Impeachment court admonishes prosecution’s Tolosa over press briefing remarks
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DVS tests 18 dogs following rabies scare in Kedah’s Changlun
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 29 — The Kedah Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) has collected samples from 18 dogs in Chang...
Indonesia sets 2027 energy subsidies at Rp261.5 trillion
The government and the House of Representatives (DPR) have agreed to allocate Rp261.5 trillion (around US$16.4 billion) ...
Thailand: Cambodians failed to return home from temporary shelters opened by Thailand in the 1970s
Thailand told the United Nations that Cambodians currently residing in areas originally opened as temporary shelters in the 1970s have failed to return home, describing their continued presence as an encroachment on Thai territory. Ambassador Cherdchai Chaivaivid made the stateme
Inside HCMC's $400M flood defense system to protect 6.5 million residents
After a decade of construction, Ho Chi Minh City’s ambitious VND10 trillion (US$400 million) flood control network is reaching the finish line, expected to be completed in November to shield around 6.5 million residents from urban flooding.
PNP probes cop over alleged social media post on Sara Duterte impeachment
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it is investigating a police corporal assigned in Region 13 over an alleged social media post concerning the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Home Ministry: 1,476 Myanmar nationals leave Malaysia in first ‘voluntary’ repatriation phase
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 29 — A total of 1,476 Myanmar nationals departed Malaysia today under the first phase of a “...
Nine suspected drug couriers killed in 10-minute Chiang Rai gunfight; 272kg of crystal meth seized
CHIANG RAI — Nine suspected drug couriers were killed and about 272 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine were seized after a gunfight with soldiers in Chiang Rai’s Mae Fa Luang district, according to the Pha Muang Force. Maj. Gen. Sathit Wainon, commander of the Pha Muang Force a
Bank Indonesia, Trade Ministry align for global modest fashion hub
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Harvard and Yale miss top 10 for computer science in 2027 US university ranking
Carnegie Mellon University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford University tie for first in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 ranking of undergraduate computer science programs, released Sept. 22.
From Kuching to Subang Jaya, Toyota’s pickleball tour brings Malaysians together
SUBANG JAYA, Sept 28 — The Toyota Malaysia Pickle Tour 2026 has wrapped up its five-city run, bringing pickleball...
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Anthony Loke says will remain as Malaysia’s transport minister until Najib begins house arrest
Loke had previously announced his resignation in protest of the conditional royal pardon granted to former premier Najib Razak on Sep 18.
Two-storey rental building partially collapses, trapping tenant inside room
CHACHOENGSAO — 29 September 2026, A two-storey rental building partially collapsed in Mueang district, trapping a 28-year-old tenant inside his room after the building’s movement pressed the door frame shut. Rescue workers from Chachoengsao were alerted at around 10:00 to the inc
KMI Expo key to developing student entrepreneurship: Ministry
The Higher Education, Science and Technology Ministry said the Indonesian Student Entrepreneurship (KMI) Expo serves as ...
New Yorkers kayak through flooded Queens streets as powerful cyclone swamps coastal neighborhoods
New Yorkers turned flooded streets into waterways over the weekend, paddling kayaks through parts of Queens as a powerful nor'easter battered the northeastern United States with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
Baste Duterte claims no direct hand in Gencorp deals with Davao City
'Do you really believe that a head of procuring entity has no knowledge on the companies that bag government contracts with them?' prosecution spokesman Zia Alonto Adiong asks
ZICO Trust names governance veteran Mazlan Ahmad as independent director
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — ZICO Trust (M) Berhad, a licensed trust company specialising in trust and estate planning...
Viral Japanese bakery I’m Donut? to open outlet in Singapore
Details of the store’s location and its opening date are yet to be announced.
Govt aims to develop Sorong Economic Zone into fishery processing hub
The Indonesian government is pushing to develop the Sorong Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Southwest Papua into a major ...
Phuket arrivals dip as four new direct routes set to launch
Via The Phuket News PHUKET — 29 September 2026, Phuket welcomed 9.2 million visitors in the first eight months of the year, a 1.76% decline on the same period in 2025, as four new direct international flight routes are set to launch next month ahead of the high season. Tourism Au
Prosecutor reopens Cornell University gang rape investigation after accuser files lawsuit
New York prosecutor has reopened an investigation into gang rape allegations at a Cornell University fraternity in response to a lawsuit filed by a woman who says she was sexually assaulted in 2024 by seven students after being plied with alcohol and drugs.
BOC seeks lookout order vs 13 persons over misdeclared onion, carrot shipments
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has requested an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) against 13 individuals over their alleged involvement in the unlawful importation of onions and carrots misdeclared as “chicken lollipops.”
Over 2,000 smaller retailers apply for more time to clear non-BCRS drinks stock
About 85 per cent of the more than 1,600 applications processed so far have been approved.
Jennie gets a new Seoul-sized gig as Lotte Department Store’s latest ambassador
SEOUL, Sept 29 — Blackpink’s Jennie is adding another major name to her growing list of brand partnerships a...
Baznas builds 10 temporary homes for NTT earthquake survivors
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Malaysia’s passport is now No. 2 globally, rising above the UK, US and Germany
Malaysia’s passport has risen to second place globally in the Passport Index Global Passport Power Rank 2026, moving up from third place last year. Malaysia shares the second spot with Singapore, while the United Arab Emirates retains first place. Malaysia’s Immigration Departmen
Gambling influencer trades private jets for Grab driver job after running up $245,000 debt
A Malaysian influencer once famous for promoting gambling says he now drives for Grab about 10 hours a day just to cover basic expenses after running up some RM1 million (US$245,000) in debt.
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