Sabah & Sarawak

Borneo's 'Durian Merah' can be the next big thing if developed properly, says Kuamut rep

KOTA KINABALU: Borneo's exotic "Durian Merah" has the potential to become a new popular food product in the country and also be developed into an agro-tourism product, says Kuamut assemblyman Datuk Masiung Banah.

Laos

Laos, Vietnam boost special relationship, agree to build Friendship University

VIENTIANE: Laos and Vietnam strengthened their special friendship relations on Thursday (Feb 5) by signing six cooperation documents, including an agreement to build the Laos-Vietnam Friendship University in Laos.

Vietnam

Vietnamese Embassy in Republic of Korea calls for serious review of remarks insulting Vietnamese women

SEOUL: The Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on Friday (Feb 6) sent an official note expressing its position regarding remarks deemed disrespectful towards Vietnamese women made by the head of Jindo county in South Jeolla province.

Nation

DOSH launches probe into fatal cement truck accident at Penang Hospital

GEORGE TOWN: The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has initiated an investigation into the fatal cement truck accident at the Penang Hospital construction site on Friday (Feb 6).

Nation

M’sia and India to expedite ringgit-rupee use in bilateral trade, investments, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and India have agreed to work closely to promote local currency settlement using the ringgit and rupee for bilateral trade and investments, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Corporate News

Nestle Malaysia and UPM Launch Halal@STEM Programme for Students

KUALA LUMPUR: Nestle Malaysia has partnered with Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) to introduce a Halal@STEM learning programme for secondary school students, reinforcing its Halal commitment while empowering young Malaysians with industry-relevant knowledge.

Brunei

Briefing in Brunei highlights scam risks, prevention measures

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Ninety officers and staff members of the Public Works Department attended a briefing on 'Cybercrime (Online Scams and the Importance of Practising Vigilance on Social Media Platforms)' at Atria Simpur Hall of the Public Works Department Headquarters Building on Saturday (Feb 7)

Nation

Anwar hosts ‘Friendship Appetisers’ luncheon for Modi

PUTRAJAYA: A thoughtfully curated spread of "Friendship Appetisers", reflecting the warm and longstanding Malaysia-India relationship, greeted guests at a luncheon hosted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for his visiting Indian counterpart Narendra Modi at the Seri Perdana Complex here Sunday (Feb 8).

Thailand

Thailand's southern army tightens security on election day Sunday (Feb 8)

BANGKOK: Fourth Army Area commander Lt Gen Norathip Phoinok has ordered tightened security to protect polling stations in the southern border provinces amid fears of violent attacks by Muslim insurgents.

Nation

Bersatu to plug ‘mutiny on the bounty’ by mooting Hamzah’s sacking tonight, say sources

PETALING JAYA: The final push to remove Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin from Bersatu's top ranks is expected on Sunday (Feb 8) night at Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's home, following what party insiders describe as a coordinated effort to counter an internal "mutiny".

Nation

India, Malaysia ink 11 MOUs to boost strategic investment, bilateral ties

PUTRAYA: Malaysia and India witnessed the exchange of 11 documents, including Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) spanning various key sectors including on semiconductors, labour issues and security cooperation.

Japan

Japan's election: What you need to know

TOKYO: Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is seeking to secure her grip on power in a national election on Sunday (Feb 8), with polls suggesting a big win for her conservative party.

Nation

Over 100 reports lodged against ‘illegal’ houses of worship rally, say KL cops

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 100 police reports were lodged over the proposed rally against "illegal" houses of worship on Saturday, say police.

Indonesia

Cyclone Senyar triggered 330 landslides in North Sumatra's South Tapanuli, survey finds

JAKARTA: An independent survey found 330 landslides upstream of the Garoga and Siondop rivers after the rare tropical cyclone Senyar struck South Tapanuli regency in North Sumatra in late November.

Technology

New app helps you sit up straight while at your computer

Try this new app if you want a nudge to help you sit up straight while you are using your computer.

Living

Why is there a Martini on every menu right now?

Walk into a New York City bar or restaurant, and there's one drink you are guaranteed to see on the menu: a martini.

Cambodia

Cambodia, Vietnam Laos leaders promote regional peace, stability

PHNOM PENH: The heads of government of Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos have emphasised the importance of relations and cooperation between them both for development and to maintain peace and stability in the region, during a Friday (Feb 6) trilateral prime ministers' meeting, held in Phnom Penh.

World

North Korea to convene 9th Congress in late February, KCNA reports

SEOUL, Feb ‌8 (Reuters) - North Korea will convene ‌the 9th Congress in late ‌February in Pyongyang, state media KCNA reported on Sunday, without elaborating on the date.

World

Australia's opposition coalition reunites after split over hate laws

SYDNEY, Feb 8 (Reuters) - ‌Australia's conservative opposition coalition reunited on Sunday after ‌the junior partner National Party severed ties last ‌month with the Liberal Party over its decision to back government hate speech laws drafted in the wake of the Bondi ‍massacre.

World

Thailand votes in three-way race as risk of instability looms

BANGKOK, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Polls opened ‌in Thailand on Sunday in a general election defined by a three-way battle between the country's conservative, progressive and populist camps, with no single party ‌expected to secure a clear majority, prolonging the spectre of political instability.