Nation

Cabinet reshuffle will be minor, still open for input, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the upcoming Cabinet reshuffle will be minor, and although he already has a list in mind, he remains open to input from others.

Badminton

Heroics from Siti Zulaikha send Malaysia into SEA Games women’s team semi-finals

PETALING JAYA: Siti Zulaikha Azmi was the hero for Malaysia as she secured the decisive point to send the women's team into the semi-finals of the Thailand SEA Games with a 3-1 win over Vietnam on Sunday (Dec 7).

Cambodia

Cambodian mine clearance target extended to 2030 amid ongoing border challenges

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has received formal approval for a new deadline to complete its nationwide anti-personnel mine clearance, after state parties to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention unanimously backed the country's third extension request, during a meeting in Geneva from Dec 1–5.

Myanmar

Myanmar is fifth most food-insecure country in the world, says World Food Programme country rep

YANGON: Myanmar is the fifth most food-insecure country in the world and needs about US$100 million to provide effective assistance, World Food Programme's country representative said.

Fashion

This vintage expert isn’t convinced anyone wants his old clothes – would you?

With more than 100 rare pieces heading to sale, Doug Bihlmaier is testing whether his personal trove holds the same value to collectors as it does to him.

Animals

Camels replace cows as Kenya battles drought

Camels can graze on dry grasses, go more than a week without water, and produce up to six times more milk than cattle – making them an increasingly necessary option in northern Kenya.

Nation

Police: Driver negligence likely cause of fatal ravine crash

KUALA BERANG: The accident involving a sports utility vehicle (SUV) at Kilometre 52 of Jalan Kuala Jeneris-Sungai Gawi-Aring (Bukit Kawah) last Friday (Dec 5) is believed to have been caused by negligence, according to police.

Other Sports

Mixed Martial Arts-Yan beats Dvalishvili on points to claim UFC bantamweight title

LAS VEGAS, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Russian Petr Yan put on a superb striking performance to dethrone Merab Dvalishvili and win the UFC bantamweight title via unanimous decision after a five-round war of attrition at UFC 323 at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night. 

Vietnam

Mass wedding kick starts Vietnam Happy Fest 2025

HANOI: A mass wedding ceremony was the opening event of the Vietnam Happy Fest 2025, an event spreading the message of humanity, love and aspiration to build a happy country, which began Saturday (Dec 6) in Hanoi.

Nation

Senior citizen nabbed for stealing electricity in Balik Pulau

BALIK PULAU: Police arrested an elderly man and seized 30 cryptocurrency mining machines operating via illegal electrical connections during a raid on several premises around Jalan Air Putih, here on Saturday (Dec 6).

China

China warns foreign media in Hong Kong over fire coverage

HONG KONG: China's national security office in Hong Kong warned foreign media on Saturday (Dec 6) not to spread "false information" or "smear" government efforts to deal with the city's worst fire in nearly 80 years.

AseanPlus News

Tamil movie superstar Ajith Kumar wows fans at Sepang racing circuit and poses for photos with over 500 fans at the venue

Popular Indian actor Ajith Kumar has caused lots of excitement in Malaysia as he is currently racing in Sepang.

Nation

Penang-Chennai flights unaffected by IndiGo cancellations, says state tourism chief

GEORGE TOWN: Flights between Chennai and Penang continue to operate as usual despite recent disruptions faced by IndiGo Airlines, says Penang Tourism committee chairman Wong Hon Wai.

Cricket

Cricket-Old is gold: Kohli and Rohit shine bright

NEW DELHI, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Age may not be on their side, but Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are busy proving they are not a spent force yet in the one international format they still call home.

Football

Soccer-Gyokeres urges Arsenal to bounce back after Villa end unbeaten run

Dec 7 (Reuters) - Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres said the Premier League leaders must quickly move on from Saturday's disappointing 1-2 defeat at Aston Villa after a 95th-minute winner from Emiliano Buendia ended their 18-match unbeaten run.

Football

Soccer-Wissa delighted with long-awaited Newcastle debut

Dec 7 (Reuters) - Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa said he was left with goosebumps after making his long-awaited debut for the club in a 2-1 Premier League win over Burnley at St James' Park, adding that the squad's quality can fuel a strong season.

Cricket

Cricket-Stokes, Jacks ensure Australia must bat again in second Ashes Test

Dec 7 (Reuters) - England captain Ben Stokes and all-rounder Will Jacks kept their wickets intact for an entire session while ensuring Australia will need to bat again to push for victory in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday.

India

Rats nibble body at India's Haridwar mortuary, exposing shocking hospital negligence

NEW DELHI: A shocking case of gross negligence by the state health department has surfaced in Haridwar, where a dead body kept in the mortuary was found partially eaten by rats.

Nation

Cops have recording of call linked to Durian Tunggal shooting, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: The police has confirmed receiving a compact disc (CD) related to the shooting incident in Durian Tunggal, Melaka, which was handed over on Saturday (Dec 6) by a family member of one of the suspects.

Thailand

Southern floods hit 236,000 people, Thai Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation speeds up recovery in Hat Yai

BANGKOK: Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has reported ongoing flooding in five southern provinces, affecting over 236,000 people, with agencies accelerating aid distribution and restoration — especially in hard-hit Hat Yai.