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Swiss university slammed as ‘discriminatory’, Trump’s victory: 7 highlights
From ‘discriminatory’ move by a Swiss university to Malaysia’s disappearing girls, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
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‘Questionable loyalty’: Malaysian fighting in Ukraine war draws ire back home
7 Nov 2024 - 1:42PM
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With ChatGPT and hashtags, Malaysians show unease with Fashion Valet losses
6 Nov 2024 - 5:00PM
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Teen’s electrocution death on bus sparks investigation in Malaysia
Eyewitnesses reported horrifying scenes as 18-year-old Mohamad Nur Asymawi Jasmadi screamed for help.
6 Nov 2024 - 9:28AM
Malaysia has suspend the operations of a bus involved in the “electric shock incident” that killed a teenager. Photo: X/OscarToo8tv
Politics
How rise of Kim Jong-un’s daughter raises questions on North Korea’s leadership
Kim Jong-un’s daughter is emerging in the public eye, but her future leadership role in North Korea remains a mystery.
5 Nov 2024 - 9:18AM
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Latest Thai deaths prompt rebuke over migrant workers in Israel conflict zone
Foreign minister calls for all Thai nationals to be evacuated from the border area, after four workers were killed by rocket fires from Lebanon.
4 Nov 2024 - 7:02PM
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‘Our daughters are not safe’: anxiety in Malaysia after multiple girls go missing
Police say seven girls have been reported missing over the past five months, with some feared kidnapped.
4 Nov 2024 - 6:38PM
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Lifestyle & Culture
Hougang hearts and minds: the story of a politically peculiar Singapore town
How an unexpected Workers’ Party victory in 1991 laid the foundation for an enduring opposition stronghold in PAP-dominated Singapore.
3 Nov 2024 - 8:05AM
Supporters of the opposition Workers’ Party wave party flags as they gather in Hougang after the general election in 2020. Photo: AFP
People
Relocation of South Korea’s notorious child rapist sparks outrage, legal debate
Authorities ramp up security measures after Cho Doo-soon’s move to a new place just 2km from his previous home in Ansan alarms residents.
30 Oct 2024 - 10:52PM
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Vietnam’s ‘sweet spot’ strategy balances Brics engagement with Western ties
As a Brics partner, Vietnam’s choice of alignment showcases the bloc’s growing influence – while avoiding the pitfalls of full membership.
30 Oct 2024 - 8:00AM
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He left Indonesia seeking opportunity in the UK, but found only debt and despair
‘Budi’ is bringing a case against the UK Home Office, claiming his seasonal worker experience made him a victim of human trafficking.
29 Oct 2024 - 10:00AM
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Russian soldiers voice frustration over North Korean troops in leaked audio
Russian soldiers can be heard using expletives and calling the North Koreans ‘Chinese’ in the audio clips released by Ukrainian intelligence.
29 Oct 2024 - 3:50PM
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North Korean soldiers during a mass rally in Pyongyang. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
People
‘I’m unwanted here’: Rohingyas’ Malaysian dreams dashed amid prejudice
Members of the persecuted Muslim minority struggling to access education and jobs find solace in volunteering and supporting their community.
28 Oct 2024 - 1:51PM
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‘Wishful thinking’: will Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar’s death end Israel-Gaza war?
Israel and Hamas have not shown any intent to end the war while the Israeli siege in Gaza is set to fuel further militancy, analysts say.
26 Oct 2024 - 5:00PM
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Amid 38 Oxley Road debate, a look at how Asia preserves former leaders’ homes
Homes including those of ex-Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad have been transformed to commemorate their contributions over the years.
26 Oct 2024 - 11:54AM
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22 people from Malaysian cult group linked to child sex abuse to fight charges
All of the accused have pleaded not guilty to charges of being members of an organised crime group.
23 Oct 2024 - 3:34PM
CEO of Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB) Nasiruddin Mohd Ali arrives at Selayang court to face charges. Photo: Reuters
Politics
‘Lao hong’ biscuits, spilled tea memes as Singapore’s Pritam trial adjourned
Netizens seize on buzzwords, lighter moments in the trial for memes including ‘Gigachad’ references and return of Low Thia Khiang to ‘save WP’.
22 Oct 2024 - 4:42PM
People
India’s marital rape battle sparks fierce debate on consent, women’s rights
Activists have long campaigned for marital rape to be criminalised, but the government says doing so would be ‘excessively harsh’.
20 Oct 2024 - 8:36AM
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.
19 Oct 2024 - 1:00PM
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Malaysians mock all-male British circus act for conservative north
The Great British Circus Malaysia announced a male-only act for Kelantan state in an apparent bid to abide by strict Islamist guidelines.
18 Oct 2024 - 12:37PM
A contortionist puts his head between his legs in a promotional video for the Great British Circus. Photo: Facebook/GreatBritishCircusMalaysia
World
Anita Mui’s mother bankrupt again, Malaysia’s ‘chaotic sisters’: 7 highlights
From China’s deadly ICBM to Malaysia’s fascination with ‘chaotic’ sisters, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
18 Oct 2024 - 3:23PM
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Thailand can’t get enough of get-rich-quick schemes, as iCon scandal shows
Complainants say they were defrauded by iCon Group’s beauty-products-and-supplements scheme, alleging losses of about US$8 million.
16 Oct 2024 - 9:46AM
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Pritam Singh’s lawyer calls ex-Singapore MP Raeesah Khan a ‘non-stop’ liar
Khan admitted to lying repeatedly about a false anecdote involving a rape victim, raising questions about her credibility.
15 Oct 2024 - 8:40PM
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Shane Britten
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In Southeast Asia’s e-commerce boom, buyers are a click away from organised crime
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In Malaysia and Tunisia, dysfunctional leadership destabilises democracy
1 Aug 2021 - 4:49PM
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Can Hong Kong find a win-win solution for its asylum seekers?
23 Jul 2021 - 9:00AM
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