Cambodia PM Hun Sen vows to crush exiled opposition figure
Stepping up the rhetoric against his long-time foe, Sam Rainsy, the Prime Minister resolved to “eliminate the extremist ideology of [the] three-generation traitor”.
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Malaysia faces prospect of flooded polls with Nov 19 election day
Recent years have seen monsoon floods wreaking havoc nationwide, with the last deluge that subsided in January taking 54 lives and causing RM6 billion (S$1.8 billion) in damage.
Malaysia to hold general election on Nov 19
The election commission said that candidate nominations will take place on Nov 5, providing for a 14-day campaigning period.
The fallout from US chip curbs on China
The semiconductor industry will be reshaped to China’s detriment, but it still has options.
Putin declares martial law in 4 recently annexed Ukrainian regions
He also issued a decree restricting movement in and out of eight regions adjoining Ukraine.
70% of Singaporeans concerned about higher household expenses: Study
About 70 per cent of Singaporeans also think there is a likelihood of the country entering a recession in the next six months.
Singapore forms inter-agency task force to tackle rising ransomware threats
The move is a step towards protecting Singapore’s enterprises, some of which may supply critical information to infrastructure operators that provide essential services.
Borneo parties set to be kingmakers in Malaysia’s general election
A tight contest is expected among major coalitions in Peninsular Malaysia, which might result in no clear winner.
Minus China, can Golden Horse Awards still be ‘Oscars of Chinese-language cinema’?
Ever since Beijing banned Chinese films in 2019 from participating in Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards amid cross-strait tensions, there have been questions over the prestige of the…
Mahathir willing to be Malaysian PM for third time ‘if there’s a request’
While he said he hopes “there is no need” for his reappointment as prime minister, he said he would take the mantle again if asked to.