Support for Malaysians available as expanded Sales and Service Tax begins
Government initiatives – from direct cash aid and electricity rebates – are available for Malaysians.
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Tiny Tuvalu seeks assurance from US its citizens won’t be barred
Tuvalu's government said it had not received any formal notification that it was on the US' travel ban list.
China is not alone in building a new cult of heroes and martyrs
A tour guide competition was held in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in late May. This was not some fun contest. According to Chinese state media, it was a carefully conceived effort to “attract and cultivate a group of politically firm and professionally skilled storytellers
Report on Malaysia’s gas pipeline fire has residents worried about future safeguards
One resident wondered why monitoring systems had failed to detect the pipeline moving before it broke.
South Korea’s former president Yoon defies summons in martial law probe
He said he needed to prepare for a later hearing.
In Trump’s game, the US and China win and Europe pays the bill
In the opening moves of Trump’s second presidency, a pattern has emerged: Washington sets the agenda, Beijing adapts with precision, and Brussels capitulates. What emerges is a bipolar order where Europe has relegated itself to the role of financier and cheerleader. Trump plays
Thai Constitutional Court to weigh petition seeking PM's dismissal
BANGKOK - Thailand's Constitutional Court was due to meet on Tuesday to consider a petition seeking the dismissal of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, as pressure mounts on a government battling to survive and under fire on multiple fronts.
Thai Constitutional Court to weigh petition seeking PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s dismissal
Her popularity has declined sharply, with her approval rating sinking to 9.2 per cent.
As Squid Game ends, South Koreans return to the reality that inspired it
The show's themes of unemployment and inequality are all too relatable for Korean viewers.
Commentary: Will demise of Jetstar Asia have impact on Singapore aviation?
While Jetstar Asia’s exit is disappointing for Changi Airport Group, its small post-pandemic market share means the void it leaves should be easy to fill, says aviation analyst Brendan Sobie.
Commentary: Is the shine coming off the US-Japan ‘Golden Age’?
Between tariffs and defence spending, ties between Washington and Tokyo aren’t what they used to be, says Gearoid Reidy for Bloomberg Opinion.
Trump threatens tariffs on Japan over rice exports
Mr Trump threatens to send Tokyo a letter over what he called Japan’s reluctance to accept US rice exports.
Malaysia’s VEP enforcement kicks in on July 1 with 10 drivers fined in first hour
The VEP plan was first mooted back in 2017.
Malaysia’s VEP enforcement kicks in on July 1 with 10 Singapore drivers fined in first hour
Enforcement action marks the end of a grace period when vehicles were let off with a warning.
Japan's 'death-tainted' homes gain appeal as property prices soar
TOKYO - The house that property consultant and ghost investigator Kazutoshi Kodama regularly surveys has a grim history: seven years ago, an elderly woman hanged herself in the bathroom and last year her son died alone, his body undiscovered for roughly 10 days.
Israel acknowledges Palestinian civilians harmed at Gaza aid sites, says 'lessons learned'
The Israeli military acknowledged on Monday that Palestinian civilians were harmed at aid distribution centres in the Gaza Strip, saying that new instructions had been issued to Israeli forces following \"lessons learned\".
Critical minerals to top Modi’s agenda in five-nation tour
The export curbs on rare earth magnets are worrying Indian automakers fearing disruption to production.
Kazakhstan bans face coverings in public places
The legislation does not explicitly mention religion or types of religious dress.
Malaysia starts VEP enforcement at midnight on Jul 1, issuing US$70 fines to errant Singapore vehicles
Some 50 officers from Malaysia's Road Transport Department (JPJ) started setting up a roadblock about 100m from the immigration checkpoint at the Causeway at about 11.50pm on Monday.
Event kicks off celebration of Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday
Dignitaries gather to offer praise for the Tibetan spiritual leader, part of events marking a milestone birthday.
Engine corrosion grounds large numbers of Japan’s home-grown P-1 patrol aircraft
This underscores the challenges Japan faces in its efforts to fire up its national defence industry.
India to see above-average July rains after wetter than normal June
Nearly half of India’s farmland depends on the annual June to September rains for crop growth.
Indian tech hub state pushes jail terms for ‘fake news’, sparks worries
This has stirred concerns among free speech activists that it could lead to censorship.
935 people killed in Israeli strikes on Iran, official says
DUBAI - Some 935 people were killed in Iran during the 12-day air war with Israel, based on the latest forensic data, a spokesperson for the Iranian judiciary said on Monday, according to state media.
Congo gold miner says M23 rebels force staff to work without pay
Gold miner Twangiza Mining SA has accused Rwanda-backed M23 rebels of forcing its employees to work against their will and without pay after seizing its mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
'Indefensible': Malaysian Bar slams 'silence' over retiring Chief Justice's fate
Malaysia’s Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat reaches the retirement age of 66 on Wednesday (Jul 2). Amid uncertainty over who her successor will be, or whether her term will be extended, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also weighed in on Monday.
Support for Japan PM Ishiba slips ahead of key national vote: NHK survey
Support for Mr Ishiba's government is 34 per cent, down from 39 per cent three weeks ago.
Philippines says military leaders working to set-up 'one-theatre' approach in East, South China seas
BBC regrets not stopping Glastonbury livestream of Bob Vylan
LONDON - Britain's BBC said it regretted not stopping the livestream of punk-rap duo Bob Vylan's set at Glastonbury after the performance included chants against the Israeli military, drawing condemnation from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Philippines says military leaders working to set up ‘one-theatre’ approach in East, South China seas
This comes after Japan made a similar proposal to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
North Korea's Kim seen draping coffins with flag at Russia treaty anniversary
SEOUL - North Korea's state media showed on Monday leader Kim Jong Un draping coffins with the national flag in what appeared to be the repatriation of soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine, as the countries marked a landmark military treaty.
Malaysia gas pipeline fire: No foul play, negligence found, say police
Ground instability led to the blast in Selangor on April 1 that destroyed homes and injured about 150 people.
Uproar over sexual assault in Bangladesh after video spreads online
Protests broke out across the country after footage of the incident was circulated.
China is quietly supplanting Russia as Cuba's main benefactor
JATIBONICO, Cuba - Hours over rutted roads inland from Havana, the small Cuban city of Jatibonico is a snapshot of late 19th-century living, its streets crowded with horse-drawn carriages and lacking power much of the day and night.
Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong to visit Hong Kong in July, tour tickets snapped up
The Chinese naval vessel will dock in Hong Kong from Jul 3-7, offering public tours and cultural exchange activities. The first batch of tickets was snapped up in under a minute.
Tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan rise after Kremlin condemns Baku's reaction to arrests
MOSCOW - Tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan rose on Monday after the Kremlin said it disagreed with a decision by Azerbaijan to cancel Russian cultural events in response to the arrest in Russia of ethnic Azerbaijanis suspected of serious crimes.
Kremlin condemns Azerbaijan's move to cancel Russian cultural events following police raids on Azerbaijanis
MOSCOW - The Kremlin said on Monday that it regretted a decision by Azerbaijan to cancel Russian cultural events in the South Caucasus country following police raids which affected Azerbaijani citizens living in Russia.
Azerbaijan arrests journalists at Russian state outlet as tensions with Moscow rise
BAKU/MOSCOW - Authorities in Azerbaijan arrested two journalists from the local branch of a Russian state news agency on Monday in a move likely to further stoke tensions with Moscow following arrests in Russia of ethnic Azerbaijanis suspected of serious crimes.
Israel interested in ties with Syria and Lebanon, foreign minister says
JERUSALEM - Israel is interested in establishing official diplomatic ties with old foes Syria and Lebanon, but will not negotiate the fate of the Golan Heights in any peace agreement, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said in a press conference on Monday.
Bangkok building collapsed after Myanmar quake due to construction, design flaws, probe shows
The steel met standards, but the elevator and stairwell walls were improperly designed and built.
Why is Thai tourism stuttering and will its renewed focus on ‘quality over quantity’ work?
Thailand is projected to miss its tourist arrival numbers for this year, but authorities are placing more value on “quality” tourists who spend more. It’s a strategy that could be challenging, experts say, given the global economy and the inability to win back the important
India’s stock market enters volatile second half, but with hopes of new highs
This comes after a turbulent first half marked by a bull run, a sharp sell-off and a subsequent recovery.
Russia, asked about defence spending, says it is NATO spending that risks collapse of alliance
MOSCOW - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that Moscow planned to cut its defence spending, but that he thought a decision by NATO members to increase their own defence spending could ultimately lead to the alliance's collapse.
Thai defence chief rules out military coup, says top generals committed to democracy
The country’s top military leaders have no intention of seizing power, said Mr Phumtham Wechayachai.
