AseanPlus News

Has Takaichi planted a Taiwan ‘time bomb’ in Tokyo’s ties with Beijing?

The Japanese prime minister's comments about military intervention were unusually direct for such a sensitive topic

Philippines

Marcos vows support for Timor-Leste to build a stronger Asean

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr on Friday (Nov 14) pledged to assist Timor-Leste, the newest member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), to make the regional bloc stronger and more resilient, the Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported.

AseanPlus News

130kg Chinese man dies after gastric bypass surgery to impress girlfriend’s parents

Overweight man who struggled to control his eating habits finds love; dies 3 days after stomach surgery to make him less heavy

Nation

Malaysia committed to peace facilitator role in Thai-Cambodia dispute, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will continue to serve as a fair and responsible facilitator in helping Thailand and Cambodia reach a lasting resolution to their ongoing border dispute, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Entertainment

HK actor Michael Tao opens up about past marriage: 'Incomplete and imperfect'

The 62-year-old, who tied the knot with Wong Wai Po in 2000, describes their 2007 divorce as a painful experience for both of them.

Thailand

Thais use boats to navigate flooded homes and ancient temples in Ayutthaya

AYUTTHAYA: For three months, Thai retiree Somkid Kijniyom has been sleeping in a small boat surviving on dry food handouts in the waist-high floodwaters that have filled his home.

Brunei

Australia–Brunei business forum highlights strengthening agrifood partnership

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Senior government and industry leaders from Australia and Brunei Darussalam gathered on Thursday (Nov 13) for the Australia–Brunei Business Forum and Networking Event, underscoring both nations' shared commitment to food security and economic growth.

Singapore

Hin Leong founder O.K. Lim should be granted judicial mercy, like tycoon Ong Beng Seng: Defence

SINGAPORE: Hin Leong founder Lim Oon Kuin should be granted judicial mercy, like property tycoon Ong Beng Seng, as the heightened risk of the 83-year-old bankrupt falling in prison may lead to his death, Senior Counsel Davinder Singh told the High Court on Friday (Nov 14).

Indonesia

Riau police foil attempt to smuggle undocumented Indonesian workers to Malaysia

JAKARTA: Riau authorities have foiled an attempt to smuggle undocumented migrant workers to Malaysia amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal Indonesian labourers in the neighbouring country.

India

Modi's coalition set for big win in a key state election, bolstering his popularity

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling coalition is headed to win a key state election in a vote seen as a crucial test of Modi's popularity in one of the country's poorest yet most politically influential states.

Sabah & Sarawak

All 25 nomination centres ready for Sabah polls

KOTA KINABALU: All 25 nomination centres for the 17th Sabah State Election are fully prepared for nomination day on Saturday (Nov 15), which will determine contenders for all 73 state seats.

Forex

Ringgit retreats after an eight-day rally

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed marginally lower against the US dollar today, as the market saw a mild correction following recent gains despite supportive domestic economic data.

Sabah & Sarawak

Woman gets 18 years' jail for neglect, leading to death of four-year-old son

SARIKEI: A 22-year-old woman has been sentenced to 18 years' imprisonment by the Sessions Court after being found guilty of child neglect that resulted in the death of her young son.

Cambodia

Manet: In face of Thai violence, Cambodia will continue in path of peace

PHNOM PNEH: Cambodian leaders have affirmed that Cambodia will continue to pursue a path of peace, even if Thailand resorts to violence by shooting and killing Cambodian citizens. They have reiterated that violence, or the use of force, does not yield any benefits.

Nation

Duo fined RM20,000 each for causing telco disruption with electromagnetic interference

KUALA LUMPUR: Two men were each fined RM20,000 by the Sessions Court here on Friday (Nov 14) for using uncertified communication equipment and apparatus that caused disruptions to a telecommunications company's network services.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah eyes Middle East travellers as nature and wellness demand rises

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is leveraging its nature and wellness attractions to continue expanding its tourism market to Middle Eastern travellers as part of its market diversification efforts.

Nation

KLIA Terminal 1 hit by water leaks from ceiling during thunderstorm

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has confirmed storm-related water leaks affecting several parts of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1.

Markets

Bursa Malaysia ends lower, tracking regional, Wall St downturn

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia gave up yesterday's gains to close lower on Friday, tracking regional weakness following Wall Street's downturn as global equities slipped on renewed worries over stretched technology valuations and uncertainty surrounding the US Federal Reserve's policy outlook.

Philippines

Marcos daydreaming about economic recovery by year-end: Sara Duterte

MANILA: Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday (Nov 14) expressed skepticism over the current administration's claim that the country's economy can recover by the fourth quarter of 2025, calling whoever came up with the plan to be "out of their mind".

Japan

Japanese idol fired after exposed to have boyfriend; deemed ‘serious violation of rules’

BEIJING: A 17-year-old Japanese idol was dismissed for a "serious violation of rules" after observant online viewers spotted a man's reflection on a plastic cap in a photo she posted.