Cambodia

Illegal hardwood seized, illegal rubber plantations discovered in Cambodia's Kratie protected areas

PHNOM PENH: Stashes of timber, including expensive pieces of agarwood, as well as five locations of illegally encroached and cleared land were discovered in multiple-use zones and the Prey Lang Forest in Kratie province since Nov 30.

Nation

New crime journalists association promises closer MACC-media cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR: The establishment of the Crime Journalists Association (CiJA) paves the way for more structured cooperation between the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and crime desk media practitioners.

Nation

King grants audience to Syed Mokhtar Albukhary

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, on Saturday (Dec 6) granted an audience to Albukhary Foundation chairman Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Albukhary.

Nation

Takiyuddin: Let MACC probe Padang Serai MP’s graft case without interference

KOTA BHARU: Perikatan chief whip Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan says the party will leave it entirely to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate Padang Serai MP Datuk Azman Nasrudin, who was detained in connection with a corruption case.

Nation

Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in seven states, KL and Putrajaya until 4pm

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across seven states as well as the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, effective until 4pm on Saturday (Dec 6).

Vietnam

Twelve Javan pangolins saved from illegal wildlife shipment in Vietnam

NINH BINH, (Vietnam): Twelve live Javan pangolins have been rescued from an illegal wildlife shipment in northern Vietnam after police intercepted a vehicle carrying the critically endangered animals in sealed styrofoam boxes.

World

Russian drones, missiles hit Ukraine power and transport sectors, Kyiv says

KYIV, Dec 6 (Reuters) - A large-scale Russian drone and missile attack damaged power facilities in eight Ukrainian regions, causing blackouts and forcing nuclear power plants to cut power output, officials and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Saturday.

Design

Frank Gehry, master architect with a flair for drama, dies at 96

Canada-born US architect Frank Gehry, whose daring and whimsical designs from the Guggenheim Bilbao to the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles captivated fans and critics, died on Friday. He was 96.

Beauty

Vanity Fare: The latest holiday beauty offerings bringing festive glamour

Adorned in dazzling packaging and festive finishes, this year's holiday beauty drops promise to elevate every moment of the season.

World

India warns IndiGo of regulatory action and takes action to cap airfare surge

MUMBAI/BENGALURU, Dec 6 (Reuters) - India's aviation watchdog on Saturday warned airline IndiGo of regulatory action after it cancelled thousands of flights over the last week, stranding passengers and forcing government action to limit a surge in airfares caused by the crisis.

AseanPlus News

Early cheer for traders - leading media companies unite to help entrepreneurs plan 2026 Ramadhan and Raya strategies

Four establishments join forces to launch Shout Out! 2026, an industry networking session that brings together entrepreneurs, brand founders and companies for 2026 Raya festival season.

Indonesia

Starvation fears as more heavy rain threaten flood-ruined Indonesia

BANDA ACEH, (Indonesia): Further heavy rain threatened Indonesia's flood-ravaged island of Sumatra on Saturday (Dec 6) as the governor of one hard-hit province warned that the death toll could climb beyond 883 because of starvation.

Nation

Couple dies after plunging into ravine on closed road in Hulu T'ganu

KUALA LUMPUR: The Works Ministry has urged the public to comply with closure signs after a couple died when their vehicle plunged into a ravine along a closed section of Jalan Kuala Jeneris-Sungai Gawi-Aring (Bukit Kawah) on Friday (Dec 5).

Cricket

Cricket-Starc shines with bat and ball to push Australia to brink of Gabba win

Dec 6 (Reuters) - Mitchell Starc made a late-career bid for all-rounder status when he scored a half-century and grabbed two wickets under the Gabba floodlights to push Australia to the brink of victory at the close of day three of the second Ashes test on Saturday.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka unveils cyclone aid plan as rains persist

COLOMBO: Disaster-hit Sri Lanka has unveiled a major compensation package to rebuild homes damaged by a deadly cyclone, even as the island prepared on Saturday (Dec 6) for further landslides and flooding

Nation

Wanita MCA unveils 10-year roadmap to strengthen national role

KUALA LUMPUR: Wanita MCA has unveiled a 10-year roadmap centred on talent, policy and positioning, aiming to secure a stronger presence in national politics, says its chief, Datuk Wong You Fong.

Singapore

Sale of S$50mil Singapore building linked to Cambodian scam tycoon removed three days after listing

SINGAPORE: The sale of a 32,000 sqft commercial building in the crosshairs of an ongoing money laundering probe in Singapore and the United States has been taken down just three days after it was listed.

Nation

Drugs worth over RM62,000 seized in Johor raid, four detained

KULAI: Police have arrested a couple and two foreign men along with various drugs worth over RM62,000 in their possession.

Japan

Japan researchers develop device to reduce lithium-ion battery fire risk

NAGOYA, (Japan): (Bernama-Kyodo) A research group at a Japanese university has developed a portable device for the safe storage, collection, transport and disposal of lithium-ion batteries, as fires linked to such batteries have been increasing in the country, Kyodo News Agency reported.

Badminton

Malaysia get fair draw in SEA Games badminton team event

PETALING JAYA: The men's badminton team will begin their Thailand SEA Games campaign against the Philippines in a tie scheduled at Thammasat University in Pathum Thani on Sunday (Dec 6).