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Brunei

Brunei Prime Minister's Office highlights Vision 2035 progress

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei's development progress under Brunei Vision 2035, along with manpower and employment initiatives, was highlighted by Brunei's Prime Minister's Office (PMO) during a dialogue session with members of the Legislative Council on Tuesday (Jan 13) near the capital.

Nation

City council studies new site as Ipoh tree struggles to survive, says mayor

IPOH: The site at Railway Station Square where the Ipoh tree stands may no longer be suitable for the species, says Mayor Zamakhshari Hanipah.

Thailand

Fatal back-to-back crane failures tied to same Thai firm: Minister

BANGKOK: The collapse of a highway construction crane killed two people near Bangkok on Thursday (Jan 15), with a Thai minister saying the building firm was also involved in a crane failure the day before that left 32 dead.

Banking

China's central bank to conduct 900-billion-yuan outright reverse repo operation

BEIJING: The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, announced on Wednesday that it will conduct a 900-billion-yuan ($128.35 billion) outright reverse repo operation on Thursday to maintain ample liquidity in the banking system.

Nation

KJ’s attendance at Umno Youth AGM has my blessings, says Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he gave his personal blessings for Khairy Jamaluddin to attend the Umno Youth convention.

Nation

Tamil community nationwide marks Ponggal, honouring tradition, family ties

KUALA LUMPUR: The Tamil community across the country joyfully celebrated the Ponggal festival on Thursday (Jan 15), marking the harvest thanksgiving in homes and temples, a tradition deeply rooted in the community.

Cambodia

Cambodia saw almost seven million pass through international airports in 2025

PHNOM PENH: The number of passengers passing through Cambodia's three international airports in 2025 totalled almost seven million, an increase of more than 10 per cent compared to 2024, while air cargo volume rose by more than 20 per cent. At present, 36 domestic and international airlines operate in Cambodia's aviation sector.

Nation

Melaka CM to decide on Akmal’s exco post after receiving official quit letter

KUALA LUMPUR: Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh says he will wait for an official resignation letter from Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh before deciding on the latter's position in the Melaka state government.

Entertainment

HK singer Charlene Choi confirms romance with fitness coach 10 years her junior

The singer, who was previously in a relationship with billionaire Anthony Shek, says her current boyfriend inspired her to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

Nation

Media groups condemn doxxing of FMT journalist after online backlash

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Media Council (MMC) has condemned the doxxing, harassment and intimidation of journalists following an online backlash against a Free Malaysia Today (FMT) reporter after a public lecture earlier this week.

Nation

UPSR, PT3 exam review expected to be completed this year, says Fadhlina

PUTRAJAYA: The review on the need to reinstate Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) and Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga (PT3) examinations is expected to be completed this year, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

Laos

Travel industry insiders name Laos among top destinations to watch in 2026

VIENTIANE: Laos has been named among the world's top travel destinations for 2026 by travel advisors and industry insiders, highlighting the country's growing appeal among discerning travellers seeking authentic, high-value experiences.

South Korea

Korean food wasn’t always this spicy. The rise of heat explained

SEOUL: When stress hits at work, Kang Hye-mee's discipline collapses.

Cricket

Cricket-India-origin Bajwa to lead Canada in T20 World Cup

Jan 15 (Reuters) - India-born Dilpreet ‌Bajwa will lead Canada at the Twenty20 World ‌Cup next month, the country's cricket board said ‌on Wednesday as it announced a 15-member squad for the competition. 

Sabah & Sarawak

Sarawak to build new govt quarters, starting with rural areas, says Premier

GEDONG: The Sarawak government is building new quarters throughout the state for the use of both state and federal civil servants.

AI

DeepSeek stays mum on next AI model release as technical papers show frontier innovation

Hangzhou-based start-up's technical papers bode well for potential advances in its next major AI models.

China

China, Canada move to reset ties as Carney visits

BEIJING: China is willing to deepen cooperation with Canada while eliminating "interference", Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Canadian counterpart at a meeting in Beijing on Thursday (Jan 15).

Sabah & Sarawak

Local party sentiment still dominant among Kinabatangan voters, says Warisan candidate

KINABATANGAN: Support for Sabah-based political parties remains strong among Kinabatangan voters, said Warisan parliamentary candidate Datuk Saddi Abdul Rahman.

Nation

‘An extremely emotional day for me’, says KJ on Umno general assembly attendance

KUALA LUMPUR: Emotional - that was how former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin described his return to the Umno annual general assembly after a two-year hiatus.

Corporate News

TSMC fourth-quarter profit leaps to record driven by AI boom

TAIPEI: TSMC, the world's main producer of advanced AI chips and a major supplier to Nvidia, on Thursday posted a 35% jump in fourth-quarter profit to record levels that handily beat market forecasts on Thursday.