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0ASEAN NewsThailand Mourns the Passing of Queen Mother Sirikit
Malaysia’s neighbour to the north bids farewell to a beloved monarch whose compassion, artistry, and commitment to her people shaped generations. Thailand’s...
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0ASEAN News10 Becomes 11: Timor-Leste’s Long-Awaited Dream Fulfilled as It Joins ASEAN
After 14 years of anticipation, Timor-Leste has officially become ASEAN’s 11th member state, marking a historic milestone for both the young nation...
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0ASEAN NewsKuala Lumpur Set to Host 47th ASEAN Summit Focused on Inclusivity and Sustainability
From October 26–28, 2025, Malaysia’s capital will welcome regional and global leaders for the 47th ASEAN Summit, marking a pivotal moment for...
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0Asia Pacific NewsCargo Plane Skids Off Runway Into Sea at Hong Kong Airport, Killing Two Workers
A cargo aircraft overshot the runway at Hong Kong International Airport early Monday, crashing into the sea and colliding with a patrol...
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0Airline TravelTransport Ministry Warns of Action Against MAHB Over Repeated KLIA Aerotrain Failures
After repeated breakdowns of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport aerotrain system, the Ministry of Transport has announced plans to take regulatory action...
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0NewsHow Iceland’s Four-Day Work Week Proved Gen Z Right About the Future of Work
What began as a social experiment in Iceland has evolved into a blueprint for a healthier, more balanced way of working that...
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0ASEAN NewsPowering Progress: Sarawak and Southeast Asia Step Up the Clean Energy Transition
With energy demand in Southeast Asia projected to surge by 25% by 2035, the region faces a defining challenge — and opportunity....
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0Local NewsThat Much? World Bank Questions Malaysia’s RM2.5 Billion Savings Claim From Petrol Subsidy Reform
The World Bank has challenged the Malaysian government’s projected RM2.5 billion annual savings from its new petrol subsidy scheme, calling for greater...
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0ASEAN NewsThe Philippines’ Surge of Earthquakes in Recent Weeks
A powerful 7.4-magnitude quake jolted southeastern Mindanao on October 10, followed by a string of aftershocks and another quake farther south. That...
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0Asia Pacific NewsAsia Shines Bright in 2025 World’s 50 Best Bars List
From a Roman-inspired neighbourhood bar in Hong Kong to sleek mixology lounges in Singapore, Bangkok, and Tokyo, Asia dominates this year’s World’s...
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0Local NewsWorking Expats to Be Automatically Enrolled in EPF from October 2025
Starting October 2025, Malaysia’s Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will automatically register non-Malaysian employees holding employment passes, requiring both employers and workers to...
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0ASEAN NewsDozens Feared Dead as Rescue Turns to Recovery at Collapsed Indonesian Boarding School
As thermal scans reveal no signs of life, Indonesia’s response to the tragic Al-Khoziny school collapse in East Java shifts to recovery,...