Asia Pacific – Page 21 – Prologue Journal

Ex-South Korean defence chief, officials accused of THAAD data leak to China, activists

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. South Korea’s state auditor alleges that the former officials disclosed the details in a bid to slow down the full deployment of THAAD. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287409/ex-south-korean-defence-chief-officials-accused-thaad-data-leak-china-activists?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s Anthony Loke pitches pan-Asian rail as buffer for any South China Sea fallout

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Malaysian transport minister says the transport of goods via high-speed trains to China will help bolster regional supply chains. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3287405/malaysias-anthony-loke-pitches-pan-asian-rail-buffer-any-south-china-sea-fallout?utm_source=rss_feed

Western powers bring ‘little’ value to Asean defence forum, may fan China tensions: analysts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts say adding Canada, France and the UK to Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus could dilute the platform’s ‘effectiveness’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287386/western-powers-bring-little-value-asean-defence-forum-may-fan-china-tensions-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

Can Kuala Lumpur unseat Singapore and Bangkok as Southeast Asia’s aviation hub?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kuala Lumpur’s airport has been ranked second in global connectivity, with Malaysia vying to become the heart of Southeast Asia’s air travel. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3287358/can-kuala-lumpur-unseat-singapore-and-bangkok-southeast-asias-aviation-hub?utm_source=rss_feed

Anger brews in Malaysia over Chinese milk tea giant Chagee’s response to ‘rigged’ contest

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A TikTok video appears to show company staff tampering with a Chagee lucky draw involving luxury handbags and Apple products. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3287349/anger-brews-malaysia-over-chinese-milk-tea-giant-chagees-response-rigged-contest?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore proposes unprecedented anti-scam powers for police amid support, privacy concerns

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Singapore could be the first country to implement legislation allowing authorities to control individual bank accounts to protect people from scams. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287325/singapore-proposes-unprecedented-anti-scam-powers-police-amid-support-privacy-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed

Smog in Pakistan Smothers Lahore, Breaking a Vibrant City’s Rhythms

New York Times Lahore comes alive at night. But this year’s record onslaught of cold-weather smog — residents call it the “fifth season” — has broken its rhythms. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/world/asia/lahore-pakistan-smog.html

Daim Zainuddin acquitted of graft charges by Malaysian court a week after his death

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The corruption charges, related to the late politician and businessman’s alleged failure to declare his assets, were dropped on Wednesday. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287337/daim-zainuddin-acquitted-graft-charges-malaysian-court-week-after-his-death?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia’s Putin plans India trip, defying US-led efforts to isolate him

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As he prepares for his first visit to India since the Ukraine invasion, Russia’s president signals growing confidence in travelling abroad. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3287331/russias-putin-plans-india-trip-defying-us-led-efforts-isolate-him?utm_source=rss_feed

Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Media Mogul, Takes Stand in National Security Trial

New York Times The media tycoon, who is accused of masterminding pro-democracy protests, testified at his trial for the first time. He could be sent to prison for life. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/world/asia/jimmy-lai-hong-kong-trial.html