Brunei

Brunei Law Society attends Asean Bar Leaders’ Summit

KUALA LUMPUR: President of The Law Society of Brunei Muhammad Zainidi Abdul Hamid attended the Asean Bar Leaders' Summit 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and participated in discussions aimed at strengthening cross-border cooperation among Asean legal institutions.

World

Beijing issues warning of geological disasters after intense rainfall

BEIJING (Reuters) -Beijing has issued a warning for potential geological disasters, including landslides and mudslides, across 10 of the city's 16 districts, the capital's meteorological agency said on Saturday.

China

China must strike a delicate balance in its approach towards Thai-Cambodian conflict, say analysts

CHONGQING, (China): China faces a delicate balancing act as it decides what role it should play in the ongoing border hostilities between Thailand and Cambodia, two South-east Asian nations that are its close neighbours and which it wields strong influence over.

Myanmar

US says lifting of some Myanmar sanctions had no link to general's letter to Trump

WASHINGTON: White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly has rejected Human Rights Watch comments on the lifting of some US sanctions on Myanmar as "fake news," and a second senior Trump administration official said the sanctions decisions were not indicative of a broader shift in US policy toward Myanmar.

Laos

Lao communities on edge as river levels climb amid continuous rainfall

VIENTIANE: Lao residents remain on alert as river levels continue to rise, with some waterways reaching warning and danger thresholds, prompting heightened vigilance and preparations for potential flash floods.

Philippines

Typhoons ‘Crising,’ ‘Dante,’ and tropical storm ‘Emong’ combined death toll at 26 in Philippines

MANILA: Tropical Storm "Emong" (international name: Co-may) made its way to the northern tip of the country on Friday (July 25) but its impact, combined with the enhanced southwest monsoon and the successive Typhoons "Crising" (Wipha) and "Dante" (Francisco) this week, left a trail of destruction in many parts of Luzon where at least 26 deaths were reported.

Nation

Protestors gather for July 26 rally in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Protestors have begun arriving for the "Turun Anwar" rally in Kuala Lumpur.

Vietnam

Sleeper bus overturns in central Vietnam, leaving nine dead

HANOI: At least nine people were killed and 16 others severely injured when a sleeper bus overturned in Vietnam's central province of Ha Tinh early Friday (July 25) morning, Vietnam News Agency reported.

India

Van and pick-up vehicle collision leaves four women dead, 10 injured in India's Rajasthan

NEW DELHI: Four women were killed and ten persons injured in a collision between a van and pick-up vehicle near Hindon city in the Karauli district of Rajasthan on Friday (July 25).

Nation

Liveblog: Dr M addresses rally-goers

The "Turun Anwar" rally, backed by PAS Youth, is scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday (July 26), with participants expected to assemble at several locations in the city before marching to Dataran Merdeka.

Nation

Malaysia’s new ambassador to US pledges stronger bilateral relations

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's new Ambassador to the United States, Tan Sri Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob, reaffirmed his commitment to further strengthening the Malaysia-US bilateral relationship during a credentials ceremony with President Donald J. Trump at the White House.

Singapore

Singapore rail operator to pay lower fine of S$2.4m for line disruption; must invest at least S$600k to boost reliability

SINGAPORE: Rail operator SMRT will pay a lower fine of S$2.4 million (US$1.87 million) for a major six-day disruption on the East-West Line in September 2024, after it submitted representations to the Land Transport Authority (LTA).

Nation

Malaysia faces rising cyber threats as incidents increase

Malaysia is experiencing a more sophisticated and aggressive wave of cyber threats, with 2,366 incidents reported in the first half of 2025, says the National Cyber Security Agency (Nacsa).

Cambodia

Tens of thousands flee their homes as Thailand and Cambodia clash

SURIN: Tens of thousands of people sought refuge as border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia entered its third day Saturday (July 26), heightening fears of an extended conflict with the total death toll reaching 32.

Nation

Dr M’s granddaughter loses RM1.8mil in home burglary

The granddaughter of former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad reportedly lost belongings worth an estimated RM1.8mil after her home in Bukit Ledang was broken into on Wednesday (July 23).

AseanPlus News

Day of prayers for victims after Bangladesh jet crash

DHAKA: Special prayers were held across Bangladesh on Friday (July 25), as the death toll from a fighter jet crash into a school building in Dhaka rose to 32.

Nation

Only 40% of Malaysians believe country is on the right track, says survey

PETALING JAYA: Public satisfaction with the government's performance and the country's direction has declined in recent months, according to a new public opinion survey by the Institut Masa Depan Malaysia (Masa).

China

Thousands of men shared non-consensual intimate photos on Telegram: Chinese media

BEIJING: Thousands of men allegedly shared intimate photos and videos of their girlfriends without consent on the Telegram messaging app, Chinese media reported, sparking widespread outcry against secret filming and calls to better protect women.

South Korea

Three injured in Seoul stabbing attack

SEOUL: Three people were injured and transported to a hospital on July 25 after a stabbing attack inside a Go salon in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, police said on the same day.

AseanPlus News

Taiwan holds historic recall vote that could swing legislature

TAIPEI: Taiwan heads to the polls Saturday (July 26) for an unprecedented vote that could recall up to 24 lawmakers, potentially ending opposition control of the legislature.