World

Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne wins fourth term amid US visa fallout

CASTRIES, ⁠St Lucia, ⁠April 30 (Reuters) - - ‌Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister ​Gaston Browne ⁠won a ⁠fourth term late ⁠on ‌Thursday ⁠in a snap ​general ‌election dominated by ⁠concerns ​over U.S. visa ⁠restrictions.

Football

Soccer-Man United's Fernandes and the art of the assist as record beckons

MANCHESTER, England, May 1 (Reuters) - Manchester United captain ⁠Bruno Fernandes has never fitted neatly into the idea of a "system" player. 

Nation

Event in Bukit Bintang a raving success, says Tourism Minister

PETALING JAYA: Tens of thousands of people gathered at Bukit Bintang on Thursday (April 30) night to usher in Labour Day.

Football

Soccer-South Africa plan early Mexico arrival to adapt for World Cup opener

CAPE TOWN, May 1 (Reuters) - South ⁠Africa plan to arrive in Mexico almost a fortnight before the opening game of ⁠the World Cup in order to acclimatise to the altitude, coach Hugo ‌Broos said.

Nation

PM urges parties in Negri issue to focus on economic recovery

RAWANG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged all parties to remain calm in addressing the situation in Negri Sembilan and prioritise efforts to revive the economy and safeguard the people's interests.

Nation

Woman falls to death from 13th floor of NIlai apartment during drug raid

NILAI: A foreign woman in her 20s has died after falling from the 13th floor of an apartment block in Bandar Baru Nilai here early Friday (May 1).

Singapore

Singapore must brace itself for difficult times ahead, but Govt will do more to help if needed: PM Wong

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pledged on Friday (May 1) that his Government would do more to help if the present crisis worsened, but cautioned Singaporeans to brace themselves for a more difficult period ahead.

Brunei

Brunei ramps up efforts to ensure ethical AI practices

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Authority for Infocommunications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI), in collaboration with the AI Governance and Ethics Working Group published the second edition of 'Guide on Artificial Intelligence Governance and Ethics for Brunei Darussalam'.

Sabah & Sarawak

Boy, 13, drowns while swimming in pond in Miri

MIRI: A 13-year-old boy has been found drowned after going missing while swimming with seven friends in a pond in Kuah Kiri, Lorong Desa Senadin, Miri on Friday (May 1) morning.

Cambodia

Cambodia's economy projected to slow to 4.3 per cent in 2026: AMRO

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's economic growth is projected to slow to 4.3 per cent in 2026 from 5.3 per cent in the year before, as higher global oil prices weigh on the economy, said an Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) press release on Thursday (April 30).

Nation

Storms, heavy rain forecast for almost all states until 6pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit nearly all states across the country until 6pm Friday (May 1).

Laos

Laos unveils measures to tackle fuel price surge

VIENTIANE: Laos has introduced key policy measures to address rising fuel prices and strengthen energy security amid ongoing instability in the Middle East.

Nation

Phase 3 of Sg Muar flood mitigation project expected to be completed by July 2029

SEGAMAT: The Phase 3 Flood Mitigation Project (RTB) for Sungai Muar, Package 1, which spans 25 kilometres, is now over 35 per cent complete and expected to be ready by July 2029.

Thailand

Thai court jails ex-senator’s son for 132 years in online gambling and money laundering case

BANGKOK: Thailand's Criminal Court has sentenced Narote Piriyarangsan, son of former senator Sangsit Piriyarangsan, to 132 years and six months in prison, capped at 20 years under the law, after convicting him in an online gambling and money laundering case.

Markets

Japan's Nikkei rises on tech rally, stronger yen lifts JGBs

TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average edged higher on Friday, helped by gains in a small group of technology stocks, while the yen's rally helped government bond prices rebound.

Nation

PM: Safety of Malaysians in GSF is govt's top priority

RAWANG: The safety of Malaysians taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) 2.0 is the government's top priority after Israel detained mission participants in international waters. says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

AseanPlus News

Riot erupts over Australian Indigenous girl's suspected killer, authorities urge calm

SYDNEY: Hundreds of protesters clashed with Australian emergency services workers in a remote town following the arrest of a man suspected of murdering a 5-year-old Indigenous girl, police said on Friday (May 1)

Business

Indonesia to cut ride-hailing companies' maximum commission taken from drivers to 8%

JAKARTA: Indonesia will cut the caps on the commissions that ride-hailing companies take from drivers for each trip to 8% from 20%, President Prabowo Subianto said on Friday in Jakarta.

Nation

Subsidised diesel applications for land transport open from May 4 for Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan

PUTRAJAYA: Eligible land freight companies in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan can register for the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) starting Monday (May 4).

Thailand

Large sign in Thailand collapses at Thai market, killing teen and injuring 11

BANGKOK: A powerful storm with strong gusts swept through a concert popular with teenagers in Thailand on Thursday (April 30), causing a large entrance sign to collapse on people waiting to enter the venue, leaving one dead and 11 injured.