Myanmar

Resistance leader in Myanmar turns himself in to army after clashing with rival force

BANGKOK: A prominent leader of an independent resistance group in Myanmar that had come under attack by rivals who are loyal to the mainstream opposition force has surrendered to the country's military authorities, state media reported Thursday (Feb 19).

Cycling

Motorcycling-Aprilia's Martin cleared for MotoGP return at Buriram pre-season test

Feb 20 (Reuters) - ⁠Former MotoGP champion Jorge Martin ⁠will make his on-track return ‌in the final pre-season test at Buriram after receiving clearance from the FIM ​Grand Prix World Championship ⁠medical unit, ⁠his Aprilia team announced on Friday.

Thailand

Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul moves into contention at her home LPGA tournament in Thailand

World No. 1-ranked Jeeno Thitikul shot a 9-under 63 on Friday that moved her into second place at her home LPGA Thailand tournament on the Siam Country Club Old Course.

Nation

Police seek public help to locate Myanmar teen missing since Jan 31

IPOH: Police are seeking public assistance to locate a teenage girl who has been reported missing since Jan 31.

Singapore

‘Dangerous and volatile’ Singapore woman jailed for assaulting four, including cop and elderly victim

SINGAPORE: A woman described in court as "dangerous and volatile" assaulted four women, including a police officer and a 74-year-old woman, in separate unprovoked attacks.

AseanPlus News

New Zealand seeks to abolish dedicated environment ministry

WELLINGTON: New Zealand's right-wing government is seeking to abolish the country's dedicated environment ministry, a broad cost-cutting measure in a country highly susceptible to climate change.

Laos

Luang Namtha prepares to receive 1.4 million tourists

VIENTIANE: Authorities in Luang Namtha province have set a target of attracting 1,441,568 tourists during this year in order to earn about US$45 million from the tourism sector, according to Socio-Economic News.

Indonesia

Indonesia, US sign trade deal, finalising 19 per cent tariff rate and no levy on goods like coffee

JAKARTA: Indonesia and the United States signed a trade pact on Thursday (Feb 19), finalising a tariff of 19 per cent on most Indonesian exports to the US, as well as a pledge for the South-East Asian country to purchase about US$33 billion worth of American goods.

Nation

Over 37 tonnes of e-waste seized in Port Klang by AKPS

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has intercepted 37,028kg of electronic waste (e-waste) at West Port, Port Klang, after two shipping containers were found to have entered the country using false customs declarations.

Philippines

Philippine Palace not accepting apologies over fake President Marcos medical report

MANILA: Malacanang Palace said it would not accept apologies or excuses from persons who recently spread online a fake hospital report on President Marcos' medical condition, including a vlogger who owned up to the deed when he appeared before investigators on Wednesday (Feb 18).

AseanPlus News

'Senandung di Kuala Lumpur' concert to light up the capital city this May

White Shoes & The Couples Company unite with NonaRia for one special night for musical fans on May 10 at Zepp Kuala Lumpur.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah floods: Victims told to prioritise safety as Paitan, Kota Marudu, Pitas declared disaster zones

KOTA KINABALU: Flood victims statewide, especially in the worst-hit areas of Paitan, Kota Marudu, Pitas and Sandakan, are urged to refrain from taking unnecessary risks and to prioritise their safety.

Thailand

Thai court extends sentence for lawyer who called for monarchy reform

BANGKOK: A Thai court has sentenced a jailed activist lawyer to an additional two years and eight months in prison for insulting the monarchy at a rally in November 2020, a rights group said on Friday (Feb 20), bringing his combined sentence to more than 30 years.

Badminton

Sze Fei-Izzuddin agree to Thomas Cup, Asian Games, says Rexy

PETALING JAYA: Former world No. 1 men's doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani have agreed to help strengthen the national squad for the Thomas Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark from April 24-May 3.

Vietnam

Ministry proposes restructuring Vietnam Railways Corp into national railway group to spearhead North–South mega project

HANOI: The Ministry of Finance has proposed upgrading Vietnam Railways (VNR) Corporation into the Vietnam National Railway Group to advance the domestic railway industry with the focus on implementing the North-South high-speed railway mega project.

Brunei

Seasonal boost pushes Brunei business sentiment into positive territory

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei businesses ended 2025 on a cautiously positive note, with overall sentiment edging into expansionary territory in December, according to the latest Business Sentiment Index (BSI) released by the Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB)

Badminton

Chong Wei meets Zii Jia, Jin Wei at BAM over Thomas-Uber Cup talk

PETALING JAYA: Professional men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia sprang a surprise when he showed up at the Academy Badminton Malaysia in Bukit Kiara on Friday (Feb 20).

Sabah & Sarawak

Unity and harmony vital to preserve Malaysians' well-being, says Tiong

SIBU: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has stressed the importance of preserving racial harmony and unity, describing it as a unique strength that must be safeguarded for the people's well-being.

Nation

Steven Sim hospitalised for extreme fatigue

GEORGE TOWN: Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong has been admitted to the hospital after experiencing extreme fatigue due to a hectic work schedule over the past few weeks.

Singapore

CBD or Genting? Chilly and wet weather in Singapore as temperature drops to 21 deg C

SINGAPORE: It almost felt like winter in Singapore as the mercury fell on Thursday (Feb 19) following days of incessant rain.