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South Sumatra faces backlash over plan to buy $37,000 pool tables for councillors

Responding to backlash, one politician said South Sumatra billiard athletes could train using the pool table at his official residence.
Responding to backlash, one politician said South Sumatra billiard athletes could train using the pool table at his official residence.

Birth defects in Malaysia claim 30% of young lives

About 30 per cent of deaths among children under five in Malaysia between 2018 and 2022 were related to congenital conditions.
About 30 per cent of deaths among children under five in Malaysia between 2018 and 2022 were related to congenital conditions.

White supremacist content grips teens plotting attacks in South-east Asia

The youths are alleged to have been radicalised through social media posts and communities.
The youths are alleged to have been radicalised through social media posts and communities.

Myanmar civil war drives drugs epidemic in Thai hills

Lahu men taking part in a traditional religious cleansing ceremony in the village of Mae Haeng in Chiang Mai's Mae Ai district on Dec 10, 2025.
Lahu men taking part in a traditional religious cleansing ceremony in the village of Mae Haeng in Chiang Mai's Mae Ai district on Dec 10, 2025.

Airlines begin to hike fares due to higher fuel prices, shares stabilise

The US-Israeli war on Iran has sent oil prices surging.
The US-Israeli war on Iran has sent oil prices surging.

Malaysians must be prepared to pay a higher price for RON95 fuel: Petrol dealers association chief

Malaysians can enjoy cheaper petrol under a new scheme introduced by the Malaysian government to plug leakages.
Malaysians can enjoy cheaper petrol under a new scheme introduced by the Malaysian government to plug leakages.

Indonesia says 7 killed in landfill collapse as rescue operation ends

The collapse took place at the Bantargebang landfill on March 8, located in the region of Bekasi on the outskirts of the capital Jakarta.
The collapse took place at the Bantargebang landfill on March 8, located in the region of Bekasi on the outskirts of the capital Jakarta.

Locals left asking what comes next after Johor’s data centre rush swallows their villages

Taman Nusa Bayu resident Mdm Gowri Dewi (left) showing fine construction dust in her home while Zainoor Annuar is using his drone to monitor the data centre construction activities near his home.
Taman Nusa Bayu resident Mdm Gowri Dewi (left) showing fine construction dust in her home while Zainoor Annuar is using his drone to monitor the data centre construction activities near his home.

Indonesia says it has entered agreement with India to procure BrahMos missiles

The India Army's BrahMos missile launcher is displayed during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, on Jan 26, 2026.
The India Army's BrahMos missile launcher is displayed during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, on Jan 26, 2026.

Penang Hill funicular train service to close for scheduled maintenance June 8 to 14

The bi-annual maintenance will replace the coaches’ bogie and air-conditioning cooling coil.
The bi-annual maintenance will replace the coaches’ bogie and air-conditioning cooling coil.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.