In Sarawak, trust can matter as much as the halal logo
In a religiously and ethnically diverse state, knowing who serves what can matter as much as the halal logo.
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Malaysia’s PAS wants unity, but on whose terms?
Once-bitter rivals PAS and UMNO are edging closer, but the path to unity may not run smooth.
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Families of missing pilgrims in Tibet demand answers from China
Several families of those missing allege an information blackout in China.
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Bangladesh opposition launches protest march over energy crisis
The action marks the first major street mobilisation against the government.
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Chinese national rescued from Nepal tunnel 10 days after flash flood
KATHMANDU, Sept 5 - A Chinese national was pulled alive from a tunnel in Nepal on Saturday, authorities said, 10 days…
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Vietnam, Myanmar agree to deepen defence ties during Min Aung Hlaing visit
HANOI, Sept 5 - Vietnam and Myanmar agreed on Saturday to deepen defence and security cooperation, elevating the sector…
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Vietnam, Myanmar agree to deepen defence ties during leader Min Aung Hlaing visit
The talks were held during Min Aung Hlaing’s first official visit to Vietnam as Myanmar’s President.
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Indonesia rescues second orangutan mother and baby from wildfire
A preliminary check found no burn injuries on the two great apes.
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Philippine VP Duterte posts bail after arrest order for alleged grave threats
MANILA, Sept 5 - Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte posted bail on Saturday after a trial court ordered her arrest…
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Two Nepal rescues revive hopes 10 days after flood
So far, 1,344 bodies have been recovered in Nepal, with around 5,000 people missing.
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Philippine V-P Sara Duterte posts bail over ‘grave threats’ against Marcos
The alleged assassination threat also forms a crucial element of her ongoing Senate impeachment trial.
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One dead, 11 people missing after mudslide in China’s Jiangxi province
The mudslide was caused by Typhoon Saudel, which brought heavy rainfall.
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18-year-old man in Japan arrested for allegedly killing baby with plastic bag
The teenager is believed to be the infant’s father.
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Bangladesh measles toll nears grim 1,000-child mark
At least 986 children have died since March, while suspected and confirmed cases have surged past 180,000.
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Sydney sweats in spring hot spell, faces ‘extreme’ bushfire risk
Authorities have issued a ban on lighting fires.
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Opposition to accepting more foreign residents growing in Japan: Study
The rise was particularly notable among younger people.
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Malaysian farmers feel the heat as vegetables and fruits wilt
They are expecting lower harvests and profits, and they have to water their fields more often.
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Tibet or Xizang? Why Real Madrid’s condolences for mudslide victims hurt Chinese feelings
Beijing wants the world to call Tibet “Xizang”, but it will have to make the case for the name.
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Malaysia PM Anwar to consider calling general election on an earlier date
The current 15th Parliament is expected to reach its full term on Dec 18, 2027.
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Major fire destroys 5 businesses near Penang clan jetties
Low water pressure at the scene hampered firefighting efforts.
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Australia’s scrapping of university deals with China prompts security debate
Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong terminated collaborations at two Australian universities.
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How Shinjiro Koizumi is redefining Japan’s security strategy as defence minister
The country is weaving a middle-power defence network to hedge against rising geopolitical volatility.
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Air India A320 issued stall warning when seatbelt signs off, injuring 24, investigators say
The hydraulic systems began recovering about nine seconds after the first was lost.
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US, China gear up for mid-September AI safety talks
BEIJING, Sept 4 - The U.S. and China are gearing up to discuss AI safety risks during a dialogue planned for…
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UK pharmacist can be sent to India to stand trial for ex-mother-in-law's arsenic death
LONDON, Sept 4 - A British-based pharmacist wanted in India for allegedly poisoning his ex-wife's family with arsenic,…
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Sri Lanka ex-president's son arrested on graft charges
COLOMBO, Sept 4 - The son of Sri Lanka's former president Mahinda Rajapaksa has been arrested and remanded until…
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Major tunnel and underground rescue operations
MUMBAI, Sept 4 - Rescuers pulled two survivors from a tunnel linked to a hydropower station on Nepal's Trishuli River…
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Malaysia GE16: UMNO, PAS push for early polls but Anwar likely to wait till late 2027
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has little reason to rush Malaysia’s next general election, or GE16.
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Chinese shipper COSCO denies its vessels spied for Beijing
BEIJING, Sept 4 - China's state-owned shipping giant COSCO rejected allegations it used concealed equipment on its…
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Wildfires creep towards Indonesia’s new capital, prompting calls for action
Fires have spread around Nusantara, with the biggest now at Bukit Suharto just 50km away.
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Volunteers fight uphill battle against Indonesian fires
The vast archipelago has been battling for weeks to contain fires.
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China's Xi to bring large CEO delegation on US visit, sources say
BEIJING, Sept 4 - President Xi Jinping is preparing a large business delegation to accompany him on his visit to…
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Taiwan is a society comfortable with contradictions
Taiwan correspondent Yip Wai Yee reflects on her four-year journey in this special farewell episode.
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Thailand freezes 49 data centres as resource fears escalate
With data centres draining power and water, the government is rethinking its approach.
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Nepali foreman rescued from tunnel says he stayed behind to help others
Officials believe at least 900 people are trapped in tunnels related to six hydropower projects along the Trishuli…
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Myanmar leader visits Vietnam on diplomatic comeback tour
His three-day visit is aimed at boosting political and business ties with the one-party state.
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