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Seoul FM discusses deeper ASEAN cooperation with envoys from region

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with ambassadors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Thursday to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between Korea and Southeast Asia, officials said. During the…

Hong Kong independent bookshop fined HK$6K for holding stand-up comedy show without licence

Hong Kong independent bookshop Book Punch and its owner have been fined HK$6,000 after holding a stand-up comedy show without an entertainment licence – the second time they have been penalised within a month. Hong Kong…

China hands suspended death sentences to 2 ex-defence ministers for graft, state media report

A Chinese military court handed suspended death sentences on Thursday to two former defence ministers for corruption, state media said. Former Chinese defence ministers Wei Fenghe (left) and Li Shangfu. File photos: US…

Asean may start oil reserve scheme with select countries, says investment, trade and industry minister

CEBU, May 7 — Asean may consider bringing in the private sector to help realise the newly-mooted oil stockpiling framework aimed at strengthening the region’s long-term energy security and preparedness. Investment,…

Coming in June: New MyKad with advanced encryption, holograms and QR codes, no Touch ’n Go function

PUTRAJAYA, May 7 — The new MyKad, which is expected to be introduced next month, will feature 53 security elements compared with 23 on the current version. National Registration Director-General Datuk Badrul Hisham…

Girl, 16, found unconscious with neck injuries in Penampang house toilet, cops searching for man in his 30s

PENAMPANG, May 7 — A foreign teenage girl was found with critical injuries in the toilet of a house in Kampung Tuntuluk here this afternoon. Penampang Police Chief Supt Sammy Newton said the 16-year-old victim was found…

S. Korea vital for India’s 2047 vision

South Korea is emerging as a key partner in India’s long-term economic and strategic transformation, one central to India’s Viksit Bharat vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047, Indian Ambassador to Korea Gaurang…

Akmal Nasrullah: No delays for public interest projects as Economy Ministry will be keeping track

KULIM, May 7 — The Ministry of Economy will continue to closely monitor the implementation of development projects, particularly those under its purview, to ensure they remain on track and are not delayed, especially…

New Perlis panel to guide long-term growth strategy ahead of 2040 target

KANGAR, May 7 — The Perlis state government will establish the Perlis Transformation and Monitoring Steering Committee to formulate a more structured development direction for the state, in its bid to achieve developed…

MUFG to form strategic partnership with Google

The two firms will develop a service to assist customers in online shopping and payments with the help of artificial intelligence.

Hong Kong to open applications for restaurant dog-friendly licences on May 18

Hong Kong restaurants will be able to apply for licences from May 18 to allow dogs under a new scheme, with the first designated venues expected to admit pets from July. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department…

Parliament validates MND fees that should not have been collected as admin charges

Workers' Party opposed the move citing lack of data, but the government said comprehensive figures, including the number of people affected, were not readily available.

Defence minister to discuss with Norway after missile export halt hits LCS project

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Malaysia’s Defence Ministry ‌said it will discuss with Norway a ​shift in Oslo’s position regarding defence export approvals that has halted the supply of missiles intended for its ‌naval combat…

‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ loses its human touch in sprawling second season

The Apple TV series lets bloated and unwieldy storytelling overwhelm the sharp character work that once set it apart.

DG ISPR say Pakistan biggest ambassador of security in the region

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry is currently addressing a press conference. The deputy chief of naval staff (operations), Rear Admiral Shafaat Ali, and the deputy…

Transport Ministry: JPJ to accept foreign licence conversion applications for Malaysians nationwide from June 1

PUTRAJAYA, May 7 — Malaysian citizens holding valid foreign driving licences with no restrictions may apply to convert them into Malaysian Driving Licences (LMM), subject to record checks and compliance with standard…

Police seize RM16.3m worth of meth, fentanyl in Tawau raids, two charged under Dangerous Drugs Act

TAWAU, May 7 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) seized 323.91 kilogrammes (kg) of methamphetamine and 0.98 litres of fentanyl, with a total estimated value of RM16.34 million, during Operation Hymenoptera conducted on…

Perak govt pledges support for family of college student slain in Kelantan, says state exco

PASIR SALAK, May 7 — The Perak state government will provide all necessary assistance, including counselling services, to the family of a 19-year-old college student who was recently found dead with 61 stab wounds.…

Construction company director charged with 11 counts of land fraud, money laundering involving RM3.7m

SHAH ALAM, May 7 — A construction company director pleaded not guilty to 11 charges involving land fraud and money laundering amounting to more than RM3.7 million at the Sessions Court here today. A. Rama Rao, 65,…

China's Huawei launches 'world's thinnest tablet' and diamond smartwatch