Philippines

Philippines' Tropical Storm Basyang' death toll rises to 12, affected families now 132,000

MANILA: (Bernama-PNA) The death toll due to the former Tropical Storm Basyang (international name Penha) has climbed to 12 while families affected by the weather disturbance reached 132,000, the spokesperson of the Office of Civil Defence (OCD) said Sunday (Feb 8), the Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported.

China

Trump’s South America threats fizzle as China’s trade surges, powered by Peru port

Beijing's hunger for minerals and raw materials is pushing trade in the region to record levels, even after incidents in Panama and Venezuela

South Korea

Heavy snow grounds flights at Jeju Airport, South Korea stranding about 11,000 passengers

JEJU (South Korea): (Bernama-Yonhap) Heavy snow grounded flights at Jeju International Airport on Sunday (Feb 8), stranding an estimated 11,000 passengers on South Korea's southern resort island, officials said, Yonhap News Agency reported.

China

China women pay for ‘companions’ in role-playing games, spark love commercialisation debate

BEING: An orphan, trained as a cold-hearted assassin, learns what love truly means from a master thief. On a sunny Sunday afternoon, however, she kills her lover, granting him freedom as her final gift.

Thailand

Former Thai PM Paetongtarn casts ballot, to watch Pheu Thai results Sunday (Feb 8) evening

BANGKOK: Paetongtarn Shinawatra, a former prime minister, cast her vote at 10.30am on Sunday (Feb 8) at Polling Unit 15, inside a tent at Sports Ground 1 in the Kheha Thani Village 3 housing estate, Bangkok, accompanied by Khunying Potjaman Damapong and her elder sister, Pintongta Shinawatra Kunakornwong.

Singapore

Fatal accident in Singapore's Chinatown: Driver arrested after six-year-old girl died

SINGAPORE: A 38-year-old woman was arrested following the accident in Chinatown on Friday (Feb 6) that killed a six-year-old girl, said the police in an update on Sunday (Feb 8)

Nation

Knife-wielding man chases uni student at Melaka mall

 MELAKA: A 21-year-old female university student endured a terrifying ordeal after she was chased by a knife-wielding man at the parking bay of a shopping mall in Taman Lagenda here in what Melaka police have described as a random attack on a shopper.

Nation

RM100 Sara aid starts tomorrow: This time we will be ready, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The MyKasih system has been improved by increasing its bandwidth to ease the use of the RM100 Sumbagan Asas Rahmah Contribution (Sara) assistance, which will start on Monday (Feb 9).

Thailand

Lumpini Dog Park opens in Bangkok to mark Japanese chamber’s 70th anniversary

BANGKOK: Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt joined Otaka Masato, the Ambassador of Japan to Thailand, to officially open the "Lumpini Dog Park" on Saturday (Feb 7).

AseanPlus News

Affin Group turns 50 and its universe brings lifestyle, shopping and live entertainment together under roof at Mitec

AFFIN Universe - a two-day lifestyle destination that transforms MITEC Kuala Lumpur into a vibrant showcase of entertainment, culture and discovery as the corporation turns 50 this year.

Myanmar

Myanmar holds 2025 film academy awards ceremony

YANGON: Myanmar held the 2025 Film Academy Awards presentation ceremony in its capital Nay Pyi Taw on Saturday evening, according to the state-owned Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) on Sunday (Feb 8).

Forex

Ringgit to trade in tight range between RM3.95 and RM3.96 next week

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to trade in a tight range, hovering around RM3.95 to RM3.96 next week as the market anticipates more catalysts, including the upcoming US economic data.

Nation

Thai van driver pleads not guilty to dangerous driving, causing motorcyclist's death

JITRA: A Thai van driver pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court here to a charge of dangerous driving causing the death of a female motorcyclist last month.

Nation

It's all systems go as Education Ministry preps for Year One admission of six-year-olds

NIBONG TEBAL: The Education Ministry is making full preparations to handle the admission of six-year-olds into Year One from next year, in anticipation of the encouraging response from parents, says Fadhlina Sidek.

Nation

Govt looking to study AI licensing to curb child sexual content online, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is looking to study regulating artificial intelligence (AI) apps through licensing to curb the production of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM), says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Nation

PM Anwar appreciates 'true friend' Modi's efforts in promoting global peace

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his deepest appreciation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in promoting peace globally.

China

23 cases of smuggled orchids recorded as holiday demand swells in Hong Kong

HONG KONG: Hong Kong wildlife protection authorities have recorded 23 cases of smuggled orchids in the first month of the year, with the number expected to rise in the coming weeks as Lunar New Year approaches.

Nation

Housing and Local Govt Ministry ready to help regularise places of worship, says Nga

IPOH: The Housing and Local Government Ministry is ready to assist in efforts to regularise places of worship, says Nga Kor Ming.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sarawak polls expected after Gawai Dayak celebration, says SUPP veep

SIBU: The Sarawak election is expected to be called after the Gawai Dayak celebration, with political parties already stepping up early preparations in anticipation of the polls, says Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) vice-president Datuk Michael Tiang.

Sabah & Sarawak

Borneo's 'Durian Merah' can be the next big thing if developed properly, says Kuamut rep

KOTA KINABALU: Borneo's exotic "Durian Merah" has the potential to become a new popular food product in the country and also be developed into an agro-tourism product, says Kuamut assemblyman Datuk Masiung Banah.