Malaysian crypto event drops Ms Pui Yi, Lee Kuan Yew’s home taken over: 7 Asia highlights

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. What Negeri Sembilan loss means for Malaysian PM Anwar’s political strategyThe crushing defeat of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition in the Negeri Sembilan polls has raised doubts about his political strategy, as state rival but federal ally Barisan Nasional (BN) grows in dominance.2. Singapore takes possession of Lee Kuan Yew’s 38 Oxley Road home for conservationSingapore announced on Friday it took possession of 38 Oxley Road, the former home of its founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, and would study how it could be developed into a public space, ending years of public debate over what to do with the property amid a family feud among the late leader’s children.3. Philippines seeks coders, hackers for military – will it be ‘a career killer’?Philippine troops participate in live‑fire exercises during Balikatan, which also involves US soldiers, in Barangay Aporawan, Aborlan, Palawan, in April. Photo: ReutersThe Philippines is targeting to recruit more coders, engineers and cybersecurity specialists into the military, as Manila confronts a battlefield increasingly shaped by software, networks and artificial intelligence.4. Malaysia crypto event drops Ms Pui Yi after backlash over adult-content pastA major Malaysian blockchain conference has dropped Siew Pui Yi, an influencer previously known for adult content, as the headline DJ for its official after-party after the country’s digital economy agency withdrew support.5. Cambodia’s tourism slump leaves Angkor Wat eerily quietTourists jostle for a picture of the sunrise over the central stupa of Angkor Wat temple in 2018. Photo: Getty Images/AFPTourist arrivals have collapsed by nearly 50 per cent this year, forcing local operators to rethink Cambodia’s entire pitch.6. Limited dual citizenship gives Indonesian diaspora hope of return, better futureIndonesia’s attempt to lure back its native talent scattered around the world through limited dual citizenship has highlighted a long-held demand of the diaspora for such a scheme before they would consider returning home.7. South Korean team discovers how facial massage flushes dementia-causing wasteA doctor inspects a brain scan for signs of possible disease. Dementia is characterised by a build-up of toxic brain waste. Photo: Getty ImagesResearchers in South Korea say they have finally worked out how the brain flushes away waste – offering a clearer picture of the processes involved in dementia and other brain disorders that could one day be harnessed to treat them.Further Reading