Philippines

Philippine museum brings deadly, lucrative galleon trade to life

MANILA: A full-size replica of a Spanish galleon stares out into Manila Bay, the centrepiece of a museum that will transport visitors back to the 17th century, when conscripted Philippine mariners birthed the era of globalisation

Singapore

Payment issues mar first day of registration for BYD Singapore International Marathon

SINGAPORE: Registration for the Dec 4-6 BYD Singapore International Marathon presented by adidas opened on Monday (April 27), but it was dogged by payment problems on the event website, with some runners raising the issue on social media.

Technology

EU tells Google to open Android to AI rivals

The EU on Monday laid out measures it wants Google to take to open up its operating system to rival AI services, in a move slammed by the US tech giant.

Asia & Oceania

Some of China's traditional tulous are now unique boutique stays

China's traditional earthen buildings, or tulou, revitalised through boutique hospitality.

Thailand

Thai tourism body wary of easy entry risks — calls for rethink on 60-day visa waiver

Thailand's tourism body urges review of 60-day visa waiver, citing security risks, overstays and misuse as foreign arrivals forecast trimmed

Nation

James Chai arrives at MACC HQ to record statement

PUTRAJAYA: Political analyst James Chai arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here on Tuesday (April 28) to give his statement.

South Korea

S. Koreans split food, grocery deliveries with strangers amid rise in single-person households

SEOUL: Many South Koreans are joining a rising trend of shared shopping and food delivery as single-person households and the cost of living continue to rise.

Letters

Essay-based assessment more vital than ever in an AI age

A letter from DR NORMAN YUSOFF, Universiti Teknologi Mara

Indonesia

Indonesian police charge 13 in daycare abuse scandal

YOGJAKARTA: Indonesian police have arrested 13 people after shocking images of alleged abuse against small children at a daycare centre went viral, sparking outrage across the nation, officials said Monday (April 27).

Nation

Cops bust Kota Tinggi migrant smuggling ring, 14 arrested

KOTA TINGGI: Police here crippled a migrant smuggling operation following the arrest of 13 Indonesians and a local man in Sungai Rengit and Felda Air Tawar.

Golf

Golf-LIV Golf may postpone Louisiana event to avoid World Cup clash, sources say

April ⁠27 (Reuters) - LIV Golf may postpone its Louisiana ⁠event scheduled for June due to concerns the ‌soccer World Cup could impact attendances and viewership, while issues such as high temperatures and course condition are also ​factors, sources told Reuters on Monday.

Nation

RM20mil Dharma Madani fund to empower Hindu temples as community hubs, says Mitra DG

PETALING JAYA: A RM20mil fund will be distributed to 1,000 Hindu temples nationwide under the Dharma Madani initiative to support community and social development programmes, says Raveendran Nair.

Nation

Two women in Pahang lose RM1.4mil to phone scams

KUANTAN: Two women lost RM1.4mil after being duped by a phone scam syndicate from September 2024 to April 2026.

Mobile apps

Has your Signal account been hacked in the latest phishing attacks?

Signal users around the world are at risk of falling victim to a wave of sophisticated new cyberattacks apparently targeting political, military and business leaders who use the messaging service.

The Doctor Says

Should we implement DRGs in Malaysia?

The pros and cons of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), as well as other countries' experiences with it, are laid out.

Living

How to stay safe when driving in heavy rain, high winds and storms

Stay fully focused if you are driving in strong winds, and go slower to give yourself more time to react to anything unexpected.

Nation

Negri Sembilan crisis: Umno Youth chief rejects backdoor govt, urges return of mandate to the people

SHAH ALAM: Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh has reaffirmed his stance against any attempt to form a government through "tebuk atap" (backdoor manoeuvres), urging all parties to respect the people's mandate instead.

World

Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers work to remove trapped passengers

JAKARTA, April 28 (Reuters) - ⁠The death toll from a train ⁠collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta ‌has risen to 14 with another 84 injured, the train operator said on Tuesday, as rescuers worked to ​extract survivors still trapped ⁠in the wreckage.

Nation

Prioritise workers' mental well-being as well, social activist urges employers, organisations

KUALA LUMPUR: Employers and organisations must prioritise workers' mental well-being alongside physical safety as part of a comprehensive workplace safety strategy, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

Markets

Asian stocks meander ahead of tech earnings, BOJ awaits

SINGAPORE: Asian stocks held near record highs and the dollar was muted on Tuesday as investors weighed the geopolitical maelstrom in the Middle East and braced for megacap earnings and a slate of central bank meetings, with the Bank of Japan due later in the day.