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Freedom of expression in Indonesia under threat as more activists face intimidation

Authorities are looking the other way amid increasing intimidation targeting activists and social media influencers who criticised the government and how it handles the…

  • Published: January 5, 20268:40 am
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Singapore men abused by wives fear being seen as culprits: Counsellors on why such cases go under-reported

Men experiencing abuse face stigma and societal expectations, making it difficult to seek help; common abuse forms include emotional and psychological violence, such as belittling…

  • Published: January 5, 20268:35 am
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Plea for peace as thousands of Cambodians remain displaced by border violence

Like many others displaced by the fighting, 73-year-old Kim Sophat, a vendor at a local school in Techo village, says the ceasefire has not eased fears on the ground.

  • Published: January 5, 20268:32 am
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Data shows South Korea moves deeper into “super-aged society” category

According to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, some 10.84 million people were aged 65 and older in 2025, accounting for 21.21 percent of the entire population of about…

  • Published: January 5, 20268:30 am
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In Bangladesh, over 9,000 killed in road accidents last year: report

Compared to 2024, road crashes increased by 6.94 percent, fatalities by 5.79 percent, and injuries by 14.87 percent, the organisation Jatri Kalyan Samity said in a report prepared…

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Indian gig workers with 90-day employment to be under new labour codes

Under the draft rules, to be eligible for the benefits, a gig or platform worker must be associated with an aggregator for at least 90 days in a financial year to qualify for…

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Do-or-die year for Indonesian President Prabowo’s free meals rollout

Funding concerns are compounded by the program’s heavy reliance on education funds. The program has also faced scrutiny over food safety following a series of mass food…

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Why Malaysians are now the biggest consumers of beef in Southeast Asia

Malaysians consume approximately 9.5kg of beef per person per year. This works out to nearly 200g of beef every week – essentially a steak a week.

  • Published: January 5, 20268:12 am
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Millions mourn Bangladesh’s first female prime minister Khaleda Zia

For someone who had devoted a lifetime as one of Bangladesh's strongest advocates of democracy -- a lawmaker who had never lost a single election -- her final moments above ground…

  • Published: January 2, 20269:00 am
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Indonesian regions scale back New Year’s festivities in solidarity with Sumatra flood victims

State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi praised the regional administrations’ decisions, emphasising the importance of national solidarity.

  • Published: January 2, 20268:45 am
  • Author Suherdjoko and Rizal Harahap

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