Eight elephants have been killed in traffic collisions in Peninsular Malaysia over the past five years, three of them in this year alone.

Malaysia has a moral responsibility to seek justice for the victims, even if it means jeopardising Russia relations, experts say.

Eventual results could weaken presidents influence in Congress, undermine efforts to impeach his deputy and reshape 2028 presidential race.

Pamela Lings abduction highlights safety failures in Malaysia, womens rights group says, even as the search expands to Singapore.

The prime ministers visit to his good friend Prabowo shows that the region is central to Australias foreign policy agenda, experts say.

Property tycoon Truong My Lan has pledged to transform her undervalued assets into a golden goose to repay embezzled billions to escape the death penalty.

Money laundering and tax evasion linked to such mining could be driving the more than US$100 million in power losses, an analyst says.

Documents reveal a finance ministry directive targeting fake Gucci bags, Samsung devices and Lego bricks as Hanoi tries to appease Washington.

Appearing oblivious to her surroundings, the girls vape tested positive for etomidate, the same drug Hong Kong banned in February.

From a Malaysian witness abduction to water issues plaguing India and Pakistan, here are a few highlights from SCMPs recent Asia reporting.

Troops were disposing of expired munitions when a blast ripped through the site, the second such incident in just over a year.

Beijing and Southeast Asian capitals can build confidence by upholding local autonomy over foreign agendas and keeping each other accountable.

298 passengers and crew died when plane was shot down over Ukraine as fighting raged between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian forces.

Observers report a surge in killings and voter intimidation across the Bangsamoro autonomous region in Muslim Mindanao.

Labour chief Ng Chee Meng similarly issued a lawyers letter to the Facebook user known as Rich Sng over alleged defamation.

The 99-year-old warned Trumps tariffs will backfire, and suggested the 10-member Asean bloc can weather the storm.

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli says PKR has squandered its clean image, amid nepotism claims linked to moves to promote Anwars daughter.

Eleanor Lee addresses a leaked audio controversy, denying derogatory remarks about Chinese nationals, expressing gratitude for her career in China.

Banks offensive social media meltdown exploded into a racially-charged online battle with the K-pop stars Thai supporters.

Move indicates Washingtons intent to deepen economic cooperation and is good signalling for bilateral ties, analysts say.

A bitter feud between political dynasties is playing out at the ballot box, with the Senates make-up set to decide the vice-presidents future.

From China and the US trade talks in Geneva to why Indonesians are flourishing, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Distressing footage shows the mother desperately trying to move the lorry that crushed her baby on a Malaysian highway.

The city states currency is up about 5 per cent versus the US dollar this year. But headwinds appear to be picking up.

The incarcerated ex-president is tipped to reclaim his mayoral seat in Mondays midterm elections, while his allies fight for Senate control.

After swinging between Beijing and Washington, Manila seeks a steadier maritime policy that will endure beyond the current administration.

It would be a mistake to neglect the agency of states, multinational organisations and powerful firms not fully aligned with either side.

The Indonesian governments bid to boost state revenue and fund projects with higher mining royalties is being met with an industry backlash.

Christopher Go is synonymous with one-stop healthcare centres that provide aid to the poor, garnering him agnostic voter preference.

Analysts say Wellingtons new visiting forces agreement with the Philippines signals a more alliance-like approach to foreign policy.

The president also repeated his pledge to defend Philippine territory, as his government contends with lingering tensions with Beijing.

Azam Bakis previous reappointments as chief commissioner agency led to public debate about Anwars pledges to improve Malaysias governance.

Harvard researchers claim first-ever study measures factors that go beyond wealth, and is more encompassing than usual world happiness surveys.

A Philippine intelligence official says sand from Manila Bay and elsewhere may have been used as landfill for Chinese military outposts.

Female candidates in Singapores recent elections faced a barrage of sexist commentary and online abuse.

There will be pain, either shared by all voluntarily through peaceful negotiation or imposed on all through force. Take your pick.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahims eldest child says her family has faced nepotism claims since her father started the reform movement in 1998.

Indonesias state-owned Antara news agency reported that the Energy, Mineral and Coal Suppliers Association warned LGESs exit could derail the EV industry road map.

The man, 63, pretended he had to check the boys body before allowing him to use the computer.

The doctors were involved in issuing medical certificates for Thaksin, with supposed discrepancies between their reports and his condition.