Singapore

Road closures, enhanced security for New Year festivities in Singapore

SINGAPORE: Road closures and enhanced security measures will be in place during ONE Countdown 2026 on Dec 31 until the early hours of Jan 1, with the events expected to draw huge crowds.

Other Sports

Sailing-Master Lock Comanche wins line honours in Sydney to Hobart race

MELBOURNE, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Master Lock ‌Comanche took line honours in the Sydney to Hobart race on Sunday after ‌pulling clear of a three-way tussle with supermaxis LawConnect and HSK Scallywag ‌100.

AseanPlus News

South Korea’s presidential office completes move back to historic Blue House

SEOUL: The functions of the South Korean presidential office will have been fully relocated to Seoul's historic Blue House, which is known as Cheong Wa Dae in Korean, from Dec 29, completing the moving process that began on Dec 8.

Philippines

Where’s arrest of the ‘big fish’? Critics recall Marcos vow to jail graft suspects

MANILA: Several lawmakers on Thursday (Dec 25) criticised President Ferdinand Marcos Jr for not fulfilling his promise to jail even a single "big fish" in the multibillion-peso flood control scandal before Christmas, saying that he just engaged in propaganda.

Football

Soccer-Liverpool's Wirtz will score many more after Wolves winner, says Slot

Dec 28 (Reuters) - Florian Wirtz is ‌beginning to find his feet at Liverpool and will keep getting better, ‌manager Arne Slot said after the German midfielder scored his first ‌goal for the Premier League champions in their 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Other Sports

Chess-Irate Carlsen pushes away camera after World Blitz Championships loss

Dec 28 (Reuters) - Magnus Carlsen ‌pushed away a camera after losing to ‌Vladislav Artemiev at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz ‌Chess Championships in Qatar, the latest example of the former world champion letting his vexation boil over.

Economy

Empowering Sabah's talent

KUALA LUMPUR: In line with its mandate to identify, nurture and develop Bumiputera talent to compete on a global scale, Yayasan Peneraju (YP) recently completed its Bah, Upgrade Kita Bersama YP programme, an initiative aimed at broadening access to Bumiputera talent development opportunities and strengthening YP's presence across Sabah's diverse communities.

Indonesia

Indonesian govt to disburse US$2.1mil in disaster aid for educators

JAKARTA: Indonesia's Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education will distribute Rp32.8 billion (around US$2.1 million) in disaster allowances for educators and non-teaching education personnel in East Java and three disaster-hit provinces in Sumatra, reported Antara news agency.

Myanmar

UN says Myanmar needs 'free, fair, inclusive and credible' elections

YANGON: The United Nations said Sunday (Dec 28) that Myanmar needs "free, fair, inclusive and credible" elections, as balloting began in a heavily restricted military-run poll.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah must move beyond politics with elections over, says Masidi

KOTA KINABALU: Political differences should be set aside with the Sabah election over as it is time to focus on meeting the people's needs, says Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun.

Thailand

From Miss Universe glory to arrest warrant: The downfall of Anne Jakrajutatip

From the iconic figure who revived the Miss Universe pageant and proved her business prowess by building the JKN Global Media empire, Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip has fallen from grace, now embroiled in allegations of fraud, crushing debt, and an active arrest warrant.

Brunei

Retail, F&B services sales in Brunei decrease in Q3

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: In the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, retail sales recorded a decrease of 2.3 per cent compared to Q3 2024, with sales revenue decreasing from BND392.8 million to BND384.0 million, according to a report from the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS), Ministry of Finance and Economy

Animals

Dog Talk: Wild wolf's crab heist fuels debate about how intelligent dogs are

A wolf's crab heist video has sparked a debate among dog lovers about how intelligent their pets are.

Fashion

Year-end party season calls for bold, fun statement jewellery

Elevate any outfit with accessories like chic bangles or layered necklaces. Whether you are heading to a family dinner, a night out with friends or a glamorous holiday party, they can instantly lift your look.

Cambodia

EU welcomes Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire, praises Asean role

The European Union has welcomed the ceasefire agreement signed between Cambodia and Thailand, urging both sides to fully implement the deal in good faith.

Indonesia

Indonesian textiles excluded from US tariff relief: Minister

JAKARTA: Indonesia's textile products will not be exempt from United States tariffs despite earlier talks seeking exemptions for several key commodities, according to Coordinating Economy Minister Airlangga Hartarto, who also heads the team for negotiating a reciprocal tariff agreement with Washington.

Nation

Nilai bomb maker remanded until Jan 3

SEREMBAN: The man arrested in connection with an explosion in Desa Palma, Nilai, has been remanded for a week until Jan 3.

Nation

Twelve men and Vietnamese woman arrested over armed restaurant fight in JB

JOHOR BARU: A fight believed to have been triggered by a personal debt dispute led to the arrest of 12 local men and a foreign woman following an armed attack at a restaurant in Taman Mount Austin.

Cricket

Cricket-Head backs Weatherald as Australia opening partner

MELBOURNE, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Australia batter ‌Travis Head has endorsed Jake Weatherald as an opening partner following the ‌South Australian's rough start as a test cricketer in the Ashes.

Sabah & Sarawak

Community leader calls for investigation into public indecency at Likas Bay

KOTA KINABALU: A viral social media video of a couple allegedly involved in a sex act in a public place along the city's popular Likas Bay here should be investigated, says Sayang Sabah Community Club deputy president Steve Johnny Mositun.