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Malaysia’s PM says he will do whatever possible to ensure Myanmar’s acceptance in regional community

Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing (left) walking with Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya on Oct 8.

US opens direct talks with Myanmar's generals, reversing years of isolation

US Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research, Michael Vance, joined talks with coup leader-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing in Sept.

Melaka state election: Parties split over Nov 14 polling date

The Melaka state election will be held on Nov 14.

As species decline, green turtles offer glimmer of hope

A newborn green turtle crawling across a sandy beach towards the sea after being released from a wildlife protected area on Mataking Island on Sept 25.

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Indonesia’s efforts are keeping the terror threat under control, but can it continue to stay ahead?

Indonesia’s Densus 88 counter-terrorism unit arrests suspected militants during a series of operations across six provinces.

Former Thai PM Thaksin cites personal safety in tax challenge

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said he had faced four attempted assassinations while in office.

All schools in Johor to shut on Oct 8 and 9 as air quality deteriorates due to haze

Johor is shutting all schools for two days with haze blanketing much of the state.

Former Indonesian anti-graft prosecutor goes on trial for corruption

Malaysian PM Anwar set to boost budget spending as election speculation grows

Anwar, who is also the finance minister, is likely to prioritise cash handouts to middle-income groups when he presents the 2027 spending plan to Parliament.

Thailand floods death toll rises to 60 since mid-September

A month’s worth of rain fell over several days in late September in the capital Bangkok.

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