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Thousands rally in Malaysia’s capital in support of Palestinians

Protesters in Kuala Lumpur call for peace in Palestinian territories and end to US support for Israeli military.

Thousands rally in support of Palestine in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 22, 2023.

Malaysian lion dancers bring new spirit to ancient tradition

World-beating Malaysian troupes are drawing dancers from all ethnicities and innovating routines to wow audiences.

Children gather around a lion after a performance in Malaysia to get mandarin oranges. The lion has big eyes rimmed in pink fur . Its ears and top lip are also covered in pink fur. The children look excited. There are lots of people looking down on the concourse from higher levels.

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi launches election campaign

Country’s leader has kicked off her governing party’s campaign – before November’s general election.

China, Japan hit by devastating floods, mudslides

Dozens of people have died in the flooding and millions have been told to leave their homes.

‘Time running out’: Japan keeps searching for flooding survivors

At least 50 deaths confirmed but officials expect the toll to rise as new heavy rain warnings are issued.

Rohingya plight, COVID-19 high on ASEAN summit

Topics likely to dominate the discussions include the reopening of borders after lockdown, Rohingya refugee crisis and the territorial dispute in the South China Sea.

Malaysia’s Ramadan bazaars go online amid pandemic

Vendors at Malaysia’s Ramadan bazaars are finding new opportunities despite lockdown restrictions.

Most of Singapore’s 20,000 coronavirus cases are migrant workers

Migrant workers particularly at risk from contracting coronavirus due to cramped dormitories.

UN’s top human rights envoy to Myanmar steps down

Yanghee Lee steps down after six years of raising the alarm on atrocities committed against Rohingya minority.

Malaysia: Concerns over labour abuse to meet rubber gloves demand

Why the increase in global demand for medical gloves has led to fears workers are being exploited.