Nation

Zahid respects Akmal’s move to quit Melaka exco

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says that he respects the decision of Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh to step down from his position as a Melaka exco member.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah not asking for charity, says Kitingan on delay in 40% revenue share review

KOTA KINABALU: It is mandatory for the Federal Government to comply with the High Court decision mandating the review and implementation of Sabah's 40% revenue entitlement, says Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan.

Metro News

Mall gallops into the Year of the Horse

SUNWAY Velocity Mall was transformed into a vibrant arena of colour and movement as Sunway Malls launched its Chinese New Year campaign, "Galloping Into Prosperity", in conjunction with the Year of the Horse.

Markets

1 Doc International eyes Main Market listing

PETALING JAYA: 1 Doc International Bhd is eyeing a listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.

South Korea

South Korea opens state scholarships exclusively for refugees

SEOUL: South Korea's Ministry of Education on Jan 15 signed a memorandum of understanding with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the Ministry of Justice to establish a new selection process for state-funded scholarships exclusively for refugees.

Nation

MACC races to wrap probe into senior military officers

PUTRAJAYA: The ongoing investigations involving senior military officers must be completed as soon as possible, given the sensitivities involved, says Tan Sri Azam Baki.

Tennis

Tennis-Federer hopes 'Sincaraz' rivalry can thrill fans at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The era-shaping ‌rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner has injected fresh energy into men's tennis, 20-times Grand Slam champion ‌Roger Federer said on Thursday as he looked forward to a blockbuster Australian Open showdown between ‌the pair.

AseanPlus News

Nepal's oldest party splits ahead of post-protest elections

KATHMANDU: Nepal's oldest political party, Nepali Congress, has split ahead of March general elections, with the dissident party faction unanimously electing a new president.

Myanmar

Myanmar to take legal action against opposition party Chair over secret meeting with foreign reps

YANGON: The Union Election Commission (UEC) announced on January 14 that legal action will be taken in accordance with the law against People's Pioneer Party (PPP) Chair Thet Thet Khine (pic) and a Central Executive Committee (CEC) member for allegedly holding a secret meeting with individuals from a foreign embassy.

Myanmar

Myanmar's election commission says legal action to be taken against opposition party Chair over alleged secret meeting with foreign embassy representatives

Corporate News

JTI Malaysia names Didier Ellena managing director

KUALA LUMPUR: Japan Tobacco International (JTI) Malaysia has appointed Didier Ellena as its new managing director, effective Jan 5, 2026.

Vietnam

Rare sea turtle caught in fishing net released in Quang Ngaai province

QUANG NGAI: A rare sea turtle has been released into the wild at Sa Huynh estuary in the central province of Quang Ngai, said Maj Pham Van Sang, deputy head of the Sa Huynh Border Guard Station, on Wednesday (Jan 14)

Philippines

Death toll rises to 22 after landfill collapse in the Philippines

MANILA: The death toll from a landfill landslide in the central Philippines rose to 22 a week after the accident, local officials said on Thursday (Jan 15).

Entertainment

Singer Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault by two ex-employees

The assaults were alleged to have taken place in 2021 at his mansions in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.

Technology

Amazon launches Europe-based cloud service to address data-sovereignty concerns

FRANKFURT, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Amazon's cloud ‌unit AWS on Thursday launched a service hosted entirely in Europe, aiming to reassure customers worried ‌about data security under U.S.-based providers by offering what it calls an independent European alternative.

Nation

RM11.4mil in assets seized in MACC probe involving former Army Chief

PUTRAJAYA: Some RM11.4mil in cases and assets were seized in connection with an investigation into military procurement involving the former Army Chief.

Thailand

Chemical leak sparks mass evacuation in Samut Prakan as schools close

BANGKOK: A major chemical leak in the Song Phi Nong community has triggered an urgent evacuation of residents and the immediate closure of schools in the Phra Samut Chedi district on Thursday (Jan 15)

Nation

Locals chose Hat Yai over Langkawi, says Kedah Umno delegate on PAS’ poor tourism efforts

KUALA LUMPUR: Many Kedahans are choosing to travel to Hat Yai in Thailand over Langkawi, as vacations there are more affordable due to the alleged failure of the Kedah state government to promote local tourism, says a Kedah Puteri Umno delegate.

Commodities

Malaysia lowers February crude palm oil reference price

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has lowered its February crude palm oil reference price, a change that cuts the export duty to 9%, a circular on the Malaysian Palm Oil Board website showed on Thursday.

Fashion

Will we be seeing low-key fashion rule the red carpet this awards season?

With the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards kicking off awards season, refined gowns, subtle textures and thoughtful accessorising are emerging as the defining red-carpet mood.