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Singapore

Singapore to raise entry permit fees for foreign-registered vehicles from 2027 (update)

The Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) fees for foreign-registered cars and motorcycles and the Goods Vehicle Permit (GVP) fee for foreign-registered goods vehicles will be raised from Jan 1, 2027.

AseanPlus News

'Several tonnes’ of rubbish cleared from Bali’s beaches after criticism from leader Prabowo

Bali has launched a major beach clean up initiative in response to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's recent criticism of the island's growing waste problem.

Thailand

Thai GE: ‘Money being thrown around to buy votes’, but voters now want more than just handouts

Voters are sceptical of populist election measures like cash handouts, preferring sustainable support like career and job opportunities.

Entertainment

HK actor Ruco Chan reveals first proposal to wife Phoebe Sin was a failure

Chan first met Sin in 2016 when she competed in the Miss Hong Kong pageant, where the TVB star served as a judge for the finals.

Cricket

Cricket-Suryavanshi's record 175 against England guides India to Under-19 World Cup glory

Feb 6 (Reuters) - Indian 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi unleashed ‌a ferocious batting masterclass in the Under-19 World Cup final against England on Friday, smashing a record-breaking 175 ‌off just 80 balls as India claimed their sixth title with a 100-run victory.

Nation

Petition to sack Hamzah from Bersatu subject to disciplinary board, says sec-gen

PETALING JAYA: Any issue relating to the dismissal of Bersatu members, including its Deputy President Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, is subject to the process stipulated in the party constitution, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali tells Sinar Harian.

Badminton

Malaysia's back-up fall 0-3 to Japan as Asia team semis dream ends

PETALING JAYA: The national men shuttlers hopes of reaching the Asia Team Championships semi-finals were dashed after suffering a 0-3 defeat at the hands of Japan.

Philippines

Philippines-US pact to push for local processing of critical minerals

The Philippines, through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), has signed a memorandum of understanding with the United States (US) to support local processing of the country's critical minerals and rare earth sector.

Nation

Special committee to conduct comprehensive, holistic study on e-waste related issues, says AKPS

PETALING JAYA: The Special Committee for E-Waste Coordination will conduct a comprehensive and holistic study on issues related to e-waste, particularly those involving entry, management, and enforcement at the national level, says the Malaysian Border Control and Protection (AKPS).

Vietnam

Vietnam's trade surplus with the US surges in January as imports from China hit new high

Vietnam's trade surplus with the United States grew in January by nearly 30% year on year as exports climbed, while imports from China hit a new monthly high, official data released on Friday showed.

AseanPlus News

Cambodian King is very ill, unable to perform his royal duties: Royal Palace; Hun Sen takes over duties

Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni "falls ill, unable to carry out his royal duties," said a Ministry of Royal Palace statement on Friday.

Myanmar

Myanmar junta’s proxy party named the winner of globally criticised election

A proxy party for Myanmar's junta was declared the "landslide" winner of elections that were derided as illegitimate by the United Nations and others, helping the military keep its grip on the war-ravaged country.

Brunei

Brunei activates emergency response as landslides disrupt water supply

Brunei's Public Works Department (PWD) has activated its emergency response center following landslides that damaged water transmission pipes in a rural area of Tutong district, resulting in widespread water supply disruptions across the country.

Laos

Laos–China 500 kV power line fully connected, operations to begin in April

Laos and China have completed the full connection of the Laos–China 500 kilovolt (kV) power transmission line, further enhancing their cross-border energy cooperation.

Singapore

Another Singaporean added to US govt ‘worst of worst’ site for criminals

Another Singaporean has been included in the US Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) website listing "the worst of (the) worst criminal aliens" arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

China

As US toughens stance, how exposed is China to Iranian and Venezuelan oil?

US restrictions could lead China to turn to higher-priced barrels in other markets, while it continues to reduce its reliance on oil imports

Japan

Soaring food bills pose risk to Japan PM Takaichi’s election prospects

A key issue on the minds of voters heading into Japan's national election on Sunday will be their stomachs - that is, the rising cost of filling them.

Singapore

Singapore imposes mandatory isolation of measles cases, conducts contact tracing after infections rise

Eleven measles cases were detected in Singapore in January 2026, the same number as for the whole of 2024. The cases include three infants too young to be vaccinated. In addition, cases could be spreading locally.

World

Death toll in Pakistan's Islamabad mosque suicide bombing rises to 31

ISLAMABAD, ‌Feb 6 (Reuters) - At ‌least 31 people were ‌killed and 169 wounded in a suicide ‍bombing at a ‍Shi'ite Muslim ‌mosque in Pakistan's capital ‍city ​of Islamabad on ⁠Friday, a government official said.

Myanmar

UN human rights chief warns of impunity for perpetrators as he seeks extra funds; Myanmar among the worst offenders

The UN human rights chief said that his office is in "survival mode" as he presented an appeal for US$400 million to meet its estimated needs this year, after funding cuts last year hurt its work in 17 countries including Colombia, Myanmar and Chad.