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Scheduled water rationing in Kluang, Pontian ends

JOHOR BAHRU: The Scheduled Water Supply implemented in Kluang and Pontian since Feb 7 has ended, effective Friday (Feb 20).

Cambodia

Opinion - ‘I dream he is looking for his phone’: Cambodian mother recalls how Thai shell killed her 13-year-old son

PHNOM PENH: Leng Kimleang, a 45-year-old mother, has described how her youngest son Khum Khim, 13, was killed by a Thai artillery round during the December fighting.

Technology

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in LA trial over claims social media makes kids addicted

According to a study last year by the nonpartisan Pew Research Center, the overwhelming majority of American adults have an unfavourable view of Zuckerberg.

Asia & Oceania

Visiting a near-forgotten house in China

Malaysians fulfil wish to visit late grandfather's house in in Guangdong, China.

Nation

Chinese national feared drowned in Langkawi

ALOR SETAR: A Chinese national is feared drowned after swimming at Pantai Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi, on Friday (Feb 20).

Nation

Make mosques centres of unity, not exclusive domain of any group, says Pahang Sultan

KUANTAN: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, has called on local Muslims to make mosques a vibrant and competitive centre of community life.

Analysis

Rafizi goes for the kill

IT was almost like the good old days when Pakatan Harapan leaders and their supporters shook up the then ruling coalition with their street protests and demonstrations.

China

Two giant pandas debut at Urumqi Water Park Zoo in Northwest China

BEIJING: Giant pandas Bao Yuan and De Rui have made their public debut on Thursday at the Urumqi Water Park Zoo in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, following a period of acclimatization since their arrival in the city on Feb 5.

Japan

Comment - What skills will Japanese PM Takaichi need in her ‘Era of Dominance’?

TOKYO: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a historic landslide victory in the House of Representatives election, having staked her political career on the outcome.

Squash

Rachel Arnold’s Gaynor Cup run ends in quarter-finals

PETALING JAYA: National squash player Rachel Arnold's run at the Cincinnati Gaynor Cup came to an end in the quarter-finals on Friday (Feb 20).

Football

Soccer-Neymar says he may retire by end of 2026

Feb 21 (Reuters) - Brazil striker ⁠Neymar, who extended his contract with his childhood ⁠club Santos last month, said that he may retire ‌by the end of the year.

Vietnam

Trump meets Vietnam leader To Lam, vows to remove Hanoi from restricted lists

WASHINGTON/HANOI: US President Donald Trump met Vietnamese leader To Lam on Friday (Feb 20) and said he would work to remove Hanoi from lists of countries restricted in accessing US advanced technology, according to a summary of the talks posted on the news website of the Vietnamese government.

North Korea

North Korea leader Kim Jong-un reviews country’s progress at key party congress

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un began reviewing the country's progress in the past five years that brought "great transformation" during the second day of a key party congress, state media KCNA said on Saturday (Feb 21).

Living

South Korea’s DIY charm craze is booming – Even combs are getting makeovers

In Seoul's bustling wholesale district, a new kind of makeover is drawing crowds — not for faces or wardrobes, but for mirrors, combs and even ballpoint pens.

TV

'Bridgerton' star Luke Thompson is finally the main man in its latest season

Fan favourite Benedict Bridgerton finally takes the spotlight as actor Luke Thompson fronts the latest season of 'Bridgerton'.

Cybersecurity

These students in the US tricked teachers with phishing emails – for a good cause

School district data can be a big score for cybercriminals, who can sell student and staff social security numbers and other sensitive information. The personal data of young children is particularly prized.

Wellness

Advances in prostate cancer treatment has transformed the landscape

The methods of diagnosing and treating localised prostate cancer has changed significantly in the last two decades.

World

Trump meets Vietnam leader, vows to remove Hanoi from restricted lists

WASHINGTON/HANOI, Feb 20 (Reuters) - ⁠President Donald Trump met Vietnamese ⁠leader To Lam on Friday and ‌said he would work to remove Hanoi from lists of countries restricted in accessing U.S. ​advanced technology, according to a ⁠summary of the ⁠talks posted on the news website of ⁠the ‌Vietnamese government.

AseanPlus News

Residents in Australia’s Victoria state urged to evacuate as bushfire rages

SYDNEY: An out-of-control bushfire in Australia's Victoria state prompted an evacuation alert for residents near a remote mining settlement, authorities said on Saturday (Feb 21).

Nation

Umno Supreme Working Council to decide on Bersatu members rejoining party, says Ahmad Maslan

PONTIAN: Applications from members of Bersatu who wish to rejoin Umno must be brought to the Supreme Working Council first, says Ahmad Mazlan.