Nation

Defence Ministry launches probe into ‘Yeye’ culture across all service branches

ALOR GAJAH: The Defence Ministry has launched an investigation into Malaysian Armed Forces personnel associated with a 'Yeye' or hedonistic culture.

Living

Second-hand shopping in China has evolved into a trendy, eco-friendly lifestyle

The thrill of finding a 'hidden gem' is why more people are hitting thrift stores and second-hand shops.

Technology

Buy Steve Jobs' bow ties, desk and more Apple history at this auction

In March 1976, Apple cofounders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak both signed a $500 check weeks before the official creation of a California company that would transform personal computing and become a global powerhouse.

Children

Keeping our children safe on the road

It may be 'just a short trip', but accidents can happen anywhere at anytime, and children are frequently the tragic victims.

TV

How 'The Rookie' became a surprise hit with teens

A broadcast TV show about a middle-aged guy who becomes an LAPD cop wouldn't seem like your typical teen magnet.

Japan

Japan’s ‘rabbit island’ considers introducing tourist tax following increased littering

TAKEHARA, Japan: The Takehara municipal government in Hiroshima Prefecture may introduce a tourist tax on Okunoshima Island in response to an increase in littering and other overtourism-related issues.

Indonesia

‘Funny is funny’: Indonesian comedians keep calm and carry on despite police report against Netflix show

JAKARTA: One might expect the recent police report filed against popular Indonesian comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono for his Netflix special Mens Rea to make other Indonesian comedians think twice about tackling sensitive topics in their routines.

Sabah & Sarawak

Man killed, another seriously injured in Jalan Penrissen crash

KUCHING: A 51-year-old man was killed and another seriously injured in a single-vehicle road accident along Jalan Penrissen, Batu 8, here late Saturday night (Jan 17).

Drones

Amazon testing drone flights in UK ahead of 2026 air delivery launch

Just weeks after Amazon axed its plans to launch its first drone delivery service in Italy, the company has started to test drone flights in the UK ahead of the planned launch of an airborne delivery service there later in 2026.

Putting Dr G On The Spot

How not to get shortchanged in the bedroom

I read with interest your article about the causes of premature ejaculation.

Nation

Female-led team transforms Machap Umboo village for Lunar New Year

ALOR GAJAH: A group of women born in the "Year of the Horse" has spearheaded a festive decoration project at Kampung Permai in Machap Umboo here in conjunction with the upcoming Lunar New Year celebrations.

Football

Soccer-Juventus title hopes fade after defeat at Cagliari

CAGLIARI, Italy, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Juventus' ‌Serie A title ambitions are all but over after they suffered a 1-0 ‌defeat at Cagliari on Saturday, in a game where the visitors were ‌unable to make their domination of possession count.

Football

Brunei take commanding lead with 2–0 win over Kelantan in Malaysia Cup

PETALING JAYA: Brunei started on a strong foot in the Malaysia Cup round of 16 after beating Kelantan Red Warriors 2-0 in the first leg match on Saturday (Jan 17).

World

Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, report says

Jan 17 (Reuters) - ‌The Trump administration wants ‌nations to pay $1 billion to ‌stay on his peace board, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing a ‍draft charter.

Nation

Missing actress Nadia Kesuma confirmed to have passed away

PETALING JAYA: Actress Nadia Kesuma who went missing upon arriving at the Raja Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah, is confirmed to have passed away.

World

Guatemalan inmates riot at three prisons, taking 46 people hostage

GUATEMALA ‌CITY, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Inmates at three prisons ‌in Guatemala rioted on Saturday and took ‌at least 46 people hostage, mostly guards but also a psychologist, officials said.

Education

Why global students flock to Malaysia

ACCESS to globally recognised degrees at lower costs is a major draw for international students to Malaysia, say stakeholders.

Nation

National Service intake could hit 25,000 per year

PEKAN: The intake for the National Service Training Pro­gramme (PLKN) will be increased to about 25,000 trainees annually with the opening of 13 training camps nationwide.

South Korea

BTS back with new album in March

After a nearly four-year musical hiatus, K-pop giants BTS are back. Well, almost.

South Korea

Authorities summon civilian over alleged drone flights

Autho­rities have summoned a civilian to investigate if the person sent drones towards North Korea, police said days after North Korea threatened responses to what it called drone flights from South Korea.