The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Indonesia's badminton federation has withdrawn two mixed doubles pairs from the World Championships in New Delhi (August 17-23) amid an ongoing match-fixing probe by the Badminton World Federation.
Indonesia's world No. 13 mixed doubles pair Jafar Hidayatullah-Felisha Pasaribu have withdrawn from the World Championships following an alleged match-fixing investigation by the Badminton World Federation involving several Indonesian players.
Indonesia has mobilised military and civilian assets including a TNI warship to search for dozens missing after the KMP Mutiara Sentosa II ferry caught fire off Madura. Some 229 survivors have been evacuated.
A major maritime disaster unfolded off northern Madura, Indonesia, when the passenger ferry KMP Mutiara Santosa 2 caught fire while en route to Makassar. Five confirmed dead, 41 missing; 225 of 271 people rescued.
A Malaysia Airlines pilot arrested in Indonesia for allegedly attempting to smuggle more than 70,000 ecstasy pills had maintained a clean criminal and drug-related record in Malaysia, according to police.
Indonesia tackles forest fires with ground operations while the Philippines braces for tropical depression Luis. Singapore expands mother tongue language programmes and Thailand plans border crossing upgrades as regional nations address diverse policy challenges.
Indonesian authorities have apprehended a Malaysian pilot suspected of attempting to smuggle approximately 70,000 ecstasy pills weighing 25 kilograms through an airport.
Malaysia Airlines has launched an internal review after one of its pilots was arrested by Indonesian authorities on suspected narcotics charges, prompting the carrier to examine its vetting and workplace protocols.
Indonesia's Customs and Excise authorities have enhanced baggage screening procedures at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport following the arrest of a Malaysian pilot accused of smuggling ecstasy worth RM13.51 million into the country.
Malaysian authorities at Bukit Aman have committed to working alongside Indonesian police counterparts in investigating a Malaysian pilot detained in Indonesia on allegations of attempting to import drugs into the country.
A Malaysia Airlines pilot has been arrested at Jakarta airport on suspicion of attempting to smuggle over 70,000 ecstasy pills worth approximately RM14 million into Indonesia. The airline says it takes the allegations seriously and is conducting an internal review.
Authorities in North Sumatra have arrested a second brigadier from the provincial police force on suspicion of embezzling social aid funds. The officer is among seven suspects accused of misappropriating nearly half of a Rp 3.9 billion social rehabilitation budget.
Cambodia and Indonesia have committed to intensifying efforts against online scams, recognizing the threat as a complex global issue demanding coordinated action across borders.
Hundreds of burnt-out Indonesian workers are gathering weekly in Jakarta and beyond to play traditional childhood games like lompat karet and bentengan, finding stress relief and community connection in nostalgic recreation.
An Indonesian court has convicted all 19 members of a baby-smuggling ring that trafficked at least 34 infants between 2023 and 2025, with at least 12 sent to Singapore. The syndicate's mastermind received seven years imprisonment.
Indonesian police arrested a 34-year-old Singaporean man in Jakarta on July 17 after raiding a house used to manufacture etomidate vapes, also called Kpods. Authorities seized thousands of cartridges and lab equipment during the operation.
Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia's Sunda Strait erupted on Tuesday, ejecting ash 100 metres high as seismic activity intensifies. The volcano's alert status was raised to Level III, triggering a three-kilometre exclusion zone.
Malaysia's retirement fund KWAP is pursuing all avenues to recover its RM163.4 million investment in eFishery following a major fraud scandal involving embezzlement and financial manipulation by the Indonesian aquaculture startup.
Four people died and eight were wounded when nine vehicles collided on a road in North Sumatra's Deli Serdang regency on Friday. Police have detained a 50-year-old truck driver for questioning as investigations continue.
Indonesia has intensified its assault on online gambling by blocking 3.7 million websites and closing thousands of bank accounts since late 2024, adopting a comprehensive strategy that targets the financial infrastructure supporting illegal gaming operations.
Indonesian authorities raided multiple Jakarta locations including luxury homes and businesses, seizing $26.3 million in gold bars and foreign currency. Deputy Attorney General Febrie Adriansyah resigned following the operation.
Three members of Thailand's Shinawatra political dynasty met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Thursday to explore investment opportunities and long-term economic development strategies.
Indonesia has launched its B50 biodiesel programme, mandating 50% palm oil-based fuel blending to reduce imports and boost crude palm oil consumption by over one million metric tons annually.
Indonesia has inaugurated its first waste-to-energy plant in Bali, a flagship project designed to transform the nation's approach to waste management by generating electricity from municipal refuse while reducing landfill dependency.
Indonesia's Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo is under fire after his wife and daughter were listed as delegates on an official ministry trip to the United States, prompting scrutiny from the Ombudsman over transparency and state resource use.
Indonesian authorities arrested seven foreign nationals and 31 locals in Medan for operating an international online dating scam. The syndicate used fake identities on social media to target Japanese men, extracting money before disappearing.
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Indonesia accelerates financial cooperation with India through cross-border QR payments and awards PM Modi its highest state honor. Super Typhoon Inday enters Philippine waters as health authorities prepare mass vaccination campaigns.
Indonesia's former education minister Nadiem Makarim and the Attorney General's Office have both challenged a corruption court verdict over a Chromebook procurement scheme, with Nadiem sentenced to 10 years imprisonment and ordered to pay billions in restitution.
Indonesia commits to reducing state-owned enterprises while protecting jobs, as Myanmar rebuilds religious sites and the Philippines reports security gains in southern Luzon. Vietnam launches a property registration system.
Indonesian authorities have charged four people with property destruction and assault following an anti-government protest in Surabaya on Friday, where around 100 demonstrators gathered to oppose fuel price increases and a troubled free school meals scheme.
Four deaths during mandatory military training for managers of Indonesia's Red and White Rural Cooperatives programme have prompted lawmakers and human rights groups to demand the scheme's suspension or overhaul.
Indonesian police have arrested a Chinese national at Jakarta's main airport following an Interpol Beijing request. The suspect is accused of playing a leadership role in a transnational online scam network.