Singapore

Jail for Singapore woman who scratched, slapped and punched helper, causing multiple injuries

SINGAPORE: Unhappy with her domestic helper's performance, a woman assaulted the Myanmar national on multiple occasions, causing injuries including blunt trauma to the eye.

Nation

Dr Wee: Data proves Johor’s economic growth is widespread, not just centred in JB

JOHOR BARU: Johor is enjoying consistent growth across its districts and is not only centred in Johor Baru as claimed by some quarters, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Sabah & Sarawak

Zara inquest: Expert explains why handwriting is hard to copy

KOTA KINABALU: The Coroner's Court here was told that copying another person's handwriting over many pages would be difficult, as differences in writing habits would usually appear.

Japan

Female succession still off the table as Japan plans overhaul of Imperial Law

TOKYO: During their two-week tour of the Netherlands and Belgium that will end on June 26, Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have met the heirs-apparent to the two European thrones.

Commodities

Gold slips to two-week low as Fed rate-hike bets buoy dollar

GOLD extended losses on Wednesday, touching its lowest in almost two weeks as the dollar climbed due to rising bets on U.S. rate hikes, while investors assessed conflicting signals on U.S.-Iran peace talks.

Nation

Teen motorist who caused three deaths sent to Henry Gurney School for three years

SEREMBAN: A teenager who caused the deaths of three young motorcyclists after running a red light has been sentenced to undergo rehabilitation for three years at the Henry Gurney School in Melaka.

Vietnam

Vietnam heatwave to intensify as temperatures top 40 deg Celsius

HANOI: Vietnam's northern and central provinces are expected to come under a broad spell of severe heat this week, with temperatures in some areas forecast to climb above 40 degrees Celsius.

Entertainment

'Teach You A Lesson': Korean teachers are split over controversial K-drama's message

Controversial drama on fictional tale of school justice offers catharsis for some, sparks concern for others

China

China premier urges AI governance to avoid 'losing control'

DALIAN: The world risks "losing control" of frontier technology such as artificial intelligence if governments are too slow to regulate it, China's premier warned attendees at "Summer Davos" on Wednesday (June 24).

AseanPlus News

See the latest inventions and smart living at the AI Build & Interiors Connect showcase

The event is bringing together more than 18 curated businesses and industry visitors to the CityStage @ KL City Walk in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's central business district.

Japan

China detains two Japanese nationals over alleged smuggling

TOKYO: China detained two Japanese nationals last month for allegedly violating a smuggling law. Japan's top government spokesman said Wednesday (June 24), as the Asian rivals remain mired in a months-long diplomatic spat.

Cambodia

Eyes on the prize: Hun Sen’s China trip tipped to boost investment

PHNOM PENH: Economists are optimistic that Cambodian Senate president Hun Sen's upcoming visit to China will bring significant benefits to diplomatic and trade relations between the two countries.

South Korea

Security guard in S. Korea finds gold in discarded rice cooker – and returns it

GEOJE: A typical workday turned into an unexpected treasure hunt for a security guard in Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province, after he discovered nearly 100gm of gold tucked inside a discarded electric rice cooker, according to the National Police Agency on Tuesday (June 23).

Myanmar

Heavy rains trigger flooding in five townships across Myanmar's Kachin state

YANGON: Heavy rainfall in Kachin State has caused flooding in five townships, local residents said on June 22.

AseanPlus News

Bringing the best of the Italian taste and aroma to South-East Asia

Lavazza introduces the new coffee tales of Italy, the Roma and Napoli, world-class Italian coffee and contemporary lifestyle technology to the region.

Nation

Drastic increase in money lost to online scams nationwide, says Home Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: The amount of money lost to online scams nationwide has jumped drastically from RM1.57bil in 2024 to RM2.97bil in 2025, and has reached RM830mil in just the first five months of 2026.

Nation

Up to 697,000 jobs at risk from artificial intelligence and new economy, says Ramanan

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 42,807 people have lost jobs so far this year and up to 697,000 jobs could be at risk of being affected by artificial intelligence, the digital and green economy if they do not reskill.

Thailand

Thailand's 'Michael Jackson' jailed over fatal drink-driving crash

BANGKOK: A Thai court jailed on Wednesday (June 24) a singer dubbed Thailand's Michael Jackson for two years for killing two people while driving while drunk.

Singapore

Singapore probing two men linked to Prince Group after US sanctions; US$465mil in assets seized so far

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is investigating two men over alleged money laundering offences linked to Cambodia's widely sanctioned Prince Group and their associates.

Nation

Bersatu clarifies support for Pejuang joining Perikatan Nasional, objects to PCM

PETALING JAYA: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) has clarified that it supports the entry of Pejuang into Perikatan Nasional but objects to the inclusion of Parti Cinta Malaysia (PCM).