Cambodia

Cambodia reaffirms support for Asean border monitors as new mission chief takes over

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia reaffirmed its support for the Asean Observer Team's (AOT) monitoring of the Cambodian-Thai border as a new mission chief formally assumed his duty today, May 8, in Banteay Meanchey province.

World

Water levels on river Rhine in Germany rising after rain but vessels still part loaded

HAMBURG, May 8 (Reuters) - Rain ⁠has raised water levels on the river Rhine ⁠in Germany enabling vessels to sail with more ‌cargo after shallow water hindered shipping this week, but sailings with full loads are still not possible, commodity traders said on Friday.

World

Indonesian authorities halt search for three hikers missing as Mount Dukono eruption continues

JAKARTA, May 8 (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities halted ⁠for the night a search for three missing hikers trapped by the continuing ⁠volcanic eruption of Mount Dukono, on Halmahera island, a local rescue agency official ‌told reporters on Friday.

Sabah & Sarawak

Govt mulls dedicated bus service between Miri and Brunei International Airport

MIRI: A proposal is being explored to establish a dedicated direct bus service between Miri and Brunei International Airport to improve cross-border tourism and transport connectivity.

AseanPlus News

Liverpool legend Gerrard makes an appearance in Kuala Lumpur, promising the world's best for All Star Legends match at Bukit Jalil on Oct 3

Gerrard is still unsure whether he will feature in the upcoming All Star Legends match but assures some of the world's best will be on display at event.

World

World food prices extend rise in April for a third month, FAO says

LONDON, May ⁠8 (Reuters) - World food ⁠prices climbed in April ‌for a third consecutive month, with vegetable oil prices particularly ​elevated due to ⁠disruptions linked to ⁠the Iran war, the United ⁠Nations ‌Food and Agriculture Organization said ⁠on Friday.

Sabah & Sarawak

16,000 litres of illegally stored fuel seized in Semporna and Tuaran raids

KOTA KINABALU: Enforcement teams from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry have uncovered two major fuel misappropriation cases in Sabah, seizing more than 16,000 litres of petrol and diesel stored without permits.

Vietnam

Vietnam, Sri Lanka upgrade ties to comprehensive partnership

COLOMBO: General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the press on May 8 morning (local time), during which they announced the outcomes of their just-ended talks in Colombo, including the upgrade of the bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Partnership.

Banking

Citigroup targets stronger profitability as CEO Fraser drives overhaul

NEW YORK: Citigroup laid out stronger profitability targets for the next two years at its investor day on Thursday, as CEO Jane Fraser spearheads a company-wide overhaul to drive growth.

Entertainment

Shakira unveils official World Cup song 'Dai Dai'

The song will be released on May 14.

Nation

Teen killed in Sungai Petani house fire

SUNGAI PETANI: An 18-year-old teenager was killed while a 50-year-old man suffered breathing difficulties in a fire at a house in Bandar Sri Astana near here early Friday (May 8) morning.

Nation

Sg Buloh Hospital says sorry for 'technical problem' that delayed ambulance dispatch

KLANG: The Sungai Buloh Hospital has apologised to a patient over a slight delay in sending an ambulance after a distress call, which had to be made twice.

Thailand

US suspects Nvidia chips smuggled to Alibaba via Thailand, Bloomberg News reports

NEW YORK: A firm linked to Thailand's national AI initiative is suspected of helping smuggle billions of dollars' worth of Super Micro Computer servers containing advanced Nvidia chips to China, Bloomberg News reported on Friday (May 8), citing people familiar with the matter.

Nation

Plan travels to avoid congestion during KL running event on May 9, road users told

KUALA LUMPUR: The public is advised to plan their journeys to avoid traffic congestion during the "XTEP 10KM Time Trial 2026" running programme in the capital on Saturday (May 9).

Bangladesh

Child deaths mount from Bangladesh measles outbreak

DHAKA: Bangladesh's deadliest measles outbreak in decades is stretching its health system, with children filling hospital wards and doctors struggling to contain a surge in infections that have killed more than 300 youngsters.

Banking

Bank Negara's international reserves at US$129.7bil as at April 30, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) international reserves stood at US$129.7 billion as at April 30, 2026. 

Entertainment

Malaysian film 'Last Dive' to debut at Cannes Film Festival on May 14

Adding to Malaysia's presence at Cannes ahead of the film's premiere, executive producer Datin Dr Wendy Wong will also join a panel of distinguished speakers on May 13.

Cybersecurity

Colleges around the world see web outages after vendor hack

Colleges from the US to Australia reported disruptions to a popular online portal used by students at thousands of institutions to take tests and receive grades, days after a cyberattack against its operator.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah launches high-tech Hawksbill turtle conservation project

KOTA KINABALU: A new sea turtle conservation project has been launched in Semporna through a partnership between the Sabah Wildlife Department, WWF-Malaysia and Mataking Reef Resort.

Indonesia

Two Singaporeans among three hikers reported dead after Mount Dukono eruption: Indonesia media

JAKARTA: Three hikers, including two Singaporeans, have died following the eruption of the Mount Dukono volcano on Halmahera island in North Maluku, Indonesia, local police have said.