A Singaporean’s Facebook post about feeling like a “foreigner” in his own country has drawn over 900 comments and 450 shares, prompting debate over language barriers,...
A rise in child suicides across Indonesia has prompted warnings of a national emergency, with authorities urging urgent action on mental health support, poverty alleviation and...
The Malaysian Bar is calling for an independent, transparent and timely investigation into allegations against MACC chief Azam Baki, warning that public trust in Malaysia’s anti-corruption...
A 13-year-old gymnast in Zhejiang allegedly attempted suicide after years of physical and verbal abuse by her coaches. Authorities have opened an investigation, and two coaches...
Netizens have questioned the Government’s AI-focused Budget 2026 despite assurances from Indranee Rajah that support for workers and firms will prevent widening inequality. Critics raised concerns...
Indonesia’s largest environmental group has criticised plans to transfer revoked forestry and mining concessions in Sumatra to a state investment entity, warning it risks repeating extractive...
Barack Obama clarified he has seen no evidence of extraterrestrials contacting Earth after remarks during a podcast speed round sparked global headlines and revived Area 51...
A couple has sued Huttons Asia, an agent and a law firm after IRAS imposed a S$406,285 penalty over a 99-1 condo purchase structure deemed illegal...
Indonesian authorities are repatriating thousands of citizens from Cambodia as cybercrime crackdowns intensify, while officials seek to distinguish between trafficking victims and individuals involved in online...
President Lai Ching-te pledged to strengthen national defence, boost economic competitiveness and expand welfare benefits, including higher maternity subsidies and pensions, in Lunar New Year remarks...
A Chinese influencer alleged she was detained and asked to pay S$500 after being denied entry to Singapore. ICA rejected the claims, saying she failed to...
A MARUAH dialogue on 15 February 2026 examined whether Budget 2026 addresses public anxieties, with speakers and attendees raising concerns over fiscal surpluses, AI disruption, cost-of-living...
A 17-year-old boy died and two others were seriously injured after a stabbing in Osaka’s Dotonbori district late Saturday. Police arrested a 21-year-old suspect about 10...
Indonesia is preparing up to 1,000 troops for potential deployment to Gaza by mid-2026 as part of an international stabilisation force, though final political approval and...
President Prabowo Subianto has defended granting amnesty and abolition to two senior political figures convicted of corruption, arguing the law must not be weaponised, while critics...
In his 16 February 2026 Lunar New Year message, PM Lawrence Wong reaffirmed government support for families, citing Budget 2026 measures such as CDC vouchers and...
F&B and retail businesses grew in number from 2019 to 2025 despite narrowing margins, as Gan Kim Yong highlighted innovation and support schemes amid debate over...
The Chinese Embassy in Singapore has warned citizens to avoid gambling after a Chinese national allegedly died following a casino visit. The embassy stressed that cross-border...
President Donald Trump said the Board of Peace will pledge over US$5 billion for Gaza reconstruction on 19 February 2026, alongside personnel for a UN-authorised stabilisation...
Former GIC chief economist Yeoh Lam Keong criticised Budget 2026 as lacking bold action to tackle poverty among the bottom 10–20% of households, urging permanent income...
The Progress Singapore Party says Budget 2026 falls short of leveraging Singapore’s strong fiscal position for structural reforms, despite projected surpluses. The party calls for permanent...
Myanmar’s junta has expelled Timor-Leste’s top representative after a rights group said Dili opened a war crimes case against the military. The move heightens tensions within...
Jamus Lim renewed his push for smaller class sizes, arguing AI increases the need for human teacher attention. MOE says it tailors class sizes to student...
The Government will maintain the age limit of 75 for taxi and private hire vocational licences. Data disclosed in Parliament shows 585 drivers turned 75 in...
A Philippine food vlogger has died after filming herself eating a highly toxic reef crab known locally as the “devil crab”. Authorities have issued warnings after...
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, 59, registered his marriage to business owner “Jaa” Thananon Niramit in Bangkok on 13 Feb, a day deemed astrologically auspicious.
More than 39,000 contacts have been made to national mindline 1771 since June 2025, with most help-seekers aged 20 to 35. About 10% required immediate crisis...
Two-thirds of primary schools have stopped CCA selection trials, following a 2020 pilot that showed students could be allocated without competitive entry. MOE says schools will...
About 9,500 working mothers paid higher income tax in YA2025 after WMCR shifted to a fixed-dollar basis, said Indranee Rajah, adding that overall marriage and parenthood...
RSF and allied press freedom groups have nominated detained Filipino journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio for the 2026 UNESCO Guillermo Cano Prize after her conviction on terrorism...
