Nation

Rex Tan's detention under Sedition Act unnecessary, says Ramkarpal

PETALING JAYA: The arrest of former Free Malaysia Today (FMT) journalist Rex Tan under the Sedition Act 1948 was unnecessary and disproportionate to the wrong he had allegedly committed, says DAP legal bureau chairman Ramkarpal Singh.

AseanPlus News

As China’s companies expand overseas, entrepreneurs want the passports to match

Local residency is becoming an essential asset for China's business owners as they go abroad, granting benefits and networking opportunities

Nation

Wanita Umno to set up special digital squad to boost socmed presence, says Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR: Wanita Umno will form a special digital taskforce to increase the online presence of the party, says Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

China

Beijing braces for snowfall, cold wave

BEIJING: (Bernama-Xinhua) Beijing is bracing for a significant snowfall and a sharp drop in temperature starting Saturday (Jan 17) as a cold wave approaches, local meteorological authorities said on Friday (Jan 16), reported Xinhua.

Nation

Over 90,000 illegals detained last year, says Immigration Dept

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 92,360 undocumented migrants were arrested for committing various offences under the Immigration Act throughout 2025, says the Immigration Department.

Nation

Umno AGM: Puteri Umno chief tells off delegate for calling members 'gedik', says remark degrading

KUALA LUMPUR: Puteri Umno chief Datuk Nurul Amal Fauzi reprimanded a Melaka Umno delegate for calling a member "gedik" (acting overly cute), saying that the remark was degrading.

Nation

Umno AGM: No 'yes men' in Umno Youth, vocal out of love for party, says Akmal

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno Youth members are not yes men and will continue being vocal out of love for the party, says the wing's chief Datuk Dr Muhammad Akmal Saleh.

Philippines

Australian coroner refers Filipino worker’s death to police after employer’s ‘deplorable’ conduct

MANILA: In February 2019, 21-year-old Filipino national Jerwin Royupa began work at an Australian winery after getting his degree in agriculture, in hopes of supporting his parents after learning the ropes of the industry.

Nation

Over 210 undocumented migrants arrested in KL Immigration raids

KUALA LUMPUR: An enforcement operation by the Immigration Department of Malaysia at two commercial centres in the capital on Saturday (Jan 17) led to the arrest of 217 undocumented migrants, believed to have committed various immigration offences.

Brunei

Forum promotes workforce training investment in Brunei

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Lifelong Learning Centre (L3C) under the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Manpower Planning Office (MPO) under the Prime Minister's Office, successfully hosted the Annual Lifelong Learning Industry Engagement Day (ALLIED) Forum on Thursday (Jan 15) at a hotel.

Nation

Penang aware of concerns regarding ferry-rail connectivity issues, says Chow

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government is fully aware of public concerns regarding connectivity issues, including ferry services and rail links at the Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) Butterworth station.

Nation

Umno must never fade or be sidelined, says Puteri Umno chief

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno must pursue its struggle with greater resolve and be ready to go solo in the upcoming state elections, says Datuk Nurul Amal Mohd Fauzi.

Thailand

Thai Army rejects Cambodia-linked report as one-sided, misleading

BANGKOK: On Friday (Jan 16), ACM Prapas Sonjaidee, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force, in his capacity as Director of the Thai–Cambodia Situation Information Centre, issued a clarification regarding a document titled "Thailand–Cambodia Conflict: Incursions, IHL Violations, and Scam Networks."

Nation

Malaysia not direct trading partner with Iran, all trade through third party, says Tok Mat

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is not a direct trading partner with Iran and conducts any trade through a third party, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Myanmar

One dead, nine injured as passenger bus overturns and falls into ravine in Myanmar

YANGON: One person was killed and nine others injured when a passenger vehicle overturned and fell into a ravine on the Loilin-Nam Sam Union Road in Shan State, according to the Myanmar Fire Service.

Nation

Penang cops launch manhunt for duo who allegedly shot man at car wash

GEORGE TOWN: Police are launching a manhunt for two unidentified men who allegedly fired several shots and killed a man at a car wash shop here in Nibong Tebal on Jan 16.

Singapore

Man, 17, arrested for driving under the influence of drugs after dramatic police chase in Geylang, Singapore

SINGAPORE: A 17-year-old man was arrested late Friday (Jan 16) for driving under the influence of drugs and dangerous driving.

Arts

Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei makes a long-awaited India debut

The exhibition includes Ai Weiwei's large-scale Lego compositions, alongside works made from porcelain, stone and even buttons

World

Uganda's Museveni wins re-election, opposition leader at large

KAMPALA, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Veteran President Yoweri Museveni was declared ‌the landslide winner of Uganda's presidential election on Saturday, extending his rule into a fifth decade after a contest marred by ‌violent incidents and allegations of fraud. 

World

Death toll in Iran protests over 3,000, rights group says

DUBAI, Jan 17 (Reuters) - More than 3,000 ‌people have died in Iran's nationwide protests, rights activists said on Saturday, while a "very slight rise" ‌in internet activity was reported in the country after an eight-day blackout.