Singapore

Bird poo fails to take shine off Singapore badminton star Loh Kean Yew’s win at India Open

SINGAPORE: National badminton star Loh Kean Yew is fast, quick and nimble on court but for the first time on Thursday (Jan 15), his game was slowed down by bird poo.

Japan

Tokyo's Yamanote loop train services fully restored after power outage

TOKYO: Tokyo's Yamanote Line fully resumed train services early Friday (Jan 16) afternoon after a power outage paralysed the vital part of the capital's transportation network from the day's first scheduled run, the operator JR East said, Kyodo News reported.

Indonesia

Sumatra floods: Over 64,000 evacuees return home as conditions improve

JAKARTA: Some 64,021 evacuees from floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra provinces have returned to their homes and original communities since Monday (Jan 12), as conditions on the ground continue to improve.

Cambodia

Fraudsters flee Cambodia's 'scam city' after accused boss taken down

SIHANOUKVILLE: Hundreds of people dragged away suitcases, computer monitors, pets and furniture as they fled a suspected Cambodian cyberfraud centre, after the country's most wanted alleged scam kingpin was arrested and deported.

Nation

Umno AGM: Welcoming former leaders back will help Umno create a unified Malay voice, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR: Welcoming former Umno leaders back into the party can create a unified and loud Malay voice that is not filled with political rhetoric, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

Nation

Primary school teacher in Negri charged with sexually assaulting four pupils

SEREMBAN: A 41-year-old male teacher at a primary school her has claimed trial in the Sessions Court here to sexually assaulting four 12-year-old pupils.

Nation

Campus explosion: One victim still in coma with fractured skull, bleeding in brain, say cops

PETALING JAYA: A HELP University student injured in an air-conditioning gas explosion at the university's Bukit Damansara campus here remains in a coma.

South Korea

Bus runs over pedestrians as it crashes into Seoul building, 13 injured

SEOUL: A bus ran into a building in Seoul on Friday (Jan 16), inflicting severe injuries on two pedestrians and minor injuries on 11 others.

China

US halts visas for 75 countries indefinitely; China not on the list

Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing from January 21, affecting applicants worldwide while exempting key visa categories

Philippines

China protests over Philippine coast guard's Xi images

The Chinese Embassy in Manila said Friday (Jan 16) it has filed a diplomatic protest against a Philippine Coast Guard spokesman over a social media post that included cartoonish images of President Xi Jinping.

Nation

Lt Jen Johnny Lim retires after over four decades of exemplary service

KUALA LUMPUR: After 41 years of distinguished service, Leftenan Jeneral Datuk Johnny Lim Eng Seng has called it a day on his illustrious career.

South Korea

South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to five years in prison for obstruction

A South Korean court on Frida (Jan 16) sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison for charges including obstructing attempts to arrest him following his failed bid to impose martial law.

Laos

Laos emphasises anti-corruption efforts to boost growth

VIENTIANE: Laos' Ministry of Industry and Commerce marked the 22nd International Anti-Corruption Day, emphasising that combating corruption is essential for sustainable economic growth and highlighting ongoing efforts to foster transparency, integrity and professionalism for the benefit of the nation and its people.

AI

OpenAI expects another ‘seismic shock’ from China amid speculation of new DeepSeek release

There is heightened anticipation about a potential major DeepSeek release around the Lunar New Year.

Myanmar

Myanmar athletes speed up preparation for 13th Asean Para Games

YANGON: Myanmar's para-athletes are in the final days of preparation in Yangon ahead of the 13th Asean Para Games, scheduled for Jan 20-26, 2026, in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.

Japan

Hong Kong Cantopop star Raymond Lam cancels two concerts in Japan amid China friction

Lam's shows scheduled for January 31 and February 1 at the Tokyo Garden Theatre have been postponed indefinitely

Nation

Umno AGM: Party still with unity govt but patience has its limits, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reaffirmed the party's commitment to the unity government but warns that the party's patience is not without limits.

Nation

Claims that PN will lose over 30 seats if T’ganu MB appointed chairman ‘unrealistic’, says Tuan Ibrahim

PETALING JAYA: A PAS leader has described claims that Perikatan Nasional would lose over 30 seats if Terengganu Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar were appointed coalition chairman as unrealistic and a personal opinion.

AseanPlus News

Asia's best young talents are coming for the PKNS Selangor Masters in Feb, the Asian Development Tour season-opener

The popular US$175,000 tournament will once again be played at Seri Selangor Golf Club – one of the region's most respected golf courses.

Thailand

Thailand unveils fast-track investment plan to revive sluggish growth

BANGKOK: Thailand's finance minister has outlined an ambitious economic restructuring programme centred on fast-tracking stalled investments and developing new industrial sectors, as the government seeks to reverse declining growth potential that has dragged the economy to its weakest performance in decades.