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More CCTVs planned across 15 local councils in Malaysia

RM5 million (S$1.6 million) have been allocated for the installation of surveillance systems across 15 local councils nationwide.

Stuffed toys and surfboards: Japan’s used-goods market booms overseas

In Japan, the thriving second-hand goods market has doubled in value since 2010.

Digital boom must translate into real economic gains, says Indonesia minister

Indonesia’s Communications and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid (left) and Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo (centre) at the Asia Economic Summit 2026.

Trusted journalism vital amid AI and geopolitical shifts: SPH Media CEO

Chan Yeng Kit, CEO of SPH Media, speaking at the Asia Economic Summit 2026.

Drought grips parts of Java as dry season intensifies

Farmers plant seedlings at a rice paddy field, as the government urged farmers to immediately replant their plots, responding to the erratic forces of weather for a possible prolonged dry spell linked to El Nino, in Cirebon regency, West Java province, Indonesia, June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

Malaysian army suspends grenade training in Kedah after fatal camp blast

The cause of the incident, which killed two, will be investigated.

Philippines says China has removed structure in disputed South China Sea shoal

Patrols conducted by Philippine authorities on the morning of June 17 confirmed the removal of the floating platform previously monitored within the lagoon of Scarborough Shoal.

Trap, neuter, release: Jakarta battles cat-astrophic stray numbers

While they welcome the free rat control, some residents decry smelly cat urine, noisy territorial fights and property damage such as scratches to motorbike seats.

Over 1,000 Malaysians in 2km queue for jobs with starting pay of $1.1k

Many had turned up as early as 5am on June 14 to attend an open interview session by Germany’s Infineon Technologies AG, where the company was hiring production operators and technicians.

How Malaysia is blending more palm oil into diesel to cut its reliance on crude oil imports

Plantation and Commodities Minister Noraini Ahmad is fueling a car with B15 biodiesel during the launch of the B15 biodiesel initiative on June 4.

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