World

Four convicted in Spain over homophobic murder that sparked nationwide protests

(Reuters) -Four men were convicted in Spain on Sunday in connection with the homophobic murder of a 24-year-old nursing assistant that sparked protests in cities across Spain and abroad.

Nation

Fahmi denies PKR disciplinary board deciding Hassan Karim's fate today

PETALING JAYA: Fahmi Fadzil has denied claims that the PKR disciplinary board will be making a decision on action to be taken against Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim.

Rugby

Rugby-Australia forced into late change for Scotland clash

(Reuters) - Australia have been forced into a late change to their side for the Autumn international clash against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday with lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto coming into the starting XV in the place of Jeremy Williams, who is ill.

Nation

Malaysian ambassador honoured with vibrant tuk-tuk send-off in Thailand

BANGKOK: Malaysia's Ambassador to Thailand, Datuk Jojie Samuel, bid an unforgettable farewell to Bangkok with a special tuk-tuk (three-wheeled taxi) tour through the city's vibrant streets, marking the end of his distinguished diplomatic tenure.

Nation

Anwar arrives in Seoul for three-day official visit to South Korea

SEOUL: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Seoul on Sunday (Nov 24) for a three-day official visit to South Korea to further strengthen bilateral relations between Malaysia and South Korea.

Nation

No room for slackers in civil service, says govt chief sec

KUALA LUMPUR: Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar is urging civil servants to raise the quality of their work, commitment and dedication, in line with the introduction of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA).

AseanPlus News

World's most expensive cricketers - Pant and Iyer shatter IPL pay record with eye-watering deals

Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer bagged eye-watering US$3 million-plus (RM13.5 million) deals in Sunday's Indian Premier League (IPL) auction shattering the previous payment record in the world's richest T20 tournament.

World

Ukraine studies debris from new Russian ballistic missile

(Reuters) - Ukrainian investigators are studying the debris of a new Russian intermediate-range ballistic missile that was fired at the city of Dnipro on Thursday, the first time such a powerful weapon has been used in the war.

Japan

Japan, US to form missile plan in case of Taiwan emergency, Kyodo says

Japan and the US aim to compile a joint military plan for a possible Taiwan emergency that includes deploying missiles, Japan's Kyodo news agency reported on Sunday.

Nation

2TM programme draws over 343,000 visitors, exceeding target

KUALA LUMPUR: The Two Years of Madani Government (2TM) Programme and the 2024 National Public Service Reform Convention, which concluded today, exceeded its target with 343,294 attendees over the three-day event that began on Friday (Nov 22).

Nation

Ahmad Nawab was an artistic gem, says Anwar

PETALING JAYA: With the passing of Tan Sri Ahmad Khan Nawab Khan, the nation has lost a figure and an artistic gem whose contributions have greatly enriched the landscape of local music, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Singapore

Stakes high in GE2025; no guarantee PAP will win and form a stable govt, says Singapore PM Wong

The upcoming general election in 2025 will be a high-stakes one, and Singapore risks ending up with a much weaker government if there is just a modest swing in popular votes against the ruling party, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

Nation

Cops nab 17 for brawling near Bayan Lepas apartment

BALIK PULAU: Seventeen people, including two women, were arrested for their alleged involvement in a brawl at an apartment in Bayan Lepas.

Cricket

Cricket-Pant and Iyer shatter IPL pay record with eye-watering deals

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer bagged eye-watering $3 million-plus deals in Sunday's Indian Premier League (IPL) auction shattering the previous payment record in the world's richest T20 tournament.

Motorsport

Motor racing-F1 drivers praise growth of Las Vegas Grand Prix

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Formula One drivers said the Las Vegas Grand Prix is finding its footing after its first year struggles and said they look forward to returning to Sin City for the flashy night race along the Las Vegas Strip.

Indonesia

Landslides, flash floods in Indonesia’s North Sumatra kill six, injure seven

Six people were killed and seven others injured after landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia's North Sumatra province on Saturday night (Nov 23).

Rugby

Rugby-Robertson renews call for change to All Blacks overseas-based players ban

(Reuters) - All Blacks coach Scott Robertson wants New Zealand Rugby to reconsider their ban on overseas-based players, speaking after his side's unimpressive win over Italy on Saturday which brought the curtain down on Sam Cane and TJ Perenara's test careers.

Philippines

Dengue cases in Philippines up 81 per cent so far this year; govt sound alarm and promises to eradicate epidemic

The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) said late on Saturday that it tallied 340,860 dengue cases from Jan. 1 to Nov. 16 this year, 81 percent higher than the same period last year.

Vietnam

Vietnam and Canada sign MoU to foster cooperation in science and technology

In preparation for cooperation in training human resources in science and technology, a delegation of the Vietnam Higher Education Network of Entrepreneurship & Innovation (VNEI) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN) on the occasion of their participation in the Canadian Bureau for International Education Conference.

Nation

Zahid satisfied with performance of BN ministers in unity govt

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed satisfaction with the performance of Barisan Nasional ministers and deputy ministers in the unity government.