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Defence Ministry plans strategic buys under 13MP to modernise armed forces

KUALA LUMPUR: The modernisation of defence assets will be implemented progressively and in an orderly and realistic manner, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

China

US commission wants more Mandarin language courses as Congress looks to curb Beijing's sway

Move would deepen students' linguistic and cultural understanding amid cuts to US cultural exchange programmes to China

Nation

T'ganu orders monsoon safety alert, bans swimming and camping

KUALA NERUS: Hotel and tourism operators in Terengganu have been instructed to brief guests and screen safety videos about monsoon-related dangers ahead of the school holidays starting next week.

Aviation

KLIA system at fault for Malaysia Airlines' mishandled baggage - MAG

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Airlines' parent has blamed Kuala Lumpur International Airport's (KLIA) baggage handling system after the state-owned airline fell behind its target for mishandled baggage this year.

Indonesia

Indonesia bolsters aquaculture drive as fish output hits over five million tonnes

The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has reiterated its commitment to boosting Indonesia's aquaculture industry, with national farmed fish production reaching 5.02 million tonnes in the third quarter of 2025.

China

Brussels ramps up China de-risking while France and Germany pull further apart

Raids, probes and new screening rules collide with widening splits between Paris and Berlin over how tough to be on Beijing

AI

Electricity is now holding back growth across the global economy

An exclusive analysis from Bloomberg Economics finds that almost all Group of 20 countries are seeing a rise in grid stress over the last few years.

Brunei

Digital innovation key driver of rural development: Brunei minister

BANGKOK: Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Dato Seri Setia Awang Nazmi Awang Mohamad underscored the importance of digital innovation as a key driver of rural development during the 14th Asean Ministers Meeting on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication (AMRDPE) in Bangkok, Thailand on Dec 12.

Nation

Crime, bullying incidents in schools spark comprehensive reforms

KUALA LUMPUR: This year marked a major turning point for the country in addressing school safety issues following several heartbreaking incidents involving bullying and crime in educational institutions.

Indonesia

VinFast will increase investment in Indonesia to up to US$1bil, executive says

JAKARTA: Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast will increase its investment in Indonesia to up to US$1 billion, its local unit chief executive told Reuters on Monday (Dec 15)

AseanPlus News

'Terrified' Sydney man misidentified as Bondi shooter

SYDNEY: A Sydney man said he had received death threats and was "terrified" to leave his home Monday (Dec 15) after his photo was widely shared online as the gunman responsible for the Bondi Beach shooting.

Thailand

Thailand to hold elections on Feb 8, local media reports

BANGKOK: Thailand is set to hold parliamentary elections on Feb 8, according to multiple local media reports on Monday (Dec 15), including from public broadcaster Thai PBS, broadcaster PPTV and digital outlet Prachathai

Vietnam

Noi Bai Airport to operate expanded international terminal with full automation

HANOI: The expanded Terminal T2 at Noi Bai International Airport will officially open on Dec 19, marking a major step in the airport's digital transformation and its effort to raise capacity as passenger demand continues to surge.

World

Thailand to hold elections on Feb 8, local media reports

BANGKOK, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Thailand will hold elections on February 8, according to multiple local media reports on Monday, including from public broadcaster Thai PBS, broadcaster PPTV and digital outlet Prachathai. 

Cricket

Cricket-Lyon ready to roar again for Australia in third Ashes test

SYDNEY, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Nathan Lyon made clear his disappointment at being dropped for a home test for the first time in 14 years in Brisbane two weeks ago, but the Australian spinner is only looking forward before the third test at a ground he knows very well.

Brunei

Warm welcome home for Brunei's SEA Games bronze medal winners

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Eleven members of the Brunei contingent, comprising the National Karate Team, returned home on Saturday (Dec 13) to a welcoming ceremony after winning two bronze medals at the 33rd South-East Asian Games 2025 in Bangkok.

World

Exclusive-'For all I know, she could be dead' says son of Myanmar's Suu Kyi

TOKYO, Dec 15 (Reuters) - With her health failing and an information vacuum around Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her son worries that he may not even know if she passed away.

Nation

MCMC's platform licensing move a good step forward for digital governance, says IGP

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission's (MCMC) Deeming Provision to consider major digital providers as automatically licensed – and therefore subject to Malaysian laws – from Jan 1 is a step towards strengthening governance of such platforms, says Bukit Aman.

Entertainment

Miss Universe drama: CEO Mario Bucaro steps down after just one month in service

The reasons behind his departure have not been disclosed.

Nation

Lawyers dispute police timeline in Melaka shooting with new evidence

PETALING JAYA: Lawyers representing the families of three men shot dead in Durian Tunggal, Melaka, are disputing police claims about the location and timing of the incident, citing new evidence.