Today's top Malaysian news, sport and lifestyle.
Singapore celebrated its 61st National Day on Sunday with the National Day Parade returning to the National Stadium for the first time in a decade, drawing 42,000 spectators and featuring unprecedented inaugural ceremonies at Kallang Basin.
A homemade bomb detonated near Manila's justice ministry early Monday, with authorities discovering a second suspected device near the Senate hours before President Marcos's State of the Nation address amid rising political tensions.
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow held bilateral talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, focusing on strengthening defence cooperation and economic ties.
Cambodia and Thailand have signalled openness to Chinese mediation of their border dispute, with Hun Manet briefing Beijing on developments while Thai officials indicate receptiveness to Beijing's involvement in easing regional tensions.
Vice President Sara Duterte has reiterated that the impeachment complaint against her regarding an alleged assassination plot lacks credible evidence, pointing to inconsistencies in prosecution filings as her defence team cross-examines witnesses.
Indonesian authorities uncovered US$26.3 million in gold bars and multiple currencies during raids on properties linked to recently resigned deputy attorney general Febrie Adriansyah, marking one of the biggest corruption scandals to strike Indonesia's law enforcement in years.
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Pakatan Harapan's gamble to field DAP candidate Nor Zulaila Abd Ghani in the Malay-majority Tiram constituency represents a calculated political risk. Analysis suggests turnout above 75% could give PH a decisive advantage over BN incumbent Datuk Abdul Halim Suleiman.
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Indonesia accelerates financial cooperation with India including cross-border QR payment systems, while the Philippines prepares for Super Typhoon Inday and launches vaccination drives across Southeast Asia.