Arts

Arahmaiani: the Indonesian artist with a thousand lives

The artist was a nomad for years because of a crackdown on her paintings, installations and performances, which were viewed as provocative in Indonesia

Wellness

Mindfulness tips for a stress-free holiday this year end

Here are some health tips and lookouts to help you power through the holiday season.

Nation

Partial power outage fully restored, says Sarawak Energy

KUCHING: A supply interruption caused by generator trip at the Bakun Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) on Saturday (Dec 21) afternoon has been fully restored to affected consumers in certain parts of Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu and Miri.

Nation

Dead cats at UM: Thorough probe needed, says Dr Wan Azizah

KUALA LUMPUR: Bandar Tun Razak MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has called for immediate action and a thorough investigation to identify the cause of the gruesome deaths of several cats at Universiti Malaya (UM) recently.

AseanPlus News

Seven Chinese nationals tried to illegally enter Guam as US tested missile, authorities say

Seven Chinese citizens were arrested on charges of illegally entering Guam around the time the US Missile Defense Agency conducted a key missile interception test using a new radar, the island's Customs and Quarantine Agency has said.

Nation

Colourful decor, year-end promos draw crowds ahead of Christmas in KL

KUALA LUMPUR: The festive cheer of Christmas is building up in Kuala Lumpur as major shopping malls are adorned with vibrant decorations and filled with the holiday spirit.

Other Sports

Alpine skiing-Vonn marks World Cup return at 40 with top-15 finish in super-G

ST MORITZ (Reuters) - American skiing great Lindsey Vonn marked her return to the World Cup circuit for the first time in nearly six years by finishing 14th fastest in the super-G at St Moritz, Switzerland, on Saturday.

Philippines

China coast guard says it 'drove away' Philippine aircraft over Scarborough Shoal

China's coast guard said on Friday it warned and "drove away" a Philippine C-208 aircraft that "illegally" entered the airspace over Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.

Nation

SAR operation for two missing fishermen in Kuala Sungai Pinang called off

BALIK PULAU: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for two local fishermen missing after their boat was reported to have drifted off Kerachut, Kuala Sungai Pinang, was called off on Saturday (Dec 21).

Cambodia

Cambodia's trade with Asean up 12.8 per cent in first 11 months of 2024

Cambodia's trade volume with its fellow Asean member states hit US$14.3 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, up 12.8 percent from US$12.68 billion over the same period last year, said an official report from the government.

Laos

Laos capital Vientiane's economy hits 5.85 per cent growth, beating expectations

Laos capital Vientiane'seconomy grew by 5.85 per cent, surpassing the National Assembly’s initial target of 0.30 percent, according to the city Mayor Atsaphangthong Siphandone.

Brunei

Brunei police seize contraband in suspicious vehicle; 75 cartons cigarettes and 10 cartons alcohol seized

Brunei police personnel seized a haul of contraband comprising 75 cartons of cigarettes and 10 cartons of alcohol in a suspicious vehicle, local media reported on Saturday.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah Pakatan Youth backs Ewon's selection as state chairman

KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Ewon Benedick's selection as Sabah Pakatan chairman was conducted in accordance with the coalition’s constitution, says Sabah Pakatan Youth leaders.

Fashion

True blue tradition: How Japan's coveted jeans are made

Call it an antidote to fast fashion: Japanese jeans hand-dyed with natural indigo and weaved on a clackety vintage loom, then sold at a premium to global denim connoisseurs.

China

‘Genuinely popular’: how Africa’s positive opinion of China goes beyond the elite

Public views of China in sub-Saharan countries are overwhelmingly positive, Asia Society survey shows

Nation

Video alleging durian land allocation is actually STR land rights handover, says Pahang exco rep

KUANTAN: Pahang Islamic affairs, rural development, and orang asli affairs committee chairman Datuk Seri Syed Ibrahim Syed Ahmad confirms that a viral video alleging the allocation of durian plantation land in Pahang to retired soldiers is misleading.

Singapore

Singapore urges progress on Asean 5PC and call for urgent dialogue on Myanmar

Singapore has expressed disappointment over the limited progress in implementing the Asean Five-Point Consensus (5PC) to resolve the Myanmar crisis and restore democracy in the country.

Nation

Low pressure system off Sarawak could turn into tropical depression, MetMalaysia warns

PETALING JAYA: The low pressure system in the waters off Sarawak has the potential to develop into a tropical depression within 24 to 48 hours and is expected to move northwards towards the central South China Sea, warns the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

Nation

Factory manager cheated of over RM150,000 in investment scam

MUAR: A factory manager lost over RM150,000 to a bogus investment scheme here.

AseanPlus News

Hong Kong IPO: Actor Roger Kwok’s Herbs Generation jumps 25% on debut

The healthcare company’s shares were oversubscribed 6,083 times as its shares were priced at the low end of its range at HK$3.75