Sabah & Sarawak

Croatian climber fined RM25,000 for illegal entry into Mount Kinabalu

KOTA KINABALU: Mountain climber Mauro Persic has been slapped with the maximum compound of RM25,000 for illegally trespassing into Mount Kinabalu.

Nation

CCM extends sincere invitation to Sepang Umno division chief

PETALING JAYA: The Council of Churches of Malaysia (CCM) has extended a sincere invitation to Sepang Umno division chief Datuk Noorazli Said to a dialogue, after the latter apologised for his statements about Christianity and the Bible.

Sabah & Sarawak

Rescued Croatian climber apologises to Sabahans, did not intend to disrespect local customs

KOTA KINABALU: A Croatian mountaineer rescued from the slopes of Mount Kinabalu says he did not intend to disrespect local customs or culture by attempting to scale the mountain via an unauthorised route.

Nation

Upko mum on Sandakan seat intentions despite outreach to local Chinese community

SANDAKAN: United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) president Datuk Ewon Benedick has declined to confirm if the party plans to contest the Sandakan parliamentary seat in the next general election (GE16), following efforts to bolster its presence among the local Chinese community.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sandakan cannot wait until 2029 to upgrade port infrastructure, says Ewon

SANDAKAN: Sandakan Port must upgrade its infrastructure immediately rather than waiting for 2029, when new gas supplies from the offshore Mutiara Cluster are set to drive industrial growth, says Datuk Ewon Benedick.

Japan

Trump to meet Japan’s Takaichi on UN sidelines next week

NEW YORK: President Donald Trump will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York next week, their first-face-to-face since the US intervened to help prop up Japan's yen.

Vietnam

Tractor-trailer overturns in northern Vietnam, killing three

HANOI: Three people were killed after a tractor-trailer overturned on a national highway in Vietnam's northern province of Cao Bang, the Vietnam News Agency reported Saturday (Sept 19)..

Nation

Melaka Pakatan in talks with Bersatu, may form ‘PH Plus’ pact

MELAKA: Melaka Pakatan Harapan is finalising negotiations with parties that have similar aspirations, including Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), to form a 'PH Plus' collaboration to contest the upcoming Melaka state polls.

Thailand

Fatal accident at Bangkok's BTS Punnawithi station as contractor falls into underground drain

BANGKOK: A 32-year-old man died after falling into a drainage shaft beneath BTS Punnawithi station on Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok on Friday (Sept 18) morning.

Singapore

American’s Singlish wedding vows a ‘love letter’ to Singapore

SINGAPORE: American Tyler Creasman's LinkedIn profile notes that he speaks fluent Singlish.

Shooting

Age and distance no obstacle for veteran shooter Suryani

PETALING JAYA: Age and distance will not stop national shooter Nur Suryani Taibi from giving her best at the Asian Games.

Sabah & Sarawak

Respect decision on Najib, focus on reforms, urges Sabah PKR

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah PKR chairman Datuk Mustapha Sakmud has called on Malaysians to respect the Federal Territories Pardons Board's decision regarding Datuk Seri Najib Razak, urging the public to prioritise political stability and the nation's economic recovery.

Myanmar

Myanmar marks World Bamboo Day in Naypyidaw

YANGON: Myanmar held a ceremony marking World Bamboo Day at the Forest Department in Naypyidaw on Friday (Sept 18), Myanma Alinn reported on Saturday (Sept 19).

South Korea

Strait of Hormuz dilemma puts South Korea’s President Lee in choppy waters

SEOUL: As South Korea continues to weigh its options for contributing to security around the Strait of Hormuz, President Lee Jae Myung has ruled out deploying troops or military assets in a way that could draw the country into the US-Iran war.

AseanPlus News

'From Malaysia to the world' event is opening up international business networking spaces

Connecting entrepreneurs, building collaborations, and celebrating inspiration through the event, Malaysian entrepreneur Datuk Dr Zairita Azlin launches her new book.

Living

5 fun outdoor activities you can enjoy with your dog

We all want to be outdoors for some fun and it's even better when your pup can join in!

Fashion

In wartime Kyiv, Ukrainian fashion finds power in punk and animal instinct

At Kyiv Fashion Week, father-daughter duo Bob Basset turn punk leather, animal masks and wartime resilience into a fiercely theatrical debut.

Family

Study: Women who sleep late eat fewer nutrient-rich foods than early risers

They also tend to eat more of their daily calories in the evening, which is linked to a higher body fat percentage and a greater risk of obesity.

Nation

Indonesian President accepts Malaysia’s offer to help fight Kalimantan forest fires

PETALING JAYA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has accepted Malaysia's offer of assistance to tackle forest and land fires in Kalimantan, saying the two neighbours must continue to maintain their close "brotherly" ties.

Brunei

Fourteen complete Brunei's basic tour guide course

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Fourteen individuals who completed the Basic Tour Guide Course received certificates in a ceremony at Setia Pahlawan Hall, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on Thursday (Sept 17).