Nation

Talks underway on DNA matching

KUALA LUMPUR: Talks are underway with Nepali authorities to send DNA samples of reco­vered, unidentified bodies to Kuala Lumpur for matching with family members of missing Malay­sians, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (pic).

Nation

Remains of copter crash victims handed to families

MIRI: The remains of all five victims of the Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Baram, have been handed over to their next of kin.

Nation

Zahid signals closer PAS ties with proposed unity rally

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno has sent its strongest signal yet on potential cooperation with PAS by backing a proposed gathering of one million Muslims, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Nation

Zahid issues polls ultimatum

KUALA LUMPUR: Reminding critics that Barisan Nasional's support was key to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim becoming the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has challenged detractors to kick the coalition out of the government.

Nation

‘Cooperation with PAS won’t affect component parties’

KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional component parties need not fear Umno's cooperation with PAS, says a Youth delegate.

Nation

New push to expand M’sia-India ties

NEW DELHI: Deepening bilateral cooperation and translating it into semiconductor industry partnerships were among the key issues discussed during a bilateral meeting between Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi.

Nation

China’s durian appetite widens beyond Musang King

KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese buyers are increasingly looking beyond the popular Musang King for lesser-known durian varieties, creating new opportunities for growers to diversify their orchards.

Nation

Tok Mat tells Umno grassroots to prepare for polls

KUALA LUMPUR: Hinting that the general election will be held soon, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan wants Umno grassroots to begin preparing for the national polls.

Nation

Only Serian records very unhealthy air quality reading

PETALING JAYA: Only Serian in Sarawak recorded very unhealthy air quality due to haze, while most parts of the country saw improvements.

Thailand

Wall between warring neighbours goes up

A concrete fence topped with looping barbed wire runs for a kilometre along the Thai-Cam­bodia border, punctuated only by marker stones erected during French colonial times.

Focus

Wajah Malaysia: Rooting for their roots

Across Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysians speak with pride and affection about their heritage, urging that languages, traditions and customs be kept alive not only in classrooms and festivals, but also in homes, conversations and daily life.

Philippines

Ferry blaze toll climbs to at least 76

The death toll from a ferry fire jumped to at least 76 after the coast guard confirmed the discovery of 41 more bodies aboard the burnt-out vessel.

India

BRICS takes anti-war stand

Members of the 11-nation BRICS group including China, Russia, Iran and India have called for calm in the Middle East, in a joint statement at a summit in New Delhi.

Cambodia

Hlaing steps up Asean outreach

The leader of Myanmar's military-­backed government was in the country to meet with its leaders in his latest effort to normalise relations with other members of Asean, as critics warn the visit could weaken the bloc's collective efforts to address Myan­mar's conflicts.

Nation

Malaysia seeks direct flights, visa-free travel with Russia

PETALING JAYA: Direct flights and visa-free travel between Malaysia and Russia could be the next major steps in strengthening ties, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nepal

Flood reconstruction bill to be US$4.78bil

The government estimates the reconstruction bill after deadly floods sparked by a glacial mountain collapse last month will amount to US$4.78bil (RM19.5bil), the foreign ministry said.

Nepal

Stronger efforts to fight wildlife trafficking

South Asian countries have pledged to intensify regional efforts against illegal wildlife trade by streng­thening intelligence sharing, coordinated enforcement, financial investigations and criminal justice cooperation.

North Korea

Pyongyang test-fires missiles after rivals’ military drill

Pyong­yang has launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea, its neighbours said, a day after the United States, South Korea and Japan ended their trilateral military drill that North Korea views as a provocation.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Norris produces a masterpiece to take Spanish GP pole

MADRID, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Formula One champion Lando ⁠Norris produced a wonder lap from out of nowhere to put McLaren on pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix at the ⁠new Madring circuit on Saturday.

AseanPlus News

Modi and Xi 'expressed commitment' to resolving the border issue: India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to work together towards resolving their countries' contested border, New Delhi's foreign ministry said Saturday after the leaders met.