Japan's births rise for first time in 11 years, driven by Tokyo
The number of babies born to Japanese nationals in the first half of 2026 increased for the first time in 11 years, led by a rise in births in Tokyo and other urban areas, according to health ministry data.
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Sarawak heads to polls Dec 12
Nominations to be held on Nov 28, and early voting on Dec 8, EC says.
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Anwar cites Muslim senator’s victory in US as rejection of racism
PM notes Democrats' campaign rejecting racism and religious oppression.
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YOURSAY | Character-building need not come at expense of mother tongues
'National unity and cultural diversity are not mutually exclusive.'
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Rosmah says family in the dark after another report about Najib paying RM50m fine
UPDATED 11.18AM | 'I don't know. The family doesn't know.'
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Heated cabinet meeting today? Anwar challenges Umno ministers to speak up
It is the latest sign of tensions between Pakatan Harapan and the Umno-led BN.
Fireworks at cabinet meeting today? Anwar challenges Umno ministers to speak up
It is the latest sign of tensions between Pakatan Harapan and the Umno-led BN.
Philippines’ project budget allocations spur accusations of pork barrel politics
A road project with coordinates pointing to Nigeria. A government building apparently located in the Sahara Desert. Another road mapped to a sea near Brunei. These are among the unlikely locations listed for infrastructure projects in the Philippines’ proposed 2027 national budget, according to independent watchdogs that have discovered the discrepancies, highlighting problems with government transparency and accountability. Their scrutiny of Manila’s proposed 7.2 trillion pesos (US$114 billion)...
A son in prison, a daughter gone: Singapore parents face heartbreak
When Huang Baoying was growing up, her older brother helped look after her, their parents recalled. Huang Bocan would tutor his younger sister at night and help her with her studies, their mother said. To his parents, he was a responsible son whom they trusted to help care for Baoying while they worked long hours. Years later, he would be sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering her. “We never imagined that things could become so serious,” their father said after Bocan, 34, was sentenced on...
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Remembering a patriot: Rafizi reflects on civil service glass ceiling for Indian M'sians in tribute to official
Ex-economy minister shares obstacles encountered in trying to secure Valluvan's promotion.
World's second best airport wins award for most beautiful restroom
A restroom with runway views at Incheon International Airport has won the Presidential Award, the top prize at South Korea's 28th Beautiful Restroom Awards.
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MOE bins plan to reduce language class periods, BM was also on chopping block
UPDATED 9.23AM | This comes after engagement sessions with stakeholders.
World's second best airport wins award for beautiful restroom
A restroom with runway views at Incheon International Airport has won the Presidential Award, the top prize at South Korea's 28th Beautiful Restroom Awards.