World

Russian drone attack kills three children and a woman in Kyiv region

KYIV, Sept ⁠20 (Reuters) - The death toll from an ⁠overnight Russian attack on the ‌Kyiv region rose to four, including three children, Kyiv regional authorities said on Sunday.

World

North Korea fires two missiles off east coast in three hours

SEOUL, Sept 20 (Reuters) - North Korea launched ⁠two missiles off its eastern coast on Sunday, its second set of tests in roughly a ⁠week and days after Pyongyang accused the US of driving tensions on the Korean Peninsula ‌through a series of military drills.

Philippines

Philippine tribe in limbo over US-led tech hub

CAPAS, Philippines: Tribal leader Petronila Munoz walked across the sweeping Philippine grasslands she has called home for generations, uncertain about its future, as a sprawling tech hub for a US-led initiative takes shape.

Indonesia

Indonesia’s wildfires and haze in Kalimantan cost billions: Families pay the price

BANJARBARU, South Kalimantan: Indonesian farmer Adi Siswoyo could only watch helplessly as fire swept through his vegetable farm.

Singapore

A 22-year-old man arrested for voyeurism at Singapore's NTU

SINGAPORE: A 22-year-old man was arrested at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) for voyeurism on the evening of Sept 19.

Forex

Ringgit expected to trade in narrow range against US dollar next week

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is likely to remain range-bound against the US dollar next week, with market attention drawn to speeches by several US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials, an analyst said.

World

Two dead in Moscow region, drones hit oil refinery in Russian capital

MOSCOW, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The largest Ukrainian ⁠drone attack reported so far on Moscow region killed two people and damaged ⁠part of an oil refinery in the capital, authorities said on Sunday, as ‌Russia enters the final day of parliamentary elections. 

Thailand

Thailand reports six landslide and flood incidents on Sept 20

BANGKOK: Thailand's Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) reported four landslides and two flash floods across Phetchabun, Surat Thani, Mae Hong Son and Chiang Mai in its 9.30am update on Sunday (September 20, 2026). The incidents affected roads, bridges, farmland and routes into and out of villages.

Corporate News

Sime Darby Property launches nationwide university hackathon

KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Property Bhd has partnered with innovation platform Kolaxus to launch the Sime Darby Property University Hackathon 2026, aimed at developing ideas for more sustainable and liveable townships.

Nepal

Nepal continues power exports despite flood damage to hydropower projects

KATHMANDU: Nepal earned more than 5.09 billion Nepali rupees (US$33.11 million) from electricity exports to India and Bangladesh from mid-August to mid-September, according to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).

Nation

Raise cigarette tax to keep schoolkids from smoking, says consumer association

GEORGE TOWN: The government should raise cigarette taxes in Budget 2027 to deter youth from taking up smoking, says the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP).

Entertainment

Hayden Panettiere’s mum, boyfriend not invited to memorial celebration

Those who were closest to Hayden Panettiere are planning to come together this weekend in California for a celebration of her life and legacy, according to a report.

Sabah & Sarawak

‘I came close to letting go’: Croatian climber details Mount Kinabalu ordeal

KOTA KINABALU: Croatian mountaineer Mauro Persic has described his survival on Mount Kinabalu as a gruelling nine-day battle after becoming lost during an illegal trek into the remote, uncharted eastern side of Malaysia's highest peak.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah MACC nabs two civil servants on suspicion of falsifying documents

KOTA KINABALU: Two civil servants were arrested by graft investigators on suspicion of submitting documents containing false particulars to obtain claims for security patrol and disaster monitoring duty allowances amounting to approximately RM30,000.

Nation

Loke’s offer to resign over Najib’s house arrest entirely his own affair, says Khaled Nordin

KOTA TINGGI: Anthony Loke's decision to offer his resignation as Transport Minister following the conditional pardon granted to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is entirely his own matter, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

Other Sports

Mixed Martial Arts-Van dominates Pantoja to retain flyweight belt in UFC 331

Sept 19 (Reuters) - Joshua Van put on ⁠a striking masterclass to secure a unanimous decision win over Alexandre Pantoja to retain ⁠his flyweight title in UFC 331 in Los Angeles, as the 24-year-old ‌from Myanmar settled the score with the former champion after their first fight ended with a freak injury.

Nation

M'sia should not deploy peacekeepers to Yemen while active conflict continues, says Khaled

KOTA TINGGI: Malaysia should not deploy peacekeeping troops into Yemen while the country remains embroiled in an active conflict, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

Nation

Cops to set up mobile station to manage security during Najib's potential prison transfer

KUALA LUMPUR: A mobile police station is scheduled to be stationed outside former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's residence in Jalan Langgak Duta at 7am on Monday (Sept 21) as part of security preparations for his possible transfer from prison.

AseanPlus News

Australian PM seeks big tech backing for internet safety, AI rules

SYDNEY: Australian leader Anthony Albanese said Sunday (Sept 20) he was seeking big tech backing for his country's child online safety laws and greater AI regulation, after meeting former Apple CEO Tim Cook in California.

Nation

Prisons Dept yet to receive official notice of Najib's conditional pardon

PETALING JAYA: The Prisons Department has yet to receive an official writen notice on the conditional pardon for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.