Animals

Understanding dogs' genetics: Is there a little wolf in your chihuahua?

A new collection of papers reveal interesting details about the animal's diversity and behaviour.

Family

This New Orleans nonprofit is bridging the gap in end-of-life care lessons

As more family members care for their dying loved ones at home, workshops aimed at teaching them how to do it offer support without the professional cost.

AI

The AI boom needs electricity, but Western grids are strained. Is power China’s power?

China's energy buildout means cheap, green and reliable electricity fuels its manufacturing and tech industries, giving it an edge over rivals.

Arts

Cipta Seni Incubator returns, broadening artistic possibilities

British-Malaysian arts mentorship series is inviting applications from artists working at the margins for its second cycle

Nation

MACC seizes RM8.42mil in cash, assets linked to military funds abuse

PUTRAJAYA:  Cash, assets and funds sitting over 12 bank accounts worth some RM8.42mil have been seized in investigations into alleged abuse of military funds involving top armed forces officers.

Singapore

WWF-Singapore and EDB launch programme to tackle hurdles in protecting Asia’s mangroves, seagrass

SINGAPORE: A local conservation organisation has started a three-year initiative to tackle key barriers in conserving and restoring mangroves, peatlands and seagrass habitats across Asia, so they can yield carbon credits

Indonesia

Prabowo makes first presidential visit to Nusantara

JAKARTA: President Prabowo Subianto made his first visit to the country's future capital city Nusantara in East Kalimantan, in what analysts deemed as an attempt to dispel doubts over his commitment to completing his predecessor's project.

Nation

Govt to refining new expatriate employment policy ahead of June 1 rollout, says Ramanan

PUTRAJAYA: The Human Resources Ministry is conducting further studies to refine the new expatriate employment policy before it takes effect on June 1, says Minister Datuk Seri R Ramanan.

Banking

SME Bank expects Bank Negara to hold OPR at 2.75% in 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent throughout 2026, while gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 4.3 per cent, said Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank). 

Nation

Cases against armed forces brass to be submitted next week, says MACC chief

PUTRAJAYA: Two cases involving several top military officers are expected to be wrapped up next week.

Brunei

Brunei Prime Minister's Office highlights Vision 2035 progress

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei's development progress under Brunei Vision 2035, along with manpower and employment initiatives, was highlighted by Brunei's Prime Minister's Office (PMO) during a dialogue session with members of the Legislative Council on Tuesday (Jan 13) near the capital.

Nation

City council studies new site as Ipoh tree struggles to survive, says mayor

IPOH: The site at Railway Station Square where the Ipoh tree stands may no longer be suitable for the species, says Mayor Zamakhshari Hanipah.

Thailand

Fatal back-to-back crane failures tied to same Thai firm: Minister

BANGKOK: The collapse of a highway construction crane killed two people near Bangkok on Thursday (Jan 15), with a Thai minister saying the building firm was also involved in a crane failure the day before that left 32 dead.

Banking

China's central bank to conduct 900-billion-yuan outright reverse repo operation

BEIJING: The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, announced on Wednesday that it will conduct a 900-billion-yuan ($128.35 billion) outright reverse repo operation on Thursday to maintain ample liquidity in the banking system.

Nation

KJ’s attendance at Umno Youth AGM has my blessings, says Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he gave his personal blessings for Khairy Jamaluddin to attend the Umno Youth convention.

Nation

Tamil community nationwide marks Ponggal, honouring tradition, family ties

KUALA LUMPUR: The Tamil community across the country joyfully celebrated the Ponggal festival on Thursday (Jan 15), marking the harvest thanksgiving in homes and temples, a tradition deeply rooted in the community.

Cambodia

Cambodia saw almost seven million pass through international airports in 2025

PHNOM PENH: The number of passengers passing through Cambodia's three international airports in 2025 totalled almost seven million, an increase of more than 10 per cent compared to 2024, while air cargo volume rose by more than 20 per cent. At present, 36 domestic and international airlines operate in Cambodia's aviation sector.

Nation

Melaka CM to decide on Akmal’s exco post after receiving official quit letter

KUALA LUMPUR: Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh says he will wait for an official resignation letter from Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh before deciding on the latter's position in the Melaka state government.

Entertainment

HK singer Charlene Choi confirms romance with fitness coach 10 years her junior

The singer, who was previously in a relationship with billionaire Anthony Shek, says her current boyfriend inspired her to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

Nation

Media groups condemn doxxing of FMT journalist after online backlash

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Media Council (MMC) has condemned the doxxing, harassment and intimidation of journalists following an online backlash against a Free Malaysia Today (FMT) reporter after a public lecture earlier this week.