Nation

On-duty officers not allowed to switch off body cams, says Perak JPJ deputy director

IPOH: Road Transport Department (JPJ) enforcement officers on duty are not allowed to turn off their body-worn cameras (BWC) at will, as the devices are continuously monitored, says Perak JPJ deputy director Mohd Azmi Jaafar.

Technology

India's Infosys rises on AI momentum after lifting FY26 outlook

Jan ‌16 (Reuters) - Infosys rose ‌as much as ‌4% on Friday after unexpectedly raising its ‍fiscal 2026 revenue ‍forecast, ‌as analysts said it's ‍well-positioned to ​win market ⁠share through stronger AI partnerships ‌and deeper client engagement.

Nation

We're a family, let's hug it out, Zahid says in urging reconciliation among BN components

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reminded those planning to leave Barisan Nasional to come back after they have finished "moping", as they are all part of one family.

People

Malaysian neurosurgeon once worked as a scrap metal labourer to fund his studies

"If knew if I didn't study hard, I'd work as a labourer for the rest of my life," says Dr Moventhiran Ramakrishnan.

AI

Jailed Chinese AI chatbot developers appeal in landmark pornography case

Defendants given prison sentences for creating sexual content for profit via their AI emotional companions.

Entertainment

Singer among 6 killed when plane crashes shortly after takeoff

This happened just hours before he was slated to perform.

Tennis

Tennis-Alcaraz focused on career Grand Slam at Melbourne Park after Ferrero split

MELBOURNE, Jan 16 (Reuters) - ‌Carlos Alcaraz said winning the Australian Open to complete the career Grand Slam ‌was the main goal of a season in which Juan Carlos Ferrero is ‌not by his side as head coach for the first time since he turned professional at 15.

World

Hundreds of firefighters tackle blaze in deprived area of South Korea's Gangnam district

SEOUL, ‌Jan 16 (Reuters) - Nearly 300 South Korean firefighters were battling a major fire on Friday in a deprived ‌area of the upmarket Gangnam district of southern Seoul, a fire official said.

Indonesia

Indonesia plans hundreds of subsidised high-rise homes in 2026

JAKARTA: The Indonesian government aims to build hundreds of subsidised high-rise housing units this year, Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP) Minister Maruarar 'Ara' Sirait said, reported Anatara news agency

Sabah & Sarawak

Solid infrastructure, better roads key to Sarawak’s competitiveness, says Abang Jo

KUCHING: Sarawak aims to build a more competitive, resilient and inclusive economy heading into the Year of the Horse, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

Investment

Applications open for Jelawang Capital's next Emerging Fund Managers' programme

KUALA LUMPUR: Khazanah Nasional Bhd and its subsidiary, Jelawang Capital, have announced the opening of applications for the second cohort of the Emerging Fund Managers' Programme (EMP).

Philippines

Kanlaon Volcano records more ash emissions, earthquakes

BACOLOD CITY: The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported increased volcanic-tectonic earthquakes and ash emissions at Kanlaon Volcano on Thursday (Jan 15).

Nation

His lucky star: Daughter's picks win dad RM12.7mil Toto jackpot

KUALA LUMPUR: A family board game session turned into a life-changing moment for an e-commerce entrepreneur, who won RM12.73mil in the Toto 4D (Star Toto 6/50) Jackpot 1 draw.

Nation

Woman motorcyclist killed after van runs red light

ALOR SETAR: A woman was killed after her motorcycle was hit by a Thai-registered van that allegedly ran a red light in Napoh, near Kubang Pasu, on Thursday (Jan 15) night.

Nation

Don't let disruptive voices distract Umno from its mission, says sec-gen

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno must not allow itself to be distracted or influenced by disruptive voices and work on making known its achievements for the rakyat, religion and country, says Datuk Dr Asryaf Wajdi Dusuki.

Nation

High Umno membership doesn’t necessarily translate into votes, says Asyraf citing Sabah polls results

KUALA LUMPUR: Party membership can no longer be translated into loyalty at the ballot box, says Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

Singapore

Man convicted of raping younger cousin at his home when he was a teen

SINGAPORE: 22-year-old man was convicted on Thursday (Jan 15) by the High Court of raping his younger cousin at his home when he was a teenager.

Tennis

Tennis-Sinner returns to Melbourne stronger after doubts and doping cloud

MELBOURNE, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Defending champion ‌Jannik Sinner arrives at the Australian Open a different man to the one who walked into Melbourne Park ‌a year ago, stronger in body and mind after navigating a period he describes as the ‌most difficult of his young career.

Nation

GOF foils smuggling bids, nabs five undocumented migrants in Kelantan

KOTA BARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) has foiled attempts to smuggle migrants and goods under Ops Taring Wawasan Kelantan near the border with Thailand.

AI

Wikipedia inks AI deals with Microsoft, Meta and Perplexity as it marks 25th birthday

Wikipedia unveiled new business deals with a slew of artificial intelligence companies on Jan 15 as it marked its 25th anniversary.