Japan

Major Chinese universities halt exchange programmes to Japan amid diplomatic row

SHANGHAI/BEIJING: Several major Chinese universities have stopped sending exchange students to Japan following the Chinese government's backlash against Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about Taiwan in the Diet in November 2025, university officials and students have said.

Nation

Senior citizen killed in Manjung robbery, suspect arrested the same day

IPOH: A senior citizen has been killed in a robbery at his house on Jalan Melayu in Ayer Tawar, Manjung.

Technology

Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods reach late testing in AI device push

Apple Inc has reached the late stages of development for new AirPods with built-in cameras, a significant milestone for what will likely be its first wearable device designed for the artificial intelligence era.

Entertainment

Chow Yun Fat, Aaron Kwok & Tony Leung Ka Fai ready to pass torch to new gen of 'Cold War' actors

The latest 'Cold War' installment features a new generation of stars including Lau, Fish Liew, Wu Kang Ren and more.

Living

How to store your fruits and vegetables so that they last longer

A few small changes to how you store fruits and vegetables can have big benefits for the planet – and your wallet.

South Korea

South Korea confirms first locally transmitted case of tick-borne Oz virus

SEOUL: The South Korean health authorities said on May 7 they had confirmed the country's first locally detected human case of Oz virus infection, a tick-borne disease previously found here only in an imported case.

World

US expects Iranian response to peace proposal on Friday, fighting flares in Gulf

WASHINGTON/CAIRO, May 8 (Reuters) - The United States said it ⁠expected an Iranian response as soon as later in the day on Friday to its latest proposal to end the war in the Gulf, even as U.S. and Iranian forces clashed in the ⁠Gulf and the United Arab Emirates came under renewed attack.

Nation

Spare no effort to make schools safe spaces for children, says Lam Thye

KUALA LUMPUR: Schools should be a safe haven and preventive measures must be taken to ensure there are no untoward incidents, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

Corporate News

ACE Market listing opens new growth avenue for Inspace Creation

KUALA LUMPUR: Interior fit-out service provider Inspace Creation Bhd remains optimistic about its outlook following its listing on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Market today, with new growth avenues, positive tender prospects, and a RM30 million order book.

Nation

Thunderstorm, heavy rain warning for KL, seven other states until 2pm

PETALING JAYA: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds have been forecast for most seven states and the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan.

Nation

Manufacturing leads the way as Penang records investments of RM63.96bil for 2025

GEORGE TOWN: Penang continued to sustain its strong momentum by recording approved investments totalling RM63.96bil last year, says Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ramli Ngah Talib.

Technology

Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge

TOKYO, May 8 (Reuters) - Sony forecast ⁠on Friday annual sales at its gaming business would fall 6% to 4.42 trillion yen ($28 billion) due to ⁠lower hardware sales as its PlayStation 5 ages and as the industry grapples with a surge ‌in memory chip prices.

Sabah & Sarawak

Consumer group hails 'people-friendly' counter registration for diesel subsidy

KOTA KINABALU: A consumer group says the government's move to allow in-person registration for the subsidised diesel control system is a practical one, especially for traders, small operators and rural users facing difficulty with online registration.

Nation

Probe of Ampang surau case done, cops awaiting word from prosecutors

SHAH ALAM: Police say investigations into the 46-year-old man arrested for disobeying the Sultan of Selangor's order regarding Friday prayers have been completed.

Singapore

‘Forever neighbours’ Singapore, Malaysia must not allow issues to affect relationship: Lee Hsien Loong

KUALA TERENGGANU: Singapore and Malaysia are very different countries, but also "forever neighbours" that have to understand each other's differences, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong on May 7.

Sabah & Sarawak

Cops: Penampang teen slashed over plumbing debt

KOTA KINABALU: A debt over plumbing repairs is believed to be the cause of a man slashing a 16-year-old girl at a house in Nosoob, Penampang, near here on Thursday (May 7).

Nation

Mat Sabu slams the brakes on talk of Amanah rep taking over as Negri MB

SEREMBAN: Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has ruled out the possibility of its sole assemblyman in Negri Sembilan taking over the mentri besar post.

Indonesia

Indonesia nets hundreds of foreigners at Batam scam centre

JAKARTA: Hundreds of foreigners were nabbed during a raid by immigration officers against an international scamming syndicate at Baloi View Apartment in Lubuk Baja, Batam city, Riau Islands, on Wednesday (May 6).

Banking

RHB unveils SME stabilisation relief facility

KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Bank Bhd has introduced a suite of financing and repayment relief measures to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) manage the impact of global economic uncertainties and supply chain disruptions.

Nation

Seven drug mules held, over 150kg of ganja buds seized in KLIA ops

SHAH ALAM: Police have foiled two drug trafficking operations and arrested seven suspected mules following the discovery of suspicious luggage at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) late last month.