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Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:53:42 +0800China’s customs seize 60,000 ‘problematic’ maps for mislabelling Taiwan, omitting disputed islands
Custom officers from Qingdao in Shandong province intercepted the “problematic” maps during a recent inspection of export goods, China Customs said in a statement on Monday (Oct 13).
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:40:00 +0800Asian stocks pare tariff-led losses, Tokyo hit by political turmoil
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:36:31 +080014-year-old boy arrested over fatal stabbing of female schoolmate, 16, in Selangor school
The authorities have recovered two sharp objects believed to have been used in the incident, news agency Bernama reported.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:12:00 +0800Japan in limbo as opposition in talks to oust ruling party
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:08:00 +0800Indonesia detects traces of radiation at clove farm as probe expands
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:18:00 +0800China takes steps against US-linked units of South Korea shipbuilder Hanwha
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:16:00 +0800Trump to attend signing of Thailand-Cambodia 'peace deal': Malaysia foreign minister
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:51:43 +0800How manga and anime are captivating India’s youth, inspiring a new generation of creators
India has become the world’s second largest anime market after China, with around 180 million fans of Japanese animated films and series.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:50:00 +0800Malaysia’s Bersatu sacks one MP, suspends another for disciplinary breaches
Four division chiefs have also been expelled. The disciplinary action is reportedly linked to an effort aimed at challenging Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin’s leadership, as well as a commotion during the party’s national convention.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:56:00 +0800Google to invest US$15 billion in India, build largest AI hub outside US
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:47:00 +0800Myanmar scam centres booming despite crackdown, using Musk's Starlink
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:06:00 +0800Around 6,000 students in Malaysia infected with influenza, prompting school closures
Malaysia Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said his ministry will discuss with the education ministry on further action to contain the spread of the virus in schools.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:04:00 +0800China says will 'fight to the end' in US trade war
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:27:00 +0800US backs ally Philippines after China warns over vessel clash
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:59:00 +0800Malaysia’s KLIA soars again as world’s top low-cost carrier megahub, but which areas does it sink in?
Kuala Lumpur International Airport was crowned the world’s most “connected” low-cost carrier megahub last month. But the accolade masks the airport’s operational and infrastructure deficiencies, experts say.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:59:00 +0800Commentary: Malaysia’s Budget 2026 could have done more to answer its own warnings about the future
Amid a global economy gripped with uncertainty, Malaysia’s Budget 2026 provides little reassurance that policies are adapting fast enough to weather the storm, says Stewart Nixon from Malaysian think tank IDEAS.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:48:32 +0800UK government faces growing pressure over collapsed China spy case
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:18:00 +0800Trump on track to meet Xi in South Korea, Bessent says
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:30:00 +0800Indonesian lawmakers get 'recess allowance' hike weeks after protests against perks
Each lawmaker will now get 700 million rupiah (US$42,200) for each recess, Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad said, up from 400 million rupiah previously. Indonesia's 580 parliamentarians take approximately five breaks per year.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:18:00 +0800Indonesia President Prabowo takes up ‘sudden invitation’ to attend Gaza peace summit in Egypt
Indonesia is believed to be the only Southeast Asian nation attending the summit on the Gaza war agreement, and one of the few attending countries that has not established diplomatic relations with Israel.