‘It’s not ego’:Ronny Chieng on Interior Chinatown and why he’ll never be the lead

‘It’s not ego’:Ronny Chieng on Interior Chinatown and why he’ll never be the lead

New Disney+ comedy satire mocks the stereotyping of Asian characters on screen.

  • byLouise Rugendyke

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Forget Vegemite on toast – this is how to start the day right

Forget Vegemite on toast – this is how to start the day right

Take a look at what Malaysians have for breakfast and suddenly your morning meal doesn’t look so good.

  • byBen Groundwater
Disgraced former Malaysian leader loses bid to end case

Disgraced former Malaysian leader loses bid to end case

A judge in Kuala Lumpur has ruled there is enough evidence for another case against jailed corrupt politician Najib Razak.

  • byZach Hope
When Fatime sought refuge from family violence,all she found was grief and tragedy

When Fatime sought refuge from family violence,all she found was grief and tragedy

She is one of a vast number of women with no legal status in Australia falling through the gaps of a flawed family-violence safety net.

  • byWendy Tuohy
Spicy secrets of one of the world’s most delicious destinations

Spicy secrets of one of the world’s most delicious destinations

Penang has a name for itself as one of Malaysia’s food hotspots. A walk through its spice history helps explain why.

  • byEmily McAuliffe
The overlooked and underrated tropical holidays that are not Bali

The overlooked and underrated tropical holidays that are not Bali

This is where you should go to get far away from the hustle and bustle of our favourite tourist destination.

  • byCraig Tansley
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‘You have shown determination’:Malaysian PM praises Putin,pledges closer ties

‘You have shown determination’:Malaysian PM praises Putin,pledges closer ties

Anwar Ibrahim,in Moscow,said it would be to Malaysia’s benefit if Russia agreed to ‘collaborate in all fields of endeavour’.

  • byPhilip J. Heijmans andAnisah Shukry
‘These are the places that locals love’:The Asia travel tips from those in the know

‘These are the places that locals love’:The Asia travel tips from those in the know

Six Australian personalities share their favourite things to do in some of Asia’s best-loved cities,including Tokyo,Delhi,Singapore and Kolkata.

  • byJane Rocca
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World of photos,July 13,2024

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

South-East Asia’s version of the Orient Express is back,better than ever

South-East Asia’s version of the Orient Express is back,better than ever

It might not enjoy the same history as the original Orient Express,but the five-star service and opulent decor have the same appeal.

  • byPenny Watson
Airline review:This cheap (nearly) lie-flat bed is perk-free but worth it
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Airline review:This cheap (nearly) lie-flat bed is perk-free but worth it

There are no screens in this budget business class,but the best entertainment of all is being able to sleep.

  • byKate Allman