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A coroner in England has ruled that severe turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight in May 2024 triggered the cardiac arrest that killed British passenger Geoff Kitchen.

The Philippines’ decision to block messaging platform Discord for less than a day following a series of school shootings has raised questions about the government’s response to child safety online, with analysts describing the move as a show of regulatory muscle that did little to address underlying problems. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) announced on Thursday that it had lifted the ban after what officials described as successful negotiations with Discord...

Bersatu leader argues that the ROS action was caused by PN's sidelining of the party and breaching its constitution.

However, the deceased's mum declines to reveal details for now.

Schools in HCM City are giving students more opportunities to experience traditional arts, from cải lương (Vietnamese reform theatre) performances linked to classroom lessons to weekly đờn ca tài tử (southern Vietnamese chamber music) sessions.

A major coal deal in Indonesia is set to secure a powerful new partner for one of the country’s biggest miners, even as the industry worries a delay in the government’s approval of production quotas could have a severe impact on the business outlook. Low Tuck Kwong and his daughter Elaine Low, the biggest shareholders of Bayan Resources, agreed on September 16 to sell a 30 per cent stake in Indonesia’s third-largest coal producer to fellow tycoon Andi Syamsuddin Arsyad, better known as Haji...

Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak has no money to pay the fine to secure his transfer to house arrest, his lawyers have said, as they question the delay in releasing the full details of the conditional pardon granted by Malaysia’s king last week. King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar last Friday decreed that Najib would be allowed to serve out the remainder of his sentence at home, on condition that he pay his 50 million ringgit (US$10.3 million) fine. The decision triggered widespread outrage among...

A 62-year-old Malaysian woman lost RM762,700 (US$187,000) to scammers who falsely promised to help her obtain permanent residency in Singapore.

HCM City, which ranked 16th, is placed ahead of well-known tourism cities such as Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Mumbai in India.

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

Formal inquiry made with the Legal Affairs Division but lawyer has yet to get response.

Singapore and China should look to the next phase of cooperation through potential projects in artificial intelligence and the green economy, after decades of economic ties anchored by industrial parks, eco-cities and transport corridors. Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Friday that the relationship had “never been static”, arguing that the economic challenges of each era shaped the flagship developments of that time. At the FutureChina Global Forum held in the city state,...

The 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival opened on September 23 at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts in Hà Nội, offering children a range of activities celebrating childhood and traditional Vietnamese culture.

Aminuddin tells his successor that he was presented with the same document, but he refused to sign it.

They also insist Tuanku Muhriz should step down gracefully.

In more established film industries, films are often classified by production budget, marketing strategy and distribution scale.

A veteran Malaysian politician pleaded not guilty on Friday to a sedition charge over remarks backing a rival claimant to the Negeri Sembilan throne amid the months-long royal crisis. Rais Yatim, 84, a former cabinet minister and president of Malaysia’s Senate, was charged at the Sessions Court in Ayer Keroh, Melaka, for his comments on June 5, during a ceremony proclaiming Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar the state’s 12th ruler. Rais is accused of uttering seditious words at the Parkroyal...

UPDATED 1.48PM | Shafee says ex-PM's bank accounts remain frozen.

More than decorative objects, the handcrafted creations evoke cherished Mid-Autumn memories while celebrating the rich cultural heritage of southern Việt Nam.

Public health centers in Seoul have been reposting the same doctor vacancies for more than six months without success, as public salaries fall far behind those at private hospitals and clinics.

The former PM was sentenced to 15 years and fined RM11.4b.

Indonesia is preparing infrastructure and finalizing the legal framework and procedures for the Kalimantan Corridor under the ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS), thereby promoting freight transport connectivity among Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei on the island of Borneo.

He faces three other similar charges in the Shah Alam Sessions Court.

Judge sets bail at RM8k, Oct 27 for case mention.

Alongside Mỹ Khê Beach, Sơn Trà Peninsula, and central Việt Nam heritage trails, Bà Nà Hills was also prominently highlighted by the travel publication in its suggested three-day itinerary for the city.

The activists will continue calling for the arrest of the 'corporate mafia' and advocate for free speech.

Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Thị Thanh Trà has called for turning each activity into a specific cultural product capable of generating broad public engagement, with each locality showcasing its own cultural identity, thereby gradually building Việt Nam Culture Day (November 24) into a national cultural brand.

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is looking into a social media allegation that dog meat was being sold illegally in Singapore. The screengrabs shared on the Facebook group Dogs Singapore appeared to show an advertisement in Vietnamese offering various cuts of dog meat. A check on Friday morning found that the post containing the screengrab had been deleted. SFA has not approved any source of dog meat, the agency said early on Friday morning. “All food imports must meet SFA’s requirements....

Vietnam and Canada have elevated ties to Strategic Partnership during a state visit to the North American nation by Party General Secretary and President To Lam.