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Mon, 18 May 2026 16:14:00 +0800
Singaporean injured after 10m fall at popular Taiwan rock climbing site Longdong: Reports
The 25-year-old reportedly lost his footing and fell 10m from a rock wall, according to Taiwanese media.

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0800
Malaysia ends Indonesia migrant boat search, 16 bodies recovered
The migrants were trying to reach several destinations in Malaysia, including Penang, Terengganu, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur for work.

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:57:00 +0800
Indonesia to build up defence capabilities with new aircraft

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:53:00 +0800
Train driver charged after deadly Bangkok bus collision

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:46:00 +0800
Indonesia rupiah hits new record low; president downplays day-to-day impact of currency weakness

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:28:00 +0800
Earthquake hits southwest China; thousands evacuate, buildings collapse
Thirteen buildings collapsed after the quake shook Guangxi's Liuzhou city.

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:10:00 +0800
Philippines to convene court for Sara Duterte's impeachment amid political turmoil
Sara Duterte's impeachment trial could either kill off her 2028 presidential hopes, or strengthen her position as lead contender to succeed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Mon, 18 May 2026 06:00:00 +0800
Commentary: Are the glory days for Southeast Asian budget carriers over?
Skyrocketing fuel prices are starting to impact air travel in Southeast Asia with low-cost carriers particularly vulnerable, writes aviation analyst Brendan Sobie.

Mon, 18 May 2026 01:52:06 +0800
International dive group joins Maldives search for missing Italians
Several fatalities have been reported in recent years but diving and water sports-related accidents are still relatively rare.

Sun, 17 May 2026 20:34:00 +0800
Anwar says ready to call GE and ‘fight’ BN after it signals intent to go solo in Johor
Speaking at a Pakatan Harapan (PH) convention, PM Anwar Ibrahim suggested that Barisan Nasional’s announcement that it would go solo in contesting upcoming Johor state polls was akin to threats that could amount to “betrayal” to their unity gov...

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:48:00 +0800
Former Malaysian ministers Rafizi and Nik Nazmi to quit PM Anwar’s PKR, give up MP seats
Rafizi Ramli, who was formerly economy minister, said the “kamikaze mission” was worth it as he wants to offer a political platform to those who believe that political power belongs to the people.

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:23:00 +0800
Hundreds of students fall sick in Indonesia's Surabaya after consuming state programme's free meals
Students complained of dizziness, nausea and vomiting, though most only required light medical examinations. 

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:22:00 +0800
North Korean women footballers land in South Korea ahead of rare match

Sun, 17 May 2026 13:26:00 +0800
Philippines asks top court to allow ICC drug war arrest of senator
The International Criminal Court (ICC) last week unsealed an arrest warrant against senator Ronald Dela Rosa, accusing him along with other "co-perpetrators" of the "crime against humanity of murder".

Sun, 17 May 2026 12:04:00 +0800
South Korea says it will pursue all options to avoid Samsung strike
Just one day of suspension at Samsung Electronics' semiconductor factory is expected to incur direct losses of as much as US$667.68 million, said Prime Minister Kim Min-seok.

Sun, 17 May 2026 11:13:56 +0800
Crackdown in Southeast Asia pushes scam networks to Sri Lanka
China, which has stepped up cooperation with regional governments in recent years to crack down on scam networks, has acknowledged the geographical shift.

Sun, 17 May 2026 06:00:00 +0800
‘Hardcore fans’ of Proton in UK, Australia hoping for brand’s return, but Malaysian carmaker has other plans
Proton enthusiasts are keeping the brand alive in the United Kingdom and Australia, but the Malaysian automaker says its focus is on regional markets.

Sun, 17 May 2026 02:35:00 +0800
Maldives rescue diver dies in search for missing Italians
The University of Genoa said the victims included a marine biology professor, her daughter and two young researchers.

Sat, 16 May 2026 22:33:00 +0800
Indonesian president recognises 'problems' with free meal scheme
"It's true that there are many problems and challenges. Free nutritious meals comes with many problems, we must put things in order," said Prabowo Subianto.

Sat, 16 May 2026 18:19:00 +0800
Train-bus collision kills at least 8 in Bangkok: Police
Images on social media show the train approaching a level crossing at a moderate speed before colliding with the bus, which instantly burst into flames.

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