Sabah & Sarawak

OPTR offers 20% discount as Sabah electricity tariffs rise

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah businesses facing higher electricity costs following the Feb 1 tariff revision may find some relief through the Off Peak Tariff Rider (OPTR) scheme, which offers up to a 20% discount on electricity usage during off-peak hours.

Football

Soccer-Pressure builds on Al-Ittihad as Asian Champions League resumes

Feb 8 (Reuters) - Saudi Pro League ‌champions Al-Ittihad will look to push their domestic difficulties and the exodus of key players to ‌one side to assert themselves in the Asian Champion League Elite when Sergio Conceicao's team ‌take on Qatar's Al-Gharafa on Tuesday.

AseanPlus News

Affin Group turns 50 and its universe brings lifestyle, shopping and live entertainment together under roof at Mitec

AFFIN Universe - a two-day lifestyle destination that transforms MITEC Kuala Lumpur into a vibrant showcase of entertainment, culture and discovery as the corporation turns 50 this year.

Myanmar

Myanmar holds 2025 film academy awards ceremony

YANGON: Myanmar held the 2025 Film Academy Awards presentation ceremony in its capital Nay Pyi Taw on Saturday evening, according to the state-owned Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) on Sunday (Feb 8).

Forex

Ringgit to trade in tight range between RM3.95 and RM3.96 next week

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to trade in a tight range, hovering around RM3.95 to RM3.96 next week as the market anticipates more catalysts, including the upcoming US economic data.

Nation

Thai van driver pleads not guilty to dangerous driving, causing motorcyclist's death

JITRA: A Thai van driver pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court here to a charge of dangerous driving causing the death of a female motorcyclist last month.

Nation

It's all systems go as Education Ministry preps for Year One admission of six-year-olds

NIBONG TEBAL: The Education Ministry is making full preparations to handle the admission of six-year-olds into Year One from next year, in anticipation of the encouraging response from parents, says Fadhlina Sidek.

Nation

Schools can decide on activities, student attire during hot weather, says Fadhlina

NIBONG TEBAL: The Education Ministry is concerned about the welfare, health and safety of students, teachers and all school staff in dealing with the hot weather or any unexpected weather conditions, especially in the northern states, says Fadhlina Sidek.

Nation

Trader loses over RM335,000 to investment scam

KUANTAN: A trader lost over RM335,000 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme he came across on Facebook last November.

Nation

Govt looking to study AI licensing to curb child sexual content online, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is looking to study regulating artificial intelligence (AI) apps through licensing to curb the production of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM), says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Nation

Ramadan bazaar traders reminded to get typhoid jabs, maintain cleanliness

SEREMBAN: All food traders, especially those involved in Ramadan bazaars, have been reminded to take food safety matters seriously, take the typhoid vaccination and comply with the highest hygiene standards when preparing buka puasa (breaking of fast) food.

Nation

PM Anwar appreciates 'true friend' Modi's efforts in promoting global peace

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his deepest appreciation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in promoting peace globally.

China

23 cases of smuggled orchids recorded as holiday demand swells in Hong Kong

HONG KONG: Hong Kong wildlife protection authorities have recorded 23 cases of smuggled orchids in the first month of the year, with the number expected to rise in the coming weeks as Lunar New Year approaches.

Nation

Housing and Local Govt Ministry ready to help regularise places of worship, says Nga

IPOH: The Housing and Local Government Ministry is ready to assist in efforts to regularise places of worship, says Nga Kor Ming.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sarawak polls expected after Gawai Dayak celebration, says SUPP veep

SIBU: The Sarawak election is expected to be called after the Gawai Dayak celebration, with political parties already stepping up early preparations in anticipation of the polls, says Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) vice-president Datuk Michael Tiang.

Sabah & Sarawak

Borneo's 'Durian Merah' can be the next big thing if developed properly, says Kuamut rep

KOTA KINABALU: Borneo's exotic "Durian Merah" has the potential to become a new popular food product in the country and also be developed into an agro-tourism product, says Kuamut assemblyman Datuk Masiung Banah.

Retail

McDonald’s Malaysia to invest RM1bil over five years, open 100 restaurants

KUALA LUMPUR: McDonald's Malaysia is planning to invest RM1 billion to open 100 new restaurants, modernise existing outlets and strengthen digital capabilities over the next five years.

Laos

Laos, Vietnam boost special relationship, agree to build Friendship University

VIENTIANE: Laos and Vietnam strengthened their special friendship relations on Thursday (Feb 5) by signing six cooperation documents, including an agreement to build the Laos-Vietnam Friendship University in Laos.

AseanPlus News

Seafood savoury at its best - Ombak Kitchen launches new western-inspired menu and unveils Ramadan preview

Ombak Kitchen has unveiled its new Western-inspired seafood menu, alongside the introduction of its Ramadan Preview 2026.

Vietnam

Vietnamese Embassy in Republic of Korea calls for serious review of remarks insulting Vietnamese women

SEOUL: The Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on Friday (Feb 6) sent an official note expressing its position regarding remarks deemed disrespectful towards Vietnamese women made by the head of Jindo county in South Jeolla province.