Johor ex-politician in intensive care after accidentally shooting himself in chest at gun range
He was in the process of emptying his pistol’s chamber when he accidentally fired a shot, police said.
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Indonesia to probe taxi operator Green SM after deadly Bekasi train crash
A Green SM electric taxi was involved in the fatal train collision near Jakarta on Monday night (Apr 27) that killed 15 people.
Fire destroys dozens of homes in Malaysia’s Sabah state
No injuries or fatalities were reported.
Japan’s Idemitsu Maru allowed through Hormuz, history in tow
The Panama-flagged, Japanese-owned Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC), Idemitsu Maru, has passed through the Strait of Hormuz on its way to Nagoya with a cargo of 2 million barrels of oil from Saudi Arabia. The vessel also carries a reminder that it was the Japanese oil refiner
Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife's body inside incinerator
The zoo has had to delay its reopening after a maintenance break, as police investigate the staff members claim.
Thailand’s multi-billion-dollar fishing industry reels as soaring fuel costs keep fleets ashore
Diesel prices in the country have climbed to more than 50 baht (US$1.53) per litre – nearly double what many trawlers paid at the start of the year.
Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'
Rising demand for rare earth materials is driving an unregulated mining boom centred in war-torn Myanmar and spreading to Laos. Toxic runoff from the mines threatens Thailand's global food exports.
Durian gets influencer backing as Thailand faces glut
Top online seller Pimrypie priced premium Monthong at as low as 100 baht (S$3.90) per fruit.
Orban’s departure shuts China’s back door into the EU
The recent electoral defeat of Viktor Orban has drawn widespread attention, with most commentary focused on its implications for Europe and the Russia-Ukraine war. Yet this emphasis overlooks a broader strategic consequence: the potential disruption of China’s approach to
Man with hammer strikes boy, injures police before barricading himself in Tokyo home
The boy and three of the six police officers were taken to the hospital.
Indonesia military court begins trial of officers allegedly behind acid attack on activist
Military prosecutors are seeking the maximum of 12 years' jail for four officers over their alleged involvement in throwing a mixture of car battery acid and rust remover on activist Andrie Yunus in March.
Japan PM vows all-out efforts towards sustained pay hikes at May Day event
Surging crude oil prices and energy supply disruptions are casting a shadow over resource-scarce Japan.
Indian man takes sister’s exhumed body to bank for withdrawal
The man returned to the branch carrying the “human remains” of his sister after being turned away.
China again touts benefits of union with Taiwan, Taipei rebuffs
BEIJING/TAIPEI, April 29 - Taiwan's economy will see unprecedented opportunities should it agree to union with China, Beijing said on Wednesday as it continues to try to persuade Taipei to accept its rule, which President Lai Ching-te's government has repeatedly rejected.
Humanoid robots to handle baggage in trial at Tokyo's Haneda Airport
In the future, the robots are expected to be used across a wide range of tasks, including baggage loading, cabin cleaning, and ground support equipment operations.
Decouple from China? Beijing now has a law against it
China’s new law on Industrial and Supply Chain Security, which took effect immediately in early April, introduces a significant new layer of regulatory oversight targeting cross-border industrial activity and global supply chains. It will inevitably have far-reaching
Special railway tickets featuring Punch the monkey go on sale in Japan
Part of the proceeds will be donated to the zoo.
China changes agriculture chief for second time in two years
Mr Zhang Zhu replaces Mr Han Jun, who served less than two years in the role.
Strait of Malacca could be next Hormuz-like flashpoint
While recent global attention has focused on the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively held closed since late February in a move that has disrupted world energy supplies, a quieter but also important development has been taking shape in south-east Asia. On April 14, the
Flight cancellations and high fuel prices help keep Chinese close to home for May holidays
The Iran war impact also extends beyond cancelled flights.
China suspends new autonomous driving permits after Baidu outage
The suspension prevents self-driving companies from adding new robotaxis to their fleets.
Tropical forest loss eases in 2025 from record high, report shows
SAO PAULO, April 29 - Destruction of the world's tropical forests eased in 2025 from a record high, a report showed on Wednesday, underscoring how decisive policy can help keep trees standing despite pressures from a warmer climate and expanding agricultural frontiers.
Japan cleaner goes viral with spa-like service for plushies
Some tourists visit Japan specifically for the purpose of having their sofy toys cleaned.
Japan’s Shizuoka launches unified tea brand, logo to up global recognition
The region wants to promote visibility and boost its competitiveness overseas.
Hotel stay offers new way to support animal welfare in north-east Japan
A fundraising campaign with an initial target of $39,990 to outfit the themed room runs till May 24.
South Korea’s watchdog names Coupang founder as controlling entity
The move could subject it to more strict regulatory scrutiny.
Toll the Malacca Strait — and price out American hegemony
On April 22, Indonesia’s finance minister went off-topic during a symposium and raised the possibility of tolling the Strait of Malacca in light of the current Hormuz crisis, drawing swift rejections from the foreign ministers of Singapore, Malaysia and even Indonesia. All
Cheaper, cleaner electric trucks overhaul China’s logistics
Manufacturers expect the vehicles to make up the majority of domestic truck sales in a few years.
Sarawak is betting millions on free tertiary education. Will it keep its brightest from leaving?
The state is building the talent pipeline needed to reach high-income status by 2030.
India airlines warn of flight suspensions as war drives up fuel cost
Speculation is mounting that fuel prices will be raised after state elections end on April 29.
Australian mother who faked son's cancer to fund lavish lifestyle jailed
The mother-of-two shaved her six-year-old's son's head and eyebrows as part of the deception.
Whoosh or wait? Will fatal Indonesia train crash put brakes on its high-speed rail ambitions?
The crash has also raised questions over why automatic train protection systems remain incomplete.
Tourists told to cut air conditioning, save fuel on Cook Islands
The island depends on imported diesel for electricity, making it highly vulnerable to fuel shortages.
Taiwan minister says she visited second islet in disputed South China Sea
The minister said complaints by Vietnam about her trip would not cause any regional tensions.
Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon
WASHINGTON, April 28 - President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Britain's King Charles did not want Iran to have a nuclear weapon, introducing the fraught subject of the Middle East conflict into comments at a White House state dinner for the visiting royal.
Nepal wants to become a data centre hub. It has no rules for how
An environment ministry official also said that the pollution aspects have not yet been envisioned.
Indonesia daycare abuse exposes oversight failures
The police said excessive workloads appeared to push caregivers to resort to violence.
Philippine tax agency orders probe on V-P Sara Duterte’s businesses
The agency said it has found probable cause to examine tax records of Sara Duterte and her spouse.
Kim Jong Un praises troops who 'self-blasted' to avoid capture by Ukraine
It confirms suspicions that North Korean soldiers are being told to detonate their grenades to kill themselves.
Rising anti-vaccine sentiment in Indonesia undermines child immunisation efforts
Concerns of whether vaccines are halal and low public trust are among factors driving the sentiment.
Why nationality is more than a personal choice in South Korea
South Korea ties citizenship closely to duty, most notably mandatory military service for men.
Indonesia deadly train crash renews railway safety concerns
As of April 28, at least 15 people were confirmed killed in the incident, while 88 others sustained injuries.
A faraway conflict threatens livelihoods in India's glass hub
Supply disruptions due to Middle East tensions have pushed up costs in India’s glass industry, putting workers at risk.
Charles’s speech cites ‘checks and balances’ on executive power
WASHINGTON — King Charles III did not name President Donald Trump Tuesday when he acknowledged before a joint session of Congress the transatlantic tension between the United States and the United Kingdom, but he stressed that “America’s words carry weight and meaning” as he
US, allies release joint statement supporting Panama's sovereignty
April 28 - The United States, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago released a joint statement in support of Panama's sovereignty on Tuesday, saying recent actions by China are an attempt to politicize maritime trade and infringe on the sovereignty of