Malaysian PM Anwar given clean bill of health after routine check-up
The findings indicate that Datuk Seri Anwar is fit to continue with his official duties.
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Japan’s ruling LDP eyeing no consumption tax on food as election looms
A new opposition force is looking to scrap the consumption tax on food permanently.
Philippine landfill death rises to 36 as authorities end search after 10 days
The last missing person was found past 5am, local time, on Jan 18.
Malaysia’s Defence Ministry launches probe into ‘yeye’ culture across all military branches
Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said the ministry will not tolerate any conduct that tarnishes military values.
Indonesian authorities find wreckage of missing surveillance plane with 11 on board
There were eight crew members and three passengers on board the plane, which was chartered by Indonesia's Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry to conduct air surveillance on fisheries.
Indonesian authorities find wreckage of plane that was carrying 11 people
There were eight crew members and three passengers on board the plane.
Scrapping direct regional elections in Indonesia shifts power to elites, analysts warn
They say such a proposal is driven by political convenience and will move corruption behind closed doors.
Latest high-tech Japanese toilets can check health via stool analysis
Users can even receive dietary advice based on analysis of their bowel movement.
Malaysian journalist released on bail following sedition arrest linked to controversial question posed at public forum
Rex Tan, who has since resigned from news outlet Free Malaysia Today, had posed a question alleged to contain racial elements at the “Gaza Exposes the Complicity of International Actors” lecture featuring British politician George Galloway.
South Korea reports first African swine fever case in 2 months
To prevent the spread, officials culled 20,000 pigs at the affected farm.
Missing Malaysian actress Nadia Kesuma dies in Saudi Arabia
The actress's daughter said her mother died from a heart attack.
Heavy rains in eastern Australia spark flash floods, 20 rescued
SYDNEY, Jan 18 - Australian authorities on Sunday said 20 people were rescued from floodwaters in the eastern state of New South Wales after torrential rains sparked warnings for residents to move to higher ground.
Flash flooding eases in Australia’s largest city Sydney
Residents at a suburb were earlier evacuated due to rising waters sparked by torrential rains.
The Philippines’ drive to modernise public transport leaves artists caught between progress and loss
For decades, jeepney artists transformed Manila’s streets into moving canvases. Now, as modern transport options replace the traditional military vehicles, they are confronting the possible end of the craft.
‘Tiger Tiger, burning bright’: The scourge of AI-generated wildlife videos in India
In their pursuit of clicks and likes, uploaders of fake wildlife videos are causing real-world harm and panic.
‘Funny is funny’: Indonesian comedians keep calm and carry on amid police report against Netflix show
Legal experts say art forms like satire is protected under freedom of expression.
Smoke alert! Early detection cameras can prevent deadly, runaway bush fires in Australia
The AI-powered cameras work best at a range of up to 25km but can spot fires hundreds of kilometres away.
Potholes on Indian roads: Can AI help fix them?
One firm, RoadBounce, has worked for Singapore’s LTA to ensure relaid roads meet prescribed smoothness levels.
Search for Indonesia plane missing with 10 people on board
The Indonesia Air Transport turboprop plane left from Yogyakarta and was headed to the city of Makassar on Sulawesi island, according to rescuers.
Faced with ‘absurdity of politics’, UMNO plans to fight and befriend rivals at once
UMNO juggles alliances with friends, rivals to balance Malay interests and political survival.
Highlights from the inaugural Eastern Flank Summit
The leaders of the Baltic States, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Romania and Bulgaria met in Helsinki last month for the inaugural Eastern Flank Summit, which produced a joint declaration that can be read here. They assessed that “Russia’s strategic goals remain unchanged: to create
‘For the sake of the Malays and Islam’: UMNO president pitches ‘grand collaboration’ of political parties
UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stressed that the proposed informal grouping is not intended to facilitate any “backdoor” manoeuvres that could destabilise the current unity government led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Indonesia searching for missing surveillance plane with 11 onboard
Jan 17 - Indonesian rescuers were searching on Saturday for an ATR 42-500 fisheries surveillance aircraft that went missing with 11 people on board, officials said.
Search for Indonesia plane missing with 11 people on board
The plane had left Yogyakarta and was headed for the city of Makassar on Sulawesi island.
China tells Cambodia scam hub disappearances threaten ties
"China is highly concerned about a number of recent cases involving Chinese citizens going missing or disappearing in Cambodia," says the Chinese ambassador to Cambodia.
Dubai chewy cookie craze in South Korea raises health concerns, experts warn
While it may feel like a light snack, doctors say its caloric density rivals a full meal.
Owner of ‘gay-friendly’ hotel in Melaka apologises
She said that the promotional material on the hotel’s website was uploaded due to negligence.
Malaysia police launch manhunt for duo who allegedly shot man at Penang car wash
The victim was sent to Taiping Hospital and was pronounced dead during treatment.
Taiwan says Chinese drone made 'provocative' flight over South China Sea island
Taiwan's defence ministry said the Chinese reconnaissance drone was detected around dawn on Saturday approaching the Pratas Islands and flew in its airspace for eight minutes at an altitude outside the range of anti-aircraft weapons.
China’s condom tax no way to pump up low birth rates
Once the world’s most populous nation, China is now among the many Asian countries struggling with anemic fertility rates. In an attempt to double the country’s rate of 1.0 children per woman, Beijing is reaching for a new tool: taxes on condoms, birth control pills and other
Travel industry insiders name Laos among top destinations to watch in 2026
Laos is known for its mountainous landscapes and ancient Buddhist monasteries, among other things.
Poor nutrition during pregnancy causing ‘brain stunting’ in Filipino children: Health Secretary
A 2023 national survey showed that 23.6 per cent of children under five are stunted.
US paralysis on Iran crisis owes to Navy capacity gaps
The ongoing Iranian protests and the Islamic Republic’s brutal repression have led to widespread massacres nationwide, with far-reaching regional and geopolitical implications. Amid the crackdown, both the US and Israeli governments have prepared numerous contingencies should
Aloka, the stray dog in India who walked 100 days for peace
According to monks who walked beside the dog, it showed no signs of fears or restlessness.
Smog alert: Nearly 1,200 brick kilns in Nepal start firing
Brick kilns in the country are required to begin operations by Jan 15.
Hanoi uses AI cameras to spot offenders, including illegal street vendors and litterbugs
In the first two days of enforcement, police processed 48 cases, with total fines exceeding $2,840.
Taiwan says Chinese drone made ‘provocative’ flight over South China Sea island
It flew in Taiwan's airspace at an altitude outside the range of anti-aircraft weapons.
Javan hawk-eagle under pressure as forests in Indonesia disappear
The bird is listed as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List.
Australian coroner refers Filipino worker’s death to police after employer’s ‘deplorable’ conduct
Jerwin Royupa, 21, voluntarily exited a moving vehicle in March 2019 after his employer threatened him.
Foreign maids under South Korea’s pilot project overworked, underpaid: Poll
Respondents said they received an average of 1.92 million won (S$1,673) in monthly wages.
JB police seek info in case of child seen to cross a busy road dangerously
The incident is believed to have occurred at Jalan Tun Razak Susur 5 towards Jalan Datin Halimah at 6.18am on Jan 14.
Another horse getaway: Pony captured after making short-lived escape from shrine near Tokyo
The pony was on the loose for about 10 minutes until it was corralled on the road nearby.
Japan’s ‘rabbit island’ considers introducing tourist tax following increased littering
According to the city’s industrial promotion division, about 195,000 people visited the island in 2024.
Private rooms to be back on Tokyo-Hakata shinkansen bullet trains from October
The operator also plans to add semi-private rooms to the service in the business year ending March 2028.
Why Thailand's deadly construction accidents are sparking outrage and scrutiny
Public outrage has centered on Italian-Thai Development, the contractor responsible for both sites where the past week's accidents occurred.
