Indonesia

Indonesia notches second straight win after packing off a stubborn Timor-Leste 3-0 in a Group A clash of the Asean Hyundai Cup

Late goals from Shane Pattynama, Thom Haye and Mitch Baker ensured Indonesia see off a stubborn, spirited 10-man Timor-Leste to record a 3-0 win in Chonburi on Friday (July 31).

Badminton

Dynamic double A storm into Taiwan Open semis, Justin bows out

PETALING JAYA: Newly paired men's doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Aaron Tai booked their spot in the Taiwan Open semi-finals in style after sending home favourites Lee Jhe-huei-Yang Po-hsuan packing on Friday (July 31).

Nation

Muhyiddin welcomes release of Tabung Haji RCI report

PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin welcomed the government's decision to declassify the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Tabung Haji, saying it allows the public to assess the commission's findings transparently and fairly.

Philippines

Teen student stabbed dead by schoolmate in Philippine high school

MANILA: A 13-year-old male student was stabbed dead by his 14-year-old male schoolmate inside their campus in Las Pinas City on Friday (July 31) afternoon, the police said.

AseanPlus News

China turns to public for help in deadly dam collapse probe after Typhoon Maysak

At least 26 people are known to have died in the disaster which occurred earlier this month in Guangxi amid torrential rainfall

Singapore

Police officer’s jail term upped to 11½ years over fatal abuse of Myanmar helper

SINGAPORE: Suspended police officer Kevin Chelvam, the third and final person to be convicted over the fatal abuse of a domestic worker, had his jail sentence raised from 10 years to 11½ years on Friday (July 31).

Nation

BN open to talks with Perikatan for Melaka polls, says Zahid

JEMPOL: Barisan Nasional is open to discussions on continuing its understanding with Perikatan Nasional in the upcoming Melaka state election, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Thailand

Thailand details US tariff exemptions and duties across key exports

BANGKOK: Over 61% of Thailand's exports to the US, valued at US$56.2 billion, are exempt from the 12.5% Section 301 tariff.

Nation

Federal unity govt must continue, regardless of Negri polls outcome, says Zahid

BAHAU: Political parties are urged to heed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's appeal to reconcile once the Negri Sembilan state election is over.

Nation

Vessel carrying 41 undocumented migrants detained after ramming MMEA patrol boat

IPOH: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a vessel carrying 41 undocumented Indonesian migrants in the waters of Teluk Senangin near Batu Malang near Lumut early Friday (July 31).

Indonesia

Consulate delivers aid to Indonesians in Malaysian prisons ahead of Independence Day

JAKARTA: In the lead-up to the 81st Independence Day in August, the Indonesian Consulate General in Johor Baru has delivered humanitarian assistance to dozens of citizens in Malaysian prisons as part of efforts to protect and assist its nationals abroad.

Cambodia

Battery recycling site fire in Cambodia triggers public health concerns, kills 2,000 chickens

PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Environment has fined the owners of a Kampong Speu battery and metal recycling plant and ordered it to pay compensation for environmental damage, after a fire broke out at the site on Wednesday (July 29).

Badminton

Pearly-Thinaah march into Taiwan Open semis, it's over for Zi Yu-Noraqilah

PETALING JAYA: Women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah stormed their way into the Taiwan Open semi-finals after defeating home pair Lin Chih-chun-Yang Chu-yun on Friday (July 31).

Nation

Woman, two daughters found dead in Ipoh home likely due to carbon monoxide poisoning, say cops

IPOH: A post-mortem has confirmed that a 46-year-old woman and her two daughters, who were found dead in their home in Bandar Baru Tambun here on Thursday, likely died from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Forex

Ringgit ends week marginally higher against US dollar

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended the week marginally higher against the US dollar following weaker-than-expected US economic data, although sentiment towards the greenback remained firm, as expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike in September stayed intact.

China

Paralysis inspires Chinese man to build mind-controlled wheelchair that wins top prize

BEIJING: A man from southeastern China transformed his experience with paralysis into a source of inspiration, creating a mind-controlled wheelchair prototype in just 48 hours during a technology competition.

India

Analysis: ‘Fear of the regime has now gone’: How big a risk does ‘cockroach’ movement pose to India’s BJP?

NEW DELHI: The Narendra Modi-led government has often declared proudly that its ministers do not resign under public pressure, unlike those from previous governments.

Vietnam

Vietnam launches TinAI? campaign to strengthen information verification skills

HANOI: The Department of Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention under the Ministry of Public Security on Friday launched the nationwide TinAI? campaign at Phenikaa University in Hanoi.

AseanPlus News

JCIP International: Helping businesses protect their brands and expand beyond borders

As businesses across South-East Asia increasingly look beyond their home markets, intellectual property has evolved from a legal requirement into a strategic business asset.

Nation

Spirit of cooperation must be retained to keep developing Malaysia, says Anwar

PORT DICKSON: The spirit of cooperation must be retained if Malaysia is to continue progressing and developing as a country, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.