AseanPlus News

China motorcyclist fulfils woman’s wish by honouring dead son at Tibet’s sacred stone

Stone of Rebirth, on sacred Mount Kailash in Western Tibet, gains popularity over past year, with many leaving photos of deceased loved ones

Brunei

Brunei expects above-average rainfall during early northeast monsoon

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei is forecast to experience high rainfall during the first two months of the northeast monsoon, with wetter-than-usual conditions expected in December 2025 and January 2026, according to the Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department (BDMD).

Indonesia

Indonesian President Prabowo ratifies extradition treaty with Russia

JAKARTA: (Bernama-Antara) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has officially ratified the extradition agreement with the Russian Federation by issuing Law Number 19 of 2025, Antara news agency reported.

Singapore

Singapore and rest of world worse off after US tariff; ties within Asean must stay on track: SM Lee

SINGAPORE: Even though the global economy did not succumb to the "Liberation Day" tariffs imposed by the US in April, many countries, including Singapore, are now in a worse off position.

Indonesia

Over 700 animals at Indonesia zoo at risk of starvation amid legal dispute

WEST JAVA, (Indonesia): More than 700 animals at the Bandung Zoo in West Java are at risk of going hungry as the facility grapples with a severe financial crisis triggered by an unresolved legal battle between rival management groups.

AseanPlus News

Hong Kong police officer in critical condition after ‘Flying Tigers’ diving test

Shortly after completing dive, officer, 31, lost consciousness and was rushed to hospital for emergency brain surgery

Nation

Wanita MCA calls for expert roundtables to address youth violence and school safety

KUALA LUMPUR: In response to a surge in violent and criminal cases involving schoolchildren, Wanita MCA has proposed convening expert roundtables next year to push Malaysia to reassess its education and youth safety policies.

Laos

Laos to set up ore inspection offices supporting exports

VIENTIANE: Laos will establish ore inspection offices at seven key border checkpoints to strengthen mineral export quality control and boost state revenue.

Pakistan

Pakistan, Afghanistan exchange heavy fire along border, officials say

KABUL: Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire along their border late on Friday (Dec 5), officials from both countries said, amid heightened tensions following failed peace talks last weekend.

Cricket

Cricket-Australia's Cummins eyes Adelaide test return in Ashes

Dec 6 (Reuters) - Australia captain Pat Cummins will be ready to return from injury for the third Ashes test against England in Adelaide, the fast bowler said on Saturday.

Nation

Backlash against DAP in Sabah no benefit for MCA, says deputy president

KUALA LUMPUR: The political tide may be turning after the recent Sabah state election, but MCA will not automatically benefit from any backlash against its rivals unless it finds a new "winning formula" and clear positioning, says party deputy president Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon.

World

Australian authorities urge thousands to flee New South Wales bushfires

SYDNEY, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Wildfires in Australia's New South Wales burnt through thousands of hectares of bushland on Saturday, prompting the authorities to urge evacuations at the highest danger rating for thousands of residents in the nation's most-populous state.

Thailand

Thai woman stays on rooftop with pets for days during floods, refusing rescue without them

BANGKOK: A Thai woman declined rescue and chose to remain stranded on a rooftop amid severe floods to stay with her pet dog and cat, garnering online praise.

Nation

AGC orders Bukit Aman to expedite investigation into inmate’s death

KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has directed Bukit Aman to complete an investigation report into the death of prison inmate M. Manisegaran, who allegedly died under suspicious circumstances.

Nation

MACC: Padang Serai MP to be charged on Monday over alleged corruption linked to cattle farming JV

KUALA LUMPUR: Padang Serai MP Datuk Azman Nasrudin is expected to be charged on Monday (Dec 8) in connection with an alleged corruption case involving a Kedah state-owned cattle farming joint venture project.

Philippines

Over 8,600 passengers stranded in Philippine ports due to Tropical Depression Wilma

MANILA: Over 8,600 passengers were stranded in different ports across the country on Saturday (Dec 6) due to Tropical Depression Wilma, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

Cricket

Cricket-'Herculean' Greaves savours 'special day' for West Indies

Dec 6 (Reuters) - Justin Greaves produced a nine-and-a-half-hour batting masterclass before walking into Caribbean lore after his maiden test double hundred secured an unlikely draw for West Indies in the opening test against New Zealand on Saturday.

Nation

Seremban Sentral project commences, first phase to be completed in five years

SEREMBAN: The Seremban Sentral project, to be built under the Transit-Oriented Development concept in the heart of the city, has commenced with the construction of a 250-bed world-class private hospital, a sprawling lifestyle mall, and a more than 20-storey office tower, all to be built under Phase One.

AseanPlus News

Hot winds fan dozens of bushfires across eastern Australia

SYDNEY: Dozens of bushfires burned along Australia's eastern seaboard on Saturday, destroying several houses as a blistering heatwave set in.

Golf

Golf-Neergaard-Petersen takes lead at Australian Open, McIlroy stays in hunt

Dec 6 (Reuters) - Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen made a late surge to card a five-under 66 and take the lead on day three at the Royal Melbourne on Saturday, while Rory McIlroy overcame an early error to grab two consecutive birdies and stay in the hunt at the Australian Open.