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Johor Bahru’s coffee shops are a meaningful glimpse into the ‘way we were’ … besides the great kopi and food, of course.

Analysts say uncovering the reasons for Mr Qin's removal and his current status could provide hints into the inner workings of the world’s second-largest economy.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration faces significant hurdles in fully implementing the Malaysia Agreement 1963, including ensuring he does not further alienate Malay support on the peninsula and having to get royal assent, say analysts.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim does have legitimate reasons to carry out his first visit to Russia. By doing so, however, he leaves himself open to criticism, says ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute’s Ian Storey.

Analysts say the raising of retirement age aims to address China’s ageing population and strain on the pension system and that the change is carried out in a "slow and steady" fashion to get public buy-in.

Singapore motorists can now collect tags for Malaysia's vehicle entry permit scheme from an information centre in Woodlands.

Made from fish protein hydrolysate, “fish milk” has been touted as a potential alternative to cow’s milk in the upcoming government’s signature free meals programme meant to combat child stunting.

According to a US indictment, victims were told to have sex with Quiboloy, something they described as "night duty". If they hesitated, they would be physically and verbally abused.

The retirement age will be raised for men to 63 years old from 60, while for women in white-collar work, it will be raised to 58 from 55. For women in blue-collar work, it will be adjusted to 55 from 50.

Malaysia Transport Minister Anthony Loke had last month shared that 63 qualified engineers from Malaysia Airlines’ engineering arm - MAB Engineering Services - had left the firm this year.

In closing the door on foreign adoptions, Beijing did not give a reason, only saying the move was in line with international trends. Come what may, the core issue remains the plight of orphans and abandoned children in the country and how they will be helped, observers note.

In July, the federal government cut the import duty on gold from 15 per cent to 6 per cent, helping to ease record-high prices.

Acclaimed bartenders to complement constellation of Michelin-starred chefs at the celebration of gastronomy in Bangkok.

The Chinese tech giant’s new triple-screen Mate XT is trying to steal the iPhone maker’s thunder. But the showdown leaves no winners among consumers, says Bloomberg Opinion’s Catherine Thorbecke.

A nation let down many times might be fearful to believe so readily, even when the numbers objectively look better, says Malaysia politics observer James Chai.

GISB Holdings has pushed back against allegations of exploitation as “malicious defamation”. Residents near one of the charity homes told CNA the children did various trades and had some “peculiar religious practices”.

I Nyoman Sukena, who broke down in tears at Denpasar District Court, could be sentenced to five years in prison for keeping and rearing the protected animals. 

No one predicted just how fast China’s own industry would develop in the age of EVs, says the Financial Times’ China correspondent Edward White.

From detecting disease to driving diagnoses, AI is streamlining systems and changing approaches to patient care. But for doctors “entrenched in traditional methods” the technology may take time to go mainstream, say experts.

As Malaysia U-turns on a move to reroute web traffic aimed at blocking access to harmful websites, analysts say the government risks hurting its credibility in its hasty efforts to make the internet safer.

Chinese officials said the forum is set to discuss a range of global challenges including artificial intelligence, regional conflicts and security in outer space.

More than a million dogs are estimated to be slaughtered annually in the country, where there is no national ban on the dog meat trade and only a handful local prohibitions in place.

This year, an entry fee of 2,000 yen (US$14) plus an optional donation was charged on the popular Yoshida Trail, with numbers capped at 4,000 per day.

Flag football's Olympic inclusion means the non-contact, fast-paced team sport will soon become more widely played and competitive.

Outgoing President Joko Widodo's government has built food estates across Indonesia -  including in Papua - to promote self-sufficiency.

The vaccine developed by Sinopharm shows good immunity protection against the virus, says the Chinese company.

From January to August 2024, officers of metropolitan Jakarta’s main rail company attended to 30 sexual harassment cases both in the station and aboard the trains.

International midfielder Son Jun-ho returned to South Korea in March this year after being held in China since May 2023.

Mr Onn Hafiz Ghazi said that an investigation by various state departments had revealed toxic components polluting the water and air, and that he had instigated a special committee to tackle the issue.

A 30-year-old bridge over the Red River in the northern province of Phu Tho collapsed on Monday, leaving eight missing. 

A 30-year-old bridge over the Red River in the northern province of Phu Tho collapsed on Monday, leaving eight missing. 

The industry creating AI technology must develop safeguards to address this epidemic, says Catherine Thorbecke for Bloomberg Opinion.

The engine safety incident that affected the Hong Kong carrier’s Airbus A350-1000 aircraft reinforces the high safety standards industry regulators put on airlines and airline employees alike, says Endau Analytics’ Shukor Yusof.

In an economy with limited employment opportunities, the services and IT sector alone accounts for more than half of the country's jobs.

The letters were exchanged for bank loans, which will be paid off in instalments through monthly salary deductions from the newly inaugurated council members.

Madam Kok faces police investigation following her statements that obligatory halal food certification would burden small businesses, which drew criticism from political figures, including prime minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development led to a loss of mangroves in South Sumatra province.

The tie-up between Seibu Railway and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) seeks to promote awareness of rural Japan to visitors, while encouraging more Japanese to travel to Singapore.

South Korean public support for nuclearisation is the highest it has ever been, says Robert Kelly of Pusan National University.

From religious sites, halal food to the MICE sector - the Hong Kong government is promoting all these and more as it looks to attract visitors beyond the mainland and bolster a pandemic-battered tourism industry. In the second of a two-parter, CNA explores how the city is coping on this front.

The Singapore Red Cross also launched a fundraising appeal. 

Alarm has risen in Seoul over industrial groups losing their technological edge, says Christian Davies for the Financial Times.

Shifts in the age, priorities and perspectives of mainland tourists in Hong Kong are posing unique challenges for businesses in capturing their attention and spending. In the first of a two-parter, CNA explores how the city is coping on the tourism front.

A vast mountain of coal suggests we’re turning the corner on rising global emissions, says Bloomberg Opinion’s David Fickling.

PM Anwar Ibrahim faces a delicate challenge on the matter, with a well-placed senior government official telling CNA that the prime minister wants Sarawak's demands to be managed “at the corporate level with Petronas without involving the federal government”.  

Both countries’ efforts to reinforce their claims in the South China Sea will likely escalate tensions in the medium and long term, says this academic.

With a smaller middle class, experts warn that Indonesia could suffer a similar fate to Chile, where widening social inequality contributed to years of unrest.

Truong My Lan and 33 accomplices will face a one-month trial starting Sep 19 on charges of fraud, money laundering and illegal cross-border trafficking of cash.

Building tall landmarks had long been a source of prestige and national pride for Malaysia’s leaders, but the recent addition of another has PM Anwar Ibrahim suggesting there’s already enough.

China's football dream is fast fading, angry fans say, following its record World Cup qualifier loss to Japan.