
Indonesian helper who died in Hong Kong fire ‘was always there’ for others
Desi Widiana, one of nine Indonesian helpers killed in the Tai Po fire, was found huddled together with her elderly ward.
18 Dec 2025 - 3:51PM
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Food and Drinks
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American cuisine better than Vietnamese, Korean? New ‘best’ list stirs tempers
The ‘100 Best Cuisines in the World’ list from TasteAtlas is angering people with its contentious food rankings. Singapore at number 90?
18 Dec 2025 - 8:15AM
Australia
Why Southeast Asia’s move to protect children online may fuel state surveillance
Measures to rein in tech companies risk opening the door to tighter state oversight of online platforms, analysts say.
18 Dec 2025 - 5:29PM
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Urban planning
Deadly Indonesia fire fuels claims of ‘back-room dealings’ on safety
Unions blame bribery for lax enforcement after 22 workers died in a burning Jakarta office building with no emergency exits.
17 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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