Indonesia

Indonesia and Japan boost maritime security ties in '2+2' dialogue

JAKARTA: Indonesia and Japan reiterated their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in maritime security and to exploring new cooperation opportunities in the sector through diplomatic and defence approaches, reported Antara news agency.

Nation

Apex Court commutes death sentence on man who murdered brother to 35 years' jail

KUCHING: A man has escaped the death penalty after the Federal Court allowed his final appeal against a conviction for murdering of his brother with a sawn-off shotgun in Sibu.

China

Temple blaze in China blamed on tourists’ ‘irresponsible’ handling of candle, incense

SINGAPORE: A blaze that engulfed a temple in China's Jiangsu province on Nov 12 was caused by tourists' "irresponsible" handling of candles and incense, according to Chinese media reports.

Badminton

Haikal-Hon Jian topple Taiwan's world No. 12 duo in Australian Open

PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles shuttlers Mohd Haikal Nazri-Choong Hon Jian pulled off a stunning win over Taiwan's world No. 12 Lee Jhe-huei-Yang Po-hsuan to reach the second round of the Australian Open.

North Korea

North Korea says US-South Korea deal to set off 'nuclear domino' effect

SEOUL: North Korea on Tuesday (Nov 18) said South Korea's plan to build nuclear-powered submarines with US approval would trigger a "nuclear domino" effect.

AseanPlus News

Taiwanese superband and mandopop rock icons Mayday to ignite the stage for their concert at National Stadium on Jan 31

Malaysians can expect the very best of the legendary group when they perform at the Mayday #5525 Live Tour in Bukit Jalil's top arena.

AseanPlus News

All for a good cause - FOMSO's Gala Dinner 2025 in support of education and welfare initiatives is a major success

The Charity Gala Dinner was successfully held on Nov 15 in Petaling Jaya, bringing together distinguished guests, corporate supporters, and community members for a meaningful night of giving.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah polls: Vote for a strong party to ensure a stable govt, says Tok Mat

KOTA KINABALU: As the Sabah polls enter their first week of campaigning, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has stressed the importance of voting for a strong party that could form a stable government.

Vietnam

Vietnam to prosecute Berlin-based journalist for anti-state activities

HANOI: Police in Vietnam are prosecuting a Berlin-based journalist and news website editor known for critical reports about the leaders of the nation, accusing him of anti-state activities, authorities said.

Thailand

Thailand to continue clearing mines in presence of Asean observers to avoid clashes with Cambodia

Anutin orders Thai demining operations to proceed with Asean observers present after warnings of possible clashes with Cambodia over non-cooperation

Philippines

First charges in Philippine flood control scandal target ex-lawmaker, officials

MANILA: Philippine prosecutors filed on Tuesday (Nov 18) the first criminal charges in a sweeping corruption scandal over bogus flood control projects, promising "many" more indictments in the case that has prompted public ire and protests.

Singapore

‘Could’ve been the worst day of our lives’: S’pore couple recount near-death birth in Grab car

SINGAPORE: As a postnatal nurse of nine years, Afifah Rizqin is no stranger to childbirth. But little did she expect she would deliver her own baby, much less in the back of a Grab car on a fateful November morning.

Nation

Visitors to marine parks required to take own rubbish back to land

PUTRAJAYA: All visitors to marine parks in the country will be required to take all their rubbish back to the mainland for disposal starting from Jan 1, 2026.

Markets

Bursa Malaysia ends in the red as more than 900 stocks decline

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 900 decliners dragged Bursa Malaysia lower on Tuesday, mirroring broad weakness across Asian markets.

Nation

Melaka to further explore historical ties with China, says CM

MELAKA: The historical ties between China and Melaka will continue to be detailed through various new studies, says Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.

Nation

Scaffolding from ECRL construction site hits car on MRR2

GOMBAK: Some scaffolding from the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) has collapsed onto the MRR2.

Thailand

Thai YouTuber slammed after dancing shirtless on car at Japan’s iconic Fuji-view tourist spot

BANGKOK: A major controversy has erupted both in Japan and Thailand after Thai YouTuber Jack Papho posted a video of himself climbing onto the roof of a parked car, removing his shirt and dancing energetically in front of a Lawson convenience store in Fujikawaguchiko, a famous tourist spot known for its iconic view of Mount Fuji.

AseanPlus News

“The Last Nomads”: Telling Mongolia’s untold human stories

ULAANBAATAR: To commemorate their fifth anniversary, the journalists of the Ergelt.mn news website under the "Oyunlag Ergelt Media Group," recipients of the Baldorj Award and the Golden Pen Award of the Mongolian Journalists Association, are publishing their book The Last Nomads in both Mongolian and English.

Nation

Muhyiddin gets temporary release of passport for treatment in UK

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has granted Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's application for the temporary release of his passport to travel for a medical examination for pancreatic cancer in the United Kingdom and to spend time with his family.

World

Singapore snares record haul of smuggled rhino horns from South Africa

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore seized a record 35.7 kg of smuggled rhinoceros horns worth about S$1,130,000 ($867,430) en route to Laos, the largest haul in Singapore to date, the National Parks Board said on Tuesday.