A Malaysian reform party led by two former cabinet ministers faces a new test ahead of a crucial state election after one of its founders was sidelined over an alleged religious morality offence, threatening its appeal to voters disillusioned with the country’s political establishment. The controversy surrounding former environment minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad could undercut Bersama’s promise of delivering a different kind of politics in next month’s Melaka poll, analysts say – although some...

'Calling an act stupid isn't illegal.'

A steel arch in the form of a nipa palm leaf was towed from Vung Tau on a 124-km journey before arriving at Bach Dang Wharf in central Ho Chi Minh City on Monday afternoon to complete a pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River.

China’s export machine is accelerating as its domestic economy remains under strain. This comes amid growing trade friction as China’s partners question whether persistent surpluses can coexist with balanced and resilient regional growth. Last month, China’s exports rose 36.3 per cent year on year, while shipments to Southeast Asia jumped 52.3 per cent. The trade surplus reached US$133.5 billion, taking the nine-month total to US$938.1 billion. In contrast, retail sales grew just 0.4 per cent in...

NGOs call for more assistance for B40 and the elderly, among others.

Indonesia has recorded 283,270 cases of acute respiratory infections in areas affected by forest and land fires from Aug. 18 to Oct. 13, as smoke haze continues to threaten public health and spread to neighboring countries.

UPDATED 8.23PM | Prosecution fails to prove case against blogger beyond reasonable doubt - lawyer.

PARLIAMENT | Tasek Gelugor MP suggests emulating the Singaporean model, which relies on pork imports.

The debt, with accrued interest, yet to be paid fully, he says.

We will examine how delays occurred despite existence of oversight committees - Mas Ermieyati.

Though still in deep grief, ex-PM thanks Allah for 'lending Hasmah to me for so long'.

They say those named have violated a court injunction to preserve the status quo.

PARLIAMENT | PN lawmaker accuses Putrajaya of undermining Federal Constitution's guarantee of state constitutional autonomy.

'We must make sure the right agencies carry out their responsibilities.'

However, it's still in early stages and no formal talks have been held yet.

All four Vietnamese students competing at the second Al-Fergani International Physics Olympiad (FIPhO 2026) won medals, comprising one gold, two silvers and one bronze, the Ministry of Education and Training announced.

Matter persisted for years without lasting solution, group rep says.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Hanoi on Oct. 19 for a state visit to Denmark and official visits to the European Union and Belgium.

Shuttlers defeat Japanese pair in convincing fashion.

Malaysia aims to attract around 250,000 international students by 2030, and diversify their countries of origin to strengthen its position as a preferred destination for higher education.

A court in northwestern China has sentenced a kindergarten operator to life in prison after her staff mixed paint containing lead into children's food to make it look more appealing, poisoning more than 200 pupils.

Those interviewed welcome breathing room, but emphasise that more direct assistance needed.

Toxic haze from wildfires burning in Indonesia has spiked a demand for oxygen tanks and air purifiers across the region, manufacturers say, as they work the clock on equipment providing life-saving clean air.

A barge carrying a coconut leaf-shaped pedestrian bridge and its supporting framework, weighing a combined 3,400 tons, began a 124-km sea journey on Sunday morning from Vung Tau toward the center of Ho Chi Minh City for final assembly.

A barge carrying a nipa palm leaf-shaped pedestrian bridge and its supporting framework, weighing a combined 3,400 tons, began a 124-km sea journey on Sunday morning from Vung Tau toward the center of Ho Chi Minh City for final assembly.

A Chinese centenarian who keeps Coca-Cola and Sprite by the case and can eat a whole plate of crabs in one sitting has drawn attention online for a diet at odds with standard advice for older people.

A valedictorian of the elite computer science talent program at Hanoi University of Science and Technology has had papers accepted at two of the world's top conferences on machine learning and natural language processing.

We never had house arrest before, but suddenly we do, Saifuddin says.

Some alignments recording between 90 and 93pct physical progress, Joachim says.

Doxxing doesn't reflect proper decorum, shouldn't occur just because differences in opinion.'