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Malaysia’s new ‘luxury’ taxes hit the middle class where it hurts
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim promised the new taxes would only affect the rich, but many ordinary families are starting to feel the pinch.
5 Jul 2025 - 8:00AM
‘Risk is very real’: Malaysia’s Anwar gambles on petrol subsidy cuts
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Japan braces for Trump’s tariffs as 90-day pause set to end
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Chinese ambassador’s ‘grandstanding’ advice for Australia raises eyebrows
Xiao Qian has criticised some countries that have ‘hyped up the so-called China threat narrative’ and sharply raised their defence spending.
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China’s Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian has criticised the heavy defence spending of some countries in an opinion article in The Australian newspaper. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Why Singapore refused to be a ‘Third China’ – and how Lee Kuan Yew made it clear
In his new book, veteran editor Cheong Yip Seng recalls how Lee Kuan Yew drew a diplomatic line that defined Singapore’s independent path.
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Philippines-China sea dispute takes on legal edge with cyber libel suit
Top Philippine coastguard official takes action against pro-Beijing influencer for claiming that he is a paid US asset.
4 Jul 2025 - 10:38PM
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Lifestyle & Culture
South Korean officials remove 80 tonnes of hoarded garbage from family home
The family has been sent to local medical facilities for psychological treatment.
4 Jul 2025 - 10:21PM
District office cleaning the home of a hoarder family. Photo: Susjeong-gu Office
Politics
PM’s suspension reignites debate on ‘judicial activism’ of Thailand’s courts
Legal scholars warn court’s intervention ‘remains likely in the future’ and electoral mandates risk being curtailed by conservative power centres.
4 Jul 2025 - 8:34PM
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Malaysia PM’s ex-son-in-law declared bankrupt over US$1.25million ‘friendly loan’
Fashion designer Jovian Mandagie, once married to Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s daughter, was declared bankrupt, adding to scandals surrounding the former leader’s family.
4 Jul 2025 - 8:29PM
Economics
Kuala Lumpur’s Aerotrain suffers double trouble after US$100 million relaunch
Kuala Lumpur’s Aerotrain, relaunched a week ago after a test ride by the prime minister, has already suffered two service disruptions, including one from flooding.
4 Jul 2025 - 7:03PM
Health & Environment
Bollywood star’s sudden death reignites India’s quick-fix beauty treatment debate
The death of Shefali Jariwala, 42, a user of anti-ageing injections, has raised concerns about cosmetic treatment safety and heart-related deaths among young adults.
4 Jul 2025 - 5:32PM
Shefali Jariwala’s sudden death has sparked concern in India over quick beauty treatments and rising cardiac events in young adults. Photo: Instagram/shefalijariwala
Economics
Singapore money laundering: UBS, UOB among banks hit with millions in penalties
Capital market services firms and a trust company also faced hefty penalties for their inadequate anti-money laundering measures.
4 Jul 2025 - 9:35PM
People
Sri Lankan man caught at Thai airport with 3 snakes in his underwear
The suspect, identified as Shehan, was previously caught attempting to traffic exotic animals internationally.
4 Jul 2025 - 5:27PM
Politics
USS George Washington’s Manila visit signals US commitment amid ‘crowded’ seas
The USS George Washington’s Manila port call comes just days after China deployed two of its carriers to the Western Pacific for military drills.
4 Jul 2025 - 7:51PM
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‘A national crisis’: why Philippines is still struggling to legalise divorce
Lawmakers have been trying to pass a divorce law since 2005, but continue to face resistance in the Catholic-majority country.
4 Jul 2025 - 3:50PM
Pro-divorce protesters take part in a demonstration in front of the Senate Building in Pasay, Metro Manila. Photo: AFP
People
Malaysia’s latest gangland shooting linked to international crime syndicate
A series of gun attacks over the past few weeks has triggered fear among Malaysians as most occurred out in the open.
4 Jul 2025 - 3:57PM
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What is Japan’s viral manga quake prophecy and how likely is it to come true?
Ryo Tatsuki’s manga novel predicts that a ‘megaquake’ will hit Japan on Saturday, creating tsunamis three times as tall as those from 2011.
5 Jul 2025 - 3:50AM
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Malaysia’s new ‘luxury’ taxes hit the middle class where it hurts
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim promised the new taxes would only affect the rich, but many ordinary families are starting to feel the pinch.
5 Jul 2025 - 8:00AM
Illustration: Huy Truong
Politics
From Iraq to Iran: the US quest for Israeli military dominance – and its fallout
This decades-long strategy has not only redrawn the regional map but also exposed the limits of China’s Middle East influence, analysts say.
29 Jun 2025 - 7:58AM
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Crisis calculations: Trump’s America has Southeast Asia in a spin
Punitive tariffs and severe aid cuts are shaking the foundations of the US relationship with Asean, deepening a sense of ‘unreliability’.
23 Jun 2025 - 12:44PM
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After the ceasefire, India and Pakistan’s leaders seek cover under their flags
Leaders of both countries have sought to relay to domestic audiences competing claims of victory in order to reap political benefits.
20 Jun 2025 - 6:11PM
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