Nation

Anwar calls for immediate probe into assault on Rafizi's son

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for an immediate and transparent investigation into the case involving an assault on the son of former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

Vietnam

Two Vietnamese youths save drowning children in Japan's Gotenba Beach

HANOI: Two young Vietnamese men have saved two Japanese children in danger of drowning at the Gotenba Beach in Mie Prefecture, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) in Japan reported on Wednesday (Aug 13).

Technology

Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery to perishable foods to compete with Instacart, Walmart

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Subscribers to Amazon.com's Prime service can now receive strawberries, milk, meats and frozen dinners on the same day they order them as the company expands its fast-delivery option to perishable food items, Amazon announced on Wednesday. 

World

At least 20 migrants die in shipwreck off Italy's Lampedusa island, UN says

ROME (Reuters) -At least 20 people have died after a migrant boat capsized off the southern Italian island of Lampedusa, a United Nations agency and local media reported on Wednesday.

World

East African migrants drive surge of arrivals in Spain's Balearic islands

PALMA/BARCELONA, Spain (Reuters) -More than 30 boats carrying about 600 irregular migrants have arrived in Spain's Balearic islands since Monday, officials said, as a new migratory route from North Africa gains traction after a crackdown by authorities in other jumping off points.

Nation

229 foreign nationals turned away at KLIA for entry violations

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 229 foreign nationals were denied entry into Malaysia after failing to meet immigration requirements during a 24-hour integrated operation by the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

World

Uruguay's lower house of parliament votes in favor of euthanasia

MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) -Uruguay's lower house of parliament voted on Wednesday to legalize euthanasia, emulating Cuba, Colombia and Ecuador in a societal shift around predominantly Catholic Latin America.

AseanPlus News

Ad Hoc Centre for Thai-Cambodian Border Situation clarifies continued operations

BANGKOK: Despite news of its potential closure, the Ad Hoc Centre for the Thailand-Cambodia Border Situation reassures the public that it remains active in maintaining border security.

Entertainment

HK singer Gillian Chung tries roti tisu for the 1st time, enjoys grilled chicken wings at Jalan Alor

The 44-year-old posted a food vlog on her social media account, offering fans a peek at how she relaxed after her schedule in Malaysia ended.

Nation

Police warn against Umno Youth's protest over Jalur Gemilang mishap

GEORGE TOWN: Police have warned against a planned gathering by Umno Youth scheduled for Thursday (Aug 14) in Bertam, Kepala Batas.

Singapore

(Updated) Two dead after fire in Singapore's Jalan Bukit Merah flat, about 60 evacuated

SINGAPORE: Two people in their 30s have died after a fire broke out in a Bukit Merah flat on Wednesday (Aug 13).

Nation

Mother, son die from food poisoning after attending wedding

TAWAU: A woman and her son have died on Tuesday (Aug 12), believed to befrom food poisoning after attending a wedding in a village here.

Business

Johor leads data centre investment, 42 projects worth RM164.45bil approved as of 2Q

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor has emerged as the nation's leading data centre investment hub with 42 projects worth RM164.45 billion approved as of the second quarter (2Q) this year.

India

11 killed in road crash in northern India

NEW DELHI: (Bernama) A road crash killed 11 Hindu devotees in the north Indian state of Rajasthan on Wednesday (Aug 13).

AseanPlus News

A Thai storm in KLGCC - Thai golfers flex the muscles and sweep all five places up for grabs at Maybank Championship Asean Qualifiers

Thailand again proved its depth in talent in women's golf after claiming the field to qualify for South-East Asia's top women's golf event - The Maybank Championships from Oct 30 to Nov 2.

Badminton

Familiar foes could be Aaron-Wooi Yik's spoilers at World C'ships

PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik may need to overcome familiar rivals to keep their gold medal hopes alive in the World Championships from Aug 25-31 in Paris.

Rugby

Rugby-All Blacks compared to Argentina’s World Cup winning football team

(Refiles fixing typo of Kremer in second paragraph)

Cycling

Malaysia set to send strongest track cycling squad for SEA Games

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian National Cycling Federation of Malaysia (MNCF) will send their strongest track cycling squad, led by Track Nation Cup keirin champion Mohd Shah Firdaus Sahrom, for the Thailand SEA Games in December.

Nation

Perhilitan brings in 'specialist' elephants to aid capture of wild tuskers

KULAI: Two trained elephants have been brought to assist in the capture and eventual translocation of a wild pair here.

Corporate News

ES Sunlogy’s Sarawak solar power project to cost RM488mil

PETALING JAYA: ES Sunlogy Bhd has revealed that its joint development of a 155MWp large-scale solar photovoltaic power plant in Long Lama, Baram, Sarawak, will cost RM488.18mil.