Ferries, trains and cable cars? How Malaysia’s Johor can cope with SEZ commuter squeeze
Malaysia is in a race against time to expand Johor Bahru’s public transport to cope with a projected surge in commuters seeking new opportunities...
1 in 3 Gen Z Hongkongers struggle with symptoms of anxiety, study finds
Published: 6:40pm, 14 Jan 2025Updated: 7:08pm, 14 Jan 2025 Nearly one in three Gen Z Hongkongers suffer from symptoms of anxiety, the highest rate...
South China Sea: Philippines warns Beijing ‘all options on the table’ after coastguard patrol
A Philippine security official said on Tuesday that China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea...
Indonesian politician’s daughter slammed for helping LA fire victims and not Palestinians
Indonesian singer-turned-lawmaker Surya Utama’s daughter has faced backlash for helping victims of the destructive wildfires in Los Angeles while ignoring the plight of Palestinians...
China welcomed 20 million visa-free visitors in 2024, more tourism incentives on the way
Published: 6:12pm, 14 Jan 2025Updated: 6:20pm, 14 Jan 2025 Visa-free travel to China more than doubled last year from 2023, the latest data shows,...
Supreme Court Declines North Dakota Redistricting Appeal
A federal district court rejected two Republicans’ challenge to a redistricting plan in November 2023. The U.S. Supreme Court decided Jan. 13 against hearing...
Carrie Underwood, the Village People, and More to Perform at Trump Inauguration
The four-day celebration will feature musical performance’s from the American Idol winner and the Village People, along with other prominent events. President-elect Donald Trump’s...
Confirmation Hearings for 2 Trump Cabinet Picks Delayed
The confirmation hearings for Veterans Affairs Secretary nominee Doug Collins and Interior Secretary nominee Doug Burgum were initially scheduled for Jan. 14. The confirmation...
Should Indonesia be ‘very worried’ about Malaysia-Singapore SEZ?
A landmark pact between Malaysia and Singapore to establish a special economic zone in Johor has set off alarm bells in Jakarta, with experts...