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Why express bus Aeroline’s suspension exposes cracks in KL’s transport planning

Urban planners' top-down approach ignores Malaysia's critical first- and last-mile connectivity gap.

Aeroline buses previously stop in downtown KL & near Petaling Jaya, offering convenience for passengers.

Malaysian rapper Namewee remanded for 6 days over Taiwanese influencer’s death: Police

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Plagued by Chinese debt, Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail gets lifeline from Prabowo

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‘Epok-epok’ storm: When Indonesian politics turns into live streaming

China extends suspension of extra tariffs on US goods

Hong Kong freezes $463 million of assets tied to Cambodia scam syndicate Prince Group

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Asian Insider

Proton versus BYD: The fate of Asean’s national cars

While Chinese EV makers are dominant, South-east Asia’s auto brands are giving them a run for their money.

The Proton e.MAS 7 (left), Malaysia's best-selling EV in the first three quarters of 2025, and Chinese carmaker BYD's Atto 3, the closest rival to the e.MAS 7.

Asean is already economically divided. AI will make it worse

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Big dreams, shiny projects and regional inequalities in China’s inland cities

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Will 2026 be the year of G-2?

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Can India modernise its air force fast enough amid regional threats?

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Internal revolt rocks Malaysia’s Bersatu, threatening PN’s unity before Sabah vote

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Backyard cafes in JB give their owners hope to extend land lease, preserve kampung heritage

Climate change

World will overshoot 1.5 deg C climate goal in next decade, UN warns

There is no avoiding it even if emission cuts are made, experts say.

Countries are set to debate how to finance faster action to rein in global warming at the UN’s COP30 climate summit.

Green Pulse Podcast

Can the insurance industry keep up with climate change in SE Asia?

Singapore looking to buy technology-based carbon offsets, more nature-based carbon credits

Fewer than 60 world leaders confirmed for Brazil climate summit

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China pins hopes on Olympic star for 'high quality' Hong Kong democracy

Hong Kong Olympic gold medallist Vivian Kong looks on as she speaks to the media before submitting her nomination form to run for the tourism functional constituency in the Legislative Council election, in Hong Kong, China, November 3, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Former Taiwan president Tsai to visit Germany in outreach to Europe

FILE PHOTO: Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen speaks during the annual Forum 2000 conference in Prague, Czech Republic, October 14, 2024. REUTERS/Dorota Holubova/File Photo

Massive landslide at Thai mine causes over $4 million worth of damage

The landslide affected several buildings and machinery used in the coal excavation process.

Plagued by Chinese debt, Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail gets lifeline from Prabowo

Whoosh high-speed rail project connects Jakarta and Bandung, with plans for extension to Banyuwangi.

Australian mushroom murderer launches appeal bid against her conviction

A general view of Erin Patterson’s house in Leongatha, Australia, June 24, 2025. REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

China extends suspension of extra tariffs on US goods

China said it would “cease implementing the additional tariff measures” imposed in a March order hitting a list of American products.

Why express bus Aeroline’s suspension exposes cracks in KL’s transport planning

Aeroline buses previously stop in downtown KL & near Petaling Jaya, offering convenience for passengers.

New Zealand plans space mission, satellite fleet: Minister

Taiwan says China ignoring requests for information on new Xiamen airport safety concerns

A new airport under construction in Xiamen, China as seen from Kinmen, Taiwan.

Japan sends troops to combat deadly wave of bear attacks

FILE PHOTO: A brown bear gnaws at the cage it is trapped in in Sunagawa, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan October 16, 2024. REUTERS/Sakura Murakami/File Photo

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