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Australia, Indonesia sign security deal in hedge against China

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrive for a signing ceremony on a security agreement between the two countries, following their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Feb 6.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrive for a signing ceremony on a security agreement between the two countries, following their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Feb 6.

Indonesia signs security pact with Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shakes hands with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during a signing ceremony on a security agreement between the two countries, following their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shakes hands with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during a signing ceremony on a security agreement between the two countries, following their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

Malaysian authorities busted ‘Ninja Turtle’ syndicate that breeds, sells exotic turtles

Authorities confiscated 44 turtles of various species during a raid at a house in Kangar.
Authorities confiscated 44 turtles of various species during a raid at a house in Kangar.

Thailand’s party spots dry up with election day booze bans

Under Thai law, it is illegal to sell, pay for or give away any kind of alcoholic drink during two 24-hour windows linked to voting.
Under Thai law, it is illegal to sell, pay for or give away any kind of alcoholic drink during two 24-hour windows linked to voting.

Murdered Mongolian woman Altantuya’s family returns more than $1.5m in damages to Malaysian govt

Ms Altantuya Shaariibuu’s family had filed a RM100 million lawsuit in 2007, claiming that her death caused them mental shock and psychological trauma.
Ms Altantuya Shaariibuu’s family had filed a RM100 million lawsuit in 2007, claiming that her death caused them mental shock and psychological trauma.

Prosperity plants grow in demand in Malaysia as Chinese New Year gets closer

Mr Tee watering calamansi plants, a popular prosperity plant, to be sold ahead of Chinese New Year.
Mr Tee watering calamansi plants, a popular prosperity plant, to be sold ahead of Chinese New Year.

Explainer: How will Thailand’s election play out?

A security officer looks on next to the People's Party electoral campaign posters, before Thailand general elections on February 8, in Bangkok, Thailand, February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
A security officer looks on next to the People's Party electoral campaign posters, before Thailand general elections on February 8, in Bangkok, Thailand, February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Thai PM Anutin’s gamble on nationalism to be tested in close election

Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's decision to dissolve Parliament was driven as much by political survival as by strategy.
Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's decision to dissolve Parliament was driven as much by political survival as by strategy.

A tumultuous two decades in Thailand’s politics

Thailand has seen five prime ministers brought down in the past two decades.
Thailand has seen five prime ministers brought down in the past two decades.

Who are the contenders to be Thailand’s next prime minister?

More than 90 eligible names have been submitted as potential candidates for prime minister.
More than 90 eligible names have been submitted as potential candidates for prime minister.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.