Nation

Bukit Mertajam Hospital to be upgraded to ease congestion, says HR Minister

BUKIT MERTAJAM: The 135-year-old Bukit Mertajam Hospital (HBM) is slated for an upgrade to ease congestion, says Steven Sim.

Nation

GOF seized Thai rice worth RM1.36mil at Malaysia-Thailand border so far this year

KOTA BARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) Southeast Brigade has seized 338,303kg of Thai rice, worth about RM1.36mil, in 108 rice-smuggling cases detected along the Malaysia-Thailand border from Jan 1 to Sept 12 this year.

Nation

Extra ferry trips to Langkawi for Malaysia Day holiday

ALOR SETAR: About 100,000 visitors are expected to travel to Langkawi Island using passenger ferry services in conjunction with the Malaysia Day public holiday and the school break.

Nation

Wisma Putra, Interpol assistance sought in Simpang Pulai murder, cop-shooting probe

IPOH: Police will seek assistance from Wisma Putra and Interpol to locate suspects believed to be involved in the shooting of a police officer and the discovery of a woman's body inside a car on Sept 7.

Athletics

Athletics-Davis-Woodhall adds world long jump title to Olympic crown

TOKYO (Reuters) -American Tara Davis-Woodhall leaped 7.13 metres for a dominant victory in the long jump final at the world championships on Sunday, adding the world title to the Olympic crown she won last year.

AseanPlus News

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (Sept 14, 2025)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Sunday (Sept 14, 2025)

China

Tesla continues its skid in China as August sales and market share fall

US carmaker hands 57,152 Shanghai-made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over to customers on the mainland last month

Philippines

The Philippines, Japan, and the US hold naval exercises in South China Sea

The Philippines, Japa,n and the US deployed vessels and aircraft during a joint exercise in the South China Sea, the Philippine military said on Sunday.

China

EU to tighten sanctions as von der Leyen warns on China, defends US ties

Embattled chief urges bloc to put 'more pressure on Russia' and keep making bilateral deals amid 'crumbling' global trading system

Indonesia

Indonesia reopens nickel mine in dive hotspot despite outcry

The Indonesian government has allowed a nickel mining company to resume operations in an eastern archipelago, a minister said on Sunday, despite an outcry over damage it could cause to pristine islands.

Singapore

Cat groomer from Singapore places third in elite grooming competition in China

Aziemah Zakiyyah Azmi, a Singaporean cat groomer, won third place in two categories at the UCA Cat Groomer Elite Competition in China with a dragon-inspired hairstyle on her munchkin cat model.

Athletics

Athletics-Seville delivers in style for world 100 metres gold

TOKYO (Reuters) - Oblique Seville scorched to the world 100 metres gold in a personal best 9.77 seconds on Sunday, leading a Jamaican 1-2 ahead of Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson, second again in 9.82.

Nation

Comms Ministry to seek Google's help over lewd AI video threats to lawmakers

NIBONG TEBAL: The Communications Ministry will seek Google's assistance to investigate lewd video email threats recently targeting several elected representatives.

Athletics

Athletics-American Jefferson-Wooden wins women's 100 metres world title

TOKYO (Reuters) - American Melissa Jefferson-Wooden capped a dominant season in some style on Sunday by winning the women's 100 metres world title in 10.61 seconds, the fastest time ever run at a world championships.

Nation

Anwar calls for global unity to defend dignity, end violence

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the Arab-Islamic world and the international community to rise and unite in defending dignity, ending violence and safeguarding global security.

Vietnam

Vietnam and Cambodia are committed to advancing ties across all areas

Vietnam and Cambodia have announced that both countries are very committed to increasing their ever-growing friendship to a higher level.

Japan

Japan's share of population aged 65 or older hits record high of 29.4 per cent

The share of Japan's population aged 65 or older reached a record 29.4 per cent, the highest among nations with populations of over 40 million, the government estimated Sunday, Kyodo News reported.

Cycling

Motorcycling-Marc Marquez wins San Marino Grand Prix to edge closer to MotoGP title

MISANO ADRIATICO, Italy (Reuters) - Ducati's Marc Marquez resisted a spirited challenge from Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi to win the San Marino Grand Prix on Sunday, taking his revenge after crashing out of the lead in Saturday's sprint, and inching closer to the MotoGP title.

AseanPlus News

Bursa Malaysia set to see quiet trade during holiday-shortened period week, with FOMC meeting in focus

Bursa Malaysia is expected to move within the 1,580 to 1,620 points range in subdued trading this week due to a holiday-shortened period, with investors' focus on the upcoming US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

Philippines

Philippines welcomes the world: spectacular opening of the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025

The competition officially began on Friday night with a vibrant opening ceremony filled with superstars in Pasay City.