Fake Singapore neighbourhood police centre found in Cambodian scam compound

A set-up mimicking the facade of Woodlands East Neighbourhood Police Centre was discovered.

Poland to probe possible links between Epstein and Russia, PM Tusk says

WARSAW, Feb 3 - Poland will launch an investigation into possible links between the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Russian intelligence, as well as any impact on Poland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday.

'I don't think I am a hero': Boy, 13, describes 'superhuman' swim to save family

Austin Applebee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.

Rights group decries detention of China investigative journalist

Mr Liu Hu has been reporting on graft among high-profile figures in the Communist Party of China.

Top EU diplomat to visit Kyrgyzstan for talks on sanctions

BISHKEK, Feb 3 - Kyrgyzstan said on Tuesday the European Union's sanctions envoy would visit on February 26 after a report that the EU was planning to ban some exports to the Central Asian country for allegedly facilitating Russian sanctions evasion.

Myanmar and Russia agree to new military alliance

Ukraine to adjust peace negotiators' work after Russia's strike, Zelenskiy says

KYIV, Feb 3 - The work of Ukraine's negotiating team will be adjusted after Russia's overnight attack on Ukrainian energy facilities, which involved a record number of ballistic missiles, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday.

Armed boats attempt to intercept vessel in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says

DUBAI, Feb 3 - A group of armed boats attempted to intercept a vessel 16 nautical miles (29.6 km) north of Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Tuesday.

China to ban 'hidden' car door handles to address safety fears

BEIJING, Feb 3 - China will ban 'hidden' car door handles from 2027, becoming the first country to phase out a design pioneered by Tesla and adopted by Chinese competitors including Xiaomi.

Australia needs to get real about Trump’s America

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos speech should unsettle Australian strategic thinkers, who have been raised in the belief the US alliance is the unshakeable foundation of Australia’s regional security. Carney’s point – that American leadership is no longer a reliable

Trump's tariff cut spells relief in India despite scant details

NEW DELHI, Feb 3 - U.S. President Donald Trump's move to slash tariffs on Indian imports sparked a relief rally across the Asian country's markets on Tuesday, lifting sentiment among exporters and policymakers even as details of the agreement remained scant.

Indonesian civil servants to undergo military training to boost national defence

Some 4,000 of them will begin training, which is voluntary, in the first half of 2026, says Indonesia Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. But observers have voiced concerns about the plan.

Air India inspects Boeing 787 fuel switches after grounding

JB driver who sexually harassed passenger loses e-hailing licence

A video shows the driver reaching towards the rear passenger seat while asking the woman for her age.

China’s YJ-18 missile reimagined to strike US naval logistics

China’s unveiling of the YJ-18C cruise missile underscores a shift in its military thinking toward cheap, stealthy weapons designed to erode US naval endurance by attacking logistics rather than seeking decisive fleet engagements. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP)

Middle East does not need Iran-US war, diplomatic adviser to UAE president says

DUBAI, Feb 3 - The Middle East does not need another confrontation between the U.S. and Iran, and Tehran needs to reach a nuclear deal with Washington, the diplomatic adviser to the president of regional power United Arab Emirates said at a World Governments Summit panel in

Thailand’s coffee giants to halve default sugar levels in major health drive

"Normal sweetness" will now contain only 50 per cent of sugar indicated in the original recipe.

Drunk passenger strips on AirAsia flight from Vietnam to Bangkok, barges past others after landing

The man stripped down to his underwear and demanded to be let off the aircraft.

Trump’s dollar downer buoying Xi’s global yuan ambitions

China is accelerating its long-running effort to turn the yuan into a genuine global currency, and recent signals from Washington are strengthening Beijing’s resolve. For years, Chinese policymakers have worked quietly to expand the yuan’s role in trade, finance and reserves.

Soldiers, snow plows in Japan battle deadly winter storms

TOKYO, Feb 3 - Soldiers and swarms of snow plows battled in Japan on Tuesday to clear record-breaking snowfalls that have buried some northern and western cities, as the death toll rose to 30 from winter storms.

Ever wonder what ‘bomba’ means? Melaka firefighter chief says term has Portuguese roots

Mr Mohd Zaidi began researching the department’s roots after frequent questions from the public.

South Korea’s Cabinet passes law revision against abuse targeting Itaewon victims, families

It specifies a ban against spreading falsehoods concerning the Itaewon tragedy.

Skeletal remains of six including three children found in burnt-down house in Johor

Two male suspects will be charged on Feb 4 for murder.

Thai military finds fake police setups at Cambodian scam complex

The O'Smach scam complex included rooms set up to imitate police offices from at least seven countries, including Singapore, China, India, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Singaporean man among two nabbed in Johor raids on syndicate peddling drug-laced vapes

Both suspects have been remanded for seven days until Feb 4 for investigation.

Prabowo slams Bali local government over island’s waste crisis, warns of threat to tourism

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said that he would not hesitate to deploy military and police personnel to assist with clean-up efforts if local governments are unable to act swiftly.

Malaysian court acquits French man on drug charges

He was arrested in 2023 after police found cannabis in a home he shared with his Malaysian business partner.

No defect found in switch of jet grounded by Air India - regulator

The Boeing 787-8 jet was grounded after a pilot reported a possible issue with the fuel control switch.

Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for 'equal, multipolar world' as he meets Uruguay leader

Uruguay President Yamandu Orsi is the first South American leader to visit Beijing since the United States entered Venezuela in January and captured then-President Nicolas Maduro.

Integrated QR codes on bus tickets to ease congestion at KL terminal: Malaysian minister

About 30,000 to 40,000 passengers are expected to pass through the terminal daily during the Chinese New Year period.

India greets Trump trade deal announcement with joy and caution

Analysts urged caution citing a lack of clarity.

India should respect and respond to Bangladesh’s reset

India’s support was decisive in Bangladesh’s Liberation War in 1971. Bangladeshi freedom fighters lacked the military capability to overwhelm the Pakistani army and bring down the Dhaka government. Hence, India’s direct military intervention was instrumental in Bangladesh

Malaysia releases tankers suspected of transferring illegal crude oil worth US$129 million

One of the vessels was later spotted as it sailed through the Singapore Strait.

Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal

Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer.

High geostrategic stakes as South Korea pursues mega submarine deal with Canada

A deal would propel South Korea up the league of the world’s top arms exporters.

Malaysian police probe video of Grab driver harassing female passenger in JB; Grab apologises

Malaysian authorities are investigating a viral video posted on Sunday (Feb 1) showing a Grab driver reaching towards a female passenger and asking her inappropriate questions during a ride in Johor Bahru.

Russia is ready for a new world with no nuclear limits, Ryabkov says

MOSCOW, Feb 3 - Russia is ready for the new reality of a world with no nuclear arms control limits after the New START treaty expires later this week, Russia's point man for arms control said on Tuesday.

A tiny Australian town is up for sale but locals fear it could die out

With a population of five people, Licola is for sale for between A$6 million and A$10 million.

Police open fire at passenger after knife threat causes panic at Iloilo airport

The passenger was told repeatedly to surrender a knife found during baggage screening, but he allegedly refused to comply.

Indonesia’s plan to give civil servants military training draws mixed reactions

The programme aims to foster nationalism and a stronger sense of service to the country.

Elephant ride ban in Indonesia raises concerns at conservation sites

Site operators warn that poorly implemented restrictions could harm the welfare of elephants.

Crowdfunding fiber-optic drones for Ukraine

Activist groups in the Czech Republic and Slovakia are crowdfunding fiber-optic drones for Ukraine. The locally built drones, with 3D-printed airframes, are reverse-engineered copies of Russian fiber-optic drones recovered by the Ukrainians. Fiber-optic drones have become

China’s Xi calls for ‘equal, multipolar world’ as he meets Uruguay leader

Mr Orsi's visit is the first by a South American leader to the Chinese capital since the US captured Maduro.

China's Xi calls for 'equal, multipolar world' as he meets Uruguay leader

BEIJING, Feb 3 - China and Uruguay should should work together to advance an \"equal and orderly multipolar world\", President Xi Jinping told his counterpart Yamandu Orsi on Tuesday, according to a media pool report.

Death toll from heavy Japan snow hits 30

A powerful cold air mass has resulted in heavy snow along the Sea of Japan coast in recent weeks, with some areas seeing more than double the usual volumes.

Back to school: More universities in Japan offering courses for seniors

The average age of students taking these courses is 63 to 64.

China to ban hidden car door handles from 2027 in industry shift

Car door handles will need to have both interior and exterior mechanical releases, and Chinese car models already approved for launch will have an additional two years to achieve compliance.

Death toll from heavy snow in Japan hits 30

The central government has deployed troops to help residents in Aomori, the heaviest-hit region.