Myanmar

Myanmar leader says Starlink used by scam centres

YANGON: Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing publicly called out Elon Musk's satellite internet firm Starlink on Friday (July 31) as one of the tools used by the country's thriving online scam industry.

Nation

Drugs and bombs seized in Bukit Mertajam raids

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Police arrested three individuals, including a woman, suspected of being involved in a drug trafficking syndicate in two separate raids around Bukit Mertajam on Thursday (July 30).

Nation

Vessel carrying 41 undocumented migrants detained after ramming MMEA patrol boat

IPOH: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a vessel carrying 41 undocumented Indonesian migrants in the waters of Teluk Senangin near Batu Malang near Lumut early Friday (July 31).

Corporate News

Kumpulan Jetson uncovers governance lapses in forensic review, weighs legal action

PETALING JAYA: Kumpulan Jetson Bhd has uncovered governance and internal control lapses following an independent forensic review into disputed payment transactions and the implementation of its employees' share option scheme (ESOS).

Football

Polish FA says preparations for Under-20 Women's World Cup are proceeding as planned

WARSAW, July ⁠31 (Reuters) - The Polish ⁠Football Association (PZPN) said on ‌Friday it has not received any information about teams ​withdrawing from the ⁠FIFA Under-20 ⁠Women's World Cup 2026, which ⁠is ‌due to start in ⁠Poland in September, and preparations ​are ‌continuing as planned.

Indonesia

Consulate delivers aid to Indonesians in Malaysian prisons ahead of Independence Day

JAKARTA: In the lead-up to the 81st Independence Day in August, the Indonesian Consulate General in Johor Baru has delivered humanitarian assistance to dozens of citizens in Malaysian prisons as part of efforts to protect and assist its nationals abroad.

Nation

Over 2,000 factory fires nationwide over past six years with losses of RM4.21bil

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 2,001 factory fire cases with losses amounting to RM4.21bil have been recorded over the past six years, says the Fire and Rescue Department.

Nation

Perlis mufti awarded RM250,000 in defamation suit over GISBH posts

KUALA LUMPUR: Perlis mufti Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin has been awarded RM250,000 in damages after the High Court ruled in his favour on part of his defamation claim against a Facebook user over posts linking him to GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd.

Cambodia

Battery recycling site fire in Cambodia triggers public health concerns, kills 2,000 chickens

PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Environment has fined the owners of a Kampong Speu battery and metal recycling plant and ordered it to pay compensation for environmental damage, after a fire broke out at the site on Wednesday (July 29).

Football

Soccer-South Africa confirm exit of Belgian coach Broos

July 31 (Reuters) - Hugo ⁠Broos has said he will not renew his ⁠contract as head coach of South Africa ‌when it expires this month, the country's football association said on Friday.

Football

Soccer-Red Bull appoint Schmidt as Klopp replacement

July 31 (Reuters) - ⁠Red Bull have appointed ⁠Roger Schmidt as their head ‌of global soccer, replacing new Germany manager Juergen Klopp in the ​role.

Corporate News

E&O, Majestic Gen to acquire prime Jalan Kia Peng site for high-rise homes

PETALING JAYA: Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O) and Majestic Gen Sdn Bhd have proposed acquiring a prime freehold site in Kuala Lumpur for a high-rise residential development, reinforcing their confidence in the city's premium residential market.

World

US-backed Venezuela talks to begin without opposition leader Machado

July 31 (Reuters) - U.S.-backed negotiations between Venezuela's interim government and a faction of ⁠the opposition will begin on Saturday, with the country's most prominent opposition leader absent.

World

Lula unifies Brazil's left, but questions remain about its future without him

BRASILIA, July 31 (Reuters) - When Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da ⁠Silva takes the stage at the country's Workers Party convention on Sunday to accept his seventh, and likely final, nomination as a presidential candidate, at the age of 80, ⁠he will do so with the Brazilian left more united behind him than at any other point in his decades-long political career.

Badminton

Pearly-Thinaah march into Taiwan Open semis, it's over for Zi Yu-Noraqilah

PETALING JAYA: Women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah stormed their way into the Taiwan Open semi-finals after defeating home pair Lin Chih-chun-Yang Chu-yun on Friday (July 31).

Nation

Woman, two daughters found dead in Ipoh home likely due to carbon monoxide poisoning, say cops

IPOH: A post-mortem has confirmed that a 46-year-old woman and her two daughters, who were found dead in their home in Bandar Baru Tambun here on Thursday, likely died from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Boxing

Boxing-After becoming Britain's youngest undisputed champion, Scotney eager to start from scratch

July 31 (Reuters) - Ellie Scotney is relishing the ⁠prospect of building from the ground up and showing her best at featherweight, after having won everything there was to win at ⁠122 pounds.

Football

Soccer-Norwegian football chief warns of 'very serious' crisis over FIFA World Cup stake plan

OSLO, July 31 (Reuters) - FIFA's proposal ⁠to sell a stake in the World Cup has provoked a "very serious ⁠situation" for the game, Norwegian Football Federation president Lise Klaveness said on ‌Friday.

AseanPlus News

JCIP International: Helping businesses protect their brands and expand beyond borders

As businesses across South-East Asia increasingly look beyond their home markets, intellectual property has evolved from a legal requirement into a strategic business asset.

AseanPlus News

Canadian alternative Indie-pop artist Yung Kai returns to Asia with his “stay with the ocean, i’ll find you: Asia 2026” tour

Following a successful North American tour run, alternative indie-pop artist yung kai will return to Asia with a tour and stop in Kuala Lumpur on November 6 at Zepp KL.