Fashion

Livelihoods, transparency, accountability: Responsible fashion beyond materials

The conversation is shifting beyond the environment to how responsibility in the fashion industry is measured, not just in emissions saved, but in how livelihoods are impacted.

AI

Young Chinese use AI to launch one-person firms over job anxiety

Young Chinese, many who fear age discrimination in their workplace after turning 35, are increasingly starting "one-person companies" that have artificial intelligence do most of the work.

Nation

Federal Court rules caning is constitutional

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has dismissed review applications by three prisoners seeking to set aside their whipping sentences, ruling that the punishment is constitutional.

Commodities

Gold rises as oil weakens after US extends ceasefire with Iran

GOLD prices rose on Wednesday as lower oil prices, following a U.S. extension of a ceasefire with Iran, eased fears of an inflation spike and prolonged high interest rates.

Nation

Divorced woman, children threatened over ex-husband’s loan shark debt

KUALA LUMPUR: A 50-year-old woman who works as a manager is living in fear with her children after being repeatedly harassed by loan sharks over an alleged debt incurred by her ex-husband, despite their divorce last year.

Cambodia

Cambodia's trade with RCEP countries exceeds US$11bil in Q1

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's trade volume with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries amounted to US$11.26 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a year-on-year rise of 18.5 per cent, said an official report on Wednesday (April 22).

Nation

Apex court fixes May 13 to hear Isa Samad's review in RM3.1mil graft case

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Court has fixed May 13 to hear a review filed by former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad in his graft case involving RM3.09mil for a hotel purchase in Sarawak.

India

India strangles final bastion of Maoist revolt as mining opportunities loom

BASTAR, India: The Maoist rebellion that once held sway over nearly a third of India is being bulldozed into submission in its final forest fortress.

Japan

Tokyo theme park worker dies in accident during ride inspection

TOKYO: A 24-year-old worker died on Tuesday (April 21) after being caught in an amusement park attraction in Tokyo during inspection, according to the Metropolitan Police Department and other sources.

Nation

Penang civil servants will not WFH for now, says CM

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang state executive council has decided not to implement the work-from-home (WFH) policy for state civil servants for the time being, says Chow Kon Yeow.

Laos

Laos-China 500 kV transmission line becomes operational

VIENTIANE: High-ranking government officials from Laos and China on April 20 officially opened a 500 kilovolt power line in a significant boost to cross-border electricity trade and clean energy growth.

AI

AI godfather Hinton: Unregulated AI like speeding with no steering wheel

Artificial Intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton insisted Tuesday on the need to strictly regulate the technology, warning that it remained unclear if humanity could co-exist with super intelligent AI.

Aviation

Asian airlines brace for sky-high jet fuel prices

WITH the Middle East crisis heightening jet fuel supply risks, Asian airlines are taking action, to cope with supply instability and rising costs, from cutting flights to raising fares.

Thailand

Thai People’s Party eyes leadership reshuffle as 'orange' camp moves towards a fifth generation

BANGKOK: Thailand's People's Party is heading into another leadership transition, with its annual general meeting scheduled for April 24-26, 2026—an event being closely watched for both internal restructuring and potential political aftershocks from a major court case expected around the same period.

Nation

Two accidents on Jalan Semenyih within hours, one rider hurt

KAJANG: Two separate road accidents occurred in the same area on Jalan Semenyih just hours apart, leaving one victim with minor injuries.

World

Myanmar considering 'good things' for detained Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand says

BANGKOK, April 22 (Reuters) - Myanmar's new president ⁠is considering "good things" for detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand's foreign minister said on Wednesday, as ⁠the country seeks to normalise ties with regional bloc ASEAN after five years on the sidelines. 

Nation

MMEA to deploy two new vessels to bolster South China Sea security

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will deploy two upcoming Multi-Purpose Mission Ships (MPMS) in the South China Sea to strengthen security operations.

World

Exclusive-Ukraine says some Russian missiles fly near Chornobyl, risking major accident

LONDON, April 22 (Reuters) - Russia has repeatedly launched drones and missiles ⁠on a flight path near the disused Chornobyl nuclear plant during attacks on Ukraine, elevating the risk of a major accident, Ukraine's top state prosecutor told Reuters.

Vietnam

South Korea, Vietnam leaders to meet as Hanoi seeks high-tech investment

Vietnam's leader To Lam will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday, marking their second meeting in less than a year. Hanoi seeks more support for its high-tech ambitions from its top investor.

Nation

Cops nab woman who allegedly asked hospital patients for payment

JOHOR BARU: Police have arrested a 27-year-old woman volunteering at Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA) here for allegedly asking patients for payment.