Malaysia state polls: Opposition set to make inroads, could trigger more political instability, say observers https://ift.tt/B5zk6dq

Indonesian maid’s torture highlights lack of legal protections https://ift.tt/vFg0SRP

Japan ex-PM’s ‘fight for Taiwan’ remark in line with official view, lawmaker says https://ift.tt/r3hAOxb

Flights cancelled as Storm Khanun hits South Korea https://ift.tt/lzHZSyU

China says US investment policy ‘severely disrupts’ global supply chains https://ift.tt/kX0oWMI

Out-of-state voters play key role in determining Kelantan’s government in upcoming election https://ift.tt/1LMqBEb

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un dismisses top general, calls for war preparations https://ift.tt/WjfoSEw

Malaysia blocks live cattle imports from Australia after skin disease scare https://ift.tt/fgXFaqn

Pakistan parliament dissolved, stage set for vote without ex-PM Khan https://ift.tt/OtHKNMC

Commentary: An expanded BRICS could reset world politics but picking new members isn’t straightforward https://ift.tt/T7pu3St