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Why Singapore's fertility crisis is partly an education crisis - and how to fix it
In February 2026, Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong delivered a sobering reality check to Parliament: the nation's total fertility rate (TFR) had plunged to a historic low of 0.87 in 2025.
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Nation
Malaysia-Turkiye ties key to expanding strategic cooperation, says PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia-Turkiye relations, which are currently at the level of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, continue to serve as an important platform for expanding cooperation across various strategic sectors, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Indonesia
Indonesian President Prabowo says new fighter jets herald new age for his country's defensive abilities
Indonesia will continue boosting its defence capabilities, President Prabowo Subianto said Monday, citing uncertain times as he presented new military hardware, including six French-made Rafale jets, to the air force.
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AseanPlus News
Philippines swears in senators for VP Duterte's impeachment trial
Philippine lawmakers were on Monday sworn in to serve as judges in the trial of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, the second attempt since last year to force her from office.
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AseanPlus News
‘Heavy’ hearts as residents of Wang Fuk Court’s only spared block return again
Lifts put back into service for first time after fire as residents arrive with suitcases, trolleys and boxes on second visit to retrieve belongings
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AseanPlus News
Coach Jackson confident Thai top team Buriram will be at their best despite the absence of top duo for Shopee Cup final
Buriram United FC coach Mark Jackson is confident his side can overcome the absence of suspended duo Guilherme Bissoli and Goran Causic for the Shopee Cup final.
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AseanPlus News
Couple who took children storm chasing during typhoon spared criminal sentence
Court imposes three-year, HK$2,000 bind-over on joint charge of child neglect after they took their kids, aged 5 and 9, to see waves during storm
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Nation
PM hails deepening Malaysia-India ties, pledges to strengthen relations
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will continue to strengthen its good relations with India for mutual benefit, regional stability and more inclusive prosperity for both countries, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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AseanPlus News
Shanghai Film Festival will not screen Japanese movies this year amid diplomatic row
The annual Shanghai International Film Festival scheduled for June will not feature a programme on Japanese movies, organisers said Monday, amid the ongoing bilateral diplomatic row .
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AseanPlus News
Wealth shift: Chinese heirs take control sooner as US$11 trillion set to change hands
Asia-Pacific's largest intergenerational wealth transfer in modern times is set to transpire over the next 20 to 30 years, UBS says
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Entertainment
Spotify 20 is like Wrapped – but it includes all your messy years, too
In honour of the streaming service's 20th anniversary, it's ready to embarrass you with 20 years' worth of listening history — or as many years as you've used the app.
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Badminton
Big blow as Pearly still sidelined, misses home Masters with Thinaah
PETALING JAYA: It is still no go for doubles shuttler Pearly Tan after injury ruled her out of the Malaysian Masters alongside M. Thinaah.
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AseanPlus News
‘Are you still hiring?’: K-pop king G-Dragon gifts flats to long-serving staff, sparks online buzz
Known for his exceptional loyalty, the pop icon has developed a strong bond with his long-term team
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Nation
Nothing earthshaking about UEC 'recognition' in current form, says ex-MCA chief
JOHOR BARU: The Madani government has merely provided a limited pathway into a handful of public universities rather than genuinely recognising the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), says Tan Sri Dr Chua Soi Lek.
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India
India directs state-run banks, insurance firms to cut costs, shift to EVs
NEW DELHI: India's finance ministry directed state-run banks, insurers and financial institutions on Monday (May 18) to implement cost-cutting measures, including sharp curbs on travel and a phased transition to electric vehicles, according to an order reviewed by Reuters.
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Japan
Japan arrests Americans over stunt at baby monkey Punch's zoo
TOKYO: Two American nationals were arrested in Japan after a stunt in which one entered the monkey enclosure at a zoo where a baby macaque named Punch became a global internet sensation this year, police said Monday (May 18).
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Thailand
Thailand ransom raid: Four police officers detained in Chinese abduction case
BANGKOK: Four police sergeants and one civilian have been arrested in Sa Kaeo after five Chinese nationals were allegedly detained and held for ransom inside a house in Wang Sombun district in eastern Thailand.
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Brunei
Bruneian paddlers claim podium finish in Sabah regatta
BANDAR BEGAWAN: Brunei's Lela Cheteria team produced an impressive showing at the Kinabalu International Dragon Boat Regatta after advancing to the final of the Masters 45-and-above category at Teluk Likas, Sabah. The 11th edition of the regatta was held over last weekend.
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Cambodia
Cambodia urges people to be vigilant over Ebola
PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian government has urged the public to take precautionary measures against Ebola, although the kingdom has not detected any case of the virus so far, the Ministry of Health said in a statement on Monday (May 18).
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Nation
Speaker’s Office confirms receipt of Rafizi's, Nik Nazmi's resignation letters
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat Speaker's Office has confirmed that it has received formal notification of the vacancies for the Pandan and Setiawangsa parliamentary seats.
