Nation

Four arrested, 800kg of illegally caught fish seized off Lahad Datu coast

KOTA KINABALU: Maritime officials nabbed four people and seized over 800kg of fish from a vessel that was operating in prohibited waters off the east coast Lahad Datu.

Nation

Malaysia reaffirms call for comprehensive Palestinian solution, says PM

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has reaffirmed that a lasting solution to the Palestinian conflict must be comprehensive and grounded in universal justice, including recognition of Palestinian rights and an end to oppression and occupation by the Israeli regime.

Sabah & Sarawak

Two girls reported missing in Santubong, found safe

KUCHING: Two five-year-old girls who were reported missing in Kampung Pasir Pandak, Santubong, near here on Saturday (Dec 6) have been found safe.

Nation

No political discrimination in policy implementation, says Zahid

PUTRAJAYA: The Madani government has always adopted a "colour-blind" approach without distinguishing political leanings in policy implementation, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Myanmar

Volunteerism thrives through goodwill in Myanmar

YANGON: Dec 5 is International Volunteer Day, a day dedicated to honouring those whose quiet acts of service hold communities together. Across Myanmar, volunteers stand ready to help whenever their communities need them.

Laos

A journey comes full circle as Australian volunteer returns to Laos to mentor young clinicians

VIENTIANE: When Katy walks into the University of Health Sciences each morning, she carries more than her notebook and lesson plans. She carries memories — of a childhood spent in Laos, of watching her mother work as a nurse, and of the first sparks of inspiration that would one day guide her into a career in healthcare.

Brunei

Brunei Royalty joins Prisons Department and Brunei & Muara District Office community programme

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Her Royal Highness Princess Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah graced a three-day community programme at BIBD Connect, Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas on Sunday (Dec 7) hosted by the Prisons Department, in collaboration with the Brunei & Muara District Office and Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD).

Cambodia

Hun Sen blasts Thai accusations over Cambodian SEA Games, as Thai events falter

PHNOM PENH: Former Prime Minister Hun Sen hit back at Thai accusations that the 32nd SEA Games 2023 in Cambodia were hosted with "Chinese money".

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah welcomes first direct flight from Shenzhen

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah welcomed its first international airline, which flew directly from Shenzhen, China, to the east coast destination of Tawau on Saturday (Dec 6).

Vietnam

Vietnam targets 100 per cent household waste sorting nationwide by 2030

HANOI: Vietnam aims to ensure that all household waste nationwide is sorted by 2030 as part of efforts to protect the environment, under a government resolution issued Wednesday, Vietnam News Agency reported Friday (Dec 5)

True Or Not

QuickCheck: Did two 'basikal lajak' teens beat a red light at a Subang Jaya intersection?

A VIRAL TikTok video showing two cyclists on modified bicycles weaving recklessly through traffic has sparked outrage on social media this week.

Corporate News

PNB, GLICs to develop 10 bumiputera champion firms by 2030

KUALA LUMPUR: Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), together with other Government-Linked Investment Companies (GLICs), is committed to driving the 10 Bumiputera Champions initiative to create 10 companies, each with a market capitalisation or enterprise value of at least RM500 million by 2030.

Nation

Dr Wee highlights MCA's consistent stance amid policy criticism

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong turned to a famous Andy Lau movie quote to poke fun at the government's handling of policy criticisms, saying MCA's positions have been consistent and grounded in public interest.

Arts

Malaysian painter brings Monet’s garden to life on canvas

Najib Bamadhaj's 'The Promised Garden' draws inspiration from Giverny, the French village where Monet created his iconic works

Singapore

How love sparked this Singapore heartland baker’s rise to win World Confectioner of the Year 2025

SINGAPORE: When Joanne Huang picked up baking over a decade ago, she did not expect it to become her life's work. What began as an act of love to ease her baker husband's workload ended up taking her to the global stage.

Nation

Bung Moktar’s last question in Parliament was on MA63 progress

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin's final question in Parliament as an MP was on the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), before he passed away on Friday (Dec 5).

Nation

Limited seats mean top scorers may miss first choice at public unis

KUALA LUMPUR: Limited seats are among the reasons why even students with a CGPA of 4.0 may not secure their preferred courses at public universities, the Higher Education Ministry has clarified.

Sabah & Sarawak

Chinese tourist found dead after plummeting from ninth floor of hotel in Kota Kinabalu

KOTA KINABALU: A Chinese tourist was found dead after she was believed to have fallen off the ninth floor of a hotel here, early Sunday (Dec 7).

China

China woman receives handmade doll’s eyes a decade after the order due to ‘crafting process’

BEIJING: A Chinese woman who bought handmade doll's eyes online has received the goods 10 years after placing the original order.

Living

German bakers bring Christmas specialty to life with rich tradition and sweetness

When pastry chef Tino Gierig is asked what the famous Dresdenstollen tastes like, his eyes sparkle and his voice rises to an enthusiastic sing-song as as he describes the rich delicacy filled with raisins and other dried fruits.