Nation

Search and rescue ops initiated for missing Kota Belud fisherman

KOTA KINABALU: Authorities have launched a search and rescue (SAR) operation on Monday (Nov 25) after a 51-year-old man failed to return home from a fishing trip in the Kota Belud district.

Football

Soccer-Flick concerned by Barca's poor form without Yamal

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona's recent form is a major worry, manager Hansi Flick conceded on Monday as they slipped to a second successive LaLiga game without a win but the German is hopeful forward Lamine Yamal can soon return from injury to boost the side.

AseanPlus News

Thai police seek Interpol warrant for tycoon over alleged scam

Thai police are seeking an Interpol arrest warrant for a tycoon they believe has fled to China following an alleged $200 million investment scam, the force told local media on Monday.

China

Chinese woman dies after laser treatments for spot and birthmark removal

Husband suspects excessive amount of anaesthetic caused allergic reaction that resulted in her death;

AseanPlus News

Hong Kong transgender woman slams HSBC for outing her with letter to employer

Christine Chu says HSBC sent letter to employer over ‘discrepancies’ in its records, despite receiving copy of Chu’s updated identity card.

Football

Soccer-Guardiola demands full commitment from Man City players after poor run

(Reuters) - Manchester City players have to be completely committed to the club's cause, manager Pep Guardiola said on the eve of Tuesday's Champions League clash against visitors Feyenoord as his struggling team look to end a dreadful run of results.

World

Brawl erupts in Serbian parliament

BELGRADE (Reuters) - Scuffles broke out in the Serbian parliament on Monday after opposition legislators raised banners accusing the ruling coalition of trying to shirk responsibility for the collapse of a train station roof that killed 15 people earlier this month.

Nation

Datuk Vida responds to asset seizure controversy

PETALING JAYA: Following the uproar over the seizure of items from her residence on Monday (Nov 25), controversial entrepreneur Datuk Seri Vida has spoken out about the issue.

AseanPlus News

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (Nov 25, 2024)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Monday (Nov 25, 2024)

AseanPlus News

‘Ribbit’ or regret? Internet divided over Pizza Hut China’s frog-topped offering

Pizza Hut China has thrown the culinary world a curveball with the launch of a “toad-tally” unusual offering – a thick-crust pizza topped with a deep-fried bullfrog.

Technology

Nvidia shows AI model that can modify voices, generate novel sounds

(Reuters) - Nvidia on Monday showed a new artificial intelligence model for generating music and audio that can modify voices and generate novel sounds - technology aimed at the producers of music, films and video games.

Nation

Police launch ops to track escaped detainee in Alor Gajah

ALOR GAJAH: Police have initiated "Ops Kesan" and "Ops Tutup" to locate a foreign man in his 30s who escaped from the Alor Gajah Court Complex on Saturday (Nov 25).

Nation

Perikatan denies attempting to form new govt

SHAH ALAM: The Perikatan Nasional Supreme Council and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) have not made any decisions regarding negotiations to form a new alignment within the Unity Government, as alleged by Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Singapore

Singapore announces civil servants to get 1.05 months of year-end bonus; junior grade officers to get additional S$600

Civil servants will get 1.05 months of year-end bonus, the Public Service Division (PSD) announced in a statement on Nov 25.

Thailand

Thai police probe monastery for using bodies in meditation

A Buddhist monastery in Thailand is under investigation after authorities discovered more than 40 bodies on site which were allegedly used for meditation practices, police said Sunday.

Indonesia

Indonesian minister reviews transfer of Bali nine members to Australia

Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas is reviewing the transfer of five Australian drug smugglers from the Bali Nine group to their home country, reported ANTARA.

AseanPlus News

Philippines' Marcos vows to fight back after estranged VP's assassination threat

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos vowed on Monday night to fight back against what he called reckless and troubling threats against him, speaking out after his estranged vice president said he would be assassinated if she herself were killed.

World

More than 300 migrants detained in Libyan desert, military force says

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libyan soldiers said on Monday they had detained more than 300 migrants who were crossing the desert and trying to make it to the shores of the Mediterranean.

Nation

People's Income Initiative to continue under 13MP, says Rafizi

IPOH: The People's Income Initiative (IPR) project that seeks to boost the income of the poor will continue in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), says Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Vietnam

Chinese coast guard fleet sets sail for joint patrol with Vietnamese counterpart

A China Coast Guard (CCG) fleet started heading for the Beibu Gulf on Monday to carry out a joint patrol with its Vietnamese counterpart, according to an official statement released by the CCG.