Football

Pan-gon era off to a flyer as Selangor trashes Brunei 5-2

PETALING JAYA: Kim Pan-gon's era in Selangor began with a rousing start after they thrashed Brunei 5-2 in their Super League encounter at the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan on Saturday (Jan 10).

World

Iran authorities signal intensified crackdown as unrest grows

DUBAI: Iran's authorities indicated on Saturday (Jan 10) they could intensify their crackdown on the biggest anti-government demonstrations in years, with the Revolutionary Guards blaming unrest on terrorists and vowing to safeguard the governing system.

Nation

Lowest unemployment in 11 years: Govt to ensure economic growth translates to jobs, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will continue to work hard to ensure that economic growth is translated into better job opportunities, good incomes and a more secure future for Malaysians, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

AseanPlus News

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (Jan 10, 2026)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Saturday (Jan 10, 2026).

AseanPlus News

World's richest one per cent have used up 2026 carbon budget in just 10 days, says Oxfam

The world's richest 1 per cent have already exhausted their entire carbon budget for 2026 just 10 days into the year, according to a new analysis by Oxfam.

Singapore

Singapore: Teen pleads guilty over sharing nude photos, forgery and extorting money from schoolmate

An 18-year-old in Singapore pleaded guilty to five charges, including distributing intimate images and theft, between 2024 and 2025. Also exploited a girl by sharing her nude photos.

Indonesia

Indonesia moves 14 Aceh regencies into emergency transition phase following worst floods and landslides seen in the province

Indonesia's disaster authorities said 14 regencies in Aceh have entered the emergency transition phase, marking progress in post-disaster recovery following floods and landslides late last year.

Nation

Malaysia's unemployment rate drops to lowest in 11 years in Nov, says HR Minister

PUTRAJAYA: The unemployment rate fell to 2.9% in November, the lowest in 11 years, signalling that the country's labour market is on a path to recovery and stable growth, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.

Cambodia

Asian tycoon Chen Zhi extradited to China amid scrutiny of 'scam centres' and many of those in Myanmar

Prince Group tycoon faces US, UK sanctions over scam centre and the extradited Chen Zhi has Cambodian citizenship revoked.

Nation

Selangor exco to brief Sultan Selangor on pig farm controls, says MB

PETALING JAYA: Selangor infrastructure and agriculture executive councillor has been granted an audience with the Sultan of Selangor on Monday (Jan 12) to present details of the state's decision to tighten operating conditions for pig farms.

Cambodia

Clean energy to power 63% of Cambodia’s national grid by the end of the year

Cambodia plans to set up electric vehicle (EV) charging stations nationwide. This initiative will facilitate travel and support businesses, especially in transport, by lowering costs and encouraging the adoption of clean energy.

Philippines

Philippines landfill collapse death toll rises to four, search continues but bad weather a big issue

The death toll from Thursday's collapse of a landfill site in the Philippines rose to four on Saturday, as authorities continued search efforts for dozens of trapped workers

Vietnam

Vietnam's Phu Quoc, rated as Asia's 'most beautiful island' eyes 8.5 million tourists in 2026 after booming year

Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island, voted the most beautiful in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, expects to welcome 8.5 million tourists this year, up 5% from last year.

Nation

Autogate crash: Border agency urges foreigners to use NIISe instead

JOHOR BARU: Foreigners are advised to use the new National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) while going through immigration at a main checkpoint here following a system failure involving its autogates, says the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS).

Thailand

US steps up role in Thai-Cambodia border truce after China talks

The US has pledged funding to help strengthen the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia as it seeks to deepen engagement in a conflict where China has also sought to play mediator.

Singapore

Woman arrested in Singapore's West Coast Way condo after more than RM300,000 worth of drugs seized

A 29-year-old woman has been arrested for suspected drug trafficking offences after drugs estimated to be worth more than S$94,900 (RM301,000) were seized.

Nation

PAS yet to finalise its pick for Perikatan chairman, says Tuan Ibrahim

BANGI: PAS has yet to finalise its choice for the new Perikatan Nasional chairman, following the resignation of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

AseanPlus News

Estate in deadly Hong Kong fire won’t be reused as housing, minister tells broadcaster RTHK

The Hong Kong government doesn't plan to reuse the devastated housing estate that was involved in the city's deadliest fire in nearly eight decades as a residential area, a government minister told broadcaster RTHK.

AseanPlus News

Southeastern Australia hit by intense bushfires, 130 structures lost, and state of disaster has been declared

The southeastern Australian state of Victoria has seen the loss of at least 130 structures as more than 35 bushfires continued to ravage the state on Saturday.

Indonesia

Indonesia records first death linked to super flu; hospitals on major alert

Subclade K, representing a significant evolution in the H3N2 virus, was first identified by the US in August 2025 and has since been reported in more than 80 countries.