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April 23, 2026 Asean

Sabah targets big business events in Singapore

SINGAPORE: Sabah Convention Bureau (SCB) is strengthening Sabah’s position as a competitive business events destination through its participation in The Meetings Show Asia Pacific Singapore 2026 held on April 14–15.

April 22, 2026 Asean

Malaysian teen held in Singapore over money laundering linked to PR scams

SINGAPORE: A 15-year-old Malaysian boy was arrested on Tuesday for his alleged involvement in money laundering offences.

April 22, 2026 Asean

Thailand offers backing for Myanmar’s bid to normalise Asean ties

BANGKOK: Thailand wants to play a leading role in Myanmar’s bid to normalise its ties with Southeast Asian bloc Asean after five years on the sidelines, the Thai foreign minister said ahead of a meeting on Wednesday with new President Min Aung Hlaing.

April 20, 2026 Asean

Emergency doctors save passenger after mid-flight cardiac arrest

SINGAPORE: Three Singapore-based emergency doctors helped save an Australian passenger who suffered cardiac arrest mid-flight on an eight-hour Singapore Airlines journey from Singapore to Sydney on 25 March.

April 19, 2026 Asean

Singapore to roll out ‘SG Alert’ system

SINGAPORE: Singapore will begin rolling out a new national emergency alert system next month that can override mobile phone settings, including silent mode, to deliver urgent warnings to the public, according to The Straits Times.

April 19, 2026 Asean

Myanmar release of Suu Kyi top ally spurs small democracy hope

YANGON: The release of Myanmar’s putsch-ousted former president has piqued speculation about the fate of detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi, but little optimism among citizens and analysts watching for a democracy comeback.

April 18, 2026 Asean

Orange cat blamed as Thai train delay sparks debate

BANGKOK: A bizarre claim that a “frenzied” orange cat caused a seven-hour train delay in Thailand has gone viral, sparking confusion and debate over what really happened.

April 17, 2026 Asean

Private helicopter crash in West Kalimantan kills eight, including Malaysian

JAKARTA: Two crew members and six passengers were killed when a private helicopter crashed in dense forest on Indonesia’s Borneo island, the transport ministry said on Friday. .

April 15, 2026 Asean

Eatery faces scrutiny after charging children for drinking own water

SINGAPORE: A restaurant in Geylang has come under scrutiny after charging a family S$2 for “outside drinks” when children drank water from their own bottles, the Mothership reported. .

April 15, 2026 Asean

Singer sends daughter’s name on journey to the Moon and back

SINGAPORE: A simple gesture of love took on cosmic meaning when Singapore singer Derrick Ho sent his daughter’s name on a journey to the Moon and back aboard Nasa’s Artemis II mission from April 1 to April 10.

April 15, 2026 Asean

Indonesia’s police arrest six for Komodo dragon smuggling

SURABAYA: Indonesian authorities said Wednesday they have arrested six people allegedly involved in smuggling endangered Komodo dragons native to the archipelago and destined for Thailand.

April 12, 2026 Asean

Jakarta seeks justice for peacekeepers

JAKARTA: The government has called for a thorough investigation into two incidents in Lebanon that left three Indonesian peacekeepers dead, following the release of preliminary findings from a United Nations probe that highlighted the probable roles of Israel and Hezbollah in the deadly events.

April 12, 2026 Asean

Row over Malaysia being portrayed as scam hub: Singapore’s Mediacorp says storyline reflects a global issue, no country targeted

SINGAPORE: Singapore broadcaster Mediacorp has responded to criticism from Malaysian groups over its Chinese-language drama Highway To Somewhere, which some say unfairly portrays Malaysia as a base for scam operations.

April 11, 2026 Asean

Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president

NAYPYIDAW: Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was sworn in as president on Friday, continuing his rule from a civilian post five years after snatching power in a military coup.

April 11, 2026 Asean

Australia, Singapore boost ties on fuel and LNG security

SINGAPORE: Australia and Singapore agreed to the continued flow of refined fuel and liquefied natural gas (LNG) on Friday as the trading partners boosted ties amid a shaky ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

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