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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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Japan ‘bracing for what might come’ from Trump’s return to the White House
Tokyo is concerned about potential US troop withdrawals, higher defence costs, and the impact of new tariffs on Japanese businesses operating in China.
7 Nov 2024 - 4:14PM
A selection of newspaper front pages in Tokyo on November 7, with images of US president-elect Donald Trump the day after his election victory. Photo: AFP
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‘Make Kelantan Great Again’: Malaysians mock proposal for Thai border wall
The Kelantan state government wants the federal government to fund the wall, which it says is aimed at curbing smuggling and flood waters.
7 Nov 2024 - 3:46PM
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‘Questionable loyalty’: Malaysian fighting in Ukraine war draws ire back home
Lee Bing Hang, 20, was reportedly drawn to become a mercenary with the Ukrainian army partly due to the US$2,700 monthly pay.
7 Nov 2024 - 1:42PM
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What Trump 2.0 means for India’s trade with US, China-West balancing act
India may be able to dodge import tariffs, while Modi’s friendship with Trump could also be key to shaping ties, analysts note.
7 Nov 2024 - 1:03PM
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A kitemaker displays a kite decorated with an image of former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Amritsar, India, on Wednesday. Trump has won the US presidential election, according to US media. Photo: AFP
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Why Vietnam is staying silent on South China Sea dispute with Malaysia
Hanoi’s lack of response so far a sign it may not want to jeopardise bilateral ties amid Asean divisions over code of conduct, analysts note.
7 Nov 2024 - 11:52AM
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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.
7 Nov 2024 - 11:28AM
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Trump set to sustain US-Philippines ties to counter China’s clout: analysts
China will be Donald Trump’s key priority, and the Philippines can expect security commitments from Washington to continue, analysts say.
7 Nov 2024 - 12:53PM
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Malaysian state pushes for 100km wall along Thai border to tackle crime
Proposal comes after young Malaysian revellers found to have been covertly entering southern Thailand via a Kelantan border town.
6 Nov 2024 - 7:07PM
Thai security forces take part in a joint police and army river patrol along the Thailand-Malaysia border in the southern province of Narathiwat to prevent illegal entries. Photo: AFP
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‘A Diwali nightmare’: pollution crisis grips India after firework celebrations
Air quality experts say the surge in air pollution following the festival is leading to increased respiratory issues and hospital admissions.
6 Nov 2024 - 6:30PM
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With ChatGPT and hashtags, Malaysians show unease with Fashion Valet losses
Malaysians have turned to social media tools to investigate Fashion Valet co-founder Vivy Yusof’s collection of luxury bags and shoes.
6 Nov 2024 - 5:00PM
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South Korean facilities attacked by Russian hackers over Seoul’s Ukraine plan
The hackers say its actions were due to Seoul’s plan to send military experts to Ukraine to monitor North Korean troops in Russia.
6 Nov 2024 - 4:55PM
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Pritam Singh trial: questioning of opposition leader sparks courtroom drama
At one point, Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh was asked by Deputy Attorney-General Ang Cheng Hock whether he was ‘an honest person’.
6 Nov 2024 - 6:55PM
Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh at a food centre in Singapore in June. Photo: The Workers’ Party/ Facebook
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Malaysia’s Mahathir slams Europe as ‘hypocrites’ for backing Israel’s ‘genocide’
Malaysia’s former prime minister says Europe is complicit in the humanitarian crisis, calling their human rights claims hypocritical.
6 Nov 2024 - 2:31PM
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Philippines-US ties to stay firm regardless of election outcome: analysts
Whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins the US election, Washington-Manila security ties will remain sturdy, analysts say.
6 Nov 2024 - 2:06PM
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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.
3 Nov 2024 - 7:56AM
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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.
28 Oct 2024 - 8:37AM
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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.
19 Oct 2024 - 11:49AM
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President Prabowo: Indonesia’s strongman or steward of Widodo’s legacy?
A military man with populist policies, Prabowo Subianto has pledged to continue Joko Widodo’s vision. Whether he delivers remains to be seen.
12 Oct 2024 - 8:30AM