Sabah & Sarawak

Bung makes renewed call for debate with Kitingan

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Umno chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin has once again challenged Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan to a public debate, this time via social media.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sarawak seeking Unesco recognition for Brooke-era forts

KUCHING: Sarawak is pursuing recognition from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) for its Fort Trails initiative, which showcases the historical and cultural legacy of 23 forts dating back to the Brooke era.

Entertainment

Mexican actress Eiza Gonzalez says she nearly fainted filming ‘Fountain Of Youth’ in Bangkok due to sweltering heat

The gorgeous star is in most of the action sequences in the action-adventure film.

Mobile apps

France denies Telegram founder's request to visit US

France has denied a request by Telegram founder Pavel Durov to travel to the United States for talks with investment funds, prosecutors said on May 22.

Football

Coach Bidoglio leaves JDT after three years

PETALING JAYA: Super League champions Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) have announced the departure of Venezuelan coach Hector Bidoglio.

Thailand

Thai telecom giant True faces major trust test after nationwide network outage

BANGKOK: On Thursday (May 22) morning, users of the True Corporation Plc's network across Thailand experienced a sudden and widespread service outage, affecting both mobile phone and home internet services in several areas.

Sabah & Sarawak

S'wak taking over former logging roads to improve rural links

KUCHING: The Sarawak government plans to take over former logging roads and wooden bridges to improve connectivity to rural settlements, says state Deputy Infrastructure and Port Development Minister Datuk Aidel Lariwoo.

Sabah & Sarawak

Geoparks key to sustainable growth, says Liew

KOTA KINABALU: Geoparks are more than just scenic destinations as they are also vital platforms for sustainable development, says Datuk Seri Christina Liew.

Nation

Public Bank and DBP reignite Hadiah Bahasa to champion national language

PUBLIC BANK marked a historic moment with the official launch of the Hadiah Bahasa Public Bank – Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka 2025, a prestigious national language award.

Nation

Johor blacklists five developers over failure to build affordable homes

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Five developers have been blacklisted for failing to build affordable homes in Johor while 10 others are under scrutiny, says state executive councillor Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor.

Nation

SUV driver killed on the spot after colliding with lorry in Johor

SEGAMAT: A 37-year-old man was killed after his sport utility vehicle (SUV) was involved in an accident with a lorry on Jalan Muar-Jementah, Batu 16, near here.

AseanPlus News

Asian stocks bounce back after Treasury-led sell-off

HONG KONG: Asian equities stabilised Friday (May 23) following the previous day's US bond-fuelled sell-off with traders tracking a slight pullback in Treasury yields as Donald Trump's signature tax-cutting budget passed a key congressional vote.

Singapore

Six in Singapore charged over child sexual exploitation offences, including commercial sex with 12-year-old

SINGAPORE – Six men aged between 22 and 41 were charged on May 23 over child sexual exploitation offences.

Nation

JB water cut: Repairs completed, supply being restored in stages, says exco man

JOHOR BARU: The major water disruption affecting some 300,000 people here is being resolved in stages, with supply restored to 57% of consumers as of Friday (May 23) morning.

Philippines

Volume of Taal Volcano’s gas emissions rises

LUCENA CITY: Taal Volcano in Batangas province has shown an increase in sulfur dioxide emissions, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Friday (May 23).

Nation

Second suspect in Bachok acid attack nabbed, say cops

KOTA BARU: Police have arrested a man in connection with the acid attack on a spa owner in Beris Kubur Besar, Bachok, last Saturday.

Entertainment

Disgraced TV host Mickey Huang and actress Summer Meng said to have divorced

This comes on the heels of Huang's various scandals, including possession of sexually explicit material involving minors.

Video games

Doom: The monster-slaying game you can play almost anywhere

For decades, tech enthusiasts have made the 1993 video game Doom playable on screens of all sizes, including treadmills, calculators and pregnancy tests.

Asia & Oceania

Malaysia ranks high in numerous categories in 'best in Asia' list

Malaysia earns numerous recognitions in Asia-focused categories of this travel platform's global rankings.

Two Fit

Restarting your fitness routine after a hiatus

Fallen off the fitness bandwagon? No problem – with some effort and commitment, you can get back on track.