Japan

Chinese jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft, Japan says

TOKYO: (Reuters) Chinese fighter jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft over international waters near Japan's Okinawan islands in two incidents that Japan condemned on Sunday (Dec 7) as "dangerous".

AseanPlus News

Malaysian strengthen its regional and Asean innovation leadership through the Cyberjaya Conversations Summit 2025

Malaysia continues to strengthen its position as a regional leader in science, technology and innovation (STI) through the hosting of the Cyberjaya Conversations Summit (CCS) 2025.

China

Hong Kong election turnout in focus amid anger over deadly fire

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's citizens were voting on Sunday (Dec 7) in an election where the focus is on turnout, with residents grieving and traumatised after the city's worst fire in nearly 80 years and the authorities scrambling to avoid a broader public backlash.

Nation

Number of flood victims in Perak, Selangor drop, Pahang unchanged

KUALA LUMPUR: The flood situation in Perak and Selangor continues to show signs of recovery with the number of victims decreasing, while the situation in Pahang remains unchanged as of Sunday morning (Dec 7).

India

At least 23 people dead after fire in India's Goa state, chief minister says

NEW DELHI: At least 23 people died after a fire at a nightclub in India's Goa state, the chief minister of the state said on Sunday (Dec 7) as videos on social media showed ambulances lining up to help the injured.

Nation

Sabah election sends warning signal to Unity Government, says MCA president

KUALA LUMPUR: The outcome of the Sabah state election was not only a message to certain parties but a clear warning to the Unity Government in Putrajaya, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Design

Kitchen features to avoid in your home

When it comes to home selling, kitchens are a key selling feature. While renovations and basic upgrades can help increase buyer appeal, the wrong design choices may actually hurt resale value.

Wellness

Don't just go on as normal when you have a cold 

Here are five points to consider when you are down with this common infectious condition.

Music

Meghan Trainor says she 'Still Don’t Care' – her new album and tour are about growth

IN the decade following her debut album, Meghan Trainor has lived myriad lives – but the message of her bright, cheery pop music has remained the same: stay true to who you are and ignore the haters.

Mobile apps

Pick your handle: WhatsApp preparing reservation queue for usernames

WhatsApp is preparing to introduce usernames in 2026, with a reservation feature currently being tested in a beta version of the app, according to tech industry media reports.

Nation

Hotspots in Selayang Baru raided, 843 illegal immigrants nabbed

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 843 illegal immigrants were detained in an Integrated Operation in Selayang Baru, near here on Saturday night (Dec 6), after being suspected of committing various offences under the Immigration Act.

Thailand

Bangkok on alert as high tides threaten 11 riverside communities this week

BANGKOK:The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has intensified monitoring of rising Chao Phraya levels from Saturday (Dec 6) to Friday (Dec 12), and has warned 11 low-lying communities outside flood barriers to brace for possible inundation and follow real-time alerts

Nation

MCA president urges party to build support independently

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA must stop banking on Barisan Nasional allies to deliver Bumiputera votes and rebuild its support on its own strength, says party president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Nation

MCA's election setback in Sabah is a call for ground-level reform, says Dr Wee

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA's defeat in Sabah boils down to one core weakness – its election machinery on the ground was simply not ready, says party president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Singapore

Elderly woman in Singapore yelled at pregnant DBS employee protecting her savings from a scam

SINGAPORE: Less than two weeks before she gave birth, Fionice Teoh, a DBS assistant service manager at the bank's Century Square branch, served a woman in her 70s who looked agitated.

Video games

'Kirby Air Riders': A 'Mario Kart' alternative for the Switch 2

'Kirby Air Ride' on Nintendo's GameCube certainly has a devoted fan base. The racing game aimed to impress primarily with its simple controls. Now Nintendo is following up with 'Kirby Air Riders'.

Nation

Anwar to officiate at Rancakkan Madani closing ceremony

PUTRAJAYA: The closing ceremony of the "Rancakkan Madani Bersama Malaysiaku" programme and the National Public Service Reform Convention 2025 on Sunday will be graced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who will officiate the closing of the three-day programmes.

Nation

Kemas must adopt strategic changes to stay relevant, says Zahid

SERDANG: Kemas must take bolder, more organised, and strategic steps to ensure that early childhood education and rural community development remain relevant in this era of rapid change, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Putting Dr G On The Spot

Impossible Penile Enhancement

Attempts to lengthen the penis can be traced back long before the advent of modern surgery.

Nation

Kajang drowning: Second body found in retention pond

KUALA LUMPUR: The second teenager of a pair who went missing after falling into a large drain in Kajang was found drowned on Saturday night (Dec 7).