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Malaysia PM Anwar vows faster reforms after electoral defeats

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he is satisfied with the current level of political stability after three years at the helm, and will pursue reforms more aggressively.

Malaysia’s Subang Airport runway reopens following helicopter fire

The incident at Malaysia’s Subang airport occurred at approximately 12.28pm on Aug 15.

French family rescued after 16 hours adrift off Thai island

The family’s jet ski had capsized off Thailand’s Koh Samui island.

Indonesia rescuers search for survivors as quake death toll rises to 38

Damaged houses are seen following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Ruteng, Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, on Aug 15.

NEA aware that construction waste allegedly from Singapore disposed of in Pontian

A Malaysian news outlet reported on Aug 8 that construction waste allegedly from Singapore was being disposed of at several sites in Pontian, Johor.

Indonesia to close more than 750 state-owned enterprises

South-east Asia’s biggest economy has long battled corruption in its public and private sectors despite strengthening anti-graft laws.

Marcos sees ‘distinct possibility’ of joint oil and gas deal with China, but offers no timetable

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines forum at a hotel in Manila on Aug 14.

Indonesia to introduce ‘limited’ dual citizenship, President Prabowo says

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (centre) and Indonesia’s Speaker of the House of Representatives Puan Maharani wave, as Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka walk next to them in Jakarta on Aug 14.

Habagat rains in the Philippines disrupt classes for 8.4 million learners across eight regions

The enhanced south-west monsoon, or habagat, has triggered rains and thunderstorms over parts of the Philippines.

Indonesia President Prabowo pledges strong growth in 2027 with 2.4% budget deficit

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (left), along with Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, at his annual state of the nation address on Aug 14.

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