Nation

Child opens car door, causes accident involving six vehicles along Jalan Tun Razak

KUALA LUMPUR: A child inadvertently caused a road accident after opening a car door in open traffic, leading to two motorcycles crashing into each other.

Nation

Govt channels RM250,000 aid to 800 students in Ipoh ahead of CNY

PETALING JAYA: The Madani government has channelled RM250,000 in festive aid to 800 students in Ipoh Barat ahead of Chinese New Year, reaffirming its commitment to student welfare and social unity.

Cricket

Cricket–Seifert and Phillips fire New Zealand past Afghanistan in T20 World Cup

CHENNAI, India, Feb 8 (Reuters) - New Zealand ‌pulled off a steep chase against Afghanistan's spin-heavy attack to begin their Twenty20 World Cup ‌campaign with a five-wicket victory in a group D match in Chennai on Sunday.

China

Trump balks at nuclear limit extension, calls for new US-China-Russia deal

For first time in half a century, the world is without a legally binding agreement to control nuclear weapons, as New Start accord expires

World

Ukraine imposes sanctions on foreign suppliers of components for Russian missiles

KYIV, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Ukrainian ‌President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that he ‌was imposing sanctions on some foreign manufacturers of ‌components for Russian drones and missiles used against Ukraine.

World

New Zealand to hear Christchurch mosque shooter's appeal against sentence

SYDNEY, Feb 8 (Reuters) - A white ‌supremacist who killed 51 Muslim worshippers and ‌injured dozens at two mosques in New Zealand will begin an appeal hearing against his sentence on ‍Monday.

Indonesia

Bali police bust Indian-run online gambling ring, arrest 39 people

Bali Police have busted an online gambling syndicate operated by Indian nationals from two villas in the province, arresting 39 Indian suspects during the operation.

Nation

Kelantan to review proposals to enhance trishaw service

KOTA BARU: The Kelantan state government will look into proposals from the Kelantan State Licensed Tour Guide Association to promote the trishaw service as a state tourism icon.

Nation

Applications for Tunku Abdul Rahman scholarship opens Feb 8

KUALA LUMPUR: Applications for the Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship (BTAR) are officially open from Sunday (Feb 8) in conjunction with the birthday of Malaysia's first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj.

Badminton

Talented Wooi Yik says better sparring fuels his All-England charge with Aaron

PETALING JAYA: Better quality sparring can go a long way. And men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik are already feeling the benefits as they look ahead to the challenge in Birmingham, where they will bid to reclaim the All-England title once again.

Cybersecurity

PDRM calls for greater parental vigilance as grooming by online predators leads victims to share more CSAM content

Bukit Aman's Sexual, Women and Child Investigation Division (D11) principal assistant director, Senior Asst Comm Siti Kamsiah Hassan, said the disturbing development highlights the risks children face when online activity is not closely monitored.

AseanPlus News

Bursa Malaysia is poised for selective bargain-hunting from Monday (Feb 9) onwards

Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with selective bargain-hunting, even in the absence of oversold technical conditions, following three consecutive sessions of mild decline, said an economist.

Japan

Six injured, including two police officers, after snow-related car collisions in Tokyo

TOKYO: Six people were injured in traffic collisions involving seven cars at Tsukiji Ohashi bridge in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, on Sunday (Feb 8) morning.

Malaysia

This Club Med padel experience is located in the city

Club Med will host padel tournaments and introduce junior programmes.

Thailand

Thai General Election: Unofficial results expected late Sunday (Feb 8)

BANGKOK: (Bernama) The unofficial results for Thailand's general elections and referendum are expected to be known late Sunday (Feb 8), the Election Commision of Thailand (ECT) said.

Nation

Modi departs Malaysia after strengthening bilateral ties

SEPANG: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed home on Sunday (Feb 8) after concluding a two-day official visit to Malaysia at the invitation of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

Four livestock smugglers caught by GOF

IPOH: Police have arrested four local men and seized 135 heads of smuggled livestock in a special operation along Jalan Baling–Gerik.

Singapore

Marriage solemnisations in Singapore to return to Canning Rise in 2029 after redevelopment

SINGAPORE: Come 2029, couples tying the knot in Singapore will be able to exchange their vows in a greater range of scenic spaces, as the Registry of Marriages (ROM) and Registry of Muslim Marriages (ROMM) return to a new building at their original Canning Rise site.

Sabah & Sarawak

Veteran Sabah civil servant Simon Sipaun passes away at 88

KOTA KINABALU: Tan Sri Simon Sipaun, one of Sabah's most prominent former civil servants and a long-time advocate of state rights, has died. He was 88.

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.