The Korean edition of the Indonesian novel “Cigarette Girl” (2012) has been published, announced Hansae Yes24 Foundation on Friday.

Courageous women who lead their times are always needed. The protagonist, Jung-ya, embodies the ideal woman required in every era,” said Ratih Kumala, 46, an Indonesian novelist and screenwriter. On ...

Framing returnees as potential criminals is politically convenient but counterproductive. It leads to victims being reluctant ...

This year’s International Women’s Day theme “Give to Gain” must put the spotlight on initiatives that genuinely empower women, not on corporate gestures that advance hidden and lethal agendas. When a ...

New research advances an Epstein–Barr virus vaccine, while another study detects higher levels of microplastics in prostate cancer tumors.

Under the new regulations, adults who involve young people or vulnerable individuals in smuggling or supplying Kpods could face up to 20 years in prison and up to 15 strokes of the cane.

A new report by the World Obesity Federation reveals a concerning trend: In India, over 41 million children aged 5-19 are classified as overweight or obese. | Health ...

SINGAPORE—With Japan sidelined amid a prolonged diplomatic dispute, Southeast Asia has emerged as the primary beneficiary of Chinese outbound travel during the latest record-breaking Lunar New Year ...

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Thursday (Feb 26, 2026) ...

GOVERNMENTS IN South-East Asia once feared the rise of Islamist terrorism, and acted forcefully and successfully to suppress it. These days a different transformation has been taking hold in the ...

The breakdown of cases shows that Sabah recorded the highest number with 755 cases, followed by Selangor with 596 cases and Sarawak with 332 cases. Johor ranked next with 280 cases, while the federal ...