Cambodia

Cambodian health clinic owner jailed for five years over fatal injection, dumping of patient’s body

PHNOM PENH: The owner of Songhak Marina Maternity and Treatment Clinic, who administered a fatal injection to a patient last year and subsequently dumped the victim's body, has been sentenced by to 5 years in prison, while her husband received a one-year sentence.

Laos

Laos highlights major successes in anti-drug drive, solves over 7,000 cases

VIENTIANE: Laos has reported significant progress in its efforts to combat narcotic trafficking, with authorities solving more than 7,000 drug-related cases and seizing record quantities of illegal substances over the past 22 months.

Vietnam

Vietnam suspends 10 North-South rail services due to flooding

HANOI: The Vietnam Railways Corporation has halted 10 North-South passenger trains as heavy rains and flooding continued to disrupt operations across central Vietnam, especially Khanh Hoa province, the Vietnam News Agency reported on Wednesday (Nov 19)

Philippines

Mayors’ group backs Marcos amid calls for resignation

MANILA: The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP), comprising 149 mayors nationwide, expressed once again its support Wednesday (Nov 19) for the leadership of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (pic) amid calls for the president to resign

Thailand

Thai tourism minister admits YouTuber’s shirtless dance in Japan harms Thailand’s image

BANGKOK: Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn (pic), the Minister of Tourism and Sports, on Tuesday (Nov 18) addressed the backlash surrounding Thai YouTuber Jack Papho, who filmed himself climbing onto the roof of a parked car, taking off his shirt and dancing in front of a Lawson convenience store in Fujikawaguchiko — a popular photo spot famed for its view of Mount Fuji.

Myanmar

Myanmar junta says raided online scam centre, arrested over 300

YANGON: Myanmar's military said Wednesday (Nov 19) it raided an internet scam hub on the Thai border, arresting nearly 350 people, part of a highly publicised crackdown against the booming black market compounds.

Nation

No excessive radiation in M'sian waters after Fukushima discharges, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: No excessive radiation readings have been detected in local waters based on real-time data from five Gamma Spectrum Water Monitoring System stations nationwide, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

Nation

Teen slashes dad after being scolded for skipping school

KUALA LUMPUR: A 17-year-old boy in Setapak was detained for allegedly slashing his own father with a knife.

World

Japan's biggest fire in nearly 50 years ravages 170 buildings, kills one

TOKYO (Reuters) -A fire ripped through more than 170 buildings and killed one person in a southern Japanese coastal city on Wednesday, with military and firefighting helicopters scrambling to extinguish the country's largest urban blaze in almost half a century.

Video games

How 'League Of Legends' is still China’s top PC game after 15 years

Vital esports scene surrounding the game, developed by Tencent subsidiary Riot Games, helps maintain its popularity.

World

New Zealand halts new puberty blockers for young transgender people

WELLINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand said on Wednesday it was banning new prescriptions of puberty blocking drugs for young transgender people, in a move that critics warned could worsen the mental health of those affected.

Indonesia

Bali plans to ban private beaches as locals, tourists struggle to access shorelines

Bali is considering a ban on beach privatisation amid growing concerns that commercial development is making it increasingly difficult for locals to access the shoreline, including for important religious ceremonies.

Technology

Could battery fires be the Achilles’ heel of China’s electric vehicle industry?

A series of high-profile incidents has triggered a public debate about safety within the rapidly growing industry.

Technology

India's Fractal Analytics bets heavily on R&D in AI race ahead of IPO

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Nation

Five Myanmar women plead guilty to cheating countrymen with fake jobs

JOHOR BARU: Five Myanmar nationals pleaded guilty in the Magistrates' Court to cheating their countrymen with fake job offers.

Economy

Ringgit rise reflects strong economic fundamentals, boosts investor confidence

KUALA LUMPUR: The recent strengthening of the ringgit versus the US dollar reflects Malaysia's underlying economic fundamentals and rising investor confidence in the country, said Sunway University economics professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng.

Nation

UTeM and Chinese varsity to jointly set up Admiral Cheng Ho College in Melaka

MELAKA: Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), in collaboration with the Nanjing University of Industry Technology (NJUIT) in China, is set to establish the Admiral Cheng Ho College here as part of a major joint academic initiative.

AseanPlus News

Australian police warn int'l students not to sell bank accounts or ID documents

CANBERRA: Australian authorities on Wednesday (Nov 19) warned international students who are departing the country not to sell their bank accounts or official identification to organised criminal groups.

Markets

FBM KLCI higher at midday, bucks regional trend

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index ended the morning session higher amid mild accumulation in selected heavyweights, despite the weaker performance in regional markets.

Nation

Teen sent to Henry Gurney School after pleading guilty to rape

SEREMBAN: A teenager has been ordered to undergo rehabilitation at the Henry Gurney School until he turns 21 after he pleaded guilty to a charge of raping a 16-year-old student.