Anwar: Time to make MA63 part of the national conversation, not just Sabah-Sarawak issue
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants the implementation of the Malaysia Agreemen...
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BI: No reason to stop Cayetanos from leaving
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano and his sister, Sen. Pia Cayetano, boarded a flight to Singapore on Wednesday, arriving at Changi Airport hours later, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). “The Bureau of Immigration confirms that Senators A
Former Malaysia PM Najib to remain in jail as pardons board defers application
The Federal Territories Pardons Board met on Friday (Sep 11) but deferred Najib’s application for a pardon to a future meeting. Najib is scheduled to complete his current jail term on Aug 23, 2028.
ARL to keep operating amid talks
State Railway of Thailand (SRT) governor Anan Phonimdaeng has assured passengers that the Airport Rail Link will continue operating despite ongoing talks with its concessionaire, Asia Era One Co, a subsidiary of CP Group.
Vietnamese workers spend 4.5 months of wages to secure jobs abroad
Vietnamese workers spent an average of VND125.7 million (US$4,835) in 2025 to take up jobs abroad, equivalent to 4.5 months of their first overseas income, and more than half of them had to borrow money to cover it.
Selangor declares Oct 25 public holiday for Sultan Sharafuddin's silver jubilee
SHAH ALAM: Selangor has declared Oct 25 a public holiday in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the reign of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
Sara Duterte calls out 'political harassment' after Madriaga case junked
Vice President Sara Duterte accused the administration of political harassment after the perjury complaint she filed against her alleged former bagman Ramil Madriaga has been dismissed.
Ship crewman gets 8 weeks’ jail for trying to smuggle elephant tusk into Singapore
Hafiludin, an Indonesian man, had bought the tusk in Nigeria in December 2025.
Sugar cane farmers to get B6bn boost for machinery
The Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB) is stepping up efforts to improve sugar cane farming efficiency and curb PM2.5 pollution through a 6-billion-baht state loan programme for the agricultural sector.
‘Without permission’: Hasbro objects to US immigration authorities using Optimus Prime in AI deportation campaign
WASHINGTON, Sept 11 — Hasbro has responded to the US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) use of Optimus...
Get to know the next 10 national artists
MANILA, Philippines — Ten Filipino cultural luminaries are entering the esteemed circle of national artists, making up the largest single batch of awardees since the honors were established in 1972. Through Proclamation No. 1414, series of 2026, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has
Know an inspiring Singaporean? Make a nomination for ST Singaporean of the Year 2026
The annual awards recognise Singaporeans who have made a difference to society.
Pheu Thai chief denies Klatham pact
Pheu Thai Party leader and Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat has dismissed reports of a secret political deal between the Bhumjaithai (BJT) and Klatham parties.
Sounds like a ‘PM in waiting’, Khairy says of Zahid’s speech at Umno assembly
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s keynote at the party’s general...
Ahead of arraignment, Sara suffers setback in another case
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte suffered a legal setback after the Taguig City Prosecutor’s Office dismissed her perjury complaint against her alleged former aide Ramil Madriaga for “insufficiency of evidence.” The dismissal came a day after Quezon City prosecut
New Outward Bound Singapore campus opens on Coney Island with over 70 high-adventure elements
By 2030, all Secondary 3 students can experience its five-day outdoor adventure camp.
BoT steps up measures against illicit finance
The Bank of Thailand and the financial sector have joined forces to step up measures against illicit financial activities.
#SHOWBIZ: Israeli-made film about Gaza gets 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere
VENICE: A chilling new documentary about Israel’s AI-powered mass killing of civilians in Gaza from two Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers received a 25-minute ovation at its premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday.
Fire from MV June Aster yet to be fully extinguished; No new survivors reported
Firefighting continues on MV June Aster; No new survivors, casualties found yet
True Fitness and True Yoga to shutter; customers report losses of more than $63,000
The business has faced multiple challenges, including increasingly fierce market competition and rising costs.
Govt may extend stimulus
The government says it will consider extending the Thais Help Thais Plus stimulus programme by the end of this month, noting that if the Middle East energy crisis persists, further measures to ease the cost of living may be needed.
Mandiri’s Amir Hadi says bank account frozen under Amla
Mandiri executive director says he is not involved in any criminal activity and has not been summoned by the police in connection with any investigation.
Sara Duterte: Voting threshold for impeachment already set in Constitution
Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday said the voting threshold for conviction in impeachment has already been set in the Constitution amid the trial against her.
The sound of an identity: What makes the Singaporean accent unique?
What does it mean to sound Singaporean? We listened to over 800 audio recordings of the Singaporean accent to find out.
Sondhi-led demonstrators rally outside Israeli Embassy in Bangkok
BANGKOK — 10 September 2026, A group led by veteran activist Sondhi Limthongkul and the Campaign for People’s Transformation (CPT) rallied outside the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok on 10 September 2026, calling for the government to take action against what they described as unlawfu
Sabah, Sarawak to get bigger share of Parliament seats, Anwar says as MA63 push moves ahead
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 11 — Sabah and Sarawak will get a higher proportion of parliamentary representation under a Ca...
Marcos rebrands foreign students committee to market Philippine schools abroad
The Philippines is making a fresh push to attract international students, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordering agencies to market local universities abroad and simplify how foreign students enter the country.
Skills, workflows and governance: What businesses need to make AI work
Moving beyond experimentation means rethinking jobs, employee support and technology guardrails, says Salesforce Asean senior vice-president and general manager Paul Carvouni.
Ebola spreads to new province in DR Congo
A case was confirmed in Sud-Ubangi, which does not border any of the six provinces where Ebola cases had previously been confirmed.
NBI files disbarment raps vs lawyers over alleged honeytrap plot to frame Recto
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday filed a disbarment raps against several lawyers over their involvement in the alleged plot against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto.
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