Latest
-
World
Macron says US Supreme Court tariff ruling shows it is good to have counterweights to power in democracies
PARIS, Feb 21 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on President Donald Trump's trade tariffs shows that it is good to have counterweights to power and the rule of law in democracies.
-
Thailand
World top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul takes third-round lead at her home LPGA Thailand tournament
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul birdied her final three holes Saturday for a 6-under 66 and a two-stroke lead going into the final round of her home LPGA Thailand tournament.
-
Singapore
Scam victims in Singapore lose S$2.9mil in less than three weeks in February after fraudsters pose as officers
SINGAPORE: At least S$2.9 million has been lost in February so far to a scam variant in which victims were duped into handing over valuables such as gold bars, jewellery and luxury watches to imposters posing as government officials.
-
AseanPlus News
When is the best time to open Lunar New Year red packets in the Year of the Horse 2026?
It is considered rude to open lai see in front of the giver but don't leave the red packets unopened for more than a couple of months.
-
AseanPlus News
Hongkonger, 63, falls to his death from high-rise while trying to save cat
Man lost footing and fell from flat while attempting to retrieve his cat from ledge outside, according to initial investigation
-
Football
Soccer-FA won't take action against Man Utd owner Ratcliffe over immigration remarks
Feb 21 (Reuters) - Manchester United owner Jim Ratcliffe will face no disciplinary action for saying Britain had been "colonised" by immigrants, the Football Association said on Saturday.
-
Laos
Laos pushes to promote commercial livestock farming
VIENTIANE: The Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is intensifying efforts to safeguard the livestock industry, develop livestock farming into a more competitive commercial sector, and strengthen cross-border trade.
-
Nation
70-year-old woman swindled out of jewellery in 'pukau' scam
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are hunting three suspects believed to have "pukau" (hypnotised) and cheated a retired civil servant, causing the 70-year-old woman to lose jewellery worth about RM10,000 at a shopping centre in Jalan Pandan Prima near here Friday (Feb 20).
-
China
Trump to travel to China next month, with US tariffs in focus
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will travel to China from March 31 to April 2 for a highly anticipated meeting between the leaders of the world's two biggest economies, a trip announced as the Supreme Court overturned Trump's sweeping tariffs on imported goods.
-
Myanmar
Myanmar seizes over 175 tons of illegal timber, arrests 19 offenders
YANGON: Myanmar authorities have seized over 175 tons of illegal timber across the country during a week-long operation, the state-owned The Mirror daily reported on Friday (Feb 20).
-
World
Analysis-Trump pushes US toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy
WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has pushed the United States to the brink of war with Iran even as aides urge him to focus more on voters' economic worries, highlighting the political risks of military escalation ahead of this year's midterm elections.
-
Brunei
Helping hands reach underprivileged households in Brunei
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: A ceremony to distribute donations to underprivileged was held on Friday (Feb 20), organised by Projek Amal Impian Cahaya Iman in collaboration with Women Business Council (WBC) members, among others.
-
Cambodia
Cambodia's Interior Ministry debuts new complaint system
PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Interior has introduced a new online platform which allows members of the public to file complaints against civil servants or police officers who are guilty of misconduct or fail to fulfil their duties appropriately.
-
Vietnam
Vietnamese PM Chinh urges faster progress of expressway projects in Lang Son, Cao Bang provinces
LANG SON, (Vietnam): Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh inspected construction sites and encouraged workers on the Huu Nghi–Chi Lang and Dong Dang–Tra Linh expressway projects on Friday (Feb 20), while directing efforts to accelerate their progress.
-
Nation
TB outbreak: Mask up at crowded places like Ramadan bazaars, public urged
KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysians flock to Ramadan bazaars and breaking fast gatherings, the Health Ministry is reminding the public to observe tuberculosis (TB) precautions, especially in crowded and enclosed spaces.
-
Laos
Diplomats call for adaptation to shifting global trends
VIENTIANE: Senior diplomats have called for Laos to adapt to an increasingly complex global environment, highlighting diplomacy as key to turning challenges into development opportunities.
-
Nation
Public inspection for LRT Mutiara Line extension linking Penang Island, Seberang Perai
GEORGE TOWN: Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) has announced a Public Inspection exercise to gather feedback on the Revised Railway Scheme for the LRT Mutiara Line extension linking Penang Island and Seberang Perai.
-
Nation
12 police personnel suspended over cryptocurrency theft
KUALA LUMPUR: Twelve police personnel have been temporarily suspended from active duties in connection with the theft of cryptocurrency from Chinese nationals.
-
Nation
Bill to cap PM’s term at 10 years to be tabled on Monday
PETALING JAYA: Constitutional amendments to cap the Prime Minister's tenure at 10 years, or two terms, and to separate the roles of the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor will be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (Feb 23).
-
Thailand
Thailand extends work permit renewals for workers from Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam to March 31
BANGKOK: Thailand's Labour Ministry has extended the deadline for Lao, Myanmar and Vietnamese workers to complete work-permit renewal requirements until March 31.
