Nation

Minor 3.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Segamat, Johor

SEGAMAT: A 3.2-magnitude tremor was recorded in Segamat on Wednesday (Aug 27) morning.

Economy

Australia's inflation tops forecasts as electricity prices surge

SYDNEY: Australian consumer prices jumped by far more than forecast in July as electricity costs spiked due to the timing of government rebates, while core inflation also jumped in a blow to hopes of a rate cut as soon as next month.

Thailand

Thailand to spend US$62mil to host Tomorrowland festival

BANGKOK: Thailand will host the iconic Tomorrowland music festival from next year, aiming to lure high-spending travelers and bolster its tourism-reliant economy.

Nation

Penang man slashes wife, injures himself after quarrel

BALIK PULAU: A man slashed his wife before turning the knife on himself after a domestic spat here, police said.

AseanPlus News

Police hunt Australian bush for gunman after two officers killed

SYDNEY: Police hunted the Australian bush on Wednesday for a heavily armed 56-year-old gunman still on the run a day after allegedly killing two officers and wounding a third.

Asia & Oceania

Planning to eat your way through Turkiye? We've got you!

Embark on a gastronomic journey brimming with diverse traditional cuisines across Turkiye's seven regions.

Wellness

Lose that excess weight with guided professional support

Tackling obesity can be a difficult journey to embark on alone; a medically-supervised programme can be of great help.

AI

Restaurant in US pits AI against human sommeliers at September wine event

A fine-dining restaurant is using AI to help with wine inventory and wine education.

World

Manhunt continues in Australian bush for 'heavily armed' suspect after two officers shot dead

SYDNEY (Reuters) -A police manhunt in Australia's rugged alpine bushland entered a second day on Wednesday after a "heavily armed" gunman allegedly shot dead two officers and injured another as they served a warrant at his rural property in the state of Victoria.

Nation

Teacher charged with three counts of sexual offences against teen student in Perak

IPOH: A teacher has been charged at the Sessions Court here with three counts of committing physical sexual offences against a 17-year-old student.

Markets

Asia stocks steady ahead of Nvidia; investors wary over Fed independence

SINGAPORE: Asian stocks were steady on Wednesday ahead of an earnings report from AI leader Nvidia that will shape near-term risk sentiment, while the U.S. dollar was frail as investors remained nervous about attacks on Federal Reserve autonomy.

Singapore

Singapore environment agency launches probe after water in Yishun Close canal turns green

SINGAPORE: The National Environment Agency (NEA) is investigating after water in a canal in Yishun Close turned green.

Nation

Over 7,600 bullying cases in schools last year, up 17% from 2023, says Fadhlina

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of bullying cases in schools continues to climb with 7,681 cases last year compared to 6,528 in 2023, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

Thailand

Thailand to meet UN chief Aug 28 over Cambodian landmines

BANGKOK: The Foreign Ministry has reported progress on Thailand's actions regarding Cambodia's use of anti-personnel landmines, with its envoy set to meet the UN chief on Aug 28.

Entertainment

Zoe Kravitz, Harry Styles spotted holding hands, kissing in Europe

Previously Kravitz was in a relationship with actor Channing Tatum, who she met while directing him in her 2024 thriller 'Blink Twice'.

Tennis

Tennis-Gauff survives Tomljanovic scare to reach US Open second round

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Former champion Coco Gauff launched her US Open campaign with a 6-4, 6-7(2), 7-5 win over unseeded Ajla Tomljanovic in the first round on Tuesday, as the American navigated a big test following a late coaching shake-up ahead of the year's final Grand Slam.

Nation

Upper court appointments guided by Federal Constitution, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR: The extension of services of Federal Court judges who are about to retire will be subject to Article 125(1) of the Federal Constitution, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

Nation

San Pedro Festival poised for National Heritage recognition in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The iconic San Pedro Festival, a cultural celebration deeply rooted in the Portuguese community of Melaka, is set to be recommended for recognition as National Heritage under the National Heritage Act 2005, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.

Nation

Medics must be present when prisoners are caned, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: A medical officer must be present when caning is carried out on prisoners, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

Indonesia

Indonesia says US agrees to tariff exemption for its palm oil, cocoa and rubber

JAKARTA: The United States has agreed in principle to exempt Indonesian exports of cocoa, palm oil and rubber from the 19% tariff imposed by President Donald Trump since Aug 7, Indonesia's top trade negotiator said on Tuesday (Aug 26).