China

Storms dump nearly a year of rain in northern China

Storms in northern China have poured nearly a year's rainfall on the city of Baoding, forcing more than 19,000 people out of their homes, the national forecaster said.

South Korea

Outrage over migrant worker abuse

The president ordered officials to find ways to prevent abuses of migrant workers after a video showing a Sri Lankan worker being moved by a forklift while tied up at a South Korean factory sparked public outrage.

Sri Lanka

Singapore shipowner told to pay US$1bil over marine disaster

The highest court has ordered a Singaporean shipping firm to pay US$1bil (RM4.2bil) in damages for causing the island's worst marine pollution when its vessel sank four years ago.

India

Air India warned about breaches of safety rules

AIR India has been warned by India's aviation regulator that it could face enforcement action for breaching safety standards related to crew fatigue management and training, government notices to the airline seen by Reuters showed.

Short Position

Tariff deadline looms

More and more countries close to Malaysia seem to be striking their own tariff deals with US President Donald Trump.

Thailand

Thailand, Cambodia agree to ceasefire

The country and Cambodia have agreed to a ceasefire and to withdraw their troops from the border, says the Malaysian government.

Nation

Red tape blocks road to redemption

PETALING JAYA: Despite having a job offer on standby, single father Ong Lai Foo remains unemployed, trapped by a requirement for a Certificate of Good Conduct.

Metro News

Artist celebrates 40-year journey at solo exhibition in KL

Ng Foo Cheong is a versatile artist, as can be seen through his many works currently on display at a solo exhibition in Kuala Lumpur.

Insight

Chinese car brands rev up competition

Chinese car manufacturers are rapidly expanding globally, making Malaysia's automotive market highly competitive and a buyer's haven.

Star Biz7

Tariff uncertainty weighs on KLCI outlook

Malaysian equities are experiencing volatility in the second half of 2025 (2H25), influenced by global trade tensions and tariff uncertainties. However, analysts maintain a positive outlook.

Star Biz7

MRT3 — a costly necessity?

Malaysia is at a crossroads with the Mass Rapid Transit 3 (MRT3), also known as MRT Circle Line project, a massive infrastructure initiative that has sparked intense fiscal debate.

Insight

Can Malaysia secure a deal?

As we are just days away from Aug 1, 2025, the effective date when Malaysian exports to the United States will be subject to a 25% tariff rate, it is still a guessing game as to how negotiations between Malaysia and the United States will unfold and whether we will get a better deal or maintain the status quo.

Vietnam

Kids among nine killed in bus crash

At least nine people, including children, were killed in central Vietnam when a bus crashed early yesterday, the government said.

Commodities

Oil eases to 3-week low on negative economic news

Oil prices eased to a three-week low on Friday on negative economic news from the United States and China and signs of growing supply despite optimism US trade deals could boost global economic growth and oil demand in the future.

World

Cambodia calls for ceasefire with Thailand, AFP reports

(Reuters) -Cambodia called for a ceasefire with Thailand, AFP reported on Friday, citing Chhea Keo, the country's ambassador to the United Nations.

Entertainment

HK actress Myolie Wu dispels rumours with family vacation in the Maldives

There has been rumours that her marriage is on the rocks.

AseanPlus News

Asean news headlines as at 10pm on Friday (July 25)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Friday (July 25)

AseanPlus News

It's Wani Kayrie - the singer with a golden heart and also the new rocking star in Malaysian music

Sabahan lass dubbed the new-gen vocal star continues to impress music pundits, this time with her first EP 'W2K' and also the ballad 'Biarkan'.

Indonesia

Indonesia court convicts aide of former president Megawati in blow to opposition

JAKARTA: An Indonesian court convicted a senior aide to former President Megawati Soekarnoputri in a corruption case, dealing a blow to the leadership of the nation's main opposition party.

Philippines

Some 280,000 people homeless as more weather chaos hits Philippines

MANILA: After days of monsoon rains and flooding in the Philippines, tropical storm Co-may further exacerbated the situation in the north of the country on Friday (July 25).