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Myanmar
'Unfair election': young voters absent from Myanmar polls; overall tepid turnout

The droves of young people who queued to cast ballots in past elections in Myanmar were conspicuous by their absence from Sunday's military-run poll,
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Singapore
Police warn public against scams involving impersonation of Singapore’s top cop

The public should stay vigilant against scams where impostors pretend to be the Commissioner of Police, who is the highest-ranking police official.
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Nation
New Perlis MB pledges to maintain unity among state Perikatan assemblymen

ARAU: Newly appointed Perlis Mentri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has pledged to maintain unity and rapport among Perikatan Nasional state assemblymen, comprising PAS and Bersatu representatives.
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Nation
Perlis Ruler calls for end to speculation, allegations following appointment of new MB

ARAU: The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, has called for all speculation and allegations be put to an end following the appointment of Kuala Perlis assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah from Bersatu as the state's new Mentri Besar on Sunday (Dec 28).
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China
China’s anti-corruption campaign claims three more top military officers

In a significant development within China's military leadership, three high-ranking officers have been expelled from the national legislature as part of an ongoing anti-corruption campaign.
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Wellness
Feeling lonely during the holidays? Millions feel the same

Clinicians explain the reasons behind the paradox, how loneliness plays out in the brain, and share insights on how to ease the feeling.
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AseanPlus News
Chilly Gaza braces for more winter rain and word of any progress in ceasefire talks

Barefoot children played on chilly sand as Gaza 's thousands of displaced people prepared threadbare tents on Saturday for another round of winter rain.
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Singapore
Dengue cases in Singapore hit a seven-year low in 2025 amid global decrease

Singapore dengue cases fell to a low of 3,990 in 2025, a 70% decrease from 2024's 13,651, with four deaths reported.
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Nation
Taiping woman loses over RM300,000 to phone scam

IPOH: An elderly woman suffered a loss of RM318,521 after being duped by a phone scam syndicate impersonating the authorities.
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Nation
1MDB verdict must translate into lasting institutional reforms, says Gobind

PETALING JAYA: In the wake of the latest developments in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case, DAP has renewed its call for continued institutional reforms.
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Thailand
Thailand's political parties name prime minister candidates for the February election

Political parties in Thailand on Sunday registered their candidates for the next prime minister, marking the unofficial start of campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election.
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Nation
PAS leaders get cryptic about loyalty after Bersatu man’s appointment as Perlis MB

PETALING JAYA: Several PAS leaders have made cryptic remarks on social media following the appointment of Perlis Bersatu chief Abu Bakar Hamzah as the new Mentri Besar.
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Vietnam
France's AFD provides 76mil euros loan for Vietnam's first pumped-storage hydropower plant

The Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has received a loan worth 76 million EUR (US$89.47 million) to implement the Bac Ai pumped-storage hydropower plant (Bac Ai project) in Khanh Hoa province.
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Fashion
Once a struggling student, she now walks for the world’s top fashion houses

Bhavitha Mandava went from a college student to walking runways in Milan, Paris and New York, becoming fashion's newest internet sensation.
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Thailand
UN chief says Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire 'positive step' for lasting peace

The United Nations (UN) chief on Saturday said that the Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire that ended weeks of fighting along their border is a "positive step" for achieving lasting peace
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AseanPlus News
World Wildlife Fund announces winners, losers for 2025; bad year for white rhinos, arctic seals, and corals

Some animals fared better than others this year, with antelopes, lynxes, koalas and turtles having a better year than white rhinos, arctic seals and corals, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Germany said in a report released on Sunday.
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AseanPlus News
Brigitte Bardot, 1960s sultry worldwide sex symbol and film legend turned militant animal rights activist dies at 91

Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist, has died. She was 91.
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Technology
Amazon halts plans for drone delivery in Italy

ROME, Dec 28 (Reuters) - ‌Amazon said on Sunday it ‌has decided not to pursue plans ‌to deliver goods by drone in Italy, saying that while it had made good progress with ‍aerospace regulators, broader business regulatory ‍issues did not ‌support the project.
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Other Sports
Indonesia propose SEA Games Plus with Australia, NZ invited

PETALING JAYA: Imagine Australia and New Zealand competing alongside Southeast Asia's best nations in the SEA Games Plus to inject fresh excitement into the regional showpiece.
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Thailand
Finding her flag: Lao-American golfer Malisone Chanthapanya’s first swing for Laos

Malisone Chanthapanya, a 22-year-old Lao-American golfer, was selected to represent Laos professionally at the SEA Games this year, marking both her first appearance at the regional multi-sport event and her first visit to the country.