Nation

Asyraf Wajdi hopes BN-PN cooperation will extend to Putrajaya

MELAKA: Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki hopes the political cooperation between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional will extend to Putrajaya.

Nation

Mat Sabu admits voters may be confused over PH-BN cooperation

MELAKA: Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has acknowledged that voters may be confused over the political cooperation between Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional, as both coalitions are part of the Federal Government.

Other Sports

Japanese bodybuilder, 90, flexes ageless ambition on Spanish stage

SANTA ⁠SUSANNA, Spain, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Nonagenarian Japanese bodybuilder Toshisuke Kanazawa took to the stage on ⁠Spain's Costa del Maresme on Friday, aiming to prove that age is no ‌barrier to peak physical fitness.

Nation

Melaka polls: All 28 nomination centres closed at 10am

MELAKA: The nomination process for the 16th Melaka state election has been completed after all 28 nomination centres across the state closed at 10am on Saturday (Oct 31).

Singapore

No way to tell if Singapore investors affected by Binance hack; withdrawals temporarily suspended

SINGAPORE: There is no way to determine whether any Singapore-based funds or investors were affected by a multibillion-dollar hack on cryptocurrency exchange Binance, or how much may have been stolen from them.

Thailand

Thailand's economy improves in September on AI-driven exports

BANGKOK: Thailand's economy improved overall in September on a monthly basis, as the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom lifted electronics exports and data-centre investment, though tourism and consumer spending weakened, the central bank said on Friday (Oct 30).

World

Trump administration plans to deport some Afghan immigrants to Afghanistan

WASHINGTON, Oct ⁠30 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration plans to deport some ⁠Afghan immigrants to Afghanistan, a US official and a ‌coalition of veterans and advocacy groups said on Friday.

Nation

Melaka polls: 28 nomination centres open at 9am

MELAKA: All 28 nomination centres for the 16th Melaka state election opened simultaneously at 9am on Saturday (Oct 31).

AseanPlus News

MIeX 2026 to connect Malaysia, China, and Asean with cross-border business opportunities in mind

MFMPA unite business matching, cultural heritage and tourism through an international exchange platform from Dec 3.

Nation

French President Macron to visit Malaysia on Nov 16-17

KUALA LUMPUR: French President Emmanuel Macron will make a two-day official visit to Malaysia from Nov 16 to 17.

Nation

Live Updates: Incumbent Rauf faces PKR Youth leader in Tanjung Bidara straight fight

PETALING JAYA: The 16th Melaka state election officially begins Saturday (Oct 31), with the nomination process taking place simultaneously at 28 nomination centres across the state from 9am.

Nation

Cabinet agrees to two-stage AUKU reform

PETALING JAYA: The Cabinet has agreed to a two-stage reform of the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU), beginning with amendments to the existing law before its eventual replacement with a new legislation, says Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil (pic).

Nation

Ministry: DPP programme not a way for refugees to get PR, citizenship

PUTRAJAYA: The Refugee Registration Document (DPP) Programme is not a pathway for refugees to remain in Malaysia permanently, obtain Permanent Resident (PR) status or acquire Malaysian citizenship, says the Home Ministry.

Indonesia

Wildfires fuel deadly air pollution

Pollution from smoke emitted by months of wildfires across the country caused an estimated 3,560 deaths in the vast archipelago in September, according to a new study.

Myanmar

No sign of Suu Kyi meeting during Asean envoy’s visit

Asean's special Myanmar envoy, Philippines Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro, wrapped up a two-day visit to the nation, with no sign of meeting detained democratic ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Cycling

Yusof retains silver in time trial at Para World Champs

KUALA LUMPUR: Track rider Mohd Yusof Hafizi Shaharuddin's perseverance paid off as he successfully defended his silver medal for Malaysia in the men's C1 1km time trial event at the Para World Championships in Apeldoorn, Holland.

China

Former factory worker crowned richest woman, again

A factory worker-turned-entrepreneur who made her fortune producing glass screens for Apple's iPhones has reclaimed the title of China's richest woman on the back of her foray into high-end manufacturing.

South Korea

Students cheating with smart glasses to be prosecuted

The country will file criminal complaints against students caught cheating on a national university entrance exam with smart glasses and toughen penalties for their use, a government official said.

North Korea

Kim pushes for AI-powered warfare

The country has test-fired attack drones, missiles and a multiple rocket launcher at a weapons demonstration, state media reported, as leader Kim Jong-un called for faster development of drone and AI technology for military use.

Nation

Ministry to let classes shift online for Deepavali

PUTRAJAYA: The Higher Education Ministry has allowed online or hybrid teaching and learning (PdP) sessions to be conducted at public higher education institutions from Nov 5 to 13 in conjunction with the Deepavali celebration on Nov 8.