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Indonesia's free nutritious meal programme, serving 61 million students and pregnant women, faces intensifying pressure to suspend or reform following documented food poisoning incidents, ineffective implementation, and allegations of human rights violations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on ASEAN and Russia to deepen strategic cooperation across trade, technology, and energy sectors, emphasising dialogue as essential for resolving global conflicts and regional tensions.
Malaysia has formally expressed support for Türkiye's application to become an ASEAN Dialogue Partner, emphasising the country's expanding role in Southeast Asian affairs through trade, defence cooperation, and cultural exchanges.
Interpol's latest assessment reveals cybercrime now constitutes roughly a third of all recorded offences in several Asian countries, with online scams emerging as the most prevalent and costly criminal activity threatening the region.
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Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung has won a protracted legal dispute after a court dismissed her former agent's HK$12 million claims, marking a significant victory in a high-profile entertainment industry case.
Hat Yai International Airport in southern Thailand closed Runway 26 temporarily following an accident involving an airport fire engine, forcing at least two inbound flights to divert to Krabi Airport.
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has called for renewed commitment to both material and spiritual development as the Islamic calendar enters 1448 Hijrah, while urging vigilance against rising crime and strengthening religious education initiatives.
Telegram has launched a court challenge against a temporary ban imposed by the Indian government to combat exam cheating. The petition raises questions about state authority and digital rights in Southeast Asia's largest economy.
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, 38, son of former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been arrested on corruption charges involving misappropriation of state funds for overseas naval officer training. The arrest marks the latest escalation in investigations targeting the once-dominant political dynasty.
Two Chinese nationals have been remanded for four days to assist investigations into an alleged attempted theft aboard a flight arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport from Dili, Timor-Leste.
Vietnam's new Government Decree No. 208 will require airlines to compensate passengers for flight delays, cancellations, and rescheduled flights starting next month, establishing clear consumer protection standards.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is in Kazan for a two-day visit focused on deepening Asean-Russia relations. The discussions will cover economic cooperation, regional security, and multilateral engagement in Southeast Asia.
Thailand's government has expressed confidence that a potential ceasefire between the US and Iran would benefit the global economy and ease inflationary pressures on households and businesses across Southeast Asia.
Vietnamese police arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 cats from a theft ring operating across southern Vietnam. Over 40 stolen pets have been returned to owners, though about 100 rescued animals died from trauma.
Indonesia Corruption Watch is pushing authorities to suspend President Prabowo Subianto's US$15 billion free meals programme and dissolve the National Nutrition Agency overseeing it, citing governance failures and widespread corruption risks that demand far broader investigation.