Singapore

Man, 27, dies on board cruise ship in Singapore; police do not suspect foul play

SINGAPORE: A 27-year-old man died on board a cruise ship docked in Singapore waters on Jan 19.

e-Hailing

Uber’s quest to crack Japan leads through a rural hot-springs town

The ride-hailing giant's chief executive has made a bet on how it can finally grab a bigger piece of one of the world's largest taxi markets.

Nation

Free education for OKU students at public higher education institutions with immediate effect, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: All students with disabilities (OKU) studying at public higher education institutions, polytechnics and community colleges - totalling about 3,000 - will be granted free education with immediate effect, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

Higher Education Ministry to take over Form Six and matriculation starting next year, says PM

PUTRAJAYA: The Higher Education Ministry (KPT) will take over the entire pre-university system, including Form Six and matriculation, starting next year, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

International, religious schools and UEC stream must offer BM, History as subjects in SPM, says PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: All schools across different education streams - including international schools, religious schools and those under the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) stream - will be required to offer Bahasa Melayu and History as subjects in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

World

Trump says had a telephone call with NATO's Rutte concerning Greenland

Jan 20 (Reuters) - ‌U.S. President Donald Trump ‌said on Tuesday he had ‌a "very good" telephone call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte concerning Greenland.

Nation

Driver ‘missing’ for five days returns home safely after fishing trip, say Melaka cops

JASIN: A five-day mystery surrounding a parked car at Pantai Siring, Kampung Pulai in Merlimau here ended in relief after the 31-year-old driver from Temerloh, Pahang returned home safely, said Melaka police.

Badminton

Pain-free Tze Yong says next fitness test will decide return

PETALING JAYA: Singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong is simply happy to be back on court, doing what he loves most after a long injury layoff.

Nation

Year Four exam to be introduced this year, focus on four core subjects, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: The government will introduce the Year Four Learning Assessment from this year, covering four core subjects - Bahasa Melayu, English, Mathematics and Science, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Indonesia

Catch-up costs loom as Prabowo revives semiconductor dream

JAKARTA: President Prabowo Subianto has revived the idea of developing a local semiconductor ecosystem amid intensifying competition in the global landscape.

Badminton

Jonassen reveals internal issue behind Jun Hao withdrawal

PETALING JAYA: It was not due to illness but an internal issue that forced Malaysia's top men's singles player Leong Jun Hao to withdraw from this week's Indonesian Masters.

Family

Can the internet make you happy in retirement?

The Internet is a great tool but it can also be an energy suck. Our columnist explores how seniors can use technology to turbocharge retirement.

Entertainment

HK actor Louis Koo amazed by Malaysian fans' strong support for latest passion project

According to the 55-year-old, 'Back To The Past' was a film that took years to complete due to imperfect scripts and limited resources.

Tennis

Tennis-Shelton overcomes Humbert in battle of lefthanders at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Jan ‌20 (Reuters) - American eighth seed Ben ‌Shelton beat Ugo Humbert 6-3 ‌7-6(2) 7-6(5) in an engrossing battle of lefthanders at Rod Laver Arena on ‍Tuesday to reach the ‍second round of ‌the Australian Open.

Laos

Laos tightens measures to control air pollution

VIENTIANE: The Lao government has introduced stricter measures to prevent forest fires and reduce PM2.5 levels to protect public health and livelihoods across the country.

True Or Not

QuickCheck: Will Earth lose gravity for seven seconds on Aug 12?

A VIRAL video has been making the rounds on social media, claiming that our planet will experience a terrifying phenomenon next month.

Japan

Man in Sapporo held on suspicion of creating sexual deepfakes of female celebrities, gaining over US$70,000 with images

TOKYO: A 31-year-old man was arrested Monday (Jan 20) on suspicion of creating sexual deepfakes of female celebrities and sharing them on membership-based websites.

Nation

Free Komuter rides to Batu Caves for Thaipusam on Jan 31, Feb 1

KUALA LUMPUR: In conjunction with Thaipusam, and in anticipation of an estimated 2.5 million visitors to Batu Caves, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will offer free rides on its Klang Valley Komuter services for two days.

Nation

Kids to begin Year One at six from 2027 onwards, says PM

PUTRAJAYA: Children in Malaysia will begin pre-school at the age of five years old and enter Year One at six starting in 2027, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

Teachers must comprise the best students, not the worst, says BN MP

KUALA LUMPUR: Teachers at public schools must consist of the best graduates in the country instead of those who treat the job as a second option, says a government backbencher.