Straitstimes.com header logo

Choose edition

Search

singapore

asia

world

opinion

life

business

sport

Visual

Podcasts

SPH Rewards

STClassifieds

Paid press releases

Advertise with us

FAQs

Contact us

 

Asia

SE Asia

East Asia

South Asia

Australia/NZ

Influencer’s death: Malaysian rapper Namewee’s bail period extended as police await lab results

Namewee was arrested for alleged possession and use of drugs, but was released after pleading not guilty to drug-related charges.
Namewee was arrested for alleged possession and use of drugs, but was released after pleading not guilty to drug-related charges.

Thai court issues arrest warrant for Miss Universe co-owner

The South Bangkok Civil Court issued a warrant for Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip on Nov 25.
The South Bangkok Civil Court issued a warrant for Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip on Nov 25.

Philippines freezes $265 million worth of assets in graft probe

The Marcos administration is bolstering efforts to hold to account those involved in the multibillion-dollar graft mess surrounding flood-control projects.
The Marcos administration is bolstering efforts to hold to account those involved in the multibillion-dollar graft mess surrounding flood-control projects.

Junta hails end to US protected status for Myanmar nationals

Myanmar urged its citizens to “come back to Myanmar and vote in the general election”.
Myanmar urged its citizens to “come back to Myanmar and vote in the general election”.

Sabah corruption scandal hits PM Anwar’s office as videos and claims emerge

epa12487395 Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a press conference after the closing of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 28 October 2025. The 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits are being held in the Malaysian capital from 26 to 28 October 2025.  EPA/HOW HWEE YOUNG
epa12487395 Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a press conference after the closing of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 28 October 2025. The 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits are being held in the Malaysian capital from 26 to 28 October 2025.  EPA/HOW HWEE YOUNG

Thailand to airlift critical patients as southern floods kill 33

Members of a volunteer team evacuate a resident from her home, which is partially submerged in a flooded area in Hat Yai district, affected by heavy rainfall, which has impacted several provinces in southern Thailand and has killed several people, in Songkhla province, Thailand, November 25, 2025. REUTERS/Sithichai Chootochana
Members of a volunteer team evacuate a resident from her home, which is partially submerged in a flooded area in Hat Yai district, affected by heavy rainfall, which has impacted several provinces in southern Thailand and has killed several people, in Songkhla province, Thailand, November 25, 2025. REUTERS/Sithichai Chootochana

Vietnam braces for new storm after historic floods leave over 100 dead or missing

Khanh Hoa province suffered casualties after days of heavy rain triggered catastrophic flooding.
Khanh Hoa province suffered casualties after days of heavy rain triggered catastrophic flooding.

Johor traders issued $210k in compounds for not displaying price tags, unethical practices

Johor's cost of living director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo (right) showing the price tags for different types of fish on Nov 26.
Johor's cost of living director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo (right) showing the price tags for different types of fish on Nov 26.

Myanmar election not free or credible: Thai foreign minister

Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow called for Myanmar's release of detained democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow called for Myanmar's release of detained democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Floods and landslides kill eight in Indonesia

Extreme weather has lashed North Sumatra for several days, flooding parts of the Tapanuli Selatan district since Nov 24.
Extreme weather has lashed North Sumatra for several days, flooding parts of the Tapanuli Selatan district since Nov 24.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

Download the app

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom
Subscribe Placeholder
MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.