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Badminton

More coaches to join after funding in place, says Chong Wei

BUKIT JALIL: Budget constraints have delayed the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) from making official announcements on the much-speculated appointments of new coaches.

Indonesia

Indonesian beauty brands ride industry boom, eye global market

JAKARTA: Sluggish household spending has weighed on Indonesia's retail sector, with estimated growth below 5 per cent in 2025, but the beauty industry continues to post solid gains and is projected to keep expanding in 2026, supported by steady demand across physical and online channels.

Nation

Two teenagers found dead in car in Sandakan

SANDAKAN: Two teenagers were found dead inside a parked car at Bandar Sejati Walk in Sandakan on Sunday (Jan 11) morning, with police ruling out foul play at this stage.

Nation

Johor mobilises contract doctors to stem shortages

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Health Department has mobilised contract medical officers to address the shortage of medical officers at several hospitals in the state, including Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) here.

Vietnam

Vietnam detains foreign suspect sought for organising illegal migration

TUYEN QUANG, (Vietnam): Vietnamese police have arrested a Chinese national who was the subject of an international arrest warrant, detaining him while he was attempting to flee the country, authorities said.

Badminton

Chong Wei confirms Seu Bock as singles head coach

BUKIT JALIL: Datuk Tey Seu Bock has been confirmed as the new head of the national men's singles squad.

Philippines

Aftershocks expected after 6.4 quake hits waters off Davao Occidental, Philippines

MANILA: Aftershocks may occur following the magnitude 6.4 earthquake that struck the waters off Davao Occidental on Saturday (Jan 10) evening, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

Cambodia

Cambodia says United States to provide aid to support displaced families, demining, combating online scams

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia said on Saturday (Jan 10) that the United States will provide multi-million US dollars in aid to support displaced families, mine clearance and combating online scams.

Nation

Floods in Borneo: Pahang Sultan, Tengku Ampuan express sympathy to victims

KUANTAN: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, and Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah expressed their sympathy to flood victims in Sarawak and Sabah.

Brunei

Roadshow strengthens ties with Belait community in Brunei

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) is strengthening its engagement with the local community in the Belait District as the two-day 'Royal Brunei Navy Roadshow Kuala Belait' was held Saturday (Jan 10) and continues today at the Maritime Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam (MPABD) Port along the Belait River and at the Municipal Hall in the heart of Kuala Belait Town.

Nation

No clone issue here, Musang King cultivation well-regulated, says Penang govt

GEORGE TOWN: Penang remains unaffected by the issue of cloned durians failing to meet export standards due to its mature and well-regulated Musang King cultivation.

Laos

Development of Lao socialism injects new momentum into China-Laos relations

VIENTIANE: The development of socialism in Laos injects new momentum into China-Laos relations.

Vietnam

Vietnam aims to have five state-owned enterprises among world's largest by 2045

HANOI: Vietnam aims to have five state-owned enterprises ranked among the 500 largest companies in the world by 2045, the government portal reported Friday (Jan 9)

Cricket

Cricket-India's Pant ruled out of New Zealand ODI series

Jan 11 (Reuters) - India ‌wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has been ruled out ‌of the three-match one-day international (ODI) series against New ‌Zealand after suffering an abdominal injury during a training session, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Sunday ahead of the ‍first game in Vadodara.

South Korea

North Korea demands detailed 'explanation' from Seoul over drone incursion

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister has demanded a detailed "explanation" from Seoul over a drone it accused South Korea of flying over its territory, state media reported Sunday (Jan 11).

Nation

FT Mufti urges organisers to cancel, halt activities promoting 'deviant culture'

SHAH ALAM: Organisers have been advised to cancel or stop any activities that contain elements promoting what is described as "deviant culture", reports Sinar Harian.

Fashion

Want to party like it’s 1999, but not dress like it? Here are some fashion tips

You don't have to leave 1990s fashion behind – refresh your vintage pieces into modern party looks with today's accessories.

Animals

Katz Tales: Getting the cat to try pet steps, step by step

When Target is given a pet step, he greets this innovation with deep suspicion.

Nation

Missing crew in Semporna boat collision found dead

KOTA KINABALU: A man reported missing after two passenger boating collisions off Semporna waters three days ago was found dead floating close to the town on Sunday (Jan 11).

Nation

MCMC blocks Grok AI chatbot over sexually explicit content

PETALING JAYA: The Grok Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot has been temporarily blocked in Malaysia effective Jan 11.