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Meet Apoh: the ‘chonky’ panther captivating the Malaysian internet
The 15-year-old black panther’s portly appearance has made him an unexpected social media star at the National Zoo in Kuala Lumpur.
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‘High-risk, high reward’: Indonesia urged to scrutinise Chinese investments
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Is Japan becoming anti-immigrant? Far-right parties gain momentum
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Lifestyle & Culture
South Korean teacher and parent arrested in late-night exam theft scandal
The incident follows a series of exam-related scandals blamed on the country’s high-pressure education system.
15 Jul 2025 - 8:48PM
Seniors sit for a nationwide mock test at a high school in Seoul. South Korea’s education system is known for the high pressure faced by its students. Photo: EPA-EFE
People
Why Trump’s remittance tax will be ‘devastating’ for Filipino-Americans
Filipino-American community leaders warn of long-term effects of Trump’s latest actions, including on remittances back home, state-funded health insurance.
15 Jul 2025 - 9:08PM
Economics
India in a fix over Trump’s tariff threat aimed at Russian oil
If Russia fails to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days, India fears that the tariff could cause a spike in oil prices, analysts say.
15 Jul 2025 - 6:00PM
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Malaysia to seek lawyers’ views as anger over judge selection process mounts
With the judiciary facing a severe shortage soon, lawyers are concerned about potential political interference to fill the vacancies.
15 Jul 2025 - 4:55PM
Malaysian lawyers protest against a delay in appointing the country’s top judges near the Prime Minister’s Office in Putrajaya on Monday. Photo: AFP
People
British-Indian marathon runner nicknamed ‘Turbaned Tornado’ dies at 114
Fauja Singh was widely considered to be the world’s oldest marathon runner. He was hit by a car in India while crossing the road.
15 Jul 2025 - 2:08PM
Politics
Anwar’s big surprise? Malaysians sceptical over ‘tribute’ teaser post
Malaysia’s prime minister posted a cryptic ‘Coming Soon’ message on social media on Monday, stirring speculation about what it could mean.
15 Jul 2025 - 5:14PM
People
Viral knife attack on Chinese student shocks Malaysia
Coming just weeks after another student’s murder, Monday’s attack at Taylor’s University has reignited debate about campus safety in Malaysia.
15 Jul 2025 - 11:45AM
People
How a scam network evolved after a nationwide crackdown in the Philippines
Observers warn the Pogo industry’s replication in Pakistan is part of ‘a natural progression’ for illegal networks.
15 Jul 2025 - 4:12PM
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Philippine pesos in a casino. Revenue from Pogo operations peaked at US$116.4 million in 2018. Photo: Shutterstock
Politics
Malaysia’s PKR in bind over judicial crisis, Anwar’s daughter at protest march
Nurul Izzah’s presence at the march goes against party line, is an ‘implicit rebuke’ of Anwar’s position on the crisis, says lawmaker Rafizi Ramli.
14 Jul 2025 - 11:06PM
People
Thailand defrocks 6 monks as sex and blackmail scandal engulfs Buddhist clergy
Authorities say a prominent temple abbot fled to Laos after a woman threatened to expose their affair if he did not pay her US$240,000.
14 Jul 2025 - 8:46PM
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Health & Environment
Bali urges tourists to assess fitness after spike in accidents and rescues
The warning comes amid a string of emergencies involving foreigners on the island.
14 Jul 2025 - 7:08PM
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People
Diplomacy over drama: Indonesia rules out military action to free designer
Arnold Putra is serving a seven-year prison sentence for entering Myanmar illegally and engaging with an ethnic armed group.
14 Jul 2025 - 6:59PM
Indonesian fashion designer Arnold Putra. Photo: Instagram
Health & Environment
Japan megaquake ... again? Disaster fears re-emerge over rash of island tremors
Japan’s weather agency has logged at least four ‘felt quakes’ in the area with an intensity of 4 on the country’s Shindo scale since Sunday.
14 Jul 2025 - 7:07PM
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Lifestyle & Culture
Japan’s Osaka Expo misses visitor target at halfway mark
Hitting the 22 million visitor break-even point will be a tall order, with current attendance falling well short of original projections.
14 Jul 2025 - 5:43PM
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Politics
In US-China tug of war, Australia puts itself first
With one eye on the past and the other on the Asia-Pacific’s future, Australia’s prime minister is championing sovereignty in an uncertain age.
12 Jul 2025 - 8:17AM
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Economics
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.
7 Jul 2025 - 10:48AM
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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Politics
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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