Nation

DOSH launches probe into fatal cement truck accident at Penang Hospital

GEORGE TOWN: The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has initiated an investigation into the fatal cement truck accident at the Penang Hospital construction site on Friday (Feb 6).

Nation

M’sia and India to expedite ringgit-rupee use in bilateral trade, investments, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and India have agreed to work closely to promote local currency settlement using the ringgit and rupee for bilateral trade and investments, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Brunei

Briefing in Brunei highlights scam risks, prevention measures

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Ninety officers and staff members of the Public Works Department attended a briefing on 'Cybercrime (Online Scams and the Importance of Practising Vigilance on Social Media Platforms)' at Atria Simpur Hall of the Public Works Department Headquarters Building on Saturday (Feb 7)

Nation

Anwar hosts ‘Friendship Appetisers’ luncheon for Modi

PUTRAJAYA: A thoughtfully curated spread of "Friendship Appetisers", reflecting the warm and longstanding Malaysia-India relationship, greeted guests at a luncheon hosted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for his visiting Indian counterpart Narendra Modi at the Seri Perdana Complex here Sunday (Feb 8).

Thailand

Thailand's southern army tightens security on election day Sunday (Feb 8)

BANGKOK: Fourth Army Area commander Lt Gen Norathip Phoinok has ordered tightened security to protect polling stations in the southern border provinces amid fears of violent attacks by Muslim insurgents.

Nation

Bersatu to plug ‘mutiny on the bounty’ by mooting Hamzah’s sacking tonight, say sources

PETALING JAYA: The final push to remove Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin from Bersatu's top ranks is expected on Sunday (Feb 8) night at Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's home, following what party insiders describe as a coordinated effort to counter an internal "mutiny".

Nation

India, Malaysia ink 11 MOUs to boost strategic investment, bilateral ties

PUTRAYA: Malaysia and India witnessed the exchange of 11 documents, including Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) spanning various key sectors including on semiconductors, labour issues and security cooperation.

Japan

Japan's election: What you need to know

TOKYO: Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is seeking to secure her grip on power in a national election on Sunday (Feb 8), with polls suggesting a big win for her conservative party.

Nation

Over 100 reports lodged against ‘illegal’ houses of worship rally, say KL cops

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 100 police reports were lodged over the proposed rally against "illegal" houses of worship on Saturday, say police.

Indonesia

Cyclone Senyar triggered 330 landslides in North Sumatra's South Tapanuli, survey finds

JAKARTA: An independent survey found 330 landslides upstream of the Garoga and Siondop rivers after the rare tropical cyclone Senyar struck South Tapanuli regency in North Sumatra in late November.

Cambodia

Cambodia, Vietnam Laos leaders promote regional peace, stability

PHNOM PENH: The heads of government of Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos have emphasised the importance of relations and cooperation between them both for development and to maintain peace and stability in the region, during a Friday (Feb 6) trilateral prime ministers' meeting, held in Phnom Penh.

World

Australia's opposition coalition reunites after split over hate laws

SYDNEY, Feb 8 (Reuters) - ‌Australia's conservative opposition coalition reunited on Sunday after ‌the junior partner National Party severed ties last ‌month with the Liberal Party over its decision to back government hate speech laws drafted in the wake of the Bondi ‍massacre.

World

Thailand votes in three-way race as risk of instability looms

BANGKOK, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Voters in Thailand came ‌out in numbers on Sunday for a general election defined by a three-way battle between conservative, progressive and populist camps, with no single party expected to secure a ‌clear majority and prolonging the spectre of political instability.

India

Building collapse in Kota, India: Two dead, 13 injured after under-construction structure crashes

NEW DELHI: A quiet day in Kota turned tragic when a building under construction suddenly collapsed leaving families shocked and rescue teams racing against time. What began as routine construction work ended in loss, injuries, and urgent questions about safety.

Nation

Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival enters Malaysia Book of Records

JOHOR BARU: The Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival has made it into the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) after receiving participation from 56 countries across the globe.

China

North China factory explosion kills eight

BEIJING: An explosion at a biotech factory in northern China has killed eight people, Chinese state media reported Sunday (Feb 8), increasing the total number of fatalities by one.

Singapore

Water activities at Singapore's Sentosa beaches allowed to resume, a week after crocodile sighting

SINGAPORE: Water activities at Sentosa's three beaches can resume from Sunday (Feb 8), one week after a crocodile was spotted in the waters off the enclave.

Asia & Oceania

Don't just eat in Thailand, learn how to cook Thai food, too

Cookery schools are booming in northern Thailand, where tourists can learn to prepare classic dishes. 

South Korea

Soaring gold prices reshape Korea’s rituals

From baby rings to wedding bands, Koreans scale back as gold prices jump fivefold in a decade

Nation

Sales executive cheated of RM50,750 in fake tender scam

KUALA TERENGGANU: A sales executive lost RM50,750 after falling victim to a fake tender scam.