Entertainment

Oscar winners Michelle Yeoh and Sean Baker team up for short film ‘Sandiwara’, shot in Penang

The film – written, edited and directed by Baker – was shot in Penang several months ago.

AseanPlus News

Scaffolding nets removed

Authorities rushed to remove mesh netting on all buildings undergoing renovation across the city after the material was blamed for fanning a blaze last week that has killed at least 159 people.

South Korea

Victims to get real-time location of stalkers

The Natio­nal As­­sembly has passed a revision to a law that will enable stalking victims to view the exact real-time location of their stalker, government officials said.

South Korea

Seoul says six nationals held in North Korea

The country's presidential office confirmed that six of its citizens have been captive in North Korea for years, after Presi-dent Lee Jae-myung appeared unaware of their plight during a briefing with foreign media.

AseanPlus News

Family grows anxious over Jimmy Lai’s health

The children of jailed pro-­democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai are voicing new alarm for his health, saying his condition has continued to deteriorate.

Indonesia

Flood alarms sound again

Forecasts of fresh rain raised fears of more damage in flood-hit Indonesia and Sri Lanka, after earlier deluges killed more than 1,500 people in four countries.

Thailand

Bangkok seizes US$300mil in scam syndicate crackdown

The kingdom has seized assets worth more than US$300mil (RM1.23bil), including shares in a major regional energy company, and issued arrest warrants for 42 people in a high-profile push against regional scam networks, officials said.

Indonesia

Mining firms face action as deforestation blamed for floods

The nation will revoke mining permits if companies are found to have violated rules on flood-ravaged Sumatra island, the Energy Minister said as questions intensified about the role of deforestation in worsening the deadly disaster.

Singapore

Court upholds opposition leader Pritam’s conviction

The city state's High Court upheld the conviction of ­opposition leader Pritam Singh (pic) for lying to a parliamentary committee while helping cover up a false account by a fellow party member.

China

Macron pushes Xi on ceasefire, ties

French President Emmanuel Macron appealed to Xi Jinping to help end the war in Ukraine and to tackle trade deficits as the two leaders met in Beijing.

AseanPlus News

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (Dec 4, 2025)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Thursday (Dec 4, 2025)

Singapore

Singapore police investigating 268 suspected scammers, money mules linked to more than S$4.66mil in losses

SINGAPORE: A 15-year-old is among 268 people being investigated for their suspected roles in ruses linked to more than S$4.66 million in losses, following a two-week operation by the police.

Entertainment

HK actress Charmaine Sheh reflects on life and death, says she has prepared a will

The 50-year-old says she wished she could return to her early 30s, when her life was filled with joyful memories.

Philippines

Filipino seafarers held hostage by Houthis arrive at Ninoy Aquino International Airport

MANILA: Nine Filipino seafarers were held hostage by Yemen's Houthi rebels — along with the remains of their fellow mariner — are now finally home just in time for Christmas.

South Korea

South Korean Supreme Court confirms five-year sentence for driver responsible for nine deaths

SEOUL: South Korea's top court on Thursday (Dec 4) upheld a lower court ruling that sentenced a 69-year-old man to five years in prison without physical labour for causing a car accident last year that left nine people dead and five injured.

Nation

Queen Mary University student from Malaysia wins second Global Undergraduate Award

PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian biomedical engineering graduate has made history by winning the prestigious Global Undergraduate Awards for the second consecutive year, according to a statement from Queen Mary University of London.

India

Russia, India aim to increase and diversify trade

NEW DELHI: India and Russia want to boost their trade and expand the variety of items in transactions, both said on Thursday (Dec 4) as Russian President Vladimir Putin headed to New Delhi to start a two-day state visit.

Nation

Malaysia, Singapore sign additional agreement for RTS Link

SINGAPORE: Malaysia and Singapore on Thursday (Dec 4) inked an additional agreement for the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, finalising the arrangement for co-located immigration facilities under the project.

Nation

Two boys feared drowned after falling into drain in Kajang

KUALA LUMPUR: Two boys are feared drowned after falling and being swept away by the strong current while trying to retrieve a ball in a large drain at Lorong 1/3A, Taman Prima Saujana, Kajang, near here, on Thursday (Dec 4) evening.

Singapore

Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh loses appeal against conviction in Singapore: Key points from the case

SINGAPORE: Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh lost the appeal against his conviction, with the court upholding the sentence of S$14,000 in fines.