India

Nepal sets March elections after naming interim prime minister

KATHMANDU: Nepal's President Ramchandra Paudel has dissolved parliament and called for fresh elections on March 5 following a week of deadly violence that culminated in the appointment of the country's first woman prime minister.

Nation

Pondok school headmaster arrested for physical sexual assault on student

KUALA TERENGGANU: A headmaster of a pondok school in Tumpat, Kelantan, who was previously charged in court for physical sexual assault against a male student, has been arrested again on suspicion of committing a similar offence at a tahfiz school in Batu Rakit, Kuala Nerus.

Fashion

Timeless or trend-driven, this season’s it-bags make a statement in every style

Whether you prefer them oversized and practical or compact and cute, there's a bag out there to match every mood, outfit and occasion.

Animals

Katz Tales: The cat and the grasshopper

As the sun brings the garden to life, Tic Tac has an exciting encounter with a new frenemy.

Cambodia

Cambodia, US, China, Malaysia back ceasefire with Angkor Kun Khmer event

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia, as host, has teamed up with sporting delegations from the US, China and Malaysia to stage the "Krud Kun Khmer: Land of Peace" international friendly Kun Khmer event, in Siem Reap's historic Angkor Archeological Park.

Nation

MACC nabs six including immigration officers for counter-setting, seizes RM2mil in jewellery, gold

PETALING JAYA: Investigations into a counter-setting syndicate led to the seizure of around RM2mil in jewellery and gold pieces.

Nation

No need to abolish matriculation system, says Fadhlina

NIBONG TEBAL: The Education Ministry has stressed that there is no need to abolish the matriculation system, as both the programme and the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) are recognised and fulfil the merit requirements for entry into public universities (UA).

Sabah & Sarawak

Few male retirements stall women’s rise in politics, says coalition

PETALING JAYA: A coalition of civil society groups has said that the biggest barrier preventing more women from entering politics is the reluctance of male incumbents to step aside.

Brunei

Taiwan maintains top ranking as Asian leisure destination and popular choice among Bruneians

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Taiwan has once again been recognised internationally as a leading leisure destination in Asia, said director of the Taiwan Tourism Administration Kuala Lumpur (KL) Office Abe Chou.

Myanmar

Myanmar cracks down on human trafficking via fake marriages

PHNOM PENH: Myanmar has warned of stern actions against human traffickers who arrange fraudulent marriages to smuggle women abroad for exploitation.

Vietnam

Young farmer returns home to build sustainable community farm in Vietnam

HANOI: The Hygge Farm, a small farm about 30km from Hoi An ancient town, has become a popular destination for international volunteers and young families looking for authentic experiences.

Rugby

Rugby-Schmidt wants Wallabies to believe ahead of visit to All Blacks stronghold

(Reuters) -Australia coach Joe Schmidt wants his improving Wallabies to be confident they can inflict a rare Eden Park defeat on New Zealand in the Rugby Championship this month despite their inconsistency so far this season.

Tennis

Tennis-Jovic edges Bartunkova to set up Guadalajara Open final with Arango

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (Reuters) -American Iva Jovic won a battle of teenagers as she recovered from a second-set wobble to beat Czech Nikola Bartunkova 6-3 6-7(5) 6-3 in the semi-finals of the Guadalajara Open on Saturday, booking her place in the showdown with Emiliana Arango.

Boxing

Boxing-Crawford conquers Alvarez to become undisputed super middleweight champ

(Reuters) - Terence Crawford clinched a unanimous victory over Saul "Canelo" Alvarez to become the undisputed super middleweight champion in a thrilling contest at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Thailand

Thailand's Pink Line suspends services at five stations due to power issue

BANGKOK: The Pink Line services was suspended at five stations from PK01 to PK05 due to a power failure, as free shuttle buses were provided for passengers

Sabah & Sarawak

All invited to join Malaysia Day celebrations at Padang Merdeka in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Malaysians in Sabah are invited to join in the Malaysia Day celebrations held at the Padang Merdeka here on Sept 16.

Nation

Mandarin and Tamil should be electives in national schools, suggests Tuan Ibrahim

ALOR SETAR: Mandarin and Tamil languages should be offered as elective subjects in national schools, but it should not be a mandatory requirement, says Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

Philippines

Newborn twins found lifeless in alley of Cotabato town, Philippines

KIDAPAWAN CITY, (Philippines): Residents of the sub-village of Tamlang, Barangay Malabuaya in Kabacan town, Cotabato province found the bodies of newborn twins early morning on Sunday (Sept 14)

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah Barisan dismisses Ilham Centre report favouring GRS coalition

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Barisan is not concerned by an Ilham Centre report stating that the advantages were more in favor of the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition than other parties ahead of the state elections.

Singapore

MRT service in Singapore resumes between Newton and Ang Mo Kio after nearly 40-minute disruption: SMRT

SINGAPORE: A train fault occurred along the North-South Line, resulting in a 40-minute disruption on Sunday (Sept 14) - the second such disruption in September along the line.