Nation

MetMalaysia warns of continuous rain in Pahang, Johor, Kelantan, Terengganu until Monday

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a severe continuous heavy rain warning in Pahang and Johor until Monday (Dec 29).

Cricket

Cricket-England beat Australia by four wickets in Melbourne for drought-breaking win

MELBOURNE, ‌Dec 27 (Reuters) - ‌England beat Australia ‌by four wickets in the fourth ‍Ashes test ‍at the ‌Melbourne Cricket Ground ‍on Saturday, ​claiming ⁠their first test win in ‌Australia in 15 ⁠years.

True Or Not

QuickCheck: Did a customer stop a man from stealing a RM30,000 gold chain in Terengganu?

IMAGINE witnessing a crime occurring right before your eyes. What would be your first instinct: ignore the situation, pull out your phone or stop the criminal?

World

U.S.-backed airstrikes in Nigeria hit two ISIS-linked camps, government says

LAGOS, Dec 27 (Reuters) - U.S.-backed air strikes in Nigeria hit two Islamic State-linked ‌camps in the Bauni forest of Sokoto State, targeting foreign fighters ‌infiltrating from the Sahel, the Nigerian government said.

Nation

Cops on the hunt for escaped Bukit Chabang Puspen inmate

PADANG BESAR: Police are on the hunt for a male inmate suspected of escaping from the Bukit Chabang Narcotics Addiction Rehabilitation Centre (Puspen), with immediate measures in place to ensure public safety.

Nation

Six injured in car and excavator crash in Ipoh

IPOH: Six people, including two children and a Singaporean national, were injured in a road accident involving a car and an excavator on Jalan Teh Lean Swee, near Ipoh Garden South.

AseanPlus News

Tone-deaf? Australian PM’s popularity plunges over response to Bondi attack

SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces growing pressure over his handling of the Bondi terrorist attack, which has brought a sudden end to his soaring political dominance.

World

At least 7 killed in Vietnam after bus overturns

HANOI, Dec ‌27 (Reuters) - At least seven people ‌died on Saturday when a bus ‌carrying 19 passengers overturned on a mountainous road in Vietnam's northern province of Yen ‍Bai, state-run media reported.

World

Yemen's Saudi-led coalition warns STC against moves in Hadramout

CAIRO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Yemen's ‌Saudi-led coalition said any military moves by the main southern ‌separatist group STC in the eastern province of Hadramout ‌that undermined de-escalation efforts would be countered to protect civilians, the Saudi state news agency reported on Saturday.

World

Myanmar goes to the polls amid civil war and humanitarian crisis

Dec 27 (Reuters) - Myanmar heads to the polls on ‌Sunday as it battles a civil war that has ravaged parts of the country as well as one of ‌Asia's worst humanitarian crises.

World

Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine before Zelenskiy-Trump meeting

Dec 27 (Reuters) - Russia attacked Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine ‌with missiles and drones on Saturday, ahead of what President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said would be a key meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump to work out ‌a deal to end nearly four years of war.

World

Thailand and Cambodia sign truce to halt fierce border conflict

BANGKOK, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Thailand and Cambodia ‌agreed on Saturday to halt weeks of fierce border clashes, the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian countries ‌that has included fighter jets sorties, exchange of rocket fire and artillery barrages.

Nation

Army Chief placed on leave amid ongoing MACC investigation

PETALING JAYA: Chief of Army Jen Datuk Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan has been placed on leave as investigations into allegations linked to him continue.

Thailand

Thailand and Cambodia sign truce to halt fierce border conflict (update)

BANGKOK: Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Saturday (Dec 27) to halt weeks of fierce border clashes, the worst fighting in years between the South-East Asian countries that has included fighter jets sorties, exchange of rocket fire and artillery barrages.

Analysis

Betrayal and power struggle in Perlis

The next mentri besar will be stepping into an office embroiled in accusations of betrayal, problems with the palace and cracks between PAS and Bersatu.

Brunei

Smooth sailing for cruise tourism in Brunei

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Darussalam recorded a significant milestone in its cruise tourism sector with the consecutive arrivals of two major international cruise vessels at the Muara Cruise Ship Centre recently.

Nation

Puchong Umno cuts ties with Pakatan Harapan over insensitive remarks

SHAH ALAM: The Puchong Umno division has decided to sever all forms of political cooperation with Puchong Pakatan Harapan with immediate effect.

Philippines

Baguio chills at 14.6°C, the lowest Saturday temperature in Philippines

MANILA: Baguio City, also known as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines," recorded the lowest temperature in the country on Saturday (Dec 27), the state weather bureau said.

Nation

M’sia should adopt a living wage to promote more inclusive economic growth, say experts

SHAH ALAM: Malaysia should adopt a living wage to tackle rising living costs and promote inclusive economic growth, according to experts.

Culture

Bolivian Indigenous women take pride in the traditional 'pollera' skirt

The bell skirt with layered petticoats – known as the 'pollera' – is the traditional dress of Indigenous women in Bolivia's highlands.