Nation

MCMC-X meeting scheduled for Jan 21, says Fahmi

CYBERJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and social media platform X will hold a meeting on Wednesday (Jan 21) to discuss online safety issues, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Aviation

Capital A completes disposal of AirAsia aviation units

KUALA LUMPUR: Capital A Bhd said it has completed the disposal of AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd (AAAGL) and AirAsia Bhd (AAB) as part of its previously announced restructuring proposals.

Technology

Starlink-rival Eutelsat signs deal with Europe's MaiaSpace to launch satellites

Jan 16 (Reuters) - ‌European satellite operator Eutelsat said on Friday it had signed a deal with ‌French space startup MaiaSpace for the future launches of its low Earth ‌orbit (LEO) satellites, in a major strategic boost for Europe as it seeks to catch up with U.S. rival SpaceX.

Singapore

Woman in Singapore jailed for transferring S$52,000 from retiree’s account, leaving him with S$200

SINGAPORE: A woman, taking advantage of an elderly man who lent her money, convinced him that she needed his ATM card and PIN to return him the cash she borrowed.

World

Trump envoy says he plans to visit Greenland in March

WASHINGTON, Jan ‌16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald ‌Trump's special envoy to Greenland ‌said he plans to visit the Danish territory in March, and ‍that he believes a ‍deal can ‌be made.

World

Syria poised to attack Kurdish-held towns to pressure stalled talks, sources say

Jan 15 (Reuters) - Syrian troops ‌are poised to attack towns in the north and east held by Kurdish fighters, sources familiar with the matter said, to pressure autonomy-minded Kurds into making concessions in deadlocked talks with the ‌Damascus government. 

Nation

Umno likely to hold polls after GE16, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno elections will likely be held after the 16th General Election, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Vietnam

Defending champions Vietnam begin its Asean Hyundai Cup campaign against the qualifier on July 24

Holders Vietnam will launch the defence of their Asean Hyundai Cup 2026 with a trip to either Timor-Leste or Brunei on July 24 as Singapore travels to take on Cambodia after the match schedule was finalised on Friday.

Nation

Historical portrait of Kapitan Li Wei King to return to Melaka

MELAKA: The portrait of Kapitan Li Wei King, a pivotal historical figure credited with shaping the early Chinese community in the historic city and the development of the nation's oldest functioning place of worship, the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, will be returned to the state on Saturday (Jan 17).

India

As Tamil film star Vijay’s legal troubles mount, some see a political conspiracy at play

BENGALURU, (India): Like many of his peers, taxi driver Pradeep Devasudan from Chennai missed a key ritual during this Pongal festival: watching his favourite Tamil movie star Vijay's film.

World

UK navy launches new crewless helicopter to counter North Atlantic threats

LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Britain's ‌Royal Navy said on Friday its first full-sized autonomous helicopter, ‌designed to track submarines and carry out other high-risk ‌missions amid rising North Atlantic tensions, had completed its maiden flight.

Corporate News

Bursa Malaysia grants Pimpinan Ehsan until June 30 to submit regularisation plan

KUALA LUMPUR: Pimpinan Ehsan Bhd (PEB) said Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has granted the company an extension of time until June 30, 2026 to submit its regularisation plan to the Securities Commission Malaysia for approval.

Wellness

Are you addicted to your nasal spray?

Used to help manage blocked or stuffy noses, you might come to rely on these sprays to help you breath.

Technology

India's Tata Tech has quarterly profit plummet 96% on one-time labour code charge

Jan 16 (Reuters) - Engineering research ‌and development (ER&D) firm Tata Technologies reported a 96% drop in ‌third-quarter profit on Thursday, hurt primarily by a one-time charge tied ‌to India's new labour codes, their largest such drop since the company's 2023 market debut.

Sabah & Sarawak

Appointment of individual facing corruption charges as SDB chair undermines public trust, says Warisan

KOTA KINABALU: Opposition Warisan has questioned the Sabah government's decision to appoint Dr Yusof Yacob, who is facing corruption charges, as chairman of Sabah Development Berhad (SDB).

Football

Soccer-Malen joins Roma after a year at Villa

Jan 16 (Reuters) - Netherlands ‌forward Donyell Malen has left Aston Villa ‌after a year with the club ‌to join Italian side AS Roma for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League club said on Friday.

Football

Soccer-Africa Cup of Nations good preparation for Egypt’s World Cup campaign

CASABLANCA, Jan 16 (Reuters) - ‌Egypt might be disappointed with failure to reach the Africa Cup of Nations ‌final but coach Hossam Hassan said on Friday it had been a good ‌experience ahead of the World Cup later this year.

Myanmar

Myanmar tells ICJ Rohingya genocide claims 'unsubstantiated'

THE HAGUE: Myanmar on Friday (Jan 16) dismissed as "unsubstantiated" allegations that it committed genocide against its Rohingya minority, telling the International Court of Justice that its brutal crackdown was a "counter-terrorism operation."

World

Nigeria's northeast faces worst hunger in a decade as aid cuts hit region, UN says

LAGOS, Nigeria, Jan ‌16 (Reuters) - Thousands of people in Nigeria's strife-torn northeast are facing the risk ‌of catastrophic food shortages for the first time in nearly a ‌decade, as aid cuts deepen malnutrition across the region, the U.N. World Food Programme warned on Friday. 

Football

Soccer-Arsenal building momentum in every competition, Arteta says

LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Arsenal's consistent ‌performance should convince the players that they can achieve something historic ‌this season, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday, with the club ‌in contention for four trophies.