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New or upgraded, JB malls look to cash in on RTS Link – but will shoppers bite?
Shopping malls in Johor Bahru city centre are being built or undergoing facelifts ahead of the RTS Link being operational in a year. However, will there be enough sustained footfall for them to survive long-term?
Commentary: Critics and supporters of US-Malaysia trade deal only get it half right
Amid expectations of an upcoming Cabinet reshuffle in Malaysia, the most crucial change is that the trade minister will definitely be replaced, says political analyst James Chai.
North Korea’s foreign minister opposes G-7 push for denuclearisation: KCNA
Calling the G-7 statement a "disguised hostile act”, Ms Choe said such a demand ignored N. Korea's constitution.
North Korea's foreign minister opposes G7 push for denuclearisation, KCNA says
SEOUL - North Korea's foreign minister Choe Son Hui denounced the joint statement released by G7 countries, state media KCNA reported on Friday, saying she opposed their push for the complete denuclearisation of North Korea.
Ocean activist dodging Japanese arrest vows at COP30 to take on deep-sea mining, krill industry
BELEM, Brazil, - A Canadian anti-whaling activist who has dodged arrest in Japan for more than a decade vowed at COP30 in Brazil to continue fighting for marine protection – taking aim in particular at deep-sea mining and Norway’s krill industry.
BBC apologises to Trump over speech edit, rejects compensation claim
In a statement, the BBC said its chair, Samir Shah, sent a personal letter to the White House making clear to Trump that he and the corporation were "sorry" for the edit, adding that the broadcaster has no plans to rebroadcast the Panorama documentary on any of its platforms.
Green savings: Urban farms sprout up across Malaysia as a buffer against rising costs
Urban farming has emerged as an essential safety net for Malaysian households facing rising living costs.
The rise and fall of globalization: the battle to be top dog
This is the first in a two-part series. For nearly four centuries, the world economy was on a path of ever-greater integration that even two world wars could not totally derail. This long march of globalization was powered by rapidly increasing levels of international trade and
Ukraine scandal could derail government and undermine war effort
The latest corruption scandal that has engulfed Ukraine could not have come at a worse time or in a more delicate sector of the economy for the increasingly embattled government of Volodymyr Zelensky. Ukraine’s military is now clearly on the back foot in several key sectors of
Australia’s green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 impasse
The annual COP – or Conference of the Parties - is the world’s main forum for driving climate action.
Iraq’s 2025 elections reveal a democracy without belief
Iraqis went to the polls on November 11 to vote in parliamentary elections. Preliminary results put the coalition of Iraq’s prime minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, in the lead. But no bloc has won anything close to a governing majority in the 329-seat parliament. The country’s
Pakistan deploys army to protect Sri Lanka’s cricket team
A deadly Nov 11 suicide bombing had raised fears over security amid the team's ongoing tour.
Zelenskiy visits troops near Zaporizhzhia front as Russian pressure mounts
LONDON/KYIV - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited troops near Ukraine's southeastern front on Thursday, warning of the need to shore up the lines after losing ground in increasingly high-intensity battles far from Russia's offensive in the east.
Turkey says two-state solution is most realistic option for Cyprus
ANKARA - President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that Turkey believes the most realistic way to resolve political deadlock over Cyprus is to have two states on the ethnically-split island.
IMF to start mission to Ukraine soon, stresses need for anti-corruption efforts
WASHINGTON - The International Monetary Fund will start a staff mission to Ukraine soon to discuss its financing needs and a potential new lending program, spokesperson Julie Kozack said on Thursday, underscoring the need for continued anti-corruption efforts in the war-torn
Dems: Newly released Epstein emails show Trump knew about abuse
WASHINGTON — US House Democrats investigating the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released emails Wednesday they say show President Donald Trump knew about the financier’s abuse of underage girls as far back as 2011. The three emails released by Democrats on the House
Afghans carried out two suicide bombings in Pakistan, says minister
Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said the Taliban was supporting Islamist militants who attacked Pakistan.
Indonesia’s push for Grab-GoTo merger driven by politics, analysts say
The government is said to be wary of the influence of “ojek online” riders, given their role in the August protests.
Thailand reverses afternoon booze ban after tourism backlash
Afternoon drinks may help revive spending in a sector that accounts for about one-fifth of the economy.
Mother of ex-Japan PM Abe’s shooter professes devotion to Unification Church
The focus of the trial under the lay judge system is on whether the court will grant leniency to the shooter.
Juan Ponce Enrile, architect of Philippine martial law, dies at 101
MANILA – Juan Ponce Enrile, the architect of the Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos Senior’s two-decade martial law, died on Thursday (November 13), closing the chapter on the Southeast Asian nation’s most turbulent political history in recent years. He was 101. His daughter,
Cambodia evacuates a village on disputed border with Thailand as tensions rise
About 250 families were moved to a Buddhist temple about 30km from the border.
Shock, disbelief as Delhi blast linked to doctors in ‘white-collar’ terror cell
The case has triggered concerns over the radicalisation of professionals.
‘An embarrassment’: Pakistan newspaper trolled after ChatGPT prompt appears in news story
The newspaper has apologised, saying editing with AI violates its editorial policies.
Rohingya deaths off Malaysia’s Langkawi raise fears of renewed perilous journeys across Andaman Sea
The recent tragedy highlighted how humanitarian conditions have sharply worsened, said a Malaysian minister.
Hamas, Islamic Jihad say they will hand over body of hostage at 8 pm
The armed wings of Palestinian militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad said on Thursday they would hand over the body of an Israeli hostage at 8 p.m. local time (1800 GMT).
Philippine political veteran Juan Ponce Enrile, key Marcos Sr-era figure, dies at 101
MANILA - Juan Ponce Enrile, one of the most enduring and polarising figures in Philippine politics, who played a central role during the rule of the late Philippine strongman Ferdinand Marcos Sr, died on Thursday at the age of 101, his daughter said.
Chinese police issue bounties on Taiwanese influencers
It sparked outrage domestically among groups opposed to Beijing’s interference in Taiwanese politics.
Japan PM Takaichi says she sleeps only 2-4 hours a night
Japan has long struggled to strike a healthy work-life balance, with many workers facing heavy pressure at the office.
Penang orders removal of panda drawn by Chinese tourist on Chew Jetty mural
A video of a Chinese tourist, known as Shen Shishi, painting a picture of a panda on the mural went viral online.
‘Historic’ Indonesia-Australia security treaty boosts ties, highlights concerns over China
But the treaty does not commit the countries to defend each other.
China urges Japan PM Sanae Takaichi to retract ‘egregious’ remarks on Taiwan
The Japanese leader had said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could amount to a “survival-threatening situation”.
Pakistan deploys army to protect Sri Lankan cricketers
KARACHI - Pakistan has deployed army and paramilitary forces to protect Sri Lanka's cricket team after a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad raised security concerns during their ongoing tour, the interior minister said on Thursday.
Indian police investigate Kashmir link to Delhi blast
Investigators are checking if the blast has any links to the recent arrests of seven men by Kashmir police.
Afghan nationals carried out two suicide bombings in Pakistan, says minister
ISLAMABAD - Afghan nationals carried out two suicide bombings in Pakistan this week, including one in the capital Islamabad, Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Thursday.
Vehicles entering Genting Highlands set to be charged toll to defray road maintenance costs
Genting said the toll charge is necessary to manage the escalating costs of maintaining the 24km private road.
Where healthcare meets hospitality: Can Bali become Asia’s next medical tourism hotspot?
The Sanur Health Special Economic Zone is expected to create 12,000 jobs over the next three years.
Juan Ponce Enrile, architect of Philippine martial rule and savvy political survivor, dies at 101
He was the Marcos regime's martial rule enforcer till he turned on his master.
Pakistan’s army chief gains more powers, legal immunity for life
Field Marshal Asim Munir is already widely seen as the most powerful man in the country.
China urges Japan PM to retract 'egregious' remarks on Taiwan
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks represented a "crude interference" in China's internal affairs and dealt a "heavy blow" to bilateral relations, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said.
Turkey: too early to say what caused deadly plane crash
ANKARA - Turkey's defence ministry said on Thursday it was too early to say what caused the crash this week of a military cargo plane in Georgia in which 20 soldiers died, and inspections continue.
Bangladesh to hold referendum on reform charter proposals, Yunus says
DHAKA - Bangladesh will hold a national referendum on implementing its 'July Charter' for state reform, drafted after last year's deadly student-led uprising, Muhammad Yunus, the head of the country's interim government, said on Thursday.
Marcos talks tough on graft as scandals and storms batter his rule
MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday (November 13) vowed to have corrupt public officials linked to shoddy or non-existent infrastructure projects in jail by December, following back-to-back typhoons that left dozens dead and caused floods that displaced over a
Cold-blooded crime: Woman who tried to smuggle 94 reptiles out of Australia in socks, boots jailed
Shiyao Wang had hidden the reptiles to mail them to Hong Kong.
