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MOH apologises for 'preventable lapse' leading to 9.5-hour public healthcare IT outage
Nov 3, 2026

MOH apologises for 'preventable lapse' leading to 9.5-hour public healthcare IT outage

The incident led to the rescheduling of around 4,000 outpatient appointments, with patients experiencing delays of up to two hours.


MCA leader slams DAP deputy minister over planned cut in Mandarin lessons at SJKCs
Nov 3, 2026

MCA leader slams DAP deputy minister over planned cut in Mandarin lessons at SJKCs

Tan accuses Wong of failing to safeguard the interests of Chinese schools.



Vietnam's new list of banned used electronics, refurbished phones included, takes effect from 2027
Nov 3, 2026

Vietnam's new list of banned used electronics, refurbished phones included, takes effect from 2027

Used smartphones, computers and many other digital devices will remain barred from import into Vietnam under an updated list of banned goods that takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027.


Indonesian minister says country will not export electricity to S'pore unless 'price is right'
Nov 3, 2026

Indonesian minister says country will not export electricity to S'pore unless 'price is right'

He said domestic electricity needs will take priority.


German tourist missing in Indonesia’s Bali after landslide amid rainy season
Nov 3, 2026

German tourist missing in Indonesia’s Bali after landslide amid rainy season

A German tourist was among two men still missing on Tuesday after a landslide struck a glamping resort on the island of Bali in Indonesia. Heavy rains on Sunday afternoon caused the landslide, which struck the Eco Park Pelaga Glamping Retreat in Petang district at around 11pm, The Bali Times reported. Three tents collapsed while a fourth fell into the Tukad Yeh Kilap River and was swept away by the currents. The 4-hectare (10-acre) property, which houses 25 tents, sits on a steep cliff beside...


MPs urge stronger global action to end Myanmar conflict, stem refugee influx
Nov 3, 2026

MPs urge stronger global action to end Myanmar conflict, stem refugee influx

Tarmizi and Leong want govt to address the root cause.


Man criticises town council workers for participating in BCRS scheme, gets swift backlash
Nov 3, 2026

Man criticises town council workers for participating in BCRS scheme, gets swift backlash

The town council clarified that the containers they were returning were from their own purchases.



Why does a leading travel guide recommend Đà Nẵng for a getaway between Christmas and New Year?
Nov 3, 2026

Why does a leading travel guide recommend Đà Nẵng for a getaway between Christmas and New Year?

Lonely Planet describes Đà Nẵng as a city blessed with mountains, long stretches of beach, fresh seafood, and an unhurried pace of life. Access to three World Heritage Sites is another advantage, giving visitors further reasons to stay longer and extend their journey.



Indonesia under mounting pressure to scrap VAT on sanitary pads amid rising living costs
Nov 3, 2026

Indonesia under mounting pressure to scrap VAT on sanitary pads amid rising living costs

The Indonesian government is facing mounting pressure to scrap the value-added tax (VAT) on sanitary pads and other menstrual hygiene products, with critics arguing it adds to the financial burden for women from low-income families already struggling to buy basic necessities. While the 11 per cent tax on such products is not new, the issue has gained traction amid public anger over rising living costs. Students took to the streets of Jakarta last week to protest against the government’s handling...


Minister insists no acceptance letters cancelled for East M'sia rural road projects, MPs pushback
Nov 3, 2026

Minister insists no acceptance letters cancelled for East M'sia rural road projects, MPs pushback

PARLIAMENT | Several East M'sian MPs claim some contractors in their constituencies received cancellation letters.


Hadi links CSA to 'Dajjal approach at the end of times'
Nov 3, 2026

Hadi links CSA to 'Dajjal approach at the end of times'

'Loss of trust is a sign of the world heading towards Judgment Day.'


Vietnam records hottest October in history
Nov 3, 2026

Vietnam records hottest October in history

Vietnam's average temperature in October was 26.3 degrees Celsius, 1.74 degrees above the long-term average and the highest since records came to be maintained in 1961.


What happened to promised 50pct vape tax allocation for health, MP asks
Nov 3, 2026

What happened to promised 50pct vape tax allocation for health, MP asks

PARLIAMENT | The question comes amid second attempt to remove liquid, gel nicotine from poisons list.


Singaporean tourist jailed in Australia for fatally running over man with stolen backpack
Nov 3, 2026

Singaporean tourist jailed in Australia for fatally running over man with stolen backpack

A Singaporean man has been jailed in Australia for five years and nine months for manslaughter after he drove over and killed a man who stole a backpack from his rental car.


Fake ‘students’ at Indonesia police rally raise questions over efforts to counter dissent
Nov 3, 2026

Fake ‘students’ at Indonesia police rally raise questions over efforts to counter dissent

A rally organised by Jakarta police to promote national unity has instead raised questions about whether the Indonesian government is using public events to blunt dissent, with questions raised over the identities of some participants after one admitted in a television interview that he had been paid to attend while posing as a university student. The controversy has fuelled criticism of what analysts describe as an intensifying effort to drown out opposing voices, while drawing attention to the...


Ismail Sabri raises alarm over surgeries cut short when doctors dropped from insurance panels
Nov 3, 2026

Ismail Sabri raises alarm over surgeries cut short when doctors dropped from insurance panels

UPDATED 6.06PM | PARLIAMENT | Ex-PM says about 190 specialists lost their cashless facilities.


Rauf denies 55 problematic projects claim, says some inherited from past administrations
Nov 3, 2026

Rauf denies 55 problematic projects claim, says some inherited from past administrations

The implementation of these projects is a long process, says the state BN chief.


Singapore hit-and-run: organiser of fund for orphaned boy vows transparency
Nov 3, 2026

Singapore hit-and-run: organiser of fund for orphaned boy vows transparency

An organiser behind a fundraiser for a boy whose parents died in an alleged hit-and-run accident in Singapore has vowed transparency, thanking donors for their “overwhelming” kindness amid debate over the campaign’s authenticity. Farah Diyanah Razid, who identified herself as a family member of the victims on the crowdfunding platform Give.Asia, said all contributions collected through the drive were intended solely for the child’s welfare and future. The clarification came after social media...


'You fight, we suffer': Sabah MP demands accountability over rural road projects row
Nov 3, 2026

'You fight, we suffer': Sabah MP demands accountability over rural road projects row

PARLIAMENT | Isnaraissah questions why ministries allowed problem to persist for years, culminating in public spat.


Interactive and experiential experiences celebrate Quốc Tử Giám’s 950-year history
Nov 3, 2026

Interactive and experiential experiences celebrate Quốc Tử Giám’s 950-year history

The series of commemorative activities aim to raise public awareness of the responsibility to preserve and promote heritage values, while renewing heritage education programmes, exhibitions and workshops.


10yo boy shoots teen over loud music, mother faces murder charges
Nov 3, 2026

10yo boy shoots teen over loud music, mother faces murder charges

Authorities in New Mexico have filed murder and other charges against the mother of a 10-year-old boy who fatally shot a teenage neighbor in a dispute over loud music.


Melaka election tests Malaysia’s fragile unity government as partners clash
Nov 3, 2026

Melaka election tests Malaysia’s fragile unity government as partners clash

Malaysia’s unity government is facing an increasingly uncomfortable test ahead of the Melaka state election, with parties governing together at the federal level reverting to old rivalries as they compete for votes in a contest that could foreshadow shifting alliances before a national poll due by February 2028. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition is under pressure to put on a strong showing against federal partners Umno, which is widely expected to retain power...


Hội An to host the artistic Asia-Europe Dialogue
Nov 3, 2026

Hội An to host the artistic Asia-Europe Dialogue

The three-day artistic performance will also contribute to enhancing the Hội An Cinema as a venue for artistic performances, cultural exchange and creative expression.


Questions mount over identity of Penang rep in domestic violence probe
Nov 3, 2026

Questions mount over identity of Penang rep in domestic violence probe

Penang CM urges public not to jump into conclusions.


'Did anyone mention my name?' Batu Uban rep declines comment on domestic violence claims
Nov 3, 2026

'Did anyone mention my name?' Batu Uban rep declines comment on domestic violence claims

Penang CM also urges public not to jump to conclusions.


With no wood-fired kilns left, Hoi An ancient town patches its roofs with tin and tarps
Nov 3, 2026

With no wood-fired kilns left, Hoi An ancient town patches its roofs with tin and tarps

Tarps and metal roofing are encroaching on the yin-yang tiled roofs and open-air lightwells of Hoi An's old houses, spoiling the heritage landscape of the UNESCO-listed town in central Vietnam.


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