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A significant 7.1-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Sabah, Malaysia, with tremors felt in Singapore. Within Singapore, police data indicated a 4.4% rise in physical crimes for 2025, including an increase in molestation cases. The city-state also reported its first measles case in a preschool since health measures were heightened, and a separate incident involved a young girl suffering tongue burns at a McDonald's restaurant.
In Laos, authorities faced criticism from victims' families for imposing a fine deemed insufficient on a bar owner linked to fatal methanol poisonings of backpackers. Meanwhile, communities across the region prepared for Chinese New Year, with celebrations including an event in Yangon, Myanmar, and a calligraphy gathering in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The International Criminal Court began hearings to assess the case against former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte. Prosecutors argued Duterte was in control of the 'war on drugs' and were permitted to expand their evidence list as they pursue charges of crimes against humanity. In a separate development, China provided international aid to Laos by sending an 'airplane hospital' to offer free medical services.
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Feb 24
A series of unrelated incidents reported in Singapore and nearby MalaysiaSeveral distinct events were reported in Singapore and the surrounding region. A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Malaysia's Sabah state, with some people in Singapore reporting they felt tremors. Separately, a young girl in Singapore suffered tongue burns after an incident at a McDonald's restaurant. In other news, Singapore reported its first measles case in a preschool since health measures were increased, and police data showed a rise in molestation cases as part of a 4.4% increase in physical crimes for 2025.
Feb 14 — Feb 13
Laos faces criticism over methanol poisoning fines and receives medical aid from ChinaAuthorities in Laos have been criticized for imposing what victims' families call 'a joke' of a fine on a bar owner linked to the methanol poisoning deaths of several backpackers. Separately, China has sent an 'airplane hospital' to provide free medical services in Laos, which is a form of international aid.
Feb 23 — Feb 27
International court holds hearings on Philippines drug war killings caseThe International Criminal Court (ICC) has begun hearings to assess the case against former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte. Prosecutors are arguing that Duterte was 'in control' of the so-called 'war on drugs,' which involved thousands of killings. The court has also allowed prosecutors to expand their list of evidence as they pursue a case for crimes against humanity.