Philippines

China’s military warns Philippines against provocations in South China Sea

BEIJING: China's military said on Sunday (Sept 14) it had conducted "routine" patrols in the South China Sea and warned the Philippines against any provocations.

Nation

New MMA president calls to protect doctors from bullying, threats, burnout

PENANG: Doctors in Malaysia must be better protected if they are to continue safeguarding the nation's health, says the newly appointed Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president, Datuk Dr Thirunavukarasu Rajoo.

Thailand

Thailand issues new passenger rights rules for domestic and international flights

BANGKOK: The Civil Aviation Committee has announced Regulation No. 101 on measures to protect the rights of passengers on both domestic and international scheduled flights, which will take effect from November 20, 2025.

Nation

Worker trapped in Raub quarry rockfall

KUANTAN: A worker was reported trapped in a rockfall at a quarry in Ulu Gali, Sungai Ruan, Raub, on Saturday (Sept 13).

Asia & Oceania

Experience a zen winter holiday in Japan's often-overlooked Fukui

Fukui may not be your typical holiday spot, but the quiet prefecture in Japan does have its charms.

China

China starts probes targeting US semiconductor sector

BEIJING: China launched two investigations targeting the US semiconductor sector ahead of planned talks between the two nations on trade and other issues.

Indonesia

Politics drive investment divide in South-East Asia’s top markets

JAKARTA: Political upheaval is driving a split in South-East Asia's financial landscape, as investors bet that the worst may finally be over in Thailand but only just getting started in Indonesia.

Singapore

‘I have friends who have gone astray’: Singapore PM stresses need to help those who turn to extremism

SINGAPORE: At an event to honour volunteers who help counsel self-radicalised individuals, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong revealed that he had friends who turned to extremism, as he stressed the need to help those radicalised get back on the right path.

AseanPlus News

Tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian march in New Zealand's biggest city

AUCKLAND, New Zealand: Thousands took part in a pro-Palestinian march in Auckland, New Zealand's biggest city, on Saturday (Sept 13), in what organisers said was the largest rally of its kind since the war in Gaza began between Israel and militant Islamist Palestinian group Hamas.

AseanPlus News

Australia says US will have access to Western Australia nuclear submarine shipyard

CANBERRA: Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Sunday (Sept 14) that the United States would be able to use planned defence facilities in Western Australia to help deliver submarines under the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.

Nation

Video of girl tied in cloth sparks outrage online

KUALA LUMPUR: A viral video of a young barefoot girl tied tightly in cloth has sparked outrage, confusion and heated debate among Malaysians online.

North Korea

North Korea warns of 'bad results' in US-Japan-S. Korea drills

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister called upcoming joint military drills involving the United States and its allies a "reckless show of strength" that would bring "bad results", state media said Sunday (Sept 14).

Nation

Malaysia to embark on bold healthcare reforms, says Dzulkefly

GEORGE TOWN: Malaysia is embarking on a bold wave of healthcare reforms aimed at building a more resilient, equitable and future-ready system, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Nation

PICTORIAL: A day at the Osaka Expo

The Osaka Expo is on until Oct 13. Here's a last-minute look at some of the most eye-catching pavilions at this grand international event.

Sabah & Sarawak

Mud flood tears through family’s home

KOTA KINABALU: A father carried his toddler while three other children ran hand in hand as they fled a mud flood gushing down from a hill behind their house, carrying boulders and debris.

Nation

On the ethical AI map with first syariah-aligned LLM

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Malaysia is set to strengthen its position as a global leader in ethical artificial intelligence (AI) following a ­landmark collaboration to ­develop the world's first syariah-aligned large language model (LLM).

Nation

It pays to be an open nation

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's open-door policy has boosted the economy, with foreign residents contributing more than RM84.2bil a year, says Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

Education

New scholarship for SEA

Australian Catholic University (ACU) has launched a new scholarship programme to enable high-achieving students from South-East Asia to pursue their studies at the institution.  

Focus

Durian fever in the USA

Feasting on a very smelly fruit has become a popular attraction in the hills of Puerto Rico. 

Education

Financial aid for Asean students

Monash University has launched an AUD$2.5mil (RM7mil) first-of-its-kind awards programme to support students from South-East Asia in studying at its campuses.