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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is escorted by prison officers after court proceedings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on January 19, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia

Explainer | What to know about Najib’s house arrest bid and the existence of a royal ‘decree’

The controversy is growing, as the government evades confirming its existence while Umno pushes for Najib’s release, straining the fragile unity government.

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Indonesia

Indonesia’s Hannibal Lecter finds redemption on social media

Malaysia

Malaysian freed from Cambodian scam centre over lack of computer, English skills

The Philippines

Singapore’s Alice Guo probe spotlights ‘domino effect’ of transnational crime

Zhang Jie, one of Guo’s alleged associates, is a Singaporean national who purportedly helped in her escape from the Philippines last year.

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Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo attending a hearing at the Philippine Senate in September 2024. Photo: Handout/EPA-EFE
Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo attending a hearing at the Philippine Senate in September 2024. Photo: Handout/EPA-EFE
Malaysia

Battle of the bulge: Malaysia’s police order officers to lose excess body fat

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain says any officers whose BMI reading is above 28 could lose out on promotion.

Malaysia

Malaysians rebuke businessman over his ‘difficult’ Malay workers rant in video

The businessman says Malay employees tend to take leave very often, refuse to work overtime and have poor financial management.

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Singapore

Singapore jails Australian tourist who threatened to crash plane at airport

Moncrieff Marli Curtis Philip became enraged after his long-awaited Thai holiday plan was disrupted.

An Australian tourist was jailed for threatening to crash the aircraft while waiting to board at Singapore’s Changi Airport. Photo: AP
An Australian tourist was jailed for threatening to crash the aircraft while waiting to board at Singapore’s Changi Airport. Photo: AP
Singapore

1 in 4 Singaporeans undecided on who to vote for ahead of election: survey

More voters worried about cost of living, economy and MPs’ performance than political scandals.

The Philippines

Philippines’ Marcos faces inner circle rift over VP Duterte’s impeachment calls

The president’s calls to dismiss impeachment proceedings against his deputy have intensified political tensions and public rallies.

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Indonesia

Is Prabowo facing pressure from India to skip Pakistan after New Delhi visit?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited President Prabowo Subianto to be the chief guest on India’s Republic Day, Indian reports say.

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto attends the G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro last November. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

Marcos tells Kamala Harris he hopes for ‘strong’ US-Philippines ties under Trump

Many in the Philippines are wary about the future of its relationship with the US as president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.

Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr on “expressed optimism in maintaining the strong and dynamic relationship” with the US – particularly on economics, defence and security. Photo: EPA-EFE
Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr on “expressed optimism in maintaining the strong and dynamic relationship” with the US – particularly on economics, defence and security. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-Asean relations

Trump’s defence pick fails Asean test, sparking mockery across Southeast Asia

Pete Hegseth, nominated for US Secretary of Defence, could not name a single member of the regional bloc during his confirmation hearing.

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Vietnam

Vietnam axes second most popular TV broadcaster after 20 years

State-owned VTC went off the air on Wednesday as part of a radical restructuring of media organisations by the ruling Communist Party.

Thailand

Thailand seeks to soothe Chinese visitors’ scam centre fears

Thai tour operators say booking cancellations from Chinese visitors surged following news of an actor who was rescued from a scam centre.

A view of Myanmar’s Myawaddy town seen from Mae Sot district in Thailand. A number of foreigners fled an online scam centre in Myanmar across the border to Thailand last year. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Ham sandwich scandal exposes tensions over halal certification in Malaysia

The discovery of a sandwich with a fake halal label at a convenience store has ignited outrage and debate over certification standards.

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Authorities said the company that produced the ham and cheese sandwich did not have a halal certification licence. Photo: Reddit/abdulsamri89
Authorities said the company that produced the ham and cheese sandwich did not have a halal certification licence. Photo: Reddit/abdulsamri89
Science

Solar power stations in space, Chinese rice: 7 science highlights

From better-tasting Chinese rice to harnessing solar power in space, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

Singapore

As Singapore home sales surge, is the government ready to hit the brakes?

Singapore authorities have sought to calm the housing market by introducing multiple rounds of cooling measures in recent years.

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Asean

Youthful optimism: how Southeast Asian students view their economic futures

Students in six regional countries are hopeful for the future, but worry about corruption, inequality and unemployment, a new survey shows.

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Vietnamese students work in a classroom at the Hanoi University of Science and Technology in Vietnam. Photo: AFP
Vietnamese students work in a classroom at the Hanoi University of Science and Technology in Vietnam. Photo: AFP
China trade

Good night, Vietnam? China economist says Trump tariffs could shut US back door

Li Daokui of Tsinghua University says Chinese manufacturers eyeing Vietnam as a point of entry to the US should ‘reconsider’ in light of tariffs.

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Malaysia

Ferries, trains, cable cars? How Malaysia’s Johor can cope with SEZ rush

The state neighbouring Singapore is facing logistical challenges, with transport infrastructure stagnating for years.

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The Philippines

Manila warns ‘all options on table’ after Chinese patrol in disputed waters

A Chinese coastguard ship patrolled Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday pushing the Philippines ‘to the wall’, and prompting Manila to consider international lawsuits.

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A Chinese Coastguard ship sails in the South China Sea. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard/AFP
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