AseanPlus News

Hong Kong housing chief quits over Tai Po fire, accepts political responsibility

Winnie Ho says she hopes the 'deceased may rest in peace, and that their families find peace to move forward and recover from their grief soon'

AseanPlus News

In Michigan Senate race, Trump’s softer China tone gives candidates room to look elsewhere

China goes unmentioned in 37 ads reviewed by SCMP, but both candidates oppose Chinese carmakers as Ford pursues Chinese battery technology

Nation

National Reading Index to be finalised by early 2027, says Aaron

MELAKA: Malaysia is expected to establish an instrument to systematically measure reading habit levels and patterns among the public through the National Reading Index (IMK), scheduled for finalisation in early 2027.

Nation

Do not ignore medicine side effects, report it, Health Ministry urges public, healthcare personnel

PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry urges the public and healthcare personnel to remain alert for possible medicine side effects and report them when they occur to help monitor medication safety.

AseanPlus News

China tests powerful AI that could one day be used on submarines

Breakthrough in China's race with the US over exploration of applying AI to military operations amid deep-sea trials in Philippine Basin

Cricket

Cricket-South Africa's Rabada fastest to 350 wickets as Australia slump to 60-7

CAPE TOWN, Oct 31 (Reuters) - ⁠South Africa's Kagiso Rabada decimated Australia's top order and became the ⁠fastest by balls bowled to reach 350 test wickets ‌on Saturday as the tourists slumped to 60 for seven at lunch, chasing 288 to win the decisive third test at Newlands. 

Nation

Govt will not go bankrupt helping the poor, says Anwar

KOTA BARU: The government will not become poor or go bankrupt by helping the less fortunate, as the real threats to the country's economy are misconduct among leaders, corruption and financial leakages, saus Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Sabah & Sarawak

Batang Lupar 2 bridge officially opens, to cut drive time between Simanggang, Betong

KUCHING: The driving time between Simanggang and Betong has been shaved by 35 minutes to under half an hour via the Sarawak Second Trunk Road (STR) network now that the Batang Lupar 2 bridge is open to traffic.

Fashion

Fashion’s plastic problem? Why shoppers are turning against synthetic fabrics

Once a wardrobe staple, polyester is now facing a backlash as shoppers embrace natural fibres for their perceived quality, status and wellness benefits.

World

Bangladesh death toll from dengue rises, unlikely to ease before December

DHAKA, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Bangladesh recorded its highest ⁠monthly dengue death toll of the year in October, with experts warning the outbreak is unlikely to ⁠ease significantly before December.

World

Taipei mayor gets angry reception at Pride after gay bar raid

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AseanPlus News

The Middle East conflict: Iran says fourth oil tanker hit mine, caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran Navy said Friday that a fourth oil tanker had struck a mine and caught fire while attempting to pass through an unauthorised route in the Strait of Hormuz.

AseanPlus News

Birdie blitz helps young star Mirabel Ting to merge as best local performer after three rounds at the Maybank Championship

Mirabel Ting fired seven birdies for a three-under 69 third-round score to overtake Liyana Durisic as the best-performing Malaysian at the LPGA Maybank Championship 2026.

Tennis

Tennis-Fernandez sets up Pan Pacific Open title clash with Shnaider

TOKYO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - ⁠Canada's Leylah Fernandez extended her ⁠strong late-season run by beating Kamilla ‌Rakhimova 7-5 6-3 on Saturday to reach the Pan Pacific Open final, where she faces ​Russia's Diana Shnaider.

Nation

Cops bust online scam ring in KL, nab 18 foreigners

KUALA LUMPUR: Eighteen Taiwanese nationals, including a woman, were detained following a raid on two condominium units over a suspected online phone scam operation.

World

Abuse survivors to press Church on accountability during pope's trip to South America

MEXICO CITY/LIMA, Oct 31 (Reuters) - As Pope Leo prepares to return to South America, Peruvian abuse ⁠survivor Pedro Salinas sees reason for both hope and unease in the pope's record confronting clerical abuse.

World

Rubio to host meeting of Indo-Pacific Quad, wrap up G20 gathering

WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - US Secretary of ⁠State Marco Rubio will host a meeting with the foreign ministers of Australia, ⁠India and Japan on Saturday, their third meeting this year, as plans take ‌shape for a summit of the leaders of the four countries in Manila next month.

AseanPlus News

Singapore-Manila flights among those cancelled, rescheduled by Philippine Airlines from Nov 14-18 due to Asean Summit

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced the cancellation or rescheduling of several domestic and international flights to and from Manila from Nov 14 to 18 amid the arrival of delegates to the 49th Asean Summit.

Nation

Launch arrangements for JS-SEZ master plan being finalised, says Akmal Nasrullah

JOHOR BARU: The arrangements for the launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) master plan, including its location, are still being finalised, says Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Nation

Students did not serve alcohol at OPA centenary dinner, says Loke in dismissing social media claims

SEREMBAN: DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook has dismissed a recent claim on social media that students were forced to serve alcohol at an old boys' association reunion and centenary dinner, calling the allegations a politically motivated attack against him.