Nation

Johor Environment Dept issues RM1.16mil in compounds for harmful activities in 2025

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Environment Department (DOE) carried out 13 enforcement operations throughout 2025, issuing notices and compounds amounting to RM1.16mil to ensure compliance with environmental laws across the state.

Other Sports

Olympics-Canadian skater Stellato-Dudek aims for gold at 42 in extraordinary comeback story

Jan 15 (Reuters) - In a sport built around youth, Deanna ‌Stellato-Dudek has thrived on standing apart. 

Nation

Former security guard jailed seven years for stealing 17 gold bars and jewellery

PETALING JAYA: A former security guard has been sentenced to seven years in prison for stealing RM250,000 worth of gold and diamonds belonging to a Melaka finance officer.

World

Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Barcelona after threat

MADRID, ‌Jan 15 (Reuters) - A ‌Turkish Airlines flight ‌from Istanbul made an emergency landing at ‍Barcelona-El Prat ‍Airport on ‌Thursday after an unspecified ‍threat ​on board, ⁠Spanish airports operator AENA said, ‌adding that the airport ⁠was ‍operating normally.

Football

Malaysia drawn with SEA hotshots Thailand in Hyundai Cup Group B

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia have been drawn in Group B of the AFF Hyundai Cup, where they will face Southeast Asian Giants Thailand. 

Singapore

No plans to publicly display carcass of euthanised Himalayan vulture: Singapore's Lee Kong Chian museum

SINGAPORE: The carcass of a rare Himalayan vulture euthanised in Singapore will not be publicly displayed in order to retain its scientific value.

Nation

Selangor records 61% fewer dengue cases in 2025

SHAH ALAM: Selangor recorded a 61% decrease or 36,799 fewer dengue cases throughout last year compared to 2024.

World

Syria's use of force against Kurdish-led SDF seems an option, Turkey says

ISTANBUL, Jan ‌15 (Reuters) - Turkey's foreign minister said on Thursday he hopes problems in ‌neighbouring Syria can be resolved peacefully but the use of ‌force by the government in Damascus could be an option after recent clashes with Kurdish fighters.

Nation

Three experience breathing difficulties after ammonia gas leak in Negri

SEREMBAN: Three people have experienced breathing difficulties after a cylinder containing ammonia gas sprung a leak.

Corporate News

Pestec appoints Adam Yee as president

PETALING JAYA: Pestec International Bhd has appointed Datuk Adam Yee Hee Hoon its president.

Thailand

Former Thai PM Thaksin eligible for parole in May, says Corrections Department official

BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be eligible for parole in May, according to a senior official at the Corrections Department. The official said this on Thursday (Jan 15) when Thaksin's son-in-law Pitaka Suksawat visited Thanksin at Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok.

True Or Not

QuickCheck: Are more than 30 snake encounters reported daily in Kelantan?

PETALING JAYA: Encounters with snakes are never fun, especially when you're minding your own business at home or getting work done at the

Technology

Australia social media ban hits 4.7 million teen accounts in first month

SYDNEY, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Social media companies ‌have collectively deactivated nearly five million accounts belonging to Australian teenagers just a ‌month after a world-first ban on under‑16s took effect, the country's internet regulator said, ‌a sign the measure has had a swift and sweeping impact.

Nation

DSP Mohd Nazri's defence case to be heard March 26, 27

IPOH: The High Court has set March 26 and 27 to hear the defence's arguments in the case of senior police officer Deputy Supt Mohd Nazri Abdul Razak, who is charged with the killing of 17-year-old Muhammad Zaharif Affendi Muhd Zamrie, three years ago.

World

Russia expels British diplomat for alleged spying, London mulling response

MOSCOW, Jan 15 (Reuters) - ‌Russia on Thursday expelled a British diplomat it said was an undeclared spy, but London said such "malicious and ‌baseless" accusations undermined the basic conditions needed for embassies to operate and said it was considering a response. 

Corporate News

Wawasan Dengkil and Kester partner on renewable energy projects

KUALA LUMPUR: Wawasan Dengkil Holdings Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Wawasan Dengkil Sdn Bhd, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Kester Sdn Bhd to explore collaboration on renewable energy and green technology projects in Kedah.

Nation

Anthony Loke a good leader but Umno is no DAP lackey, says Youth wing division chief

KUALA LUMPUR: DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke is a good leader, says an Umno Youth division leader who spoke of good cooperation between the two parties.

Technology

Spotify to raise monthly subscription price to $12.99 in select markets

Jan ‌15 (Reuters) - Spotify said ‌on Thursday it ‌would raise the price of its monthly ‍premium subscription service ‍by $1 to $12.99 ‌for existing subscribers in ‍the ​United States, Estonia ⁠and Latvia markets.

World

Republicans split on Trump's aggressive immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's Republicans are divided over ‌whether federal immigration officers should try harder to avoid hurting people following the shooting death of a community activist during an immigration raid, ‌according to a Reuters/Ipsos survey.

Nation

Umno Youth rues absence of 'commander' Najib

KUALA LUMPUR: The absence of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is felt at the Umno Youth meeting, with debaters highlighting the former party president's influence in the political landscape.