Barisan Nasional’s sweeping victory in the Johor state election has strengthened its hand within Malaysia’s unity government, while exposing cracks in Pakatan Harapan’s traditional support base, say analysts.
July 12 - One Indian national is missing after an attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman earlier on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
The joint statement was made by Japan, the Philippines, the United States and 11 other countries.
The morning after Johor, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition faces some grim electoral calculations, says CNA’s Leslie Lopez.
Thailand has ordered tighter checks on outbound cannabis smuggling.
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, the two largest Korean carriers, do not show content rated for viewers 19 or above
Japan’s weak espionage laws and flourishing high-tech industry have made it a crucial piece of the Russian war effort.
Female shoppers had dominated the customer base of the normally bustling markets in Herat.
The prototype reusable rocket by Japan's space agency reached a height of about 10m and then landed, in a flight that lasted about 40 seconds.
Annual births have dropped by more than a quarter over the past decade.
The country advised people to halt outdoor activities and keep cool.
This will be Mr Tharman's first state visit to Malaysia, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
WENZHOU, China, July 12 - Typhoon Bavi, the most powerful storm to strike mainland China this year, brought heavy rain to the eastern coast on Sunday and lashed densely populated cities with violent winds, testing the country's ability to cope with extreme weather.
The authorities had evacuated nearly two million people in its path.
The Farm Ministry is encouraging the use of rice flour to make sweets.
Sealed during a landmark visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the pact covers tighter defence cooperation, including with naval exercises, as well as stronger ties in trade, diplomacy, culture, sport and science.
Bersama had fallen short of internal target of avoiding deposit losses and securing at least 15% of the vote.
Tens of millions of workers may be left behind by China’s pivot away from low-end manufacturing towards advanced technology.
Once fully completed, the Rooppur facility will be able to supply as much as 15% of the country’s electricity.
The Indian Prime Minister has stepped up engagement in recent weeks, signing a flurry of agreements.
Hair tie brand Kknekki was founded in South Korea before it was acquired by Norwegian accessories brand Bon Dep.
While lawyers say enforcement is legitimate, there is growing public sympathy for defendants seen as underdogs.
Cheap durians are bringing Malaysians together – from offices to political rallies.
Barisan Nasional's Johor rival, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition, won the remaining eight seats in the closely watched contest, losing ground from the 12 seats it secured in 2022.
China still rejects the ruling, and opinion remains divided on how to resolve the dispute.
DHAKA, July 11 - Floods and landslides triggered by days of torrential monsoon rain have killed at least 44 people in southeastern Bangladesh and left over a million stranded as authorities raced on Saturday to deliver aid to devastated communities.
Local media say 21 people were saved after the boat overturned in rough seas near an island in south Vietnam.
Schools, work and outdoor activities have been suspended in Zhejiang province and many transport services cancelled.
During their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reached a major agreement regarding Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile interceptors.The PAC-3 is the premier hit-to-kill
Scorching temperatures are expected to hit western and eastern Japan towards July 18.
The 15 who died were reportedly Indian tourists. Twenty-one people survived the accident.
The vessel was carrying 36 people, comprising 32 tourists, three crew members and one attendant.
A Thai man would falsely declare to be the father on birth records, granting the infant automatic Thai citizenship.
The coalition declared that it won 48 out of the 56 contested seats, more than it did in 2022.
A culture war is brewing amid Japan’s transition towards a multicultural society.
There was no immediate word on damage or casualties.
WENZHOU, China, July 11 - Typhoon Bavi made landfall late on Saturday in the coastal city of Taizhou in eastern China, where nearly 2 million people were evacuated, having earlier pummelled Japan's southern Sakishima island chain and brushed past northern Taiwan.
Police seized evidence that included 74kg of gold bars as well as US$5.8 million and S$17.2 million (US$13.3 million) in cash.
South Korea has had to rely increasingly on catches of the staple seafood from distant waters.