Asia Pacific – Page 57 – Prologue Journal

Australian man who murdered teenage wife in acid bath jailed more than 20 years

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Meraj Zafar was previously issued a restraining order for threatening Arnima Hayat’s father over his intention to marry the victim. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3298269/australian-man-who-murdered-teenage-wife-acid-bath-jailed-more-20-years?utm_source=rss_feed

Outrage in India over ‘inhumane’ US deportation of undocumented migrants

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The incident has been condemned by Indian opposition politicians ahead of a meeting between Narendra Modi and Donald Trump in Washington. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3298258/outrage-india-over-inhumane-us-deportation-undocumented-migrants?utm_source=rss_feed

A First Timer’s Guide to Skiing in Japan

New York Times Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to go, stay and eat. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/travel/japan-skiing-guide.html

Malaysia data centres warned to find new water sources to ease pressure on public supply

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Data shows that water infrastructure in three states can only provide 142 million litres a day to firms, far short of the total 808 MLD needed. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3298241/malaysia-data-centres-warned-find-new-water-sources-ease-pressure-public-supply?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesia launches free health-screening programme to all citizens as ‘birthday presents’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Screening includes blood pressure and eye tests, as well as checks to determine risks of heart problems or strokes. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3298229/indonesia-launches-free-health-screening-programme-all-citizens-birthday-presents?utm_source=rss_feed

Death of South Korean weather-caster prompts government’s calls against workplace bullying

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Yoanna Oh, a freelance weather-caster from MBC, had claimed she was bullied by her colleagues. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3298208/death-south-korean-weathercaster-prompts-governments-calls-against-workplace-bullying?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Normal’ first summit between Japan’s Ishiba and Trump deemed a success

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With Donald Trump targeting a trimming of the US’ deficit in its trade with Japan, tariffs against Tokyo cannot be discounted, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3298200/normal-first-summit-between-japans-ishiba-and-trump-deemed-success?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore detains teenage ‘East Asian supremacist’ for planning attacks on Malays, Muslims

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ethnic Chinese Singaporean Nick Lee Xing Qui was radicalised online and aspired to carry out a Christchurch-style attack, investigators said. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3298192/singapore-detains-teenage-east-asian-supremacist-planning-attacks-malays-muslims?utm_source=rss_feed

Out of tune? Malaysia’s music fans fear conservative turn puts artists off

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. International acts must comply with strict regulations, as authorities threaten to ‘hit the kill switch’ on concerts violating the rules. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3298185/out-tune-malaysias-music-fans-fear-conservative-turn-puts-artists?utm_source=rss_feed

Viral HMPV clickbait stokes anti-China rhetoric, from India to the Philippines

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China’s HMPV cases were ‘within the expected range’, according to the WHO. But that hasn’t stopped the falsehoods and fearmongering. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3298168/viral-hmpv-clickbait-stokes-anti-china-rhetoric-india-philippines?utm_source=rss_feed