Other Sports

Alpine skiing-McGrath goes top of World Cup slalom standings with Wengen victory

WENGEN, Switzerland, Jan ‌18 (Reuters) - Norway's Atle Lie McGrath claimed his second ‌World Cup slalom victory of the season ‌as he edged out Norway-born Brazilian Lucas Pinheiro Braathen in Wengen on Sunday.

Singapore

Architect Liu Thai Ker, Singapore’s first master planner, dies at 87

Dr Liu Thai Ker, Singapore's first master planner and "Father of Urban Planning", died on Jan 18, having shaped Singapore's modern landscape.

World

Libya's security authorities free more than 200 migrants from 'secret prison', two security sources say

BENGHAZI, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Libya's security authorities ‌have freed more than 200 migrants from what they described as a secret prison ‌in the town of Kufra in the southeast of the country after they were ‌held captive in inhuman conditions, two security sources from the city told Reuters on Sunday.

AseanPlus News

Indonesia says one body found at the wreckage site of missing surveillance plane carrying 10 people

Number of people on board revised to 10, from 11 previously, plane crashed into mountain slope, investigators say; One victim's body found in ravine

Football

JDT turn Cop busters as Teto fires double hattrick in huge Malaysia Cup win

PETALING JAYA: Teto Martin enjoyed a dream outing in an unfamiliar role after being deployed as a striker for the first time by Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) and the gamble paid off big time.

World

World markets jolted, euro softens, as Trump vows tariffs on Europe over Greenland

LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Global ‌markets are facing volatility after President Donald Trump vowed to slap tariffs on eight European nations until the U.S. is allowed to buy Greenland, news that pushed the euro ‌to a seven-week low in late Sunday trading.

Nation

PM Anwar calls on MPs to focus on duties ahead of Parliament sitting

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded members of Parliament from the unity government of their responsibility to engage in constructive debate during the First Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament, which begins Monday (Jan 19).

Other Sports

Alpine skiing-Germany's Aicher wins super-G in Tarvisio ahead of Vonn

Jan 18 (Reuters) - Germany's Emma Aicher ‌denied American great Lindsey Vonn to win the women's super-G in Tarvisio on ‌Sunday as the women's Alpine skiing World Cup season builds up toward ‌the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics next month.

China

China urges Cambodia to protect nationals amid ‘missing’ cases tied to scam compounds

China's ambassador Wang Wenbin pressed Phnom Penh to step up protection for Chinese citizens after reports of people going missing, often linked to cyberfraud compounds.

AseanPlus News

The World Economic Forum: Trump heads into Davos storm, with an eye on home

Donald Trump returns to the Davos ski resort next week after unleashing yet another avalanche on the global order. But for the US president, his main audience is back home.

AseanPlus News

Taiwan's Lin wins India Open meet marred by 'dirty and unhealthy' conditions

Taiwan's Lin Chun-yi won the India Open badminton men's singles title on Sunday, after playing conditions that included bird droppings on court and a monkey in the stands drew criticism.

Thailand

Thailand tightens inspections of illegal migrant workers and workplaces

The Thai government is increasing cooperation between security agencies and employment offices to monitor and conduct strict on-site inspections of migrant workers and workplaces.

Tennis

Tennis-Alcaraz swats aside Walton as career Grand Slam bid begins in Melbourne

MELBOURNE, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz ‌kicked off his latest bid for a career Grand Slam by dismantling unseeded Australian Adam Walton ‌6-3 7-6(2) 6-2 in the first round of the Australian Open on Sunday, as the ‌world number one showcased the power and precision befitting a player chasing history.

Football

Soccer-Eintracht sack coach Toppmoeller after poor defensive run

BERLIN, Jan 18 (Reuters) - ‌Eintracht Frankfurt have fired coach Dino ‌Toppmoeller following a string of bad games ‌and poor defending, the club said on Sunday.

Nation

Understanding reached on Batu Caves escalator project, technical issues to be resolved, says Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor State Government and the Batu Caves temple management have reached an understanding to proceed with the proposed escalator project, although its implementation is still subject to resolving technical requirements.

AseanPlus News

Philippine landfill death toll rises to 36 as authorities end search after 10 days

The Cebu City government has ended search-and-rescue operations at the Binaliw landfill after 10 days since the dumpsite collapsed.

World

Major EU states condemn Trump tariff threats, consider retaliation

BRUSSELS, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Major European Union states including ‌Germany and France decried U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats over Greenland as blackmail on Sunday, as France proposed responding with a range of untested ‌economic countermeasures.

World

Greenland welcomes European response to Trump's tariffs

COPENHAGEN, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Greenland thanked European nations ‌on Sunday for maintaining their support for the Arctic island despite being targeted by punitive tariffs from U.S. President ‌Donald Trump who wants to annex the Danish-ruled territory.

AseanPlus News

As Vietnam ruling party gears up for congress, party chief To Lam looks to retain job

Normally bustling with activity, the alley in Hanoi's Ngoc Ha ward is now almost empty. No food sellers, no tea shops, no makeshift stalls – just a couple of children playing in the dusty courtyard.

Nation

NIOSH urges employers to improve safety measures for dangerous gas use

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has urged all employers and premise owners operating dangerous gases or gas systems to improve legal compliance and occupational safety and health best practices.