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Malaysia's WFH policy: 'Very small' impact on fuel savings, so should it extend to private sector?
As segments of Malaysia’s civil service gear up to work from home thrice a week, economists say fuel savings from the move will be minimal. But businesses warn expanding the policy will hurt the economy.
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The Straits Times Asia
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Too pretty for a general? Chinese authorities police TV gender norms
Regulators in China have called for the TV industry to rectify “issues such as excessive make-up and filter effects”.
The Straits Times Asia
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Bangladesh mob beats spiritual leader to death
It is the latest violence fuelled by religious tensions in the country.
The Straits Times Asia
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Thailand to increase essential goods allowance for ‘vulnerable’ groups
Farmers and small business owners will also be able to benefit from preferential-rate loans.
The Straits Times Asia
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Rise in foreign arrivals to China on the back of visa-free, travel-friendly policies
Nearly 8.32 million foreign nationals entered China visa-free in the first quarter of 2026, up nearly 30% year-on-year.
The Straits Times Asia
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Small businesses in Indonesia feel pinch of rising plastic costs due to US-Israel war with Iran
Plastic prices have surged by 40 per cent to 100 per cent due to global supply disruptions.