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Thai democrat deputy leader warns of more accidents at mega transport projects

Democrat Party deputy leader Dr Samart Ratchapolsitte said he reviewed near-term construction projects involving “elevated structures spanning existing roads or railways” and…

  • Published: January 19, 202611:55 am
  • Author The Nation
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Former Yoon staffers linked to alleged North Korean drone intrusion

According to local reports, a suspect believed to have made the drone, whom the police identified only as being in his 30s, previously served as a news monitoring staffer at the…

  • Published: January 19, 202611:46 am
  • Author Jung Min-kyung
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75 South Asians detained in Phnom Penh scam centre raids

The government has issued a series of measures to crack down on online scams.

  • Published: January 19, 20269:55 am
  • Author Niem Chheng
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Brunei Sultan’s total knee replacement surgery a success: PMO

Currently, His Majesty is recuperating and is being monitored by the medical team. This will be followed by the recovery phase, including physiotherapy sessions.

  • Published: January 19, 20268:35 am
  • Author Borneo Bulletin
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China’s anti-graft efforts deepen in 2025, with 115 senior officials probed

In 2025, 983,000 individuals received disciplinary punishments for various issues, marking an increase from the 889,000 people disciplined the previous year.

  • Published: January 19, 20266:49 am
  • Author Cao Jia
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Protest articles in Indonesian penal code stir unease among activists

With vague rules on what counts as ‘chaos,’ Indonesia’s new penal code has the public questioning their right to protest.

  • Published: January 19, 20266:40 am
  • Author Maretha Uli
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The silent enemy within the Malaysian Armed Forces

Recent investigations reveal an organized bribery network linked to army procurement.

  • Published: January 16, 202611:18 am
  • Author Mariam Mokhtar
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China’s top anti-graft watchdog pledges to step up efforts


Efforts include the regulation of rural collective resources, medical insurance funds, and elderly care services.

  • Published: January 16, 202611:18 am
  • Author Yang Zekun
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Seoul court sentences ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to 5 years in prison for obstructing arrest

This marks the first verdict on cases stemming from his 2024 failed declaration of martial law.

  • Published: January 16, 20269:00 am
  • Author Lee Seung-ku
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Over US$3.7mil in cash, luxury items seized in two high-profile investigations involving Malaysia’s military

Commenting on both investigations, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the ongoing investigations involving military top brass must be…

  • Published: January 16, 20268:25 am
  • Author The Star

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