Nation

No basis for linking me to London Move, says Ahmad Faizal Azumu

SHAH ALAM: There is no basis linking me to the “London Move”, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu.

Sabah & Sarawak

Kepayan residents in Austral Park urge developers to stop land-grabbing

KOTA KINABALU: Residents in Kepayan, specifically in the Austral Park area close to the city, want housing developers to stop land grabbing.

Vietnam

Vietnam's plan for spending US$15.5 billion for its clean energy transition to be announced at COP28

A plan for how Vietnam will spend US$15.5 billion to transition to cleaner energy has been finalized and will be announced at the COP28 climate conference, which begins in Dubai next week.

Indonesia

Indonesia says held 'positive' Myanmar political talks

Indonesia on Friday said it had hosted "positive" talks with the main sides of the Myanmar conflict in a bid to kickstart a stuttering peace process almost three years after a military coup deposed the country's democratically elected government.

Nation

It was no gimmick, says Muhyiddin

SHAH ALAM: Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has brushed off talk that his announcement not to defend his post at the next party polls was a mere gimmick to fish for support.

AseanPlus News

Australia climate change activists disrupt shipping at coal port

A climate change protest off Australia's east coast disrupted operations at the country's biggest coal export port on Saturday, the port operator said.

Nation

Mitra receives 'low risk' rating from MACC, says Ramanan

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra), which was linked to allegations of mismanagement of funds a few years ago, received an official rating of "low risk” from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for 2023.

Football

Soccer-Vissel Kobe secure first J.League title with win over Nagoya

(Reuters) - Vissel Kobe won the J.League title for the first time in the club's history on Saturday as two goals in three first half minutes earned Takayuki Yoshida's side a 2-1 victory over Nagoya Grampus.

Golf

Golf-Strong finish sees Lee open up three-shot lead at Australian PGA

(Reuters) - Min Woo Lee will take a three-shot lead over Japan's Rikuya Hosino into the final round of the Australian PGA Championship after increasing his advantage at Royal Queensland with a second consecutive five-under-par round of 66 on Saturday.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah MCA open to working with other political parties, says state party chief

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah MCA has no issue with working with Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Malaysia (Parti KDM) and Parti Warisan, or any political party for that matter, says its newly appointed chief, Datuk Teah Heok Kiun.

Nation

Anwar: I told the truth about massacre in Gaza as it was the right thing to do

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he found the courage to speak out about Palestinians massacred by Israel in front of US President Joe Biden recently because it is the right thing to do.

Singapore

Singapore police probe 316 suspected scammers, money mules linked to alleged loss of over RM30mil

Over 300 suspected scammers and money mules were rounded up by the police for their alleged involvement in more than 1,000 scam cases, in which victims reportedly lost more than S$8.5 million (RM30 million).

World

At least nine people killed in Pakistan shopping mall fire

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A fire tore through a shopping mall in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, killing at least nine people, officials and local media said on Saturday.

World

Manual drilling likely in last stretch to rescue 41 trapped workers in Indian tunnel

SILKYARA, India (Reuters) - Efforts to rescue 41 workers trapped in a highway tunnel in the Indian Himalayas for two weeks will be further slowed as rescuers are considering drilling through the last 10 meters of debris manually, an official said on Saturday.

Nation

Amanah hopes Anwar sticks to promise of four-quota ministerial positions

JOHOR BARU: Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) is hoping that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will stick to the four-quota position given to the party, says Pulai MP Suhaizan Kayat.

Nation

Muhyiddin is at a 'dead end', not PMX, says PKR Youth chief

PUTRAJAYA: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is at a “dead end” when it comes to leading the Opposition, and that is why he refused to defend his Bersatu president post in the next party polls, says PKR youth chief Adam Adli

Indonesia

Indonesia suspends anti-graft chief amid extortion probe

President Joko Widodo has suspended the chief of Indonesia's anti-graft agency, his aide said on Saturday, following an accusation of extortion in an investigation that has ensnared a former minister.

Thailand

Thailand says Hamas still holds 20 of its nationals after freeing 10

Palestinian fighters Hamas is still holding 20 Thai nationals after having freed 10 from Gaza, Thailand's foreign ministry said on Saturday, following a deal during the first truce of a seven-week war.

Nation

Wife said yes, so I will stay on as president for one final term, says Muhyiddin

SHAH ALAM: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has agreed to stay on another term as Bersatu president after receiving blessings from his wife.

Philippines

Philippines and Australia launch joint air and sea patrols in South China Sea

Australia and the Philippines announced Saturday the start of joint air and sea patrols off the South-East Asian nation, as they seek to deepen their defence cooperation to counter China's assertiveness in the region.