Nation

MMEA to deploy two new vessels to bolster South China Sea security

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will deploy two upcoming Multi-Purpose Mission Ships (MPMS) in the South China Sea to strengthen security operations.

World

Exclusive-Ukraine says some Russian missiles fly near Chornobyl, risking major accident

LONDON, April 22 (Reuters) - Russia has repeatedly launched drones and missiles ⁠on a flight path near the disused Chornobyl nuclear plant during attacks on Ukraine, elevating the risk of a major accident, Ukraine's top state prosecutor told Reuters.

Vietnam

South Korea, Vietnam leaders to meet as Hanoi seeks high-tech investment

Vietnam's leader To Lam will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday, marking their second meeting in less than a year. Hanoi seeks more support for its high-tech ambitions from its top investor.

Nation

Cops nab woman who allegedly asked hospital patients for payment

JOHOR BARU: Police have arrested a 27-year-old woman volunteering at Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA) here for allegedly asking patients for payment.

Entertainment

Meghan Markle reportedly demanded hospital visit with sick kids be 'quick'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing a mix of reactions for moments in their quasi-royal trip to Australia last week.

Nation

1,000 litres of diesel seized, lorry driver held in Kampar raid

IPOH: A total of 1,000 litres of diesel was seized, and a lorry driver was detained following a raid at a petrol station in Kampar.

Myanmar

Campaign to free Aung San Suu Kyi following mass release in Myanmar

YANGON: Activists in Myanmar have launched an international campaign to demand proof from the country's military junta that Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is still alive following a mass release of prisoners last week.

Singapore

Beware of online ads, social media posts offering help with Singapore PR applications: Police

SINGAPORE: Victims have lost almost S$400,000 so far in 2026 to a scam online that claims to offer help with Singapore permanent residence (PR) applications.

Video games

Roblox settles with US states for US$35.8mil over child safety

Roblox Corp has reached settlements with attorneys general in three states over child-safety protections.

Family

Two women shave off their hair to support breast cancer survivors in Sarawak

Two women stand in solidarity against breast cancer in Sarawak through this awareness campaign and fundraiser.

Arts

DBKL reduces concert, cultural show deposits as Visit Malaysia extends to 2027

The new rates will take effect on May 1, with reduced deposit requirements for both local and foreign concerts and cultural performances

Philippines

Japan's remilitarisation, presence in Philippines undermine peace, stability: expert

MANILA: Japan is undermining regional stability by returning its combat troops to Philippine soil for the first time in 81 years since the end of World War II, a Filipino expert said.

Nation

AG must provide update on Durian Tunggal shooting probe

PETALING JAYA: The Attorney-General must provide an immediate and transparent update on investigations into the Durian Tunggal shooting, says DAP chairman Gobind Singh Deo.

South Korea

High-profile inmates in South Korea are cashing in behind bars

SEOUL: Donations to high-profile figures currently in custody are drawing renewed scrutiny over loopholes in South Korea's prison money system and the use of private bank accounts to solicit support.

Nation

Jalan Bercham will be partially closed from May 1 for drainage upgrade

IPOH: A section of Jalan Bercham will be temporarily closed from May 1 to facilitate drainage upgrade works to address frequent flash floods in the area.

Indonesia

Indonesia allocates fund to boost irrigation against El Nino impact

JAKARTA: Indonesia has earmarked over three trillion Indonesian rupiah (around US$175 million) to bolster the irrigation system ahead of a forecasted prolonged dry season, the country's Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said Tuesday (April 21).

Technology

Public Bank customers must update to Android 12, iOS 16 to keep using MyPB app (Updated: Support for iOS 15 to end Sept 1)

Public Bank has announced that it will soon be increasing the minimum operating system requirements for its MyPB banking app via an upcoming update.

Technology

Investor Justin Sun sues Trump-backed World Liberty Financial over token rights

April 21 (Reuters) - Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun ⁠sued U.S. President Donald Trump's World Liberty Financial on Tuesday, seeking to unfreeze his tokens and block the crypto ⁠venture from seizing, destroying or restricting his holdings.

Nation

Cloud seeding planned in Kota Tinggi to ease Lok Heng water shortage

KOTA TINGGI: Cloud seeding is expected over the next two days in Kota Tinggi to raise water levels for the Lok Heng water treatment plant, says Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

Technology

John Ternus to lead Apple in the age of AI

The future of Apple is being entrusted to a company veteran said to combine hardware brilliance with "the soul of an innovator."