Cambodia

Cambodian evacuees sheltering in temple pray for end to Thai clashes

ODDAR MEANCHEY, Cambodia: In the leafy grounds of a Buddhist pagoda, hundreds of Cambodians fleeing deadly clashes with Thailand take refuge in the open air, most sitting on the ground while a lucky few doze in hammocks.

Myanmar

Strong winds damage containers in Myanmar's Botahtaung container yard

YANGON: Residents of Botahtaung Township said that strong winds damaged some containers in the Botahtaung container yard and some roadside shops.

World

From sports day to shelter: Thai family flees shelling from Cambodia

SURIN, Thailand (Reuters) -Six-year-old Sunisa Chanprakhon was looking forward to running in her school sports day in their Thai border village on Thursday when explosions shattered the morning calm.

Thailand

Thailand warns of war with Cambodia as 138,000 flee fighting

SI SA KET, Thailand: Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai warned Friday (July 25) that cross-border clashes with Cambodia that have uprooted more than 130,000 people "could develop into war", as the countries traded deadly strikes for a second day.

AseanPlus News

Sony's 2025 music talent showdown in KL via a karaoke contest will see the winner walk away with a one-year contract

Be at your best and join in a karaoke contest where aspiring singers compete live for a chance to sign a one-year recording contract with Sony Music Malaysia.

Badminton

Aaron-Wooi Yik set up last-four clash with tricky Indian pair

PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik booked their spot in the China Open semi-finals after beating teammates Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun.

Thailand

Thai-Cambodia conflict could trigger global tuna pet food shortages

MOSCOW: The escalating tensions between Thailand and Cambodia could cause a serious shortage of canned tuna due to Thailand's dominant position in this market, according to RIA Novosti's analysis of Thai Tuna Industry Association data.

Indonesia

5.7-magnitude earthquake in Central Sulawesi injures four, damages dozens of homes

JAKARTA: A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Indonesia's Central Sulawesi province on Thursday (July 24) evening, injuring four people and impacting 609 families totalling 2,011 individuals, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said.

Nation

Malaysia not taking Thailand-Cambodia conflict lightly, says PM Anwar

ALOR SETAR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the government is not taking lightly the ongoing conflict between Thailand and Cambodia and its impact on Malaysia.

Brunei

Singapore students experience Brunei’s culinary traditions

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: A group of 12 Year 5 students from Jurong Primary School in Singapore, accompanied by four teachers, recently visited Brunei as part of a cultural and educational exchange under the School Twinning Programme with Beribi Telanai Primary School.

Indonesia

Indonesia says its poverty rate the lowest in two decades

JAKARTA:The number of Indonesians living under the poverty line has hit a record low for the past two decades, the country's statistics bureau said Friday (July 25).

Vietnam

Dozens evacuated as landslide threat looms over Nghe An mountain village

NGHE AN: Local authorities in My Ly Commune in the central province of Nghe An urgently evacuated dozens of households early on Friday after discovering a large crack on a nearby mountain that posed a serious risk of collapse.

Nation

July 26 rally to highlight people's economic hardship, says Perikatan

PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional fully supports the 'Himpunan Turun Anwar' rally, saying it is meant to free the rakyat from economic hardships and the current administration's tyranny.

Nation

Thailand, Cambodia agree to ceasefire, says PM Anwar

JITRA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (July 25) said that Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a ceasefire and to withdraw their troops from the border.

Thailand

Thai woman escapes with beloved cats while under fire in Cambodia clashes

SURIN: When the first salvo of Cambodian artillery screamed across her village, Thai seamstress Pornpan Sooksai's thoughts turned to her five beloved cats: Peng, Kung Fu, Cherry, Taro and Batman.

Cambodia

Hun Manet: Cambodia backs ceasefire proposal to resolve conflict with Thailand

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's prime minister Hun Manet said on Friday (July 25) that he had supported a proposal by the Malaysian premier for a ceasefire with Thailand, which later withdrew its initial backing of the plan

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah sets sail towards recognition as a premier sailing destination

KOTA KINABALU: With its scenic coastline, crystal-clear waters and rich natural beauty, Sabah is poised to become a premier sailing destination.

Indonesia

Indonesia battles widespread forest fires across Sumatra and Kalimantan

JAKARTA: Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) is closely monitoring forest and land fires across several provinces in Sumatra and Kalimantan, with both active and contained hotspots being reported.

Singapore

Around three tonnes of illegally imported vegetables from Malaysia seized at Woodlands Checkpoint

SINGAPORE: Around three tonnes of fresh produce illegally imported from Malaysia were seized at Woodlands Checkpoint during a joint operation on July 24 and 25.

China

China tenant finds school desk he used 33 years ago in new flat

SHANGHAI (SCMP): A man in eastern China who rented a flat and discovered an old desk he used at school 33 years ago has trended on mainland social media.