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From counter to digital first: Moneywave enters its next chapter with flagship HQ in KL

A 30-year-old money services provider introduces a new physical-and-digital model to support individuals and businesses in exchanging currencies and transferring money.

Nation

Higher Education Ministry keeping tabs on Malaysian students amid Indonesia haze, says Zambry

KUALA LUMPUR: The Higher Education Ministry is continuously monitoring the situation involving Malaysian students in Indonesia following the prolonged haze, which could affect their health.

Nation

Police nab two men, seize drugs after 50km chase in Kota Tinggi

JOHOR BAHRU: Police arrested two men after a 50km high-speed chase involving members of the Mobile Patrol Vehicle (MPV) Unit of the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department, Kota Tinggi District Police Headquarters here early on Saturday (Sept 12).

Indonesia

Three more Indonesian volcanoes erupt amid heightened volcanic activity

MEDAN: Three volcanoes erupted around the country on Friday, spewing ash into the sky and underscoring heightened volcanic activity across the archipelago, following the eruptions of Mount Sinabung and Mount Anak Krakatau earlier this month.

Nation

PM Anwar stresses on freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz, calls for diplomacy

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed concern over the continued conflict and escalation across the Middle East during a bilateral meeting with Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday (Sept 12).

Family

Breaking the cycle: Helping survivors through domestic violence

Often, perpetrators use manipulation and control to keep their partners in abusive relationships.

News

Malaysia to investigate 30 citizens detained in Indonesia over online scams

PEKAN: Malaysia will conduct an investigation following the detention of 30 Malaysians suspected of being involved in online scam activities in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.

World

Anwar, Modi reaffirm Malaysia-India ties with warm "my brother" greeting

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi reaffirmed the close ties between their two nations during a bilateral meeting at Hyderabad House on Saturday, greeting each other warmly as "my brother."

Vietnam

Vietnam needs skilled workforce to attract new tech investment

HANOI: Besides infrastructure, Vietnam must also rapidly develop a highly skilled workforce to attract investment in AI, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, experts have said.

AseanPlus News

'Knowing your food intake ': O Sentai's 'Winner of Delicacies' evolves from a 38-card game into a food education system

Reaching out to thousands over the last four years, O Sentai expands Malaysian culinary experiences and deepens Collaboration with JCIPJ.

Nation

RM193.5mil refers to TH’s investment value, not funds taken, says Abdul Azeez’s lawyer

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim has not been charged with taking, misappropriating or misusing RM193.5mil in TH funds for himself or his family, says his legal team.

China

China-U.S. researchers rebuild extinct ancient horse in 3D

CHANGCHUN: The year 2026 is the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac, and scientists have welcomed a long-lost relative back to the horse family tree.

India

India waives fees for 30-day double-entry e-Tourist visas for Thai nationals

BANGKOK: India has announced that Thai nationals will be eligible for a 30-day double-entry e-Tourist visa free of charge, under an arrangement that will remain in effect until December 31, 2027, or until further notice.

AseanPlus News

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes near Jakarta, tremors felt across Java, Sumatra

JAKARTA: A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck near Jakarta's Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) early Saturday, with tremors felt in the Indonesian capital and across parts of Java and Sumatra.

China

How China and Nepal are battling flood rumours online

HONG KONG: China and Nepal have taken different approaches to information after a Himalayan flood, shaping what the public saw of a disaster that killed more than 1,400 people.

AseanPlus News

Bhutan farmers turn to hazelnuts in bid for a high-value crop

THIMPHU: Farmer Pema Dema had never even heard of hazelnuts when she was first recruited to begin growing them on her land in Bhutan's Thimphu region.

Philippines

First bodies of Philippines ferry fire victims land as toll hits 35

CORON: The bodies of passengers killed in a ferry fire off the Philippines arrived at a port near the resort town of Coron, Palawan, on Saturday morning, as the country's coast guard warned the death toll of 35 would grow.

Singapore

Singapore banks step up AI use in apps to simplify customer services

SINGAPORE: Tracking your monthly dining, wellness or overseas spending is now as simple as asking a chatbot. With the launch of a new artificial intelligence tool in digital-only lender Trust Bank's app, these once-manual tasks are now fully automated.

Indonesia

Indonesia wildfires fuel surge in respiratory illnesses as haze spreads

JAKARTA: Spreading forest and peatland fires in Indonesia have made people sick, as haze from hundreds of thousands of burned areas across the country worsens air quality in many regions and triggers respiratory infections.

Tennis

Tennis-Shelton advances to US Open final for Zverev showdown

NEW YORK, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Ben Shelton defeated ⁠compatriot Frances Tiafoe 4-6 6-3 6-3 7-5 in an electric U.S. Open semi-final on Friday to secure a title clash with Alexander Zverev ⁠and move closer to ending a 23-year American wait for a men's singles Grand Slam champion.