Teen girl goes missing, family seeks help to find her

SHAH ALAM: A 16-year-old girl has been missing since leaving her home in Seksyen 20 here on Sunday. Shah Alam OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said her 46-year-old father lodged a missing person report at about 9.27am on Monday (March 10). "She is believed to have left home after her Internet access was restricted and after...

Zambry: Ministry did not receive any information on students affected by attack in Golok

PUTRAJAYA: The Higher Education Ministry did not receive any information about Malaysian students affected by the attack in Golok, Thailand on March 8. Its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said his ministry was following developments in Southern Thailand closely. "Until now, we have no information whether our students (are affected) in terms of injuries or...

Tough All-England debut for Jun Hao, Su Yin-Pang Ron

KUALA LUMPUR: It was a disappointing debut for men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao and mixed doubles pair Cheng Su Yin-Hoo Pang Ron as they made early exits at the All-England on Tuesday. Jun Hao, who skipped the German Open and Orleans Masters to stay fresh, struggled against defending champion Jonatan Christie. Despite guidance from Danish coach...

Sisters arrested over dead baby left at hospital

KUANTAN: Two sisters have been arrested to assist in investigations into the case in which a lifeless baby was placed at the baby hatch of a private hospital here on Tuesday. Kuantan OCPD ACP Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu said the two suspects, aged 24 and 25, were arrested separately in Rompin. "The first suspect, a 24-year-old unemployed individual, was arrested...

No further action against Era FM DJs by MCMC, says Fahmi Fadzil

KUALA LUMPUR: No further action will be taken against the three radio presenters recently involved in a controversy, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi stated that the RM250,000 fine imposed on Maestra Broadcast Sdn Bhd, the operator of Era FM, is sufficient. He explained that the compound was also deemed appropriate by the deputy public prosecutor...

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...

US and Ukraine to meet in Saudi Arabia after disastrous White House talks

US and Ukrainian officials were to meet in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday (March 11) for talks aimed at mending ties and gauging if Ukraine is willing to make concessions under President Donald Trump's push to end Russia's war with Ukraine swiftly. Washington, Ukraine's main ally before Trump's inauguration in January, has upended its policy on the...

Ex-Philippine president Duterte arrested over deadly drug war

MANILA: Former president Rodrigo Duterte (pic), once the Philippines’ firebrand leader, is now under custody after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for crimes against humanity over the brutal drug war that defined his presidency. The tribunal sought the assistance from global police force Interpol to enforce the arrest warrant, which was served...

Chinese dine-and-dash gang hits restaurants in eastern Thailand

BANGKOK: A gang of Chinese diners has been causing trouble for restaurant owners in the Bo Win area of Chonburi’s Si Racha district, with their latest offence occurring at a local pork barbecue restaurant where they fled without paying their bill. Yuthanan Panphrom, the restaurant owner, recounted the incident to the press, explaining that four Chinese...

Asean needs to adopt breakthrough thinking, sharper strategies to propel regional cooperation

HANOI: Building on the achievements of the past 60 years, Asean needs to adopt breakthrough thinking and sharper strategies to drive forward regional connectivity and cooperation. The key directions are aimed at strengthening Asean's development, bolstering its central role in the regional structure. Party General Secretary To Lam made the remarks in his policy speech during the...