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Higher education: why are more schools in Asia favouring high-rise buildings?

Among them, three junior colleges in Singapore will move to new campuses in 2028 and occupy smaller sites with blocks up to 12 storeys.

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‘Great consequence’: Malaysia invites China to join Asean summit with Gulf bloc

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US$10 million fashion fail prompts Anwar to probe Malaysia sovereign fund picks

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Politics

Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s elite and the state-funded schools that shaped them

These institutions, designed to prepare future leaders, have been both revered and criticised for perpetuating elitism in Malaysian society.

Malay College Kuala Kangsar. Photo: Facebook/Malay College Kuala Kangsar
Malay College Kuala Kangsar. Photo: Facebook/Malay College Kuala Kangsar

Economics

Asian firms aim to attain dual goals of profitability and environment protection

Despite the impact of climate change, many regional companies do not know how to derive value from sustainability, a survey shows.

Politics

Will Prabowo’s Brics ambitions reshape Indonesia’s ties with Russia and China?

Indonesia’s new president is wasting no time pursuing a more active foreign policy to position his country as a leader of the Global South.

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Economics

Kuala London: aspiration, class and the Malaysian dream of a British education

In a country still shaped by its colonial past, the pursuit of a UK education by Malaysia’s elites reveals a stark opportunity gap at home.

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Economics

Asian authorities step up clampdown on use of illegal set-top boxes, operators

An anti-piracy coalition says its members are working to block pirate sites in Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore.

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A press conference in Hong Kong to announce an operation to combat sales of illegal TV set-top boxes. Photo: Edmond So
A press conference in Hong Kong to announce an operation to combat sales of illegal TV set-top boxes. Photo: Edmond So

Politics

Bangladesh faces political turmoil as doubts surface over Hasina’s resignation

Doubts persist over Sheikh Hasina’s formal resignation, which has sparked calls for fresh elections amid economic instability.

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Economics

Rigid rules hamper Indonesia’s aim to gain from firms’ China decoupling: analysts

The likes of Vietnam and Malaysia have raced ahead of Indonesia to benefit from these firms’ ‘China plus one’ strategy, analysts say.

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Politics

As Indonesia’s Prabowo eyes Brics membership, why is rest of Asean ‘anxious’?

Doubts swirl about Asean’s significance for President Prabowo as Indonesia pursues Brics membership – a move his predecessor had ruled out.

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto salutes at a swearing-in ceremony in Jakarta on October 22. Photo: AP

Economics

Gold’s shine fades in India as US election, high prices dampen Diwali demand

While gold is often seen as a safe haven, traders are hesitant to purchase due to the potential for price fluctuations after the US election.

A salesman helps a customer select gold bangles at a jewellery showroom in Mumbai. Gold prices near record highs, driven by US election uncertainty, are dampening India’s peak festival gold buying season, with sales down 10-20 per cent. Photo: Reuters
A salesman helps a customer select gold bangles at a jewellery showroom in Mumbai. Gold prices near record highs, driven by US election uncertainty, are dampening India’s peak festival gold buying season, with sales down 10-20 per cent. Photo: Reuters

Economics

Anwar backtracks on subsidy cuts after outcry from ‘uber wealthy’ Malaysians

PM says income threshold for subsidy cuts to be revised after criticism that his budget punished those earning less than US$3,000 a month.

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Economics

Thitu Island: at the heart of the Philippines’ South China Sea defence strategy

A major upgrade of the airstrip on the island, known locally as Pag-asa, is among the most critical projects in Manila’s new defence concept.

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Politics

‘The race is on’: Brics ramps up its challenge to the Western-led world order

The growing bloc, which seeks alternatives to Western-led institutions, is being leveraged by Beijing and Moscow to forge a multipolar world.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin (top, centre) chairs a meeting of Brics leaders on Wednesday. Photo: Brics/dpa

Economics

Rich Malaysians gripe as Anwar’s ‘pro-poor’ budget hits them in the pocket

Petrol subsidy cuts for richer drivers and tax hikes to fund wage increase for low earners draw ire.

Malaysia’s move to narrow the government’s fiscal deficit could trigger a surge in inflation. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia’s move to narrow the government’s fiscal deficit could trigger a surge in inflation. Photo: Reuters

Economics

How Prabowo’s cabinet choices could affect Indonesia’s growth targets, economy

Analysts say Sri Mulyani’s reappointment as finance chief can reassure markets, but warn retaining most of Widodo’s team may affect economic policy.

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Economics

India’s airlines face uncertainties over fake bomb threats ahead of key holidays

Over two weeks, Indian airlines had received bomb threats affecting more than 120 flights, according to a media report.

Economics

Asia at risk of oil supply disruption as Middle East tensions rise: analysts

Asian economies, especially China and India, face ‘tall order’ to reshuffle oil import flows should tensions destabilise markets, analysts say.

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An oil platform in Israel’s offshore Leviathan gas field is seen while an Israeli navy vessel patrols the Mediterranean Sea, Israel. Photo: AP

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India’s air force faces critical shortfall vs China-Pakistan dual threat

With delays in fighter jet production, only 31 active squadrons leave India ill-prepared to fight a two-front war, analysts say.

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A HAL Tejas fighter jet of the Indian Air Force. Photo: AFP
A HAL Tejas fighter jet of the Indian Air Force. Photo: AFP

Economics

‘Capitalist, socialist, we mix’: inside Prabowo’s economic vision for Indonesia

Indonesia’s new president wants 8 per cent growth, free meals for millions and a housing boom. But analysts predict a pro-business agenda.

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Economics

Huawei and Malaysia’s 5G future: unpacking the embrace of Chinese tech

The Chinese tech giant has emerged as the odds-on favourite to build Malaysia’s second 5G network – despite the West’s espionage concerns.

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Economics

Malaysia unveils record 2025 budget, as Anwar leverages political stability

The budget aims to grow Malaysia’s appeal as a destination for hi-tech investments while also uplifting the country’s most vulnerable groups.

People walk to their workplace during the morning rush at Kuala Lumpur city centre in Malaysia. Photo: Reuters
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