Asia Pacific – Page 47 – Prologue Journal

Japanese tourist dies, 12 injured after bus smashes into truck in Malaysia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The vehicle, carrying 11 Japanese nationals and two locals, was travelling from Penang to the Cameron Highlands. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3283824/japanese-tourist-dies-12-injured-after-bus-smashes-truck-malaysia?utm_source=rss_feed

Outrage in Seoul over leaked idea of collaboration with Ukraine against North Korean troops

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Messages captured by photographer show top security official and lawmaker seemingly agreeing on warfare tactic. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3283809/outrage-seoul-over-leaked-idea-collaboration-ukraine-against-north-korean-troops?utm_source=rss_feed

China sees ‘sudden’ rise in sea water, jobs for Hong Kong top talents: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From top talents in Hong Kong struggling to find work to backlash over eating hotpot in an electric vehicle, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3283634/china-sees-sudden-rise-sea-water-jobs-hong-kong-top-talents-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysian student who hid newborn baby in suitcase convicted of murder in UK

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The jury rejected Teo Jia Xin’s defence that she had been hearing voices instructing her to dispose of the child. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3283792/malaysian-student-who-hid-newborn-baby-suitcase-convicted-murder-uk?utm_source=rss_feed

In a Region of Majestic Beauty, Sunnis and Shiites Wage Bloody War

New York Times In Kurram, near the Afghan border, Pakistan has been helpless to stop the latest outbreaks of a sectarian conflict that goes back decades. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/25/world/asia/pakistan-kurram-sunni-shiite.html

Snow leopards could vanish from Nepal by 2050 under severe climate change, study warns

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With temperatures rising and habitats shrinking, Nepal’s big cats face an uncertain future, according to new research. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3283740/snow-leopards-could-vanish-nepal-2050-under-severe-climate-change-study-warns?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia will ‘look more attractive’ as economy, ringgit surge: minister

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Second Finance Minister Amir Hamzah Azizan said the country is set for robust growth as economic reforms and strong currency boost investment. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3283786/malaysia-will-look-more-attractive-economy-ringgit-surge-minister?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Government knows best’? Malaysia has a problem with explaining its policies

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The government needs to improve communication of its policy details and how they will be executed, instead of leaving the issue for later. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3283729/government-knows-best-malaysia-has-problem-explaining-its-policies?utm_source=rss_feed

How Kim Jong-un keeps Russia-bound North Korean troops on a tight leash to prevent desertion

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kim, who fears information from abroad entering his country, uses family hostages to ensure loyalty from soldiers sent to fight in Ukraine. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3283772/how-kim-jong-un-keeps-russia-bound-north-korean-troops-tight-leash-prevent-desertion?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan PM Ishiba’s defence reforms face election hurdle with LDP expected to lose ground

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Polls suggest the LDP will lose a number of seats in Sunday’s elections, with voters focused more on domestic issues than foreign policy. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3283465/japan-pm-ishibas-defence-reforms-face-election-hurdle-ldp-expected-lose-ground?utm_source=rss_feed