Nation

Malaysian automotive industry leader supports ruling to ban 'hidden' car door handles

MELAKA: A prominent figure in the historic city's automotive industry has voiced support for China's decision to ban "hidden" car door handles beginning 2027, citing safety concerns during emergencies and technical issues.

Nation

Base MHIT plan to cover controlled pre-existing conditions, says Dr Dzul

HULU LANGAT: Persons with pre-existing health conditions will be eligible for the affordable base medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) plan, but are subject to certain terms, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Brunei

Family, community support key in drug recovery: Brunei Narcotics Control Bureau chief

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Support from family, the community and institutions is important in assisting the recovery process and rebuilding of lives of former drug abuse individuals, said Narcotics Control Bureau Director Datuk Paduka Zalani Ismail.

China

China could challenge US digital asset lead via Hong Kong, American Treasury chief warns

Scott Bessent tells senators the US must pass the Clarity Act to counter Hong Kong's 'sandbox' and maintain global financial leadership

Myanmar

Three gold dealers in Myanmar arrested for violating rules

YANGON: Authorities in Myanmar have arrested three gold dealers for violating industry regulations, the state-owned daily Myanma Alinn reported on Friday (Feb 6)

Nation

Safeguards will be in place for India's UPI system, says official

KUALA LUMPUR: Financial safeguards will be in place when India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system is introduced in Malaysia, says P. Kumaran.

Nation

Man detained after attempt to evade police, drugs seized

KUANTAN: An attempt by a local man to evade police ended with his arrest along Jalan Dato' Wong Ah Jang here on Saturday (Feb 7), with a video of the incident later going viral on social media.

Laos

Road accidents kill over 900 in Laos in 2025

VIENTIANE: Although slightly lower than the previous year, traffic accidents in Laos remained deadly in 2025, with 6,779 incidents causing 10,464 injuries and 917 deaths nationwide.

Cambodia

US provides US$4mil for demining in Cambodia, pledges to clear UXOs from homes of displaced persons

PHNOM PENH: The United States has earmarked US$4 million in aid to the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) for the clearance of landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO), while pledging to help Cambodian war refugees affected by UXO return to their homes.

Vietnam

Foreign affairs a key, regular task in new era, says Vietnamese foreign minister

HANOI: Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung on Saturday (Feb 7) stressed the target of elevating Vietnam's diplomacy to a new level commensurate with the country's position and development aspirations, while presenting a report on foreign affairs in the new era at the national conference disseminating and implementing the Resolution of 14th National Party Congress.

Indonesia

Why Indonesian K-pop fans are boycotting a Korean bank

JAKARTA: Indonesian K-pop fans are calling out a major South Korean bank for its financing of coal-linked industrial projects, showing fan communities, once centered purely on entertainment, are increasingly mobilising as political and social actors.

Badminton

World junior champ Hu Zhean sparks China comeback in semis

PETALING JAYA: Hosts and defending champions China have set up a final meeting against Japan in the Asia Team Championships after coming from behind to beat South Korea 3-2.

World

Russia says man suspected of shooting top general has been detained in Dubai

MOSCOW, Feb 8 (Reuters) - ‌Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on ‌Sunday that the man suspected of ‌shooting top Russian military intelligence officer Vladimir Alexeyev in Moscow has been detained in Dubai and ‍handed over to Russia.

Rugby

Rugby-Six Nations start gives Italy boost but they seek to temper expectations

ROME, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Italy's positive ‌start to their Six Nations campaign offers them a chance to exceed expectations ‌this year with coach Gonzalo Quesada hailing a new level of maturity.

World

South Africa to withdraw its troops from UN peacekeeping mission in Congo

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 8 (Reuters) - ‌South Africa will withdraw its troops from ‌the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the ‌Democratic Republic of Congo, President Cyril Ramaphosa's office said in a statement late on Saturday.

Nation

'No more being soft on betrayal': Kota Melaka Bersatu chief urges tough action

PETALING JAYA: Calls for tough action against alleged party traitors in Bersatu are growing louder, as another party division chief demanded swift and uncompromising measures.

Philippines

Philippines' Tropical Storm Basyang' death toll rises to 12, affected families now 132,000

MANILA: (Bernama-PNA) The death toll due to the former Tropical Storm Basyang (international name Penha) has climbed to 12 while families affected by the weather disturbance reached 132,000, the spokesperson of the Office of Civil Defence (OCD) said Sunday (Feb 8), the Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported.

Badminton

World No. 1 Se-young anchors South Korea's first Asia team triumph

PETALING JAYA: Women's singles sensation An Se-young added another feather in her cap by leading South Korea to a maiden Asia Team Championships title.

China

Trump’s South America threats fizzle as China’s trade surges, powered by Peru port

Beijing's hunger for minerals and raw materials is pushing trade in the region to record levels, even after incidents in Panama and Venezuela

Nation

Bersatu disciplinary board hauls up Hamzah, four others on Feb 12, says notice

PETALING JAYA: Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and four other Bersatu division leaders have been summoned by the party's disciplinary board for a hearing on Feb 12, failing which, the party will make a final decision.