Built for Defence: Delivering health support with precision and pride

As Defence evolves, so too will its health needs. Oct 8, 2025 3 min read Source: Supplied A fundamental priority for defence or national security organisations is the health and wellbeing of their people, whether they are deployed in high-risk...

Behind the Gen Z uprising in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste is the latest country in the Asia-Pacific region to be rocked by “Gen-Z” protests against the corruption of political elites. From September 15–17, students and other youth took to the streets of the capital Dili demanding that the...

COST Action DILI drives innovation and empowers young talents

This story is based on a Technopolis COST Impact Analysis and interviews with participants in the Action. Why DILI research matters Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a disorder whereby drugs, including pharmacological therapies, traditional...

As pain and unanswered questions linger, a plea to ‘remember the Balibo Five forever’

Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Luis Pereira’s breath catches in his throat, and he blinks back tears as he sits on his front...

Student protests win: East Timor axes lifetime pensions, cancels SUV plan for officials

DILI, Sept 26 — East Timor voted on Friday to scrap the lifetime pension law for MPs and public officials, following student-led demonstrations against lavish perks in one of South-east Asia’s poorest countries. Former MPs and some public...

CARAT Timor-Leste 2025 Concludes

DILI, Timor-Leste (Sept. 26, 2025) – The U.S. Navy and Timor-Leste Defense Forces (F-FDTL), also known as Falintil-Forças de Defesa de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL), concluded CARAT Timor-Leste 2025, Sept. 26, after a weeklong exchange of expertise,...

Malaysia’s Anwar Winds up Visit to Timor-Leste as ASEAN Membership Looms

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim yesterday wound up a two-day visit to Timor-Leste, a month ahead of the nation’s long-awaited accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Speaking at a joint press conference at the end...

Malaysia and Timor-Leste to enhance cooperation

DILI: Malaysia and Timor-Leste have agreed to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, education, health, tourism and security as Dili prepares to join Asean as its 11th member. Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao said...

A Seat At The Table: Timor Leste’s ASEAN Accession

By Datuk Prof Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- When Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stood at the Presidential Palace in Dili yesterday afternoon, he was not just Malaysia’s head of government delivering a lecture and receiving...

Malaysia, Timor-Leste pledge stronger ties, broader economic cooperation in joint statement

DILI, Sept 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Timor-Leste counterpart, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation while boosting and diversifying economic ties. In a joint...

Anwar says his two-day visit to Timor-Leste well received, a recognition for Malaysia

DILI (Timor-Leste): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says his two-day official visit to Timor-Leste, was very well received at the highest level, describing it as a recognition of Malaysia and its people. Speaking to Bernama and RTM at the...

Malaysia, Timor-Leste Vow To Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation, Diversify Economic Ties

By V.Sankara DILI, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Timor-Leste counterpart, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation while boosting and diversifying...

Timor-Leste president warns of era of 'water refugees' and climate-induced water conflict

Speaking at the Impact Week conference in Singapore on Thursday, José Ramos-Horta, Timor-Leste’s former prime minister and current president, said water scarcity is an issue that requires innovation to tackle, as climate impacts such as the...

Two-Day Visit To Timor-Leste Well Received, A Recognition For Malaysia - Anwar

From V.Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his two-day official visit to Timor-Leste, which ended today, was very well received at the highest level, describing it as a recognition of...

Malaysia, Timor-Leste To Deepen Ties, Boost ASEAN Entry Efforts

From V.Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Timor-Leste have agreed to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, education, health, tourism and security as Dili prepares to join ASEAN as its 11th...

East Timor in Turmoil

In September 2025, East Timor suddenly plunged into unrest. The country was still fragile after two decades of independence. It was not a coup, an intelligence scandal, or territorial strife that lit the fire. Instead, it was something at once...

U.S. Navy, Timor-Leste Defense Forces Commence 14th CARAT

DILI, Timor-Leste (Sept. 22, 2025) - The U.S. Navy (USN) and Timor-Leste Defense Forces (F-FDTL), also known as Falintil- Forças de Defesa de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL), marked the start of the 14th Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)...

Is Indonesia’s Mentorship the Key to Timor-Leste’s Entry into ASEAN?

Indonesia’s stewardship of Timor-Leste’s accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is not just about regional solidarity. Rather, it’s a strategic necessity for both nations and Southeast Asia’s collective resilience. ASEAN...

Pacific Islands focus: health and gender inequities, climate updates, and some hope for marine biodiversity

Introduction by Croakey: In breaking news on Thursday, Papua New Guinea’s cabinet has approved a landmark defence agreement with Australia. PNG’s Prime Minister James Marape said the agreement, known as the PukPuk treaty, “will elevate the two...

Bernama Holds Special Interview With Timor-Leste President

From V. Sankara DILI (Timor-Leste), Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) today held a special 40-minute interview with President of Timor-Leste and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate José Ramos-Horta at the Presidential Palace...