World

Uganda's Museveni wins re-election, opposition leader at large

KAMPALA, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Veteran President Yoweri Museveni was declared ‌the landslide winner of Uganda's presidential election on Saturday, extending his rule into a fifth decade after a contest marred by ‌violent incidents and allegations of fraud. 

World

Death toll in Iran protests over 3,000, rights group says

DUBAI, Jan 17 (Reuters) - More than 3,000 ‌people have died in Iran's nationwide protests, rights activists said on Saturday, while a "very slight rise" ‌in internet activity was reported in the country after an eight-day blackout.

Nation

Immigration records show missing actress leaving Saudi airport, says Tok Mat

KUALA LUMPUR: The latest immigration records show that missing actress Nadia Kesuma has left King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Living

Restaurant trends that are likely to bloom in Malaysia in 2026

From modern Malay restaurants to kopitiams, here are the restaurant trends that are likely to be big in Malaysia this year.

Nation

Sun bear stirs fears in Kampung Durian Mentangau, Dungun

DUNGUN: Around 1,300 residents of Kampung Durian Mentangau, near here, are on edge after a sun bear has been roaming the village for the past two weeks.

Technology

Musk seeks up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft

Jan 17 (Reuters) - Elon Musk is seeking ‌up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, saying he deserves the "wrongful gains" that they received from his early ‌support, according to a court filing on Friday.

Philippines

Tropical Storm Ada triggers flooding, landslides in Albay, Philippines

LIGAO CITY, (Philippines): Heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm Ada triggered flooding and landslides in several parts of Albay on Saturday (Jan 17), rendering roads and bridges impassable and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of families, local officials said

Nation

Asean AI safety network secretariat to be based in KL

PUTRAJAYA: The Secretariat of the Asean Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Network will be based in Kuala Lumpur, reaffirming Malaysia's commitment to supporting the region's digital priorities and building trusted regional digital governance.

Laos

US ambassador bids farewell, pledges continuing US-Laos ties

VIENTIANE: The United States Ambassador to Laos on Wednesday (Jan 14) paid a farewell visit to the Minister of Foreign Affairs upon completion of her diplomatic mission, when she reaffirmed continued cooperation between Laos and the US.

Cambodia

Pursat Governor: Thai troops occupying Cambodian territory more than a ‘border clash’

PHNOM PENH: Pursat provincial governor Khoy Rida has asserted that the situation in the Thmor Da area is not a routine border incident but a clear act of invasion and occupation, with Thai troops holding four locations inside Cambodian territory.

Nation

Contractor loses RM460,000 to non-existent investment scheme

SARIKEI: A contractor lost about RM460,00 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme.

Nation

Immoral activities: Army chief confirms 15 officers involved

PORT DICKSON: Malaysian Army chief General Datuk Azhan Md Othman confirms that 15 army officers were identified as being involved in alleged immoral activities linked to the so-called "yeye" culture, which recently went viral on social media.

Nation

PLKN intake to reach 25,000 annually with 13 training camps, says director

PEKAN: The intake for the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) will be increased to approximately 25,000 trainees annually, with the opening of 13 training camps nationwide, says Col Mazlizan Shaikh Osman.

Fashion

Meet the tailor who turns red carpet outfits Into flawless fashion moments

Nafisa Tosh is the tailor behind some of Hollywood's most standout red carpet looks, turning designer creations into perfectly fitted fashion moments.

Animals

How a tragic plane crash built a volunteer army of pet rescuers in the US

Seuk's Army is a complex weekly airlift conducted by a far-flung, loose-knit group of volunteer pilots and animal lovers.

Tennis

Tennis-Djokovic likes his chances at Melbourne Park but not focusing on Grand Slam record

MELBOURNE, Jan 17 (Reuters) - A defiant Novak ‌Djokovic is adamant he can still beat any player on his day but at 38 the Serb is no ‌longer focusing on the Grand Slam record, saying he does not need the pressure it brings.

Nation

No alternative location yet for pig farm besides Bukit Tagar, says Selangor MB

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government has yet to identify an alternative location to replace Bukit Tagar as the new site for the relocation of pig farms in the state, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said.

Nation

GOF busts human trafficking syndicate with the arrest of three locals, one foreigner

JITRA: The General Operations Force (GOF) has smashed a human trafficking syndicate led by three locals and a Myanmar national in two operations here and in Nibong Tebal, Seberang Perai Selatan, Penang, on Wednesday (Jan 14) and Thursday (Jan 15).

Badminton

Pearly-Thinaah's run in India ends in semis

PETALING JAYA: Women's doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah's run in the Indian Open ended in the semi-finals after they lost to Japan's Yuki Fukushima-Mayu Matsumoto

Nation

Group protests outside Bukit Aman over delays to probe killing of stray dogs on UPM campus

KUALA LUMPUR: Animal rights activists protested outside Bukit Aman on Saturday (Jan 17) to demand that the investigation into the shooting of 18 stray dogs on the campus of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in October last year be expedited.