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SCMP’s Asia desk
Once feared for his cannibalistic past, Sumanto now inspires followers on Instagram with motivational content, fitness routines, and ‘mukbang’ videos.
The 38-year-old single father, who lost 20kg during his captivity, had been duped into travelling to Cambodia on an offer to work as a driver for US$5,000.
Oscar Jenkins, an Australian teacher fighting for Ukraine, was reportedly captured and interrogated by Russian soldiers. His status and whereabouts are unknown.
Seoul says North Korea ‘can never be recognised as a nuclear-armed state’ under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
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Concerns over Kim Keon-hee’s PhD in design from Kookmin University may complicate the political situation for her husband, impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol.
Hate comments could stem from feelings of resentment and injustice over families receiving compensation from government, an expert says.
Online users who have criticised Cinta Rahmania Putri say the fire victims’ suffering pales in comparison with that of the Palestinians.
Malaysia and Thailand are reviewing their own laws against online fraud, with an eye on Singapore’s Protection from Scams bill.
Voluntary work-from-home measures were being considered in a bid to reduce traffic congestion, the city’s governor said.
The girl was last seen bathing in an abandoned tin-ore mining pond, rescuers say. Her body was found hours later.
Kim, who was previously embroiled in controversy over her academic credentials, has until the end of January to contest the findings.
The Indonesian government says HMPV is not a deadly virus and advises locals to maintain good hygiene.
Former leader says Thai women have ‘natural beauty’ and his Pheu Thai party will promote them to become supermodels.
Foreign countries are eyeing Indonesian palm oil as the ‘strategic material’ is crucial to their industries, President Prabowo Subianto says.
While some K-pop idols have slammed President Yoon Suk-yeol, other stars face criticism for being indifferent to the political turmoil.
An autopsy carried out on Chayada Prao-hom shows the singer’s death was not due to health complications from massage.
A law enforcement team in Bali has been deployed to deal with the problem by monitoring vice establishments and online platforms.
The murder case against the couple, who are also police officers, was filed after an alleged ‘intimate situation’ involving the victim.
A politician has criticised Australian PM Anthony Albanese for not ‘showing solidarity with the Jewish community’ soon after the attack.
Thai doctors have been highlighting the risks of untrained masseuses following Chayada Prao-hom’s death.
The case involving an Indian national comes after several incidents at other Australian airports in which passenger safety was threatened.
Social media users commended Ahn Gwi-ryeong’s act of courage after she scuffled with a soldier and attempted to snatch away his rifle.
Rizieq Shihab wants Indonesian youth to pick up arms against Israel in Gaza and East Jerusalem, where the holy Al-Aqsa mosque is located.
At least 35 people were hospitalised with gastrointestinal symptoms, including three who died from the suspected food poisoning incident.
Customs officials say the invasive search was lawful and an ‘unavoidable measure’ even though it left the traveller with vaginal bleeding.
South Korea’s state auditor alleges that the former officials disclosed the details in a bid to slow down the full deployment of THAAD.
Seoul Metro was addressing commuter complaints about unruly riders and loud announcements at stations.
Several viral videos of Balinese performers wearing revealing outfits and dancing sensuously have forced the authorities to take action.
Former prime minister laments the absence of the national language, Malay, from the display boards at shopping centres in Kuala Lumpur.
The guidelines were framed after businesses at the airport reported multiple instances of patrons losing their cool.
