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Name-calling with racial slurs and body shaming - these are but some examples of bullying witnessed in Malaysia's schools. And such cases are on the rise. Why, and what's being done to curb it? CNA finds out: https://cna.asia/3HUuuCE

An Indonesian police officer was fired over his role in the killing of a delivery driver that reignited anti-government protests. A spokesperson described the officer’s behaviour as “a reprehensible act”. https://cna.asia/47ZEuVI

🥵 China endured its hottest summer on record this year, with large parts of the country experiencing "intense heat", says its meteorological authority. The mercury hit nearly 40°C in capital Beijing earlier in June. https://cna.asia/3JJFJOT

One Piece fans, your next merch could come from Singapore instead of Japan. The famous Mugiwara Store is opening an official store here on Sep 12. https://cna.asia/45KglRB

📈 COE premiums for Category A push past its previous record high of S$106,000 to S$107,889, as premiums for all cars continue to rise in the latest bidding round. https://cna.asia/4lXiYUX

🎣 What's life like in Singapore's last fishing village? CNA spoke to the caretakers of this throwback enclave to find out their plans for the future. https://cna.asia/3Vvj2jW

“We feel sad because we have one of the best bosses. We couldn't ask for more." Hotel Miramar's staff members reflect on the decades of friendship and memories they share before saying their final goodbye to the hotel, which will close at the end of next month. https://cna.asia/47qS1Wi

President Xi Jinping says humanity faces a choice between peace and war, and vows peaceful development as China concludes its WWII parade. Some highlights from the parade: https://cna.asia/460OOKF

Trump is not dead — the US President dismissed health rumours as "fake news". https://cna.asia/461IQt0

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in his armoured train in Beijing on Tuesday to attend China's Victory Day. Kim will join Chinese President Xi Jinping and other world leaders, including Russia's Vladimir Putin, for a large-scale spectacle on Wednesday, during which China will showcase its military prowess. https://cna.asia/460OOKF World leaders have begun arriving at the parade. Watch LIVE: https://cna.asia/47uYjnP

About 6,000 flats will be built in Mount Pleasant, up from the 5,000 previously announced. The estate's first BTO project will offer buyers the option of "white flats" without beams and partitions. https://cna.asia/45I2ds4

17 students and one staff member were hit by gastroenteritis symptoms at a Punggol preschool last week. 2 students were hospitalised, of whom one has been discharged: https://cna.asia/45L10QS

At Ann Siang Sounds' public jam outs, it doesn't matter what instrument you play - or if you play at all. 🎸 Making music is less about getting it right, than getting together. But with its growing popularity comes questions of legality: https://cna.asia/46fdekO

Israel's actions in Gaza have gone too far and will probably be judged harshly by history, said Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam. https://cna.asia/3HG4lYd He also said that recognising a Palestinian state immediately may not help the Palestinians and could "harm" them. https://cna.asia/3JYE9Zk

Singapore authorities have been in discussions about app-based bookings for cross-border taxi services, said LTA. https://cna.asia/4n6DR0P

A man was caught illegally ferrying 5 passengers from Malaysia to Singapore for a fee of RM100, as well as importing contraband cigarettes involving more than S$42,000 of unpaid excise duty. He has been jailed: https://cna.asia/41AG4cO

CHAS subsidies for dental procedures will be expanded from Oct 1. MOH will also introduce fee benchmarks for common dental procedures to provide a reference for patients and providers. Details: https://cna.asia/3UY832l

Some town councils in Singapore are putting restrictions on pickleball games after residents lodged complaints over the racket. https://cna.asia/4mEWWr9

Singapore is the 4th most expensive city globally for expats and 28th for locals, says this new study. https://cna.asia/4gmndZf

From the use of nicotine test kits to metal detectors, Singapore parents and students tell CNA what they think of the new anti-vaping measures in schools: https://cna.asia/4n8FF9K