Technology

Opinion: Are QR codes computer-friendly?

I have a friend who calls me occasionally to come help him with various little things having to do with the technology at his house. This week, one of his requests was to learn more about QR codes and how they work.

Europe

Vilnius kicks off Christmas season with annual tree lighting

This year, the Lithuanian capital unveils a 20m-tall Christmas tree featuring a traditional aesthetic.

South Korea

Free speech or public harassment? Korea begins the hard fight over hate banners

SEOUL: If you've walked through any major South Korean city recently, chances are you've seen a banner warning that Chinese students are all potential spies, or that Korea is being "colonised" by Chinese tourists.

Football

Soccer-Chelsea's Maresca says Delap shoulder injury looks bad

Dec 7 (Reuters) - Chelsea forward Liam Delap may face another spell on the sidelines with a shoulder injury after being forced off in the first half of Saturday's 0-0 Premier League draw at Bournemouth, manager Enzo Maresca said.

Nation

Dr Wee: DAP is not qualified to be MCA 2.0

KUALA LUMPUR: DAP is far from being a "replica of MCA" as some have claimed, as it has yet to fulfil its own promises on Chinese education despite years in government, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.