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A China Coastguard vessel patrols in waters adjacent to the Scarborough Shoal. Photo: Xinhua

Politics

China’s baselines around Scarborough Shoal aim to ‘pressure’ Philippines: analysts

China declared its maritime baselines around Scarborough Shoal after the Philippines passed laws defining its maritime zones and sea lanes last week.

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Lee Hsien Loong downplays fears of Taiwan conflict during Trump’s term

Japan’s Narita airport gets tough on harassment by customers with new policy

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Australia’s envoy Kevin Rudd gets ominous hint from ex-Trump aide on his future

Rudd has deleted his anti-Trump social media posts, including one describing him as ‘the most destructive president in history’.

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Former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd speaks at an event at in Washington in 2022. Photo: AFP
Former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd speaks at an event at in Washington in 2022. Photo: AFP

Economics

Malaysia’s Anwar warns of impact from Trump’s plan to slap tariffs on imports

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says any new US tariffs will affect Malaysia regardless of its links with Brics.

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Philippines boosts coastguard fleet with 49 new ships from France, Japan

The French deal also promises local vessel production and technology transfer – as Manila plans to add 7,000 coastguard personnel by 2026.

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Can ‘troublemaker’ Philippines acquire US-made missiles of its own?

The Philippines aims to enhance its defence capabilities by buying its own mid-range missiles, but questions about feasibility loom large.

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A mid-range capability (MRC) launcher from the US Army arrives for deployment on Northern Luzon, the Philippines, in April. Photo: US Army
A mid-range capability (MRC) launcher from the US Army arrives for deployment on Northern Luzon, the Philippines, in April. Photo: US Army

Politics

Malaysia’s former finance minister Daim Zainuddin dies at 86

The tycoon and key ally of ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad had spent his final years under scrutiny from anti-corruption investigators.

Economics

Malaysia’s 5G roll-out award to tycoon fuels ‘crony-poly’ allegations

U Mobile, the smallest of the three bidders, is linked to tycoon Vincent Tan, who has close relations with Malaysia’s top political leaders.

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Will Trump ‘close bases abroad’? Some in Japan are hopeful

US president-elect Donald Trump pressured Japan to pay more for American troops stationed on its soil during his first term.

Activists rally against the construction of US military bases in Okinawa, Japan, in May. Photo: AFP

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Malaysia’s Sabah chief minister denies involvement in bribery scandal

Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor is being implicated as the ‘top leader’ in alleged attempts to bribe local elected representatives.

Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Haji Noor. Photo: Facebook
Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Haji Noor. Photo: Facebook

Health & Environment

Financing for Southeast Asia’s energy transition hangs in balance at Cop29

Leaders at ongoing climate summit need to signal a renewed push for phasing out fossil fuels and mobilise finances to do so, analysts say.

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KFC Indonesia closes more stores as anti-Israel boycott causes surge in loss

The US fast food chain’s local operator also laid off more staff as its loss more than tripled in the third quarter.

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South China Sea: can Manila make Beijing pay US$1 million fines for trespassing?

A Philippine senator says sanctions of up to US$1 million are possible under new maritime laws, but analysts doubt they are enforceable.

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Members of the Philippine Coast Guard stand alert as a Chinese Coast Guard vessel blocks their way to a resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on March 5. Photo: Reuters

Lifestyle & Culture

Thai drama sparks anger over cat being sedated to portray poisoning

The scene in Mae Yua, or The Empress of Ayodhaya, has led to accusations of animal cruelty and a probe by Thai authorities.

A Thai TV drama has faced animal cruelty accusations over a scene involving a sedated cat. Photo: X/minazcha
A Thai TV drama has faced animal cruelty accusations over a scene involving a sedated cat. Photo: X/minazcha

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With Trump’s victory, Malaysia sees more interest from Chinese firms to relocate

US president-elect Donald Trump has pledged to slap 60 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods during his campaign trail.

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Doing an ‘amazing’ job: Trump showers praise on Indonesia’s Prabowo during call

The Indonesian leader shared a video of the conversation, where he received warm compliments from the incoming US president.

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‘Change is coming’: will Southeast Asia have to abandon universal healthcare?

Across Southeast Asia, rising costs and funding struggles are threatening the very foundations of public health systems.

Mounting healthcare challenges have raised fears of a creeping privatisation as overstretched and underfunded state facilities seek new revenue streams. Photo: Shutterstock
Mounting healthcare challenges have raised fears of a creeping privatisation as overstretched and underfunded state facilities seek new revenue streams. Photo: Shutterstock

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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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‘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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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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Malaysia has been under significant US pressure to reconsider any future relationship with Huawei. Photo: Shutterstock