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.

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.

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.

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.

Nation

Immigration records show missing actress leaving Saudi airport, says Tok Mat

KUALA LUMPUR: The latest immigration records show that missing actress Nadia Kesuma has left King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Living

Restaurant trends that are likely to bloom in Malaysia in 2026

From modern Malay restaurants to kopitiams, here are the restaurant trends that are likely to be big in Malaysia this year.

Nation

Sun bear stirs fears in Kampung Durian Mentangau, Dungun

DUNGUN: Around 1,300 residents of Kampung Durian Mentangau, near here, are on edge after a sun bear has been roaming the village for the past two weeks.

Technology

Musk seeks up to $134 billion from OpenAI, Microsoft in 'wrongful gains'

Jan 17 (Reuters) - Elon Musk ‌is seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing he deserves ‌the "wrongful gains" that they received from his early support of the ‌artificial-intelligence startup, according to a court filing on Friday.

Philippines

Tropical Storm Ada triggers flooding, landslides in Albay, Philippines

LIGAO CITY, (Philippines): Heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm Ada triggered flooding and landslides in several parts of Albay on Saturday (Jan 17), rendering roads and bridges impassable and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of families, local officials said

Nation

Asean AI safety network secretariat to be based in KL

PUTRAJAYA: The Secretariat of the Asean Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Network will be based in Kuala Lumpur, reaffirming Malaysia's commitment to supporting the region's digital priorities and building trusted regional digital governance.

Laos

US ambassador bids farewell, pledges continuing US-Laos ties

VIENTIANE: The United States Ambassador to Laos on Wednesday (Jan 14) paid a farewell visit to the Minister of Foreign Affairs upon completion of her diplomatic mission, when she reaffirmed continued cooperation between Laos and the US.

Cambodia

Pursat Governor: Thai troops occupying Cambodian territory more than a ‘border clash’

PHNOM PENH: Pursat provincial governor Khoy Rida has asserted that the situation in the Thmor Da area is not a routine border incident but a clear act of invasion and occupation, with Thai troops holding four locations inside Cambodian territory.