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Journalists missing in Indonesia after volcano mission

Search and rescue officials attending a briefing on Sept 8. Eight people, including five journalists, went missing while travelling by speedboat to cover the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau.

Thailand arrests 12 South Koreans in scam centre bust

Cambodia and Myanmar, which border Thailand, have become hubs for criminal groups operating fake romance, investment and other schemes that defraud victims around the world of billions of dollars each year.

Scoot retimes flights between Singapore and Indonesia, increases capacity on some flights

Budget carrier Scoot retimed six flights between Singapore and Indonesia.

Five dead after helicopter crashes in northern Sarawak

Thailand presses Israeli ambassador over badly behaved tourists

Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has said Thai hospitality “doesn’t mean tourists can do whatever they want”.

Malaysian data centres guzzle more power as temperatures soar

The share of Malaysia’s data centres in overall power consumption surged to a record 9.3 per cent in the second week of August.

Jakarta airports reopen after Anak Krakatau ash disruption

Several airports including Jakarta's main international airport, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, reopened on Sept 8.

‘The ber months’: Christmas arrives early in the Philippines

A vendor selling Christmas decorations at Divisoria market in Manila.

Philippines’ Pacquiao takes up fight against poverty in Marcos Cabinet

Boxing - Antony Joshua v Francis Ngannou - Weigh-in - BLVD World, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - March 7, 2024 Manny Pacquiao poses ahead of the weigh-in Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

UMNO now backs contender to Negeri Sembilan throne in twist to royal saga

Juasseh state assemblyman Ismail Lasim was sworn in as the new Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan on Aug 2.

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