Indonesia

Indonesia looks to deepen ties with Malaysia after 69 years of diplomatic relations

Indonesia looks forward to deepening its longstanding friendship and cooperation with Malaysia, building on nearly seven decades of diplomatic ties.

AseanPlus News

China’s ‘future Elon Musk’ solves daily problems with AI; vocabulary method draws 20 million views

Looking ahead, Yang is driven to become a programmer or AI researcher, determined to leave his own mark on the world

Fashion

The drop-waist is back, bringing a fresh twist to fashion’s silhouette game

The drop-waist is back, bringing unexpected proportions, sculptural shapes and playful new takes on the modern dress.

Nation

Four arrested over murder of Myanmar refugee in Kota Baru

KOTA BARU: Police have arrested four individuals to assist investigations into the murder of a male Myanmar refugee in Taman Desa Kujid, Kampung Pok Boh here in the wee hours of Saturday (Sept 19).

AseanPlus News

Brussels announces dates for second round of China-EU trade talks in Beijing next month

October 8-9 schedule revealed after video call between European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and Commerce Minister Wang Wentao

Singapore

Singapore Airlines wins the world's Best Airline award for 2026; its sixth overall title in total

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been named the World's Best Airline at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, clinching the title for the sixth time.

World

Russian election triggers row with Moldova over voting in separatist region

CHISINAU, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Russia's ⁠parliamentary election has triggered a diplomatic row with Moldova over its ⁠objections to the Kremlin's plan to open 15 polling stations ‌for Russian nationals in the separatist Transdniestria Region.

World

Greenland, Denmark say Trump deal won't compromise sovereignty

COPENHAGEN, Sept ⁠19 (Reuters) - Denmark and Greenland on Saturday said any agreement with the United States would not compromise Greenland's sovereignty, after President Donald Trump ⁠said the deal would give Washington "permanent control" over the Arctic island's security, leaving its precise scope unclear.

World

Russia reports online attacks on electoral system on second day of parliamentary vote

MOSCOW, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Russian authorities ⁠reported attacks on voting systems and communication lines across the country on Saturday, ⁠the second day of a September 18-20 parliamentary election that Moscow is ‌treating as a test of public support for the war in Ukraine.

AseanPlus News

Hong Kong’s new training visa could be available in first quarter of 2027

New visa category among spate of new talent-trawling measures unveiled in city leader John Lee's policy address

Nation

Anthony Loke offers to resign as Transport Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has offered to resign as Transport Minister as the party's response to the house arrest granted to the former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

AseanPlus News

Hongkongers pay tribute to late leader Tung Chee-hwa at community halls

Residents lay flowers and leave messages in condolence books ahead of vigil on Saturday and state funeral on Sunday

Starpicks

MAKING ALL-HOUR SOCIAL PROTECTION ACCESSIBLE

PETALING JAYA: The Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) has officially launched the third edition of Festival Mega iLINDUNGu, allowing workers from various sectors to opt back into the Lindung 24 Jam protection scheme.

AseanPlus News

Asian Games: China athletes stuck at Nagoya airport with no food, way out for seven hours

A data entry glitch at Chubu Centrair International Airport transport centre meant athletes were unable to get buses to their accommodation

Nation

Tone down rhetoric if you want a pact, Perak MB tells PAS

IPOH: PAS must tone down its rhetoric and avoid threats if it seeks to revive political ties with Umno, Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said Saturday (Sept 19).

Living

Heart And Soul: The gift of life that was given 30 years ago

THIS year, 2026, marks 30 meaningful years since I was given a new lease of life through a cadaveric kidney transplant at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL).

Living

She was treated for cancer at this US hospital as a child – now she works there full time

As a child, Emma Walz was treated at a children's hospital in the US for cancer. Now she's working there full time.

AseanPlus News

Hong Kong hits out at US panel over Jimmy Lai hearing and sanctions bill

Government says US Congressional-Executive Commission on China is trying to 'intimidate' officials with sanctions

Nation

Haze: 16 areas nationwide record unhealthy API readings as at 5pm

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 17 areas nationwide recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at unhealthy levels as at 5pm Saturday (Sept 19).

Badminton

Junior shuttler Irfan shines with a double in Alor Setar

PETALING JAYA: National junior shuttlers enjoyed a strong outing at the second leg of the National Under-18 Championships, winning four of the five titles in Alor Setar on Saturday (Sept 19).