Singapore

Seven-year-old girl’s death after minibus in Singapore struck her ruled a road traffic-related accident

SINGAPORE: The death of a seven-year-old girl after a minibus struck her at a Sengkang condominium in 2024 was ruled a "road traffic-related accident" by the state coroner on Wednesday (Oct 7).

Nation

Two slashed with sword in fight at Gua Musang rubber store

GUA MUSANG: Two men were injured after being slashed with a sword during a fight at a rubber store in RPT Kesedar Sungai Terah Tuesday (Oct 6).

Indonesia

Indonesia hotspots remain high as haze persists in Malaysia

JAKARTA: (Bernama) Forest and land fires in Indonesia persisted, with 1,201 high-confidence hotspots recorded nationwide on Wednesday (Oct 7), down by 158 from the previous day

Nation

Nation-building must go beyond electoral cycles, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional is drawing up a long-term national blueprint under its "Agenda Malaysia Biru" initiative to chart Malaysia's development towards the country's centenary of independence, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Nation

Dialogue with Myanmar leadership does not equal endorsement, says Kamil Munim

PETALING JAYA: Negotiation and dialogue are part of diplomacy and should not be regarded as signals of recognition or endorsement, says Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim.

AseanPlus News

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (Oct 7, 2026)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Wednesday (Oct 7, 2026)

Philippines

Heavy rains trigger flooding in Philippines' Cebu communities

CEBU CITY, (Philippines): Flooding continues to affect parts of Cebu as another residential area in Casili, Consolacion, was reportedly submerged following a heavy downpour on Tuesday (Oct 6)

Nation

Fuel prices Oct 8-14: RON97, unsubsidised RON95 up 15sen, diesel unchanged

KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and unsubsidised RON95 petrol will increase by 15sen per litre to RM5.15 and RM4.67, respectively, while unsubsidised diesel will remain at RM5.27 per litre from Oct 8 to 14.

China

Hong Kong arrests nine over fuel smuggling as oil prices surge

HONG KONG: Hong Kong arrested nine people in a city-wide operation targeting illicit fuel activities, authorities said on Wednesday (Oct 7), as surging global oil prices continue to put pressure on the import-dependent financial hub.

Entertainment

HK artiste Law Kar Ying, 80, spends more than RM5K a month on medical expenses

He says he continues to work hard despite his age due to multiple financial responsibilities.

Brunei

Moderate air quality recorded in Brunei

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Air quality remained at moderate levels across all four districts Wednesday (Oct 7) morning, according to the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRe).

Cambodia

Cambodian PM Manet: ‘US urges Thailand to halt provocative actions’ as Cambodia seeks restart of Joint Boundary Commission

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet has shared how the US Department of State has called for an end to actions that could escalate tensions or involve territorial encroachment on the Cambodia-Thailand border.

Nation

Seven, including foreigners, nabbed over RM1.7mil highland jewellery heist

KUANTAN: Police have arrested seven people, including several foreigners, in connection with the theft of 2.5kg of jewellery worth over RM1.7mil from a shopping mall in a highland resort in Bentong, in August.

Nation

Health Ministry proposes mandatory health insurance for refugees, asylum seekers

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has proposed making a health insurance protection or contribution mechanism mandatory for refugees and asylum seekers registered under the Refugee Registration Document (DPP).

Singapore

Singapore eyes deeper Asean integration, wider partnerships as 2027 chair

SINGAPORE: (Bernama) Singapore will prioritise deeper integration within Asean and wider partnerships beyond the bloc's traditional dialogue partners during its 2027 chairmanship, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.

Nation

AKPS, police raid Subang Airport hangar, nabs four over Laos drug seizure

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) on Wednesday (Oct 7) raided a hangar at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, believed to be linked to the seizure of 521kg of drugs in Laos last week.

Nation

Cost-of-living among issues in focus for Budget 2027, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The 2027 Budget will continue to focus on easing the cost-of-living burden, protecting the people and creating opportunities, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

AseanPlus News

Beijing wanted more from Xi’s state visit to Washington

Sources say US knocked back proposals such as engagement with the business community and public, talks on AI and security issues

Sri Lanka

Former Sri Lankan first lady arrested over alleged financial irregularities

COLOMBO: (Bernama-Xinhua) Former Sri Lankan first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on Wednesday (Oct 7) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, reported Xinhua.

AseanPlus News

Authorities investigate viral drone footage of National Day fireworks display

Hong Kong's Civil Aviation Department investigating suspected illegal drone flight over Victoria Harbour after mainland Chinese visitor posts fireworks footage