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US gives Philippines ‘force multiplier’ drones to counter China in disputed waters
The Mantas T-12 unmanned surface vessels can be used for stealth spying, resupplying BRP Sierra Madre or retrofitted for combat, analysts said.
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Malaysian father to be publicly caned for Islamic crime of close proximity
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Terengganu becomes second Malaysian state to ban e-cigarettes
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Australian tourist dies after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos
The poisoning incident in Vang Vieng has left Bianca Jones, two Danes and an American traveller dead.
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Bianca Jones died in a Thai hospital after consuming suspected methanol-laced alcohol while holidaying in Laos. Photo: Facebook/BiancaJones
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Prabowo’s US, China visits signal ‘personal approach’ to foreign policy
Prabowo visited both the US and China on his first trip abroad as president, as analysts note a more ‘personal approach’ to foreign policy.
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Southeast Asia
‘We don’t have anything to harvest’: storm-hit Philippines faces rice crisis
The onslaught from six storms caused at least US$131 million of crop losses, with rice bearing the brunt of the damage.
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Indonesians urge ‘structural frugal living’ boycott of planned VAT hike
Analysts say the hike could add to the middle class’ financial burden, with some Indonesians planning to avoid buying goods subject to VAT.
21 Nov 2024 - 8:00AM
Southeast Asia
Thailand sentences alleged cyanide serial killer to death
The woman, who faces 13 more murder trials, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing them with cyanide.
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The mother of Siriporn Kanwong holds a picture of her daughter while talking to the media outside the Criminal Court in Bangkok. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Malaysia’s Anthony Loke pitches alternative route to China via pan-Asian rail
The Malaysian transport minister says the transport of goods via high-speed trains to China will help bolster regional supply chains.
20 Nov 2024 - 6:06PM
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Western powers bring ‘little’ value to Asean forum, may fan China tensions
Experts say adding Canada, France and the UK to Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus could dilute the platform’s ‘effectiveness’.
20 Nov 2024 - 5:03PM
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Southeast Asia
Can Kuala Lumpur unseat Singapore and Bangkok as Southeast Asia’s aviation hub?
Kuala Lumpur’s airport has been ranked second in global connectivity, with Malaysia vying to become the heart of Southeast Asia’s air travel.
20 Nov 2024 - 3:31PM
Economics
Chinese milk tea giant Chagee stirs ire of Malaysians over ‘rigged’ lucky draw
A TikTok video appears to show company staff tampering with a Chagee lucky draw involving luxury handbags and Apple products.
20 Nov 2024 - 5:43PM
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Guests attend the opening ceremony of a new Chagee outlet in Kuching, Malaysia. Photo: Facebook/my.chagee
Politics
‘A good decision’: Singapore proposes unprecedented anti-scam powers for police
Singapore could be the first country to implement legislation allowing authorities to control individual bank accounts to protect people from scams.
20 Nov 2024 - 3:17PM
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Politics
Daim Zainuddin acquitted of graft charges by Malaysian court after his death
The corruption charges, related to the late politician and businessman’s alleged failure to declare his assets, were dropped on Wednesday.
20 Nov 2024 - 1:25PM
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Politics
Will Trump’s presidency reshape Southeast Asia’s trade, security landscape?
Trump’s tariff threat and disdain for defence allies coupled with ‘China hawks’ in his cabinet pose great risk for the region, experts say.
20 Nov 2024 - 12:51PM
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Southeast Asia
‘Unsatisfactory’: Singapore curtails Resorts World Sentosa’s casino licence
The city state’s Gambling Regulatory Authority said the casino had areas that ‘require rectification and substantial improvement’.
20 Nov 2024 - 12:23PM
Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore. Photo: Roy Issa
Politics
How the Philippines wins Western support with its ‘vocal’ South China Sea stance
Analysts say the Philippines’ transparency initiative is spotlighting China’s actions and rallying global allies in the US and Europe.
20 Nov 2024 - 12:09PM
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Politics
Indonesia condemned her to death. But soon she’ll return home to the Philippines
Mary Jane Veloso was convicted of drug trafficking and has been on death row in Indonesia for 14 years.
20 Nov 2024 - 5:06PM
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Southeast Asia
Trump will keep US-Philippines economic and defence ties strong: Manila envoy
If Washington cuts back, Manila is ready to work with other regional partners, Philippine Ambassador to US Jose Manuel Romualdez adds.
20 Nov 2024 - 3:43AM
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Lifestyle & Culture
Indonesia’s Bali seeks to protect traditional dance by banning erotic version
Several viral videos of Balinese performers wearing revealing outfits and dancing sensuously have forced the authorities to take action.
19 Nov 2024 - 5:48PM
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Balinese women perform a dance at a temple on Serangan island in Denpasar, Bali. Photo: AFP
Politics
Widow of Malaysia’s Daim insists on case against late ex-minister to go on
Naimah Khalid says Daim wanted ‘his day in court’ to clear his name in a case slammed by their family as ‘politically motivated’.
19 Nov 2024 - 4:11PM
Lifestyle & Culture
Mahathir hits out at Chinese signboards in Kuala Lumpur’s shopping centres
Former prime minister laments the absence of the national language, Malay, from the display boards at shopping centres in Kuala Lumpur.
19 Nov 2024 - 3:56PM
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Politics
Malaysia’s Ukraine stance, closeness to Russia could harm its image: analysts
Kuala Lumpur’s refusal to condemn Moscow and growing ties with Putin in a bid to join the Brics bloc may undermine its non-aligned stance.
19 Nov 2024 - 2:11PM
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Faster, bolder action needed to empower women across the Asia-Pacific
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