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Thailand seizes over 330 million methamphetamine tablets in 4-month crackdown

The Thai authorities also seized 11,008 kg of crystal meth, close to 2,000kg of ketamine and 269 kg of heroin in the operations.

Doctors satisfied with Mahathir’s recovery, as former Malaysian PM continues physiotherapy

Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is receiving non-surgical physiotherapy treatment at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur.

Jailed Thai former PM Thaksin may be eligible for parole in May

Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra may be considered for early release after having served two-thirds of his sentence.

ASEAN will not certify Myanmar election or send observers, Malaysia says

Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan speaks as he attends a ceremony for the accession of Timor-Leste to the ASEAN charter in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 25, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Malaysia wins appeal in lawsuit by family of murdered Mongolian woman Altantuya

Dr Steve Shaariibuu (left), father of murdered Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu (right), during a press conference in Putrajaya, Malaysia, in 2018.

Surveillance plane which crashed was airworthy, says Indonesian official

Search-and-rescue teams were activated after a fisheries surveillance airplane crashed in South Sulawesi on Jan 17.

Vietnam’s To Lam pledges growth above 10% despite global challenges

Mr To Lam promised to continue the fight against corruption.

Thai ex-PM Abhisit seeks return as anti-scammer kingmaker

Mr Abhisit Vejjajiva's Democrat Party is projected to emerge as the fourth-largest in the Feb 8 vote, making it a formidable player in the formation of any government.

Penang International Airport e-gate to be fully launched in February

Malaysians using the newly installed NIISe autogates at Penang International Airport.

Vietnam leader To Lam seeks China-style powers at party conclave

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam attends a preparatory session for the party congress in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Jan 19, 2026.

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