Singapore

Fatal accident in Singapore's Chinatown: Driver arrested after six-year-old girl died

SINGAPORE: A 38-year-old woman was arrested following the accident in Chinatown on Friday (Feb 6) that killed a six-year-old girl, said the police in an update on Sunday (Feb 8)

Nation

Knife-wielding man chases uni student at Melaka mall

 MELAKA: A 21-year-old female university student endured a terrifying ordeal after she was chased by a knife-wielding man at the parking bay of a shopping mall in Taman Lagenda here in what Melaka police have described as a random attack on a shopper.

Football

Soccer-Liverpool new signing Jacquet suffers 'serious' injury

Feb 8 (Reuters) - Liverpool's ‌new signing Jeremy Jacquet suffered a "serious" ‌shoulder injury while playing for Rennes ‌in their 3-1 Ligue 1 defeat at RC Lens on Saturday, casting doubt over the defender's availability ‍ahead of his summer move ‍to Anfield.

Nation

RM100 Sara aid starts tomorrow: This time we will be ready, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The MyKasih system has been improved by increasing its bandwidth to ease the use of the RM100 Sumbagan Asas Rahmah Contribution (Sara) assistance, which will start on Monday (Feb 9).

Thailand

Lumpini Dog Park opens in Bangkok to mark Japanese chamber’s 70th anniversary

BANGKOK: Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt joined Otaka Masato, the Ambassador of Japan to Thailand, to officially open the "Lumpini Dog Park" on Saturday (Feb 7).

Sabah & Sarawak

OPTR offers 20% discount as Sabah electricity tariffs rise

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah businesses facing higher electricity costs following the Feb 1 tariff revision may find some relief through the Off Peak Tariff Rider (OPTR) scheme, which offers up to a 20% discount on electricity usage during off-peak hours.

Football

Soccer-Pressure builds on Al-Ittihad as Asian Champions League resumes

Feb 8 (Reuters) - Saudi Pro League ‌champions Al-Ittihad will look to push their domestic difficulties and the exodus of key players to ‌one side to assert themselves in the Asian Champion League Elite when Sergio Conceicao's team ‌take on Qatar's Al-Gharafa on Tuesday.

Myanmar

Myanmar holds 2025 film academy awards ceremony

YANGON: Myanmar held the 2025 Film Academy Awards presentation ceremony in its capital Nay Pyi Taw on Saturday evening, according to the state-owned Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) on Sunday (Feb 8).

AseanPlus News

Affin Group turns 50 and its universe brings lifestyle, shopping and live entertainment together under roof at Mitec

AFFIN Universe - a two-day lifestyle destination that transforms MITEC Kuala Lumpur into a vibrant showcase of entertainment, culture and discovery as the corporation turns 50 this year.

Forex

Ringgit to trade in tight range between RM3.95 and RM3.96 next week

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to trade in a tight range, hovering around RM3.95 to RM3.96 next week as the market anticipates more catalysts, including the upcoming US economic data.

Nation

Thai van driver pleads not guilty to dangerous driving, causing motorcyclist's death

JITRA: A Thai van driver pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court here to a charge of dangerous driving causing the death of a female motorcyclist last month.

Nation

It's all systems go as Education Ministry preps for Year One admission of six-year-olds

NIBONG TEBAL: The Education Ministry is making full preparations to handle the admission of six-year-olds into Year One from next year, in anticipation of the encouraging response from parents, says Fadhlina Sidek.

Nation

Schools can decide on activities, student attire during hot weather, says Fadhlina

NIBONG TEBAL: The Education Ministry is concerned about the welfare, health and safety of students, teachers and all school staff in dealing with the hot weather or any unexpected weather conditions, especially in the northern states, says Fadhlina Sidek.

Nation

Trader loses over RM335,000 to investment scam

KUANTAN: A trader lost over RM335,000 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme he came across on Facebook last November.

Nation

Govt looking to study AI licensing to curb child sexual content online, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is looking to study regulating artificial intelligence (AI) apps through licensing to curb the production of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM), says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Nation

Ramadan bazaar traders reminded to get typhoid jabs, maintain cleanliness

SEREMBAN: All food traders, especially those involved in Ramadan bazaars, have been reminded to take food safety matters seriously, take the typhoid vaccination and comply with the highest hygiene standards when preparing buka puasa (breaking of fast) food.

Nation

PM Anwar appreciates 'true friend' Modi's efforts in promoting global peace

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his deepest appreciation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in promoting peace globally.

China

23 cases of smuggled orchids recorded as holiday demand swells in Hong Kong

HONG KONG: Hong Kong wildlife protection authorities have recorded 23 cases of smuggled orchids in the first month of the year, with the number expected to rise in the coming weeks as Lunar New Year approaches.

Nation

Housing and Local Govt Ministry ready to help regularise places of worship, says Nga

IPOH: The Housing and Local Government Ministry is ready to assist in efforts to regularise places of worship, says Nga Kor Ming.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sarawak polls expected after Gawai Dayak celebration, says SUPP veep

SIBU: The Sarawak election is expected to be called after the Gawai Dayak celebration, with political parties already stepping up early preparations in anticipation of the polls, says Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) vice-president Datuk Michael Tiang.