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Is Myanmar a threat to Asean centrality? Singapore warning at defence talks underscores worry

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said Myanmar’s actions could foster a “politics of retaliation” and urged the junta not to exploit Asean for its own interests. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287673/myanmar-threat-asean-centrality-singapore-warning-defence-talks-underscores-worry?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore executes third drug trafficker in a week as UN renews calls to stop hangings

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Rosman Abdullah’s execution was the eighth this year in the city state, seven for drug trafficking and one for murder. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3287658/singapore-executes-third-drug-trafficker-week-un-renews-calls-stop-hangings?utm_source=rss_feed

Anwar Ibrahim’s 2 years in power: Malaysia’s economy booms but reform promises sputter

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While Anwar brought economic and political stability to the country, he has largely abandoned his core agenda to win back Malay support. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287654/anwar-ibrahims-2-years-power-malaysias-economy-booms-reform-promises-sputter?utm_source=rss_feed

Kim Jong-un says ‘hostile’ US pushing Korean peninsula to brink of nuclear war

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The North Korean leader said his previous experience of talks with Washington only highlighted its ‘aggressive’ policy against Pyongyang. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3287636/kim-jong-un-says-hostile-us-pushing-korean-peninsula-brink-nuclear-war?utm_source=rss_feed

As Malaysia’s Sabah faces new bribery case, will it pay dividends for power seekers?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A whistle-blower has alleged corruption involving a ‘top leader’, prompting Chief Minister Hajiji Noor to dismiss speculation about his role. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3287551/malaysias-sabah-faces-new-bribery-case-will-it-pay-dividends-power-seekers?utm_source=rss_feed

Elon Musk slams Australia’s child social media ban as ‘back door control’ of internet

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Social media firms could be fined US$32 million if they fail to keep children under 16 off their platforms. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3287624/elon-musk-slams-australias-child-social-media-ban-back-door-control-internet?utm_source=rss_feed

India’s female gig workers facing harassment and unsafe conditions, seek change and justice

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Female gig workers in India have formed a union to advocate for rights and visibility, and confront harassment, unsafe conditions, and exploitation. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3287567/indias-female-gig-workers-facing-harassment-and-unsafe-conditions-seek-change-and-justice?utm_source=rss_feed

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