Nation

Factory supervisor loses RM537,000 to scammer impersonating police, insurance agent

CHUKAI: A factory supervisor lost RM537,000 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate.

Nation

Anwar calls for global unity to defend dignity, end violence

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the Arab-Islamic world and the international community to rise and unite in defending dignity, ending violence and safeguarding global security.

Vietnam

Vietnam and Cambodia are committed to advancing ties across all areas

Vietnam and Cambodia have announced that both countries are very committed to increasing their ever-growing friendship to a higher level.

Nation

No MyKad misuse in redeeming govt aid so far, says Fahmi

NIBONG TEBAL: There have been no reports so far of any misuse of MyKad in redeeming government financial aid distributed through the national identification card, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

Japan

Japan's share of population aged 65 or older hits record high of 29.4 per cent

The share of Japan's population aged 65 or older reached a record 29.4 per cent, the highest among nations with populations of over 40 million, the government estimated Sunday, Kyodo News reported.

Cycling

Motorcycling-Marc Marquez wins San Marino Grand Prix to edge closer to MotoGP title

MISANO ADRIATICO, Italy (Reuters) - Ducati's Marc Marquez resisted a spirited challenge from Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi to win the San Marino Grand Prix on Sunday, taking his revenge after crashing out of the lead in Saturday's sprint, and inching closer to the MotoGP title.

AseanPlus News

Bursa Malaysia set to see quiet trade during holiday-shortened period week, with FOMC meeting in focus

Bursa Malaysia is expected to move within the 1,580 to 1,620 points range in subdued trading this week due to a holiday-shortened period, with investors' focus on the upcoming US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

Philippines

Philippines welcomes the world: spectacular opening of the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025

The competition officially began on Friday night with a vibrant opening ceremony filled with superstars in Pasay City.

AseanPlus News

Ringgit to hover between RM4.19 and RM4.21 and trade in a tight range this week

The ringgit is expected to trade within a tight range this week as investor focus shifts to the United States' anticipated interest rate cut.

Nation

Kuantan kite fest draws in over 20,000 local, foreign visitors

KUANTAN: More than 20,000 local and international visitors showed up at Pantai Sepat here for the 2025 Kuantan International Kite Festival that began on Sept 11 and ends Monday (Sept 15).

Nation

Express bus with 39 passengers loses control, crashes into three vehicles on KL-Karak Highway

BENTONG: An express bus carrying 39 passengers is believed to have lost control before colliding with three other vehicles in an accident at KM47 of the Kuala Lumpur–Karak Highway on Friday (Sept 12).

China

Alibaba releases record-setting next-generation Qwen3 model to cut costs by 90%

A variant of the new model is 10 times more powerful and can be built at a 10th of the cost of its predecessor, Qwen developers say

Athletics

Athletics-Thompson and Bednarek dead heat their way into 100m final

TOKYO (Reuters) -Jamaica's Kishane Thompson and American Kenny Bednarek laughed their way into the world 100 metres final on Sunday, crossing the line smiling together in their heat with identical times to the thousandth of a second in 9.85 seconds.

AseanPlus News

Getting used to conditions in Seoul is utmost important, says Malaysian team manager for the WDF World Cup

The Malaysian Darts Association will also unveil the national outfit for the tournament on Thursday (Sept 18) as they prepare to move to Seoul on Sept 20.

Cambodia

Malaysia hosts Asean-flavoured bazaar to showcase cultural diversity in Phnom Penh event

The Asean Bazaar 2025, hosted by the Malaysian Embassy in Cambodia, showcased how culinary delights can unite this diverse region.

Other Sports

Qabil delivers perfect Malaysia Day joy with overall champion title in superbike c'ship

PETALING JAYA: 13-year-old Qabil Irfan gifted the perfect Malaysia Day present to the nation by romping to a double victory in the ESBK Talent (Spanish Superbike Championship) at the Estoril Circuit in Portugal. 

Athletics

Athletics-Alfred and Jefferson-Wooden set up Tokyo 100 metres showdown

TOKYO (Reuters) -Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Julien Alfred set up their highly anticipated 100 metres showdown when they swept through the semi-finals at the world championships on Sunday.

Nation

Bukit Aman confirms report from four politicians over AI lewd video blackmail

PETALING JAYA: Bukit Aman has received reports from four politicians over blackmail attempts using artificial intelligence (AI) generated lewd videos.

Athletics

Athletics-Allman finally gets world discus gold

TOKYO (Reuters) - American double Olympic discus champion Valarie Allman said she finally "feels complete" after claiming the world title that had proved so elusive when she took an emphatic gold in Tokyo with a throw of 69.48 metres on Sunday.

Wellness

Could humans become immortal?

This age-old topic was recently highlighted by a conversation between the Russian and Chinese presidents.