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WORLDSep 29Mahathir ‘lonely’ as family and Malaysia mourn Siti HasmahAs Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, wife of former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, was laid to rest on Monday, one poignant image stood out. Footage of her family members sobbing served as a reminder that before the 100-year-old was “Ibu Negara” (Mother of the Nation), she was first a mother of seven, grandmother to 18 and great-grandmother to four. Her latest great-grandchild, Eden Zakaria, was born just last month to granddaughter Meera Alyanna Mukhriz, better known as Ally. In a social...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 29Hong Kong man jailed 3 years for hammer attack on associate who later diedHong Kong’s High Court has sentenced a man with a triad background to three years and two months in prison after he attacked an associate with a hammer, leaving the victim bleeding on the street before he died of an overdose hours later. The court heard on Tuesday that Mo Tai-fung, 42, was initially charged with murdering the 33-year-old, having struck him on the head 11 times at about 2am on July 28, 2024, outside a building on Pilkem Street in Yau Ma Tei. Prosecutors amended the charge at an...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 29Indonesian prison chief suspended over secret VIP compound for inmatesThe governor of an Indonesian prison has been suspended after authorities uncovered a suspected luxury compound for VIP inmates within the grounds, prompting a parliamentary inquiry. However, Director General of Corrections Mashudi denied the accusations during a House of Representatives commission hearing on Monday. Cibinong Prison in Bogor, West Java, came under investigation after inspectors from the Ombudsman’s office discovered a fenced-off compound behind the prison chief’s house during a...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 29Thousands of drivers strike in the Philippines over rising fuel pricesTransport workers blame US-Israel war on Iran for rising fuel prices as government offers free rides for commuters.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 29Philippines struggles to fill 20,000 teaching jobs: ‘we are facing a learning crisis’The Philippines has 20,000 teaching vacancies to fill, a budget hearing has revealed, with sector insiders warning that the gap signals a mounting education crisis. Those in the industry are calling for transparency in the teacher hiring process, including clear figures on budget allocation and positions filled amid problems of mismatch and improper targeting of job applicants. At a House of Representatives plenary session last week, Antonio Tinio from the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT)...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 29Man arrested for alleged sexual assault during sugar daddy dating 'interview'A 35-year-old unemployed man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl under the guise of an interview for papa-katsu (dating a sugar daddy), telling her…Japan Today
WORLDSep 293 dead after truck-car head-on collision in ChibaThree passengers died Tuesday after their car collided head-on with a truck and caught fire near Tokyo, police said. The crash occurred at around 4:15 a.m. at an…Japan Today
WORLDSep 29Asian Games: South Korea volleyball team latest to be taken to wrong venueTransporting athletes to the wrong location has emerged as a recurring issue at the Asian Games in Japan.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 29MTR technician, winner at global vocational competition, will apply insights to jobA Hong Kong technician who won a global prize for train repair at an international competition for vocational skills has pledged to apply insights from the competition to his job, as he recalled three days of intense examination to fix railway system faults. Gordon Tang Kwong-tai, 22, an employee of the MTR Corporation for four years, said his participation in the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai last week was a journey of determination that broadened his horizons as he challenged peers from...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 29Man who allegedly hid 3 pinhole cameras in Hong Kong gym changing rooms out on bailA Hong Kong man who allegedly installed pinhole cameras in the changing rooms of a popular gym chain has been released on bail pending the identification of victims. Construction site foreman Fung Kwok-wang, 34, was not required to answer a count of voyeurism in his first appearance at Sha Tin Court on Tuesday, as prosecutors sought an eight-week adjournment for further police inquiries. Acting Principal Magistrate Cheang Kei-hong granted the defendant HK$2,000 (US$255) bail on condition that he...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 29Kampuchea Press AgencyThe title refers to Agence Kampuchea Presse, which is a news agency. No specific news event is described.akp.gov.kh · Cambodia
WORLDSep 29Prison gang war fears as record number of Vietnamese criminals behind barsFears of prison gang warfare are rising due to a record number of Vietnamese criminals incarcerated. This suggests a growing concern within the correctional system.dailyrecord.co.uk · United Kingdom
WORLDSep 29‘Inception’ trips, Chinamaxxing and undertourism: Euronews Travel’s top trends and predictions for 2027From holidays within a holiday to undertourism and longevity retreats, the Euronews Travel team picks out some of the trends and destinations for travel in 2027.EuroNews [en]
WORLDSep 295 things to do over the National Day ‘golden week’ holiday in Hong KongHong Kong is set to welcome 1.29 million mainland Chinese visitors over the National Day “golden week” break, fuelling questions online about what locals and tourists can do during the celebrations. On popular mainland social media platform RedNote, many users have recommended a range of activities, such as visiting the countryside, exploring the Unesco Global Geopark in Sai Kung, cycling and watching fireworks. To help tourists and locals alike, the South China Morning Post shares some of the...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 29Aussie activist abducted in Cambodia : rights groupbunburymail.com.au · Australia
WORLDSep 29Aussie activist abducted in Cambodia : rights groupA human rights organization reports that an Australian activist has been abducted in Cambodia, raising concerns about human rights and safety in the region.macleayargus.com.au · Australia
WORLDSep 29The Russian invasion of Thailand : Desperate to escape conscription and protect their wealth from Putin crumbling economy , IAN BIRRELL reveals how thousands are buying homes on the paradise island of PhuketThousands of Russians are reportedly buying homes in Phuket, Thailand, seeking to avoid conscription and protect their assets from Russia's declining economy. This mass migration is driven by current geopolitical and economic pressures in Russia.dailymail.com · United States
WORLDSep 29Can Hong Kong protect its eco-sensitive sites amid ‘golden week’ overtourism fears?Hong Kong is bracing for a surge of mainland Chinese visitors to its eco-sensitive areas during the National Day “golden week” holiday, as strong interest in countryside attractions raises questions over whether the city can absorb crowds without overwhelming popular sites. A review of discussions on Chinese social media platform RedNote on Monday by the South China Morning Post found Po Pin Chau, famed for its dramatic volcanic rock columns, among the most talked-about sightseeing spots,...South China Morning Post
WORLDBREAKINGSep 28Australian rights activist feared missing in Cambodiaportnews.com.au · Australia
WORLDSep 28BowmenArchers compete in the men's individual 1/16 eliminations at the Asian Games in Okazaki Central Park Multipurpose Square, in Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.Japan Today
WORLDSep 28 Taiwan Review closes after 75 years . What happens to its archives ? The "Taiwan Review" publication is closing after 75 years, raising questions about the fate of its archives. This marks the end of a long-standing media institution and the preservation of its historical content.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
WORLDSep 28Australian rights activist feared missing in CambodiaAn Australian rights activist is reportedly feared missing in Cambodia. This suggests a potential international incident involving human rights concerns.manningrivertimes.com.au · Australia
WORLDSep 28South Korea demands an apology from Ukraine for disclosing the secret transfer of two North Korean prisonersSouth Korea’s presidential office demanded that Ukraine apologize for disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners to Seoul. In a statement quoted by Reuters, the office also accused Ukraine of falsely claiming that “there had not been a non-disclosure agreement.”Meduza [en]
WORLDSep 28Uruguay gave Diego Forlán his first smile: they thrashed South Korea, which had beaten Gallardo in his debut with EcuadorIt was 4 to 1, with a brace from Darwin Núñez, who scored again with the "Celeste" for the first time since the 2024 Copa América. Watch the goals.Clarín
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