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January 15, 2026
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Malaysian party Umno’s Youth wing urged to continue speaking up

Umno's deputy president, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, also called for the Youth Wing to wrest the narrative of being the Rakyat’s heroes from the Opposition.

  • Published: January 15, 202611:26 am
  • Author Gerard Gimino, Rahimy Rahim, and Teh Athira Yusof
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Indonesian ride-hailing industry set for shake-up under draft presidential decree

Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto is under pressure to respond to drivers' demands for better pay and conditions, particularly after their involvement in widespread student-led…

  • Published: January 15, 202611:20 am
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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Thai anti-corruption commission reveals ex-PM Paetongtarn and family’s assets at THB11.32 billion after PM exit

This represents a decrease of over THB2.67 billion compared to her initial declaration upon taking office in early 2025, primarily due to changes in investment values.

  • Published: January 15, 202611:17 am
  • Author The Nation
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Singapore government close to finalising low-cost retirement investment scheme details: Manpower Minister

The previously proposed Lifetime Retirement Investment Scheme aims to offer a simple, low-cost investment option, balancing risk and return, for Central Provident Fund members…

  • Published: January 15, 202611:13 am
  • Author Chor Khieng Yuit
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In Nepal, bulk SMS calling for royalist protests sparks privacy concerns

Around six million messages sent via Nepal Telecom network; regulator probes possible data breach.

  • Published: January 15, 202611:09 am
  • Author Sajana Baral
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Bangladesh’s enforced disappearances: 82 officers, 13 detention centres identified

An inquiry report details secret sites, executions, and senior-level oversight.

  • Published: January 15, 202611:05 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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China and US geoeconomic competition: The relevance for Korea

The writer says, "To understand this great power competition, it is helpful to think of three critical areas."

  • Published: January 15, 202610:39 am
  • Author Matteo Maggiori
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Signs of thaw in China-Canada relations

Sino-Canadian relations have seen fluctuations in recent years.

  • Published: January 15, 202610:35 am
  • Author Liu Dan
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Visit Malaysia 2026 tests country’s upgrade from ageing border control system

Malaysia’s autogates under the unmanned automated immigration entry and exit system require only a passport scan for clearance.

  • Published: January 15, 202610:20 am
  • Author Harith Mustaffa
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Lao government eyes large-scale investment to drive economic growth

To support the investment drive, the government will implement a series of strategic measures.

  • Published: January 15, 202610:13 am
  • Author Vientiane Times

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