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...

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

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

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...

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

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.

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...

Penang CM urges public not to jump into conclusions.

Penang CM also urges public not to jump to conclusions.

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.

The discovery of dozens of pet remains dumped in sacks along a roadside in the Philippines has sparked public outrage and raised questions over whether the country’s animal welfare laws adequately protect pets after death. A pet crematorium in Bacoor, Cavite province – nearly three hours’ drive from the dumping ground in neighbouring Bulacan province – has been ordered to shut following complaints from pet owners, as police investigate allegations that the business improperly disposed of animals...

Families' lawyer Rajesh also questions why no police officers have been charged.

PARLIAMENT | Organisation played an important role during independence era, says Suhaizan.

This is despite a High Court order declaring the previous attempt illegal.

Singapore will work with Asean member ⁠states to strengthen ⁠the implementation of ⁠an agreement on transboundary haze when it chairs the regional bloc next year, the country’s environment minister said on Tuesday. It will also work with the bloc to establish ‌the Asean Coordinating Centre for Transboundary Haze Pollution Control in Indonesia, said Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu. In response to questions in parliament, Fu said the coordinating centre will strengthen...

Businessperson cries false, baseless and defamatory claims in article.

PARLIAMENT | Anwar stresses that officers must work professionally.

Judge finds no element of bad faith in ongoing probe.

ECCO Vietnam halted production at its factory in Bau Bang Commune of Ho Chi Minh City on Monday afternoon to begin dissolution procedures.

For those seeking a taste of Vietnamese culture, ‘My Village’ offers bamboo acrobatics, aerial stunts and live music featuring more than 30 traditional instruments. After captivating audiences in 50 cities worldwide, from France and Germany to Australia, now it’s Hanoi’s turn, with regular performances at 42 Tràng Tiền Street from November 3.

Malaysia’s halal safeguards are under scrutiny after filthy conditions and suspected slaughtering breaches at a chicken plant sparked demands to explain how it ignored warnings and operated for years without certification. The hygiene failures at the Puchong facility came to light after authorities seized more than 6.5 tonnes of chicken during a raid last week. The factory, which processes more than 40,000 chickens daily and supplies businesses across the Klang Valley in Kuala Lumpur, is accused...

PARLIAMENT | Anwar cites advisory issued by several countries to its citizens, wants MPs briefed.

Prosecution has submitted 31 pages of documents to the defence.

Minister attributes the wait to the unavailability of a court date.

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The U.K. will increase the minimum maintenance funds international students must demonstrate for visa applications starting Nov. 30, with the maximum requirement rising by £369 (US$493).

PARLIAMENT | PM says investigations show elements of corruption, serious governance failures.

More than a sweet treat, bánh ít lá gai carries a distinctive flavour, deeply intertwined with the local people's lives, and is an indispensable gift for tourists visiting Gia Lai Province.

Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi's remains were stored in two pots and a refrigerator after her body was dismembered in a village flat in 2023, the city's High Court has heard.

His brother denies their lawyers had harassed or pressured a forensic doctor.