Animals

Town to expand programme that ‘deputises’ feral cats to control rat population

The Niles police department recruited the cats because they are a natural deterrent to rats, according to Niles Police.

Style

Vanity Fare: Soothing skin solutions in the form of creams and serums

When it comes to skincare, there are so many products to keep an eye on and try out. However, the basic beauty step is probably applying a good cream or serum.

Children

How to talk to kids about conflict

Being there for children and actively listening will help them deal with distressing news.

Vietnam

Top Vietnamese tycoons held in wave of fraud cases and accused of embezzling billions of dollars

Vietnamese prosecutors announced charges against a major drinks tycoon on Friday, the latest in a wave of arrests targeting top business leaders accused of embezzling billions of dollars.

Football

Soccer-Single annual international break can reduce injuries says Barcelona's Xavi

(Reuters) - A revamped calendar with a single international break could resolve the travel time and injury issues faced by many players, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez said on Friday.

AseanPlus News

Murder ‘out of curiosity’: Woman in South Korea jailed for life for killing, dismembering stranger

A 23-year-old woman who dismembered a stranger “out of curiosity” was sentenced to life in prison by a South Korean court on Nov 24.

Football

Soccer-Managers should be 'more involved' in drafting refereeing guidelines, Pochettino says

(Reuters) - Premier League managers should have a greater involvement in drafting refereeing guidelines after a series of controversial decisions this season, particularly involving Video Assistant Referee (VAR), Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino said.

Nation

No fear in fight for race and religion, says Bersatu Youth chief

SHAH ALAM: If the Malay nationalist parties do not defend the Malays and Islam, the country will be secular, says Bersatu Youth chief.

Nation

Not another sugar high: Anwar urges Malaysians to reduce sugar intake following Asia's top diabetic nation label

PUTRAJAYA: To repair Malaysia’s image of having the highest diabetes rate in Asia, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged all segments of society to reduce their sugar intake.

Nation

Reform agenda on track as Anwar's govt marks one year in power, says Fadhlina

PUTRAJAYA: It is fate, Fadhlina Sidek says, as PKR completed one year in power as a component in the unity government.

World

Japan detects season's first bird flu case, to cull 40,000 birds - NHK

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan detected the first case of highly pathogenic H5-type bird flu this season at a poultry farm in the south of the country, public broadcaster NHK reported on Saturday.

Nation

Motorcyclist seriously hurt after hit and run

KAJANG: A motorcyclist was badly hurt after a hit-and-run near the Jalan Semenyih Petronas station.

World

Five wounded in Kyiv by largest drone attack yet on Ukraine - officials

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine's capital suffered what officials said was Russia's largest drone attack of the war on Saturday, leaving five people wounded as the rumble of air defences and explosions woke residents at sunrise.

Nation

Ahmad Zahid's health improving, returning to work soon, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s health is improving, and he will return to work soon, said the Prime Minister.

Nation

Sirul's statement unfounded, creates speculation, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) - The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) regarded the statement by former police commando Sirul Azhar Umar in an interview regarding his conviction in the murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu in 2009 as unfounded and could create more speculation.

Movies

Wishing upon a legacy: 'Wish' draws inspiration from 100 years of Disney history

Disney’s latest animated feature, 'Wish', draws inspiration from 100 years of history while pushing the company into the future.

Nation

Dangerous to allow leaders to engage in mutual insults, says Perak Ruler

KUALA LUMPUR: Perak’s Sultan Nazrin Shah has expressed concern over the escalating disregard for courtesy and politeness, where offensive language, including vulgarity, slander, and insults, is spoken openly without hesitation.

Nation

Political awakening today driven by sense of dissatisfaction, says Rafizi

PUTRAJAYA: While the “Reformasi” movement sparked the political awakening among the youth in the late 1990s, today’s political awakening stems from the feeling of dissatisfaction, says Rafizi Ramli.

Nation

Govt to allocate RM1bil for rural communities to start economic projects, says PM

PETALING JAYA: Govt allocates RM1bil through MADANI Community Fund next year for the rural community to carry out economic projects, says the Prime Minister

Nation

Ministries have just over a month to spend Budget 2023 allocations, says Ahmad

PONTIAN: All 26 ministries have about one month and a week left to spend every penny of the allocation channelled to them from Budget 2023, says Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.