Laos

Lao govt moves to stabilise economy, accelerate development

VIENTIANE: The government has set out a number of key priorities for September aimed at strengthening the economy, improving infrastructure, and reinforcing national stability, following a two-day monthly meeting of the government with provincial leaders.

South Korea

Foreign patients at South Korea’s skin clinics up 117-fold over 15 years

SEOUL: The number of foreign patients visiting South Korean dermatology clinics has skyrocketed over the past decade and a half, making skin treatments the most sought-after form of care among overseas visitors to South Korea's hospitals.

Singapore

Married Singapore couple accused of meth abuse allegedly allowed woman’s teen son to smoke illegal drug

SINGAPORE: A married couple accused of offences including methamphetamine consumption allegedly allowed the woman's 15-year-old son – the man's stepson – to smoke an illegal drug.

Thailand

Thai hotel group Dusit Thani's future in the balance amid bitter family feud

BANGKOK: Dusit Thani, a cornerstone of Thailand's hospitality industry for 76 years, is facing a severe internal crisis as a power struggle between the three heirs of its founder, Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui, intensifies.

Entertainment

'Pi Mai Pi Mai Tang Tu' star Sathiya faces amputation amid health battle

The comedian is facing one of the toughest battles of his life as he prepares for further medical treatment at Hospital Ampang following a severe infection in his foot.

Nation

Putra Heights inferno: Gas released from burst pipeline could fill over half a million 14kg cooking gas cylinders

PETALING JAYA: The gas released from the burst pipeline in Putra Heights, subsequently resulting in the explosion there, was enough to fill more than half a million 14kg natural gas cylinders, according to the transcripts from a Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) on Infrastructure, Transportation and Communication report.

Myanmar

Myanmar's military chief to visit China to attend SCO summit: Report

BANGKOK: Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing will visit China to attend a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, state media said on Thursday (Aug 28).

Nation

Both students didn’t know each other, say cops on double sudden deaths at KL varsity

KUALA LUMPUR: Investigations into two sudden death report cases that occurred on the same day showed that both students did not know each other, say police.

Nation

Muhyiddin wins bid to refer Sedition Act questions to Federal Court

KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has succeeded in his bid to refer legal questions relating to the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court.

Nation

Government Procurement Bill passes amidst strong opposition in Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: The Government Procurement Bill was successfully passed in the Dewan Rakyat, despite significant opposition and strong objections from the Opposition,

Nation

Zahid advocates for new teaching hospital at Royal College's anniversary

IPOH: Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak (Royal College) must have its own teaching hospital, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Philippines

Marcos orders release of 100,000 tonnes of rice to stabilise supply

MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has ordered the release of some 1.2 million bags, or approximately 100,000 metric tonnes, of local rice to help stabilise the food supply in the country, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said on Wednesday (Aug 27).

Markets

FBM KLCI pares gains but stays in positive territory at midday

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia's composite index remained in positive territory at the midday break, supported by bargain hunting in financial, consumer products and telecommunications heavyweight counters.

Thailand

Thai Army presents evidence Cambodia laid new PMN-2 landmines, cites Ottawa Convention report

BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Army has presented evidence that Cambodia has laid PMN-2 landmines on Thai territory, citing documents submitted to the Ottawa Convention in 2024 indicating that Cambodia possessed over 3,700 PMN-2 and other types of landmines, ostensibly for training purposes.

True Or Not

QuickCheck: Is KTMB offering freebies in conjunction with National Day celebrations?

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Other Sports

Games-India's 2030 Commonwealth Games bid gets cabinet nod

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games has been approved by the country's federal government, which hopes staging it will benefit local businesses and inspire a new generation of athletes.

Nation

Govt achieves 98.8% of affordable housing goal under 12MP

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has reached 98.8% of its goal to construct 500,000 affordable homes under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

Abstain from Urban Renewal Bill vote, Hamzah urges Sabah, Sarawak MPs

KUALA LUMPUR: The Opposition has urged MPs from Sabah and Sarawak to not vote on the Urban Renewal Bill (URA), says Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.

Driverless vehicle

Pony.ai eyes ‘sizeable fleet’ in Hong Kong, unfazed by Tesla robotaxi competition

Pony.ai's optimism reflects its achievement as the only firm to operate robotaxi services in the mainland's four most developed cities.

Brunei

Brunei medical students raise awareness on ‘silent diseases’

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Some six third-year medical students from the Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences (PAPRSB IHS), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), recently organised an annual health awareness event, 'Breaking the Silence Awareness Fair'.