Malaysians go on last-minute dash to use government cash aid
Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican said more than 90% of this year’s "Sara" allocation has been utilised, though the Finance Ministry will only issue a…
Singapore 2026 outlook: What’s next for politics – and the top stories of 2025
With tectonic shifts in the world of work and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, all eyes are on the Government’s plans to refresh Singapore’s longer-term economic strategy,…
Japanese student gamifies tsunami evacuation drill with nighttime quake scenario
It simulates escaping from a tsunami with a physically disabled individual, which means one member of each five-person group wore sunglasses and earplugs.
Bali sees dip in domestic tourists, pins hopes on foreign visitors
Bali Governor I Wayan Koster attributed the decline to a reduced number of domestic flights, noting that several aircraft operated by national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia and…
South Korea’s youth mental health cases increase by 76% in 4 years
The trend appears to reflect a broader global rise in youth mental health concerns as well as a reduced reluctance towards seeking clinical mental health care in Korea.
iPhone 16 becomes highest selling phone in India: Report
US-based tech giant Apple sold about 6.5 million iPhone 16 units in the first 11 months of 2025, making it the country’s highest‑selling smartphone, according to a new report.
Malaysian man linked to Cambodia-based scam ring nabbed at border checkpoint in Singapore
The syndicate, linked to $41 million in losses from 440 Singapore scam cases, impersonated government officials.
From gold to bargain, fans dive into durian frenzy in Malaysia as prices bottom out
To attract customers, vendors in Petaling Jaya have rolled out competitive deals, including: four Musang King durians for RM99, buy four and get one free, RM133 for one bag of…
Delhi wakes up to ‘severe’ air quality; multiple areas record AQI above 400
These readings indicate a significant worsening of air quality across large swathes of the capital.
Man who had unpasteurised milk daily is only known bovine TB case in Singapore
TB remains a global public health threat, though it is curable and the spread is preventable.