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Cambodia

Cambodia says Thai forces continue artillery shelling at Cambodian locations

PHNOM PENH: The Thai military forces have continued to fire artillery shells at many locations in Cambodian territory from Monday midnight until Tuesday morning, said a Cambodian defense spokesperson on Tuesday (Dec 16).

Singapore

More than two months’ jail for Malaysian man caught delivering vapes in Singapore for extra income

SINGAPORE: Strapped for cash, a Malaysian property agent agreed to deliver vapes in Singapore to earn extra income.

Myanmar

Myanmar plants over 122 million trees nationwide over five years

YANGON: Myanmar has planted over 122 million trees nationwide between 2021 and 2025, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation on Tuesday (Dec 16)

Nation

Anwar unveils latest Cabinet line-up

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday (Dec 16) announced a new list of his Cabinet members and deputy ministers, with prominent names taking over new and switching portfolios.

Pakistan

Pakistani court sentences cleric from banned party to 35 years for inciting violence

LAHORE, (Pakistan): A Pakistani anti-terrorism court sentenced a senior leader of a banned Islamist party to 35 years in prison for inciting violence, more than a year after the cleric publicly called for the killing of the country's then-chief justice, court officials and a defense lawyer said Tuesday (Dec 16).

Japan

Japan’s last two giant pandas are headed to China and fans just cannot bear it

TOKYO: A day after news broke that Japan would soon lose its last two giant pandas to China, thousands of fans flocked to Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on Tuesday (Dec 16) to catch a final glimpse, with many bidding the twins a tearful farewell.

Nation

Welder jailed three years for handling IS member's funds

KUALA LUMPUR: A contract welder has been sentenced to three years' jail by the High Court here after pleading guilty to two charges of handling funds belonging to a member of Islamic State (IS) about 10 years ago.

Nation

Price of Rapid KL travel passes to be adjusted next year

PETALING JAYA: The prices of several Rapid KL travel passes will be adjusted effective Jan 1 next year.

South Korea

'We’re screwed because of you': Kim Keon Hee told Yoon Suk Yeol after martial law, probe finds

SEOUL: Ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol had an argument with his wife Kim Keon Hee after he declared martial law, during which Kim reportedly blamed him, saying, "We're screwed because of you," according to special counsel Cho Eun-suk's team on Monday (Dec 15).

AseanPlus News

10-year-old girl, Holocaust survivors among Bondi Beach dead

SYDNEY: A young girl and two Holocaust survivors were among 15 people shot and killed by a father and his son at a Jewish Hanukkah festival gathering on Australia's Bondi Beach.

Singapore

Young ex-religious teacher in Singapore admits to committing indecent act with underage girl

SINGAPORE: A teenage religious teacher at a mosque met a 12-year-old girl during lessons he conducted and went on to spend extra time with the child to get to know her better.

Philippines

Philippines confirms visit by alleged Bondi gunmen amid terrorism concerns

MANILA: The Philippines Bureau of Immigration said on Tuesday (Dec 16) that the two alleged gunmen behind the mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach travelled to the Philippines on November 1 aboard Philippine Airlines Flight PR212 from Sydney to Manila and onward to Davao.

India

Top Indian arms makers held rare meetings in Russia on potential joint ventures, sources say

NEW DELHI: At least half a dozen executives from top Indian arms makers, including Adani Defence and Bharat Forge, attended rare meetings in Russia this year to discuss potential joint ventures, three people familiar with the matter said.

Nation

Cabinet reshuffle: New line-up expected to be announced today

PETALING JAYA: The new Cabinet line-up, set to fill existing vacancies, is expected to be announced on Tuesday (Dec 16), according to sources.

Thailand

Thai troops seize large cache of Cambodian weapons on Hill 500

BANGKOK: Thai troops have seized a large cache of Chinese-made weapons from Cambodian soldiers on Hill 500, according to the Army Military Force page.

Nation

Accused changes plea after admitting to sexual offences against young girls a week ago

SEREMBAN: A 32-year-old father of two who pleaded guilty to several sexual offences against children in the Sessions Court here last week changed his plea on Tuesday (Dec 16) just before he was due to be sentenced.

Nation

M'sia moving decisively to full vape ban, says Dzulkefly

JOHOR BARU: Malaysia is moving decisively towards a full ban on vaping, with the Health Ministry aiming to finalise the policy by 2026 amid growing concerns over its impact on public health, particularly mental health, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

China

China teen girl risks life to save boy from icy lake, tells dad wet clothes are from watering cart

BEIJING: A 13-year-old girl in China has been dubbed a "little hero" after risking her life to save a four-year-old boy who fell into a frozen lake.

Markets

Bursa Malaysia turns higher at midday on stronger ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia pared earlier losses to end the morning session higher, outperforming regional peers on the back of a stronger ringgit.

AseanPlus News

Asian markets retreat ahead of US jobs as tech worries weigh

HONG KONG: Asian markets extended losses with Wall Street on Tuesday (Dec 16) as investors jockeyed for position ahead of key US jobs and inflation data, while sentiment remains subdued by worries over a possible tech bubble.