Ben Affleck wants to cast Jennifer Garner in a movie after causing ‘broken heart’

If Ben Affleck can’t rekindle his romance with Jennifer Garner, the actor, director and production company head could at least show his regard for his ex-wife by casting her in a movie that would finally show her “true talents,” according to a new report. Affleck’s reported professional ideas for Garner come amid reports that he would...

Storm warning: Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected over six states until 4pm

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a weather warning, saying that thunderstorms and heavy rain have been forecast in six states until 4pm on Thursday (March 13). In a statement on Thursday, MetMalaysia said the areas affected are Kelantan (Machang and Kuala Krai) as well as Terengganu (Besut, Setiu and Kemaman). Aside from that,...

Ipoh family seeks help to find missing father

IPOH: A family from Taman Pulai Heights is seeking help from the public to find their father, who has been missing since Tuesday (March 11). Dr T. Ashmitha, 31, said her father R. Thinakaran, 63, left their house at about 1.30pm two days ago and has not returned. "He told us that he was going to a...

Snake causes blackout in two areas near Kuching

KUCHING: A snake caused a blackout affecting the Batu Kawa and MJC areas here on Tuesday (March 11) night, According to Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB), the outage occurred after a snake made contact with the electrical equipment at the Batu Kawa-Malihah junction. "The incident occurred at 8.31pm during heavy rain in Kuching. Upon receiving reports, Syarikat Sesco...

Counterfeit MyKad operation foiled, says Home Minister

PUTRAJAYA: The discovery of the use of a lost MyKad led the National Registration Department (NRD) to expose a counterfeit identity card operation which produces forged MyKads. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said an individual complained that someone had used his MyKad, which was lost 12 years ago, to buy a phone in Cheras...

Philippine former president Rodrigo Duterte says his arrest may result in Sara’s presidency

MANILA: Former president Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday (March 11) said that Vice President Sara Duterte would win if she decides to run for President, citing his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a factor. Duterte made the prediction while held at the Villamor Airbase amid an arrest warrant issued by the ICC for...

Sunda king cobra removed from Singapore’s Jurong West landed estate by NParks

SINGAPORE: Nicole Lim was at home on the afternoon of March 10, going through her son’s homework with him, when she received an alarming text message from a neighbour: A large snake had been spotted just outside her house in Jurong West. The text message came with a photo of the snake’s head emerging from a...

Man searched for woman through her livestream in Tokyo before killing her

  TOKYO: The man who allegedly killed a woman livestreaming on the streets of Tokyo reportedly said he came to Tokyo to search for her whereabouts while she was streaming. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the murder. The man, 42, is from Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture and allegedly killed the 22-year-old woman on...

Lao PM calls for industrial development, sustainability while touring Xekong province

VIENTIANE: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has emphasised the importance of sustainable industrial development, and urged business owners to uphold environmental responsibility, improve production standards and strengthen the local economy. He made the call while touring Xekong province on March 9, and also highlighted the need for continuous research and innovation in food processing to ensure high-quality...

Sapura Energy: Not a ‘bailout’, but a RM1.1bil strategic investment, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia Development Holding Sdn Bhd's (MDH) RM1.1bil investment into Sapura Energy Bhd is not a government bailout but a strategic investment towards sustainability, according to government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The MDH is a special purpose vehicle of the Finance Ministry. This statement follows Sapura Energy's announcement that MDH would subscribe to its redeemable convertible loan...