Business

Trump tariffs in focus ahead of key US court decision

KUALA LUMPUR: Countries across the globe, including Malaysia, await the US Supreme Court ruling later today on the reciprocal tariff imposed by President Donald Trump. 

Indonesia

Prabowo turns lush Hambalang sanctuary into command outpost

JAKARTA: From horse riding to hosting foreign dignitaries and convening emergency meetings with senior government officials, President Prabowo Subianto's private estate in Hambalang has increasingly become an epicentre of power where he often directs high-level meetings and shapes policy away from Jakarta.

Fashion

The 2026 fashion conversation: Expect a return of thoughtful, timeless designs

This year, fashion is expected to return to subtlety. With authenticity still a buzzword, trends are less likely to be driven by hype.

Family

All myths aside, ageing women can still be strong and healthy

Strength training can help keep bones and muscles strong especially for those going through menopause.

Living

Doggy dental care: How to your canine's mouth healthy

Taking care of your dog's teeth is just as important as taking care of your own.

Internet

Inside the scam complex’s detailed playbook

The scammers at a vast office park in Myanmar wielded deepfake technology, doctored videos and pinpoint conversational ploys that differed by the ages and nationalities of their victims.

Markets

Asian stocks rise; FX lack direction on steady dollar, Fed rate-cut bets

MOST emerging Asian equities rose on Wednesday, with Taiwan, Indonesia, and South Korea hitting all-time highs, while currencies were flat as U.S. inflation data supported expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hold later this month.

Laos

Lao govt eyes large-scale investment to drive economic growth

VIENTIANE: The government is aiming to source investment amounting to 636,178 billion kip, equivalent to at least 24 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), as part of its strategy to accelerate economic growth and advance development objectives over the next five years.

Nation

Demolition of 68 Sentul residential units goes smoothly, police say

KUALA LUMPUR: A demolition operation involving 68 residential units in Kampung Chubadak Tambahan, Sentul here on Wednesday (Jan 14) was carried out smoothly, without any protests or provocations from the affected residents.

Nation

MyNIIse not yet mandatory, travellers have multiple clearance options, says Immigration DG

PUTRAJAYA: It is not yet mandatory to use the National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe) mobile application, as the Immigration Department says travellers may continue using existing methods for immigration clearance at the country's entry points.

Sabah & Sarawak

Ahmad Selihin named new director of Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department

KUCHING: The Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) has a new director, Ahmad Selihin Che Said, who will begin his duties effective Thursday (Jan 15).

Nation

Umno needs a formal digital wing in today's political arena, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno should form a dedicated digital wing to be part of the party's institutional structure to establish better social media presence for election campaigns, among others, says its information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

Commodities

China's 2025 copper imports lowest since 2020 amid major price rally

CHINA's unwrought copper imports in 2025 fell to the lowest level since 2020, China's customs data showed on Wednesday, as high prices weighed on demand.

Vietnam

Vietnam plans tax policies to tackle speculation in real estate market

HANOI: Vietnam plans tax policies to discourage speculation in a housing market hit by soaring prices, state media reported on Wednesday (Jan 14).

Cambodia

Cambodia says Thai troops still occupy civilian areas, testing December truce

BANGKOK: Thailand's military continues to occupy civilian areas in Cambodia, having barricaded some with barbed wire and shipping containers, posing a risk to a truce between the neighbours who clashed twice last year, the Cambodian foreign minister said.

Nation

Bangladeshi firm director fined RM50,000 over forged labour recalibration document

KUALA LUMPUR: A Bangladeshi company director was fined RM50,000 by the Sessions Court for submitting a forged document to the Malaysian Immigration Department three years ago for a Labour Recalibration Programme (RTK 2.0) application on Wednesday (Jan 14).

Nation

Zahid tells Umno to shift from ceramah to social media to win over youth

KUALA LUMPUR: The Umno machinery should focus on improving its communication, particularly non-verbal communication, which is widely used on social media platforms.

Thailand

Several passengers injured after Etihad plane hits turbulence over Phuket

BANGKOK: An Etihad Airways plane hit turbulence while preparing to land at Phuket International Airport on Wednesday (Jan 14), reportedly causing several injuries

Indonesia

Jakarta sinks deeper as subsidence worsens flood risks

JAKARTA: Jakarta faces an escalating threat from land subsidence, which experts warn could leave parts of the city underwater and cause massive economic losses if aggressive mitigation measures are not implemented.

Economy

Trilateral links will boost growth

HONG KONG venture capitalist Andre Kwok shuttles between the Chinese territory and member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as well as the Gulf Cooperation Council at least twice a month.