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South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol accompanied by first lady Kim Keon-hee (right) arrive at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland in July 2024, to attend the Nato summit in Washington. Photo: AP

South Korean first lady Kim Keon-hee’s PhD under review after plagiarism claims

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.

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Youthful optimism: how Southeast Asian students view their economic futures

15 Jan 2025 - 12:35PMvideocam

After losing loved ones to Jeju Air crash, grieving families face online hate

14 Jan 2025 - 11:55PMvideocam

Indonesian politician’s daughter slammed for LA fire aid, ignoring Gaza victims

Online users who have criticised Cinta Rahmania Putri say the fire victims’ suffering pales in comparison with that of the Palestinians.

14 Jan 2025 - 6:25PM

Cinta Rahmania Putri has been criticised by Indonesian online users for helping the Los Angeles fire victims instead of Palestinians in Gaza. Photo: Instagram/cintakuya

Crocodile attack kills 5-year-old girl in Indonesia

The girl was last seen bathing in an abandoned tin-ore mining pond, rescuers say. Her body was found hours later.

13 Jan 2025 - 1:18PMvideocam

Malaysian police appeal for information on 4 missing girls in Perak

The case comes after a spate of disappearances of girls across Malaysia, including one which led to a murder probe.

10 Jan 2025 - 7:35PM

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Singapore’s new law aims to protect racial groups against foreign interference

The bill seeks to introduce provisions including shielding against foreign influence in designated race-based organisations.

8 Jan 2025 - 8:29PM

Workers at Raffles Place. Singapore’s racial harmony law seeks to safeguard the different ethnic groups against foreign interference. Photo: AFP

Thai ex-PM Thaksin under fire for alleged racist jibe at African women

Former leader says Thai women have ‘natural beauty’ and his Pheu Thai party will promote them to become supermodels.

8 Jan 2025 - 1:56PM

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Malaysia’s Najib scores court victory in 1MDB-linked house arrest bid

Former Prime Minister Najib Razak has lobbied hard for his release from jail with support from a fiercely loyal political base.

6 Jan 2025 - 3:42PMvideocam

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Forgotten no more: the abandoned Filipino children using DNA to find their fathers

An Australian charity is using DNA to track down fathers of children abandoned by sex tourists in Angeles City, offering hope amid dire conditions.

6 Jan 2025 - 9:43AM

Burdened with violence and despair, few children finish primary school in Hadrian’s Extension, Angeles City. Photo: Huw Watkin

Stateless no more? Rohingya in Malaysia turn to tech to fight erasure

The project aims to harness blockchain technology to create a ‘decentralised identity’ and preserve the Rohingya’s heritage and culture.

6 Jan 2025 - 8:09AMvideocam

Abu, a Rohingya refugee in Malaysia, organises activities to support young people who lack access to formal education. Photo: Steven Ooi/MSF

Shock and gore: why Indian street plays resort to the outrageous and grotesque

Street theatre in India has had to adapt to the digital age and ideological threats to stay relevant amid a changing cultural landscape.

5 Jan 2025 - 12:00PM

‘I’m not afraid’: Japan PM Ishiba moves into ‘haunted’ official residence

Previous prime ministers were reluctant to move into the building, said to be haunted by the ghosts of men who attempted uprisings in the 1930s.

31 Dec 2024 - 8:00AM

Singapore’s 2024: Taylor Swift, a new PM and a high-profile corruption trial

The city state cemented its position as a global entertainment hub even as it grappled with political changes and legal sagas.

30 Dec 2024 - 5:02PM

Taylor Swift performs during “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at the National Stadium on March 2 in Singapore. Photo: Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

A Malaysian artist’s quest to revive the lost sound of Sabah’s sundatang

Mcfeddy Simon, better known as Gindung, is on a mission to restore the two-stringed lute’s place in the state’s musical heritage.

28 Dec 2024 - 5:58PMvideocam

Tuni Sundatang performing on stage at a show in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Joseph Sipalan

LGBTQ rights, deepfake threats, falling fertility: Asia’s gender equality in 2024

In 2024, Asia’s gender equality landscape saw advancements in LGBTQ rights amid alarming rates of violence against women, highlighting ongoing challenges.

28 Dec 2024 - 12:00PMvideocam

The legacy of India’s Manmohan Singh: transformative reforms, but hurdles remain

Experts argue that India should strengthen the late former PM’s legacy by focusing on privatisation and improving education and healthcare.

28 Dec 2024 - 8:00AM

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‘New tsunami’ rocks livelihoods of Thai sea nomads who survived 2004 disaster

Tap Tawan’s seafarers face challenges from modernisation as their bond with nature fades and economic needs threaten the community’s traditional way of life.

26 Dec 2024 - 11:32AMvideocam

Tourists visit Thailand’s Bang Niang beach in Phang Nga province on December 8. Photo: AP

SingPost downplays concerns over operational integrity after terminations

Company says it remains ‘confident of our legal position’ after two of three executives claimed their termination was unfair and ‘without merits’.

24 Dec 2024 - 5:10PM

Revolution, elections and a baby hippo, this was the year in Asia

From climate change to political storms and a Taylor Swift world tour, Asia in 2024 was characterised by turbulence and surprises.

24 Dec 2024 - 9:30AMvideocam

Malaysia’s new wave chefs drive Kuala Lumpur’s culinary boom

The city’s vibrant culinary scene is attracting Michelin recognition and enthusiastic visitors, making Malaysia a rising food tourism star.

22 Dec 2024 - 12:00PM

Chefs prepare their dishes before service at a monthly supper club in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Hadi Azmi

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