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Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:23:00 +0800
Recent violent crime spree in Bali targeting tourists sparks concerns, debate as some hotels tighten security
Bali’s governor has said the most recent cases, the sexual assaults of three foreign tourists within three days last month, are isolated incidents. But some tourism players want the local government to do more.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:18:23 +0800
Malaysia army corporal arrested after alleged assault on 7 soldiers, 1 in ICU
Investigations by the Malaysian Armed Forces found that the corporal had used physical force after being dissatisfied with the way the victims cleaned the weapons store.   

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:14:00 +0800
Chinese airlines to raise fuel surcharges on domestic flights
International flights will be subject to the system's calculations, according to the airlines' statements.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:08:03 +0800
South Korea president says economy on 'wartime footing' over Iran war
The South Korean government has proposed a US$17.2 billion supplementary budget to tackle the crisis.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:03:11 +0800
Malaysia to ‘adjust’ land border control to align with Singapore’s tighter security checks
Since Feb 28, Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has stepped up security checks on arriving travellers, cargo and vehicles at all of the country’s entry points due to a heightened global security situation.   

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:53:00 +0800
Malaysia civil servants to work from home amid fuel crisis
Malaysia's ministries, agencies, statutory bodies and government-linked companies will work from home from Apr 15. 

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:43:24 +0800
Myanmar parliament to hold vote to elect president on Apr 3, house speaker says

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:32:00 +0800
JB food guide: Railway-themed briyani and seafront treats in Stulang Laut
In this new Makan Kakis series that takes you across the Causeway, Mediacorp Gold 905’s Denise Tan tries eating tawa chicken briyani served on banana leaves with her hands – under the guidance of Oli 968's RJ Vimala – at an eatery inspired...

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:16:00 +0800
7.4-magnitude quake off Indonesia kills one, tsunami warning lifted
Within half an hour of the quake, waves up to 75cm were recorded in North Minahasa and 20cm in Bitung, both north of Sulawesi island.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:59:00 +0800
Commentary: India’s gas shortage will make dal compete with data
Silicon Valley firms want to tap India’s solar power, but New Delhi must prioritise human welfare over artificial intelligence, says Andy Mukherjee for Bloomberg Opinion.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:01:00 +0800
Investigations into Indian singer Zubeen Garg's death have concluded; foul play ruled out: Police
Mr Zubeen Garg, 52, died in September 2025 following an incident during a yacht trip in the waters off Lazarus Island.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:52:00 +0800
Philippines seeks safe passage for oil in Iran meeting
Manila has requested that Iran formally designate the Philippines as a 'non-hostile country' and ensure safe passage for PH-flagged vessels and oil shipments.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:06:00 +0800
Pakistan says it is holding talks with Afghan government in China

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0800
Four paintings linked to 1MDB, including a Picasso, to return to Malaysia on Apr 6
Valued at nearly US$140,000, the artworks are being repatriated with US cooperation - with more still under recovery and possible public display planned, said Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:58:00 +0800
More ASEAN states could negotiate with Iran on letting their ships cross Strait of Hormuz, but at what cost?
While Iran’s selective approach to allowing access to the Strait of Hormuz could push more countries to the negotiating table, the bigger issue is having to engage on Tehran’s terms rather than on the basis of a purely commercial right of passage...

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:59:57 +0800
UK universities expand into India amid shifting demand, tighter visa rules
International education already contributes more than 30 billion pounds annually to the British economy, and expansion into India is expected to drive that figure higher.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:11:00 +0800
Malaysian driver in fatal Klang crash charged with murder of motorcyclist
Saktygaanapathy Ravichandran was reportedly driving at a high speed and is believed to have overtaken several vehicles before veering into the opposite lane and hitting father-of-three Amirul Hafiz Omar on Sunday (Mar 29).

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0800
India hikes jet fuel, commercial LPG cost

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:24:00 +0800
What’s behind a double whammy of US$318 million loss and Skytrax rating downgrade for Garuda Indonesia?
Garuda Indonesia's financial loss last year was almost five times the loss it recorded in 2024.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:29:00 +0800
Cambodia extradites accused cyberscam boss to China
Li Xiong, the former chairman of the Huione Group under the Prince Group, is a core member of alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi's "criminal gang", according to Chinese state media.

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