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Pahang Palace denies viral TikTok claims about crown prince

KUANTAN: The Pahang Palace has strongly denied claims made in a fabricated TikTok video concerning a purported recent visit to Indonesia by the Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah.

Nation

Select committee on separating AG and Public Prosecutor roles to meet next week, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR: A parliamentary special select committee (PSSC) examining the proposed separation of the Attorney General (AG) and Public Prosecutor (PP) roles will meet again next week after receiving legal feedback from the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC), said Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

India

Rahul Gandhi’s convoy involved in accident on Purvanchal Expressway, several injured

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's convoy was involved in a collision involving five vehicles and an ambulance on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh on Monday (Oct 26). Several people were reportedly injured in the accident near the 91-km milestone in Haliyapur, around 100km from Lucknow.

Brunei

Comedians face off in Brunei

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Laughter filled The Black Box Theatre at Jerudong International School on Friday evening (Oct 23) as almost 300 people were entertained by local comedic talents during BruHaha FaceOff: Team GKK vs Team FestiLOL, a live comedy event organised by BruHaha Comedy Productions (pic).

Fashion

South Korea’s winter style gets a colourful twist with brighter puffer jackets

Once dominated by black, South Korea's winter puffer jackets are getting a colourful makeover, fuelled by shifting trends and growing demand.

Nation

Reassess Cameron Highlands bypass road project to prevent disasters, says NGO

IPOH: A comprehensive and transparent reassessment must be undertaken on the proposed bypass road project in Cameron Highlands, says an environmental non-governmental organisation.

Singapore

Man to be charged after allegedly injuring two men with a knife in Prinsep Street, Singapore

SINGAPORE: A 24-year-old man is set to be charged on Tuesday (Oct 27) after he allegedly injured two men with a knife in Prinsep Street before fleeing the scene.

South Korea

South Korea's Lee says unlikely to join Pacific trade pact within his term

SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday (Oct 26) that the country would not be able to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) during his term.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah CM orders immediate aid for Tawau amid three-week water crisis

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has ordered assistance for Tawau residents facing water supply disruptions caused by a dry spell over the past month.

Japan

Yasuo Fukuda, Japan's first second-generation prime minister, dies at 90, Nikkei reports

TOKYO: Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (pic), who used his brief period in office to seek closer ties with Asian neighbours, particularly China, has died at the age of 90, the Nikkei business daily reported on Monday (Oct 26).

Nation

Court of Appeal grants GISB more time to file records of appeal

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal on Monday (Oct 26) granted GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISB) more time to file the records of appeal in its appeal against the Selangor state fatwa.

Cambodia

ADB approves US$72mil package to boost Cambodia's rural farming resilience

PHNOM PENH: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$72-million financing package to help Cambodia strengthen rural farming and increase women's participation in agriculture, according to its press release on Monday (Oct 26).

Philippines

Philippines’ Marcos appoints new head of scandal-hit Public Works department

MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named a new head of the scandal-hit Department of Public Works and Highways, as his administration contends with lingering effects of corruption allegations that have slowed economic growth.

Nation

Former Court of Appeal judge Mahadev Shankar dies at 94

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Mahadev Shankar, renowned for his legal acumen, language mastery, and enduring contributions to Malaysian jurisprudence, died at Shah Alam Hospital at 2am Monday (Oct 26). He was 94.

Indonesia

Across boundaries: how Riau’s communities are joining forces against fire

JAKARTA: The fire report came in just after the Eid al-Adha prayer in 2019, and Zulkatab did not wait for the sermon.

Nation

Govt defends Tabung Haji’s RM15,000 savings rule, denies institution acting like a bank

KUALA LUMPUR: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) is not acting like a bank, but is merely fulfilling its mandate to help prospective pilgrims plan and save early for the haj, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

Thailand

Thailand warns 14 southern provinces of heavy rain and floods

BANGKOK: Thailand's water authorities have warned 14 southern provinces to prepare for heavy rain, flash floods, runoff and river overflows from October 26-29 as the monsoon trough strengthens over the region.

Nation

China national held in HK over cocaine from Penang allegedly promised RM1,200

KUALA LUMPUR: A China national detained at Hong Kong International Airport, believed to be carrying 2kg of cocaine from Penang last Thursday (Oct 22), was allegedly promised RMB2,000 (about RM1,200) to transport the drugs.

Nation

Akmal Saleh to appeal against Teresa Kok’s defamation suit ruling

GEORGE TOWN: Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh will appeal against the High Court's decision in the defamation suit filed against him by Seputeh MP Teresa Kok, Sinar Harian reports.

Myanmar

How purchases of sanctioned Iranian jet fuel were disguised by Myanmar

YANGON: In December 2025, the US-sanctioned tanker Reef arrived in Myanmar waters with some 113,000 barrels of fuel backed by sham paperwork.