Nation

Six teens arrested for racing, performing reckless motorcycle stunts on Second Link Expressway

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Police have arrested six teenagers for performing dangerous motorcycle stunts on the Second Link Expressway here on Saturday morning (Dec 13).

Nation

Namewee's bail extended pending toxicology report on influencer's death

KUALA LUMPUR: The police bail for rapper Namewee, whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, has been extended for another month until Jan 11, 2026.

Nation

Allow students to have a voice in policies that will shape their own future

KUALA LUMPUR: Students must have a voice in policies that shape their lives, rather than leaving such decisions solely to adults, says Tan Sri Chan Kong Choy.

Other Sports

Figure skater Fang delivers Malaysia's 11th gold at SEA Games

BANGKOK: Figure skater Fang Ze Zeng delivered the 11th gold medal for Malaysia at5 the SEA Games after triumphing in the men's singles on Saturday (Dec 13).

Japan

Japan quake highlights need to better convey disaster info to foreigners

SAPPORO: The magnitude 7.5 earthquake that occurred off northeastern Japan recently highlighted the need for Japan to provide safety tips and evacuation information to foreign nationals more effectively, particularly as the country witnesses an inbound tourism boom, Kyodo News reported.

Vietnam

Student from Vietnam National Academy of Music wins Hanoi Singing Contest

HANOI: Dao Le Phuong Chi, a student at Vietnam National Academy of Music, has triumphed over 600 contestants to win the highest prize in the Hanoi Singing Contest 2025.

Sabah & Sarawak

Paris Court ruling confirms Sabah's sovereignty, says Shafie

KOTA KINABALU: The Paris Court of Appeal's decision to cancel the so-called "Final Award" of US$14.9bil to the self-claimed heirs of the defunct Sulu sultanate reaffirms that Sabah is not a commercial property, says Warisan president, Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.

Football

Soccer-Police detain organiser of Messi visit after Indian fans rip up seats

KOLKATA, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi's tour of India kicked off chaotically on Saturday as fans threw objects, ripped up seats and invaded the pitch at Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium after the Argentine soccer great made only a brief appearance at a ticketed event.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah will have a mini scheduled waste management facility, says Ewon

KOTA KINABALU: The ground-breaking ceremony for Sabah's first mini Scheduled Waste Management Facility was officiated by the state's Deputy Chief Minister III, who is also the Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transportation Minister, Datuk Ewon Benedick.

Laos

Lao govt mulls plan to charge toll fees on two main highways

VIENTIANE: The government is considering a plan to install toll gates on two major highways, as part of its two-day November monthly meeting, which kicked off on Thursday (Dec 11).

World

Iran detains 18 crew members of foreign tanker seized in Gulf of Oman

Dec 13 (Reuters) - Iranian authorities detained 18 crew members of a foreign tanker seized in the Gulf of Oman on Friday that they said was carrying 6 million litres of smuggled fuel, Iranian media reported on Saturday, citing the Hormozgan province judiciary.

Nation

Several politicians also involved in S. Korean cult, says Home Ministry

KULIM: Several politicians are involved in a cult originating from South Korea that has come under scrutiny lately, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail

Making Progress

Power, promises and the politics of reality

POLITICS has an uncomfortable relationship with honesty. Everyone claims to value it, yet few are willing to practice it when the truth is inconvenient.

Philippines

Philippines says fishermen injured in China Coast Guard encounter

MANILA: Three Filipino fishermen were injured when China Coast Guard vessels sprayed their boats with water cannons and cut their anchor lines in a disputed area of the South China Sea, Philippine authorities said on Saturday (Dec 13).

Nation

Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in 13 states and KL, Putrajaya and Labuan

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across 13 states as well as the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan, effective until 5pm on Saturday (Dec 13).

Brunei

Brunei-Muara district tops in property purchase

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) which on Friday (Dec 12) published Brunei Darussalam's Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) for the third quarter of 2025 (Q3 2025) stated that in terms of location, the majority of properties purchased were in the Brunei-Muara district (152 properties), followed by the Tutong district (21 properties), and the Belait district (14 properties).

Sabah & Sarawak

Sarawak’s power supply to Sabah went live from today

KOTA KINABALU: The 275kV Sabah–Sarawak Interconnection is now operational, significantly improving the power supply in the region.

World

Two killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Saratov, regional governor says

MOSCOW, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Two people were killed overnight in a Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian city of Saratov, regional governor Roman Busargin said on Saturday.

Arts

Take a walk down memory lane with the new Sentul Heritage Walk pocket guide

Community group Sentul Then And Now has produced the guide, highlighting the KL neighbourhood's historical buildings and sites

Fashion

How to add subtle shine to your holiday outfits with a chic metallic bag

Metallic bags bring a refined, low-key gleam to festive dressing, lending even the simplest outfit a subtle holiday lift.