Rolex watches, jewellery: Over $15m of assets seized in 2 probes involving Malaysia’s military
The investigations started in October 2025 and are ongoing.
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Iconic tree from which Ipoh derived its name is now a bare trunk
The tree may be uprooted from Railway Station Square.
South Korea's ex-president Yoon faces first court ruling over martial law
SEOUL, Jan 16 - Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is due to face the first court ruling on Friday stemming from criminal charges over his failed martial law attempt, a case that could result in a long prison sentence if he is found guilty.
Major fire breaks out in slum area of South Korea’s Gangnam district
No casualties had been reported so far, although 47 residents were evacuated.
Major fire breaks out in slum area of South Korea's Gangnam district
SEOUL, Jan 16 - Nearly 300 South Korean firefighters were deployed on Friday to fight a major fire in a deprived area of the upmarket Gangnam district of southern Seoul, a fire official said.
Dubai chewy cookie frenzy sends pistachio prices in South Korea soaring threefold
Some dujjonku enthusiasts have turned to home baking using alternative ingredients amid soaring prices.
Thousands affected after power outage halts Tokyo commuter train lines
Trains on East Japan Railway's Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines were halted in all directions indefinitely.
As Trump stalls, Iran opposition shows lack of a clear leader
A US intervention in Iran appeared imminent this week. US and UK troops were pulled out of several bases around the Middle East, US military assets had been moved into position and the US president, Donald Trump, had reassured protesters on the streets of Iran that “help is on
Power outage halts Tokyo commuter train lines, disrupting thousands
TOKYO, Jan 16 - A railway power outage in Tokyo disrupted the morning commute for thousands on Friday as two main lines with some of the world's busiest stations were halted after reports of a fire.
7 foreign tourists feared missing at Furano ski resort in Hokkaido
Mountain rescuers are searching the area where the tourists are believed to be.
The president and the public give the US economy different grades
Does the economy rate an A+++++, as President Donald Trump insists? Or does it deserve the C—– that much of the public has been giving it? Judging by consumer sentiment, it might even be a D—–. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index ended the year sharply below its
Fearing midterm loss, Trump repeats call for canceling elections
As armed federal agents roam the streets of American cities and amid threats to declare the Insurrection Act and use military force to quell protests in Minneapolis, President Donald Trump said once again that the next elections should be canceled because he expects his party
Chinese woman's plea for help killing pigs draws thousands to her village
The woman appealed for help after realising her father could not slaughter the pigs for a village feast alone.
South Korea's impeached leader faces first of several verdicts. Here's what you need to know
Yoon Suk Yeol will receive the first verdict on charges linked to his 2024 martial law attempt on Friday.
Greenland is about climate change, strategy and rare earths
Two things could happen in Greenland in the future, assuming warming trends continue. The first is that sea passage through the frozen Arctic would open a much faster sea trade route to the Pacific. If the passage becomes viable, it changes Greenland from a backwater land mass
US says reached deal with Taiwan to lower tariffs, boost investments
Under the deal, US will lower tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15 per cent, down from a 20 per cent.
Commentary: Thailand must reckon with reform or face irrelevance
Thailand’s urgent challenge is to lift the country out of economic stagnation and dwindling geopolitical relevance, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.
Commentary: Trump’s aggression abroad undermines traditional US partnerships in Asia
The more the US aspires to a sphere of influence in the West, the more China will feel entitled to demand the same in the East, says Pusan National University’s Robert Kelly.
Commentary: Indonesia’s gamble on mega merger of ride-hailing firms
Jakarta's golden share in a Southeast Asian superapp would set a dangerous precedent for state power, say researchers.
‘I saw even the mountains shake’: Fear lingers in Cambodian town after Thai strikes on alleged scam sites
Eerie quiet lingers in Cambodian frontier town weeks after border clashes with Thailand leave scam compounds destroyed.
From Instagram fame to political fall: Indonesia’s ‘Internet governor’ in the spotlight
Former West Java governor Ridwan Kamil's divorce and alleged graft links upended his carefully crafted image.
South Africa's Kruger National Park shuts after severe floods
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, South Africa, Jan 15 - South African authorities shut Kruger National Park on Thursday to day visitors, after several rivers that run through it burst their banks as the result of days of heavy rains, they said.
Russia says the West should stop claiming Moscow wants to occupy Greenland
MOSCOW, Jan 15 - Russia said on Thursday that its was unacceptable for the West to keep claiming that Russia and China threatened Greenland, and said the crisis over the territory showed the double-standards of Western powers which claimed moral superiority.
Back from Iran, Pakistani students say they heard gunshots while confined to campus
ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 - Pakistani students returning from Iran on Thursday said they heard gunshots and stories of rioting and violence while being confined to campus and not allowed out of their dormitories in the evening.
China offers leniency if cronies of accused scam boss Chen Zhi surrender
Criminal associates of Chen Zhi who surrender before Feb 15 and "truthfully confess their crimes" could be eligible for "lighter or reduced sentences", China's Ministry of Public Security said.
Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey defence deal in pipeline, Pakistani minister says
ISLAMABAD/ISTANBUL, Jan 15 - Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey have prepared a draft defence agreement after nearly a year of talks, Pakistan's Minister for Defence Production said, a signal they could be seeking a bulwark against a flare-up of regional violence in the last two
Singapore to face defending champions Vietnam in 2026 ASEAN football championship
The Lions will also play against Indonesia and Cambodia in Group A of the upcoming ASEAN Hyundai Cup, as well as the winner of a playoff between Brunei and Timor-Leste.
Greece warns shipping fleet of risks after Black Sea drone attacks
ATHENS, Jan 15 - Greece has warned its shipping fleet to review their security measures when sailing to Russian Black Sea ports after drone attacks on two Greek-operated tankers this week, according to shipping ministry advisories.
Doctor to be charged with murder of wife and son in JB on New Year’s Eve
Checks showed the doctor had no prior criminal record and tested negative for drugs.
Final death toll from Hong Kong fire put at 168
The names of the deceased will not be released at this stage to respect their grieving families’ wishes.
Chinese-linked hackers target US entities with Venezuelan-themed malware
The hackers referenced the US seizure of former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
UK presses on with Grok deepfake probe despite Musk's climbdown
LONDON, Jan 15 - Britain welcomed a U-turn by xAI to stop its Grok AI chatbot making non-consensual sexually explicit deepfakes, but said its investigation into how Elon Musk's company ever allowed it to happen would continue.
Phone makers in India not mandated to share source code, say industry body and government
The denials follow a Reuters report that India is proposing to require smartphone makers to give authorities access to source code, the programming instructions that make phones work.
UMNO embraces exiled leaders with former minister Khairy’s appearance at Youth wing meet
The open-door policy is aimed at capitalising on the former leaders’ popularity ahead of the 16th General Election.
Syria's use of force against Kurdish-led SDF seems an option, Turkey says
ISTANBUL, Jan 15 - Turkey's foreign minister said on Thursday he hopes problems in neighbouring Syria can be resolved peacefully but the use of force by the government in Damascus could be an option after recent clashes with Kurdish fighters.
Australia social media ban hits 4.7 million teen accounts in first month
SYDNEY, Jan 15 - Social media companies have collectively deactivated nearly five million accounts belonging to Australian teenagers just a month after a world-first ban on under‑16s took effect, the country's internet regulator said, a sign the measure has had a swift and
Who is Pritam Singh, Singapore's former Leader of the Opposition?
Singh, the leader of the Workers' Party, was stripped of his title after being convicted of lying to MPs.
Philippines waives visas for Chinese visitors to boost tourism
The visa-free privilege for a stay of up to two weeks will take effect on June 16.
Air India warns of possible disruptions to A350 routes after jet suffers engine damage
The possible disruptions are the result of engine damage sustained by one of its long-haul aircraft after encountering "a foreign object" on Thursday (Jan 15).
Kremlin says Trump is right about Zelenskiy holding up a peace deal in Ukraine
MOSCOW, Jan 15 - The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump that it was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, not Russia, who was holding up a potential peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.
Thaksin eligible for parole in May, says Corrections Department official
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been serving a one-year sentence since Sept 9.
Philippines to ban Musk’s Grok AI on Jan 15 over sexualised deepfakes
Malaysia and Indonesia had already barred access to the chatbot.
Why global central bankers had to decry Trump’s Fed attacks
Central bankers from around the world have issued a joint statement of support for US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, as he faces a criminal probe on top of mounting pressure from US President Donald Trump to resign early. It is very unusual for the world’s central bank
Malaysia graft busters seize over US$12.8 million in cash, luxury goods and funds linked to army contracts
To date, a total of 23 people, including armed forces personnel and civilians, have been arrested.
