Forest loss from SE Asia rubber is up to 3 times more than thought - Study
More than 4 mln hectares of forest have been lost to rubber plantations since 1993, with two thirds of in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.
Sat Oct 21 2023
'Hundreds of thousands' trafficked into SE Asia scam centres - UN
The report cites "credible sources" estimates at least 120,000 people in Myanmar and around 100,000 in Cambodia may be trapped in scams.
Tue Aug 29 2023
Tradition vs credibility: Inside the SE Asian meet that snubbed Myanmar
The decision broke with ASEAN's decades-long policy of engagement and non-interference in the affairs of member nations.
Tue Oct 19 2021
Japan to give 6 million doses of vaccines to Taiwan, 5 SE Asia nations
Japan said it will send one million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine each to Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Fri Jun 25 2021
UN agency warns of fentanyl production threat in SE Asia
Narcotics police in Myanmar have seized a large amount of liquid fentanyl, suggesting a market for the drug has been created in the region
Tue May 19 2020
Malaysia PM warns uneven growth could fuel extremism, instability in SE Asia
Southeast Asian countries needed to ensure their economic growth was inclusive, or risk marginalized populations turning to violent extremism or even overturning political systems.
Fri Apr 28 2017
Cassette tapes fast-forward to new following in SE Asia
A cassette store in Subang Jaya is breathing new life into the 1980s music format.
Wed Nov 02 2016
Rains clear the air in SE Asia, raising hopes in smog crisis
Parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore enjoyed the cleanest air in weeks, while affected areas of the Philippines and Thailand also have seen an end to the haze.
Thu Oct 29 2015
ANALYSIS - Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it
The study, will likely set course for lawmakers and tech platforms around the world as they navigate a push to age-restrict social media.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Will the fragile peace between Hezbollah and Israel hold?
Hezbollah continues to claim that it defeated the Israeli military in Lebanon and says its forces will ensure IDF adheres to the ceasefire.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery, a quick recovery option
Prostate cancer is experienced by one in 120 men in Malaysia, especially those above the age of 50.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Astro AWANI shines with five wins at MPRA 2024
Astro AWANI excels after winning five awards at the Malaysia Public Relations Awards 2024 in Kuala Lumpur
Fri Nov 29 2024
Flood situation continues to worsen, victims exceed 120,000
The flood situation across the country continues to worsen, with the number of victims in nine states reaching 120,272 people
Fri Nov 29 2024
Starbucks serves South Koreans coffee and glimpse into the North
Hundreds show up for the opening of the US coffeehouse chain's newest store in an observatory near the city of Gimpo.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Big tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths under 16
A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January with the ban to take effect by Nov. 2025.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Putin denies he tried to frighten Merkel with dog Koni
Angela Merkel wrote in her new memoir "Freedom" that, Vladimir Putin sometimes brought the pet to meetings with foreign guests.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Vocational college student murder: We saw victim beaten in hostel room - Witness
The prosecution witnesses say they did not report the incident to the hostel warden for fear of being beaten like the victim.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Don't bring small children to observe river water level, say - Police
State police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat urges the public to remain vigilant about the rising level of the river.
Fri Nov 29 2024