Laos

Road accidents kill over 900 in Laos in 2025

VIENTIANE: Although slightly lower than the previous year, traffic accidents in Laos remained deadly in 2025, with 6,779 incidents causing 10,464 injuries and 917 deaths nationwide.

Cambodia

US provides US$4mil for demining in Cambodia, pledges to clear UXOs from homes of displaced persons

PHNOM PENH: The United States has earmarked US$4 million in aid to the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) for the clearance of landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO), while pledging to help Cambodian war refugees affected by UXO return to their homes.

Vietnam

Foreign affairs a key, regular task in new era, says Vietnamese foreign minister

HANOI: Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung on Saturday (Feb 7) stressed the target of elevating Vietnam's diplomacy to a new level commensurate with the country's position and development aspirations, while presenting a report on foreign affairs in the new era at the national conference disseminating and implementing the Resolution of 14th National Party Congress.

Indonesia

Why Indonesian K-pop fans are boycotting a Korean bank

JAKARTA: Indonesian K-pop fans are calling out a major South Korean bank for its financing of coal-linked industrial projects, showing fan communities, once centered purely on entertainment, are increasingly mobilising as political and social actors.

Badminton

World junior champ Hu Zhean sparks China comeback in semis

PETALING JAYA: Hosts and defending champions China have set up a final meeting against Japan in the Asia Team Championships after coming from behind to beat South Korea 3-2.

World

Russia says man suspected of shooting top general has been detained in Dubai

MOSCOW, Feb 8 (Reuters) - ‌Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on ‌Sunday that the man suspected of ‌shooting top Russian military intelligence officer Vladimir Alexeyev in Moscow has been detained in Dubai and ‍handed over to Russia.

Rugby

Rugby-Six Nations start gives Italy boost but they seek to temper expectations

ROME, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Italy's positive ‌start to their Six Nations campaign offers them a chance to exceed expectations ‌this year with coach Gonzalo Quesada hailing a new level of maturity.

World

South Africa to withdraw its troops from UN peacekeeping mission in Congo

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 8 (Reuters) - ‌South Africa will withdraw its troops from ‌the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the ‌Democratic Republic of Congo, President Cyril Ramaphosa's office said in a statement late on Saturday.

Philippines

Philippines' Tropical Storm Basyang' death toll rises to 12, affected families now 132,000

MANILA: (Bernama-PNA) The death toll due to the former Tropical Storm Basyang (international name Penha) has climbed to 12 while families affected by the weather disturbance reached 132,000, the spokesperson of the Office of Civil Defence (OCD) said Sunday (Feb 8), the Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported.

Nation

'No more being soft on betrayal': Kota Melaka Bersatu chief urges tough action

PETALING JAYA: Calls for tough action against alleged party traitors in Bersatu are growing louder, as another party division chief demanded swift and uncompromising measures.

Badminton

World No. 1 Se-young anchors South Korea's first Asia team triumph

PETALING JAYA: Women's singles sensation An Se-young added another feather in her cap by leading South Korea to a maiden Asia Team Championships title.

China

Trump’s South America threats fizzle as China’s trade surges, powered by Peru port

Beijing's hunger for minerals and raw materials is pushing trade in the region to record levels, even after incidents in Panama and Venezuela

Nation

Bersatu disciplinary board hauls up Hamzah, four others on Feb 12, says notice

PETALING JAYA: Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and four other Bersatu division leaders have been summoned by the party's disciplinary board for a hearing on Feb 12, failing which, the party will make a final decision.

South Korea

Heavy snow grounds flights at Jeju Airport, South Korea stranding about 11,000 passengers

JEJU (South Korea): (Bernama-Yonhap) Heavy snow grounded flights at Jeju International Airport on Sunday (Feb 8), stranding an estimated 11,000 passengers on South Korea's southern resort island, officials said, Yonhap News Agency reported.

World

Trump meets with Honduran president Asfura

Feb 7 (Reuters) - ‌U.S. President Donald ‌Trump said on Saturday ‌that he met with President of Honduras , Nasry Asfura, ‍at his Mar-a-Lago ‍residence in Palm ‌Beach.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah to look into claims of Semporna accommodations being owned by foreigners, says Jafry

KOTA KINABALU: The state government is looking into claims that 81 accommodation premises in Sabah's East coast diving haven in Semporna were under foreign ownership.

Fashion

How American football is finding new fans through high-fashion flair

The NFL is turning pre-game player style into a global marketing play to broaden its fan base beyond traditional American football audiences.

Arts

Galeri PETRONAS cranks up the dialogue between sight and sound

A new show at Galeri PETRONAS lets visitors experience how art lingers as sound, memory and emotion

AseanPlus News

Affin Group at 50: With aims of transforming into Malaysia’s most creative and innovative financial company

The corporation is confident of focusing on delivering financial excellence while building meaningful, long-term relationships with the people of the country and enjoy shared success.

Animals

Katz Tales: Tuna triumph for the humans, who get one over the cats after years

We have an astonishing piece of news: in our constant battle for dominance, the humans may finally have scored a point. It's mostly due to Inkie, our incredibly greedy tuxie boy.