Malaysia’s petrol subsidy cuts, Australian woman’s death: 7 Asia highlights

From an Australian woman’s caffeine overdose to fatal virus fears in Japan, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.

1. Fatal virus fears rise in Japan after first suspected animal-to-human SFTS death

2. Pakistan gets caught in Israel vs Iran disinformation crossfire

3. South Korea’s ex-first lady reportedly hospitalised for depression

4. Australian woman dies of caffeine overdose after ‘unacceptable’ wait for help

5. Unfazed by public uproar, Malaysia’s Anwar says petrol subsidy cuts still a go

6. Singapore’s Gen Z sobers up for daytime low-cost parties

7. ‘Never give up nuclear weapons’: what Israel-Iran conflict tells North Korea