Children

Heart And Soul: Little steps, big applause on a kindergarten stage

A kindergarten stage becomes a celebration of growth, courage and first achievements.

Entertainment

Matthew McConaughey trademarks ‘Alright, Alright, Alright’ catchphrase to protect against AI

The trademark is part of an overall trademark protecting his image and voice.

Sabah & Sarawak

Teacher gets 12 years' jail, rotan for sexually assaulting teen student

KOTA KINABALU: A tahfiz teacher was sentenced to 12 years' jail with two strokes of the rotan for sexually assaulting a teenager.

Corporate News

EG Industries expands Thailand footprint with RM6.1mil land deal

KUALA LUMPUR: EG Industries Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, SMT Industries Co., Ltd. (SMTI), has proposed to acquire a piece of freehold industrial land in Prachinburi, Thailand, for RM6.1mil.

Philippines

Asean Summit 2026 in Philippines: What it is and why it is important for Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines: In 2026, Cebu will once again find itself at the center of regional diplomacy as the Philippines hosts the Asean Summit.

World

Zelenskiy says territorial issue to be discussed at trilateral talks in UAE

KYIV, Jan 23 (Reuters) - ‌President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that the vital question of territory ‌in Ukraine's war with Russia would be discussed at U.S.-brokered trilateral ‌talks in Abu Dhabi on Friday and Saturday.

Vietnam

AFF unveils official ball for Asean Hyundai Cup 2026, which features the hallmark 'Triangle' with adidas' innovative technology

The Asean Football Federation (AFF) and adidas on Friday (Jan 23) unveiled the Official Match Ball for the Asean Hyundai Cup 2026, the jewel in the crown of Asean football, which kicks off on July 24.

Badminton

Letshanaa storms into Indonesian Masters semis

PETALING JAYA: Women's singles shuttler K. Letshanaa continued her fine run in the Indonesian Masters by storming into the semi-finals.

Insurance

Insurance, takaful industry publishes reference price guide for private healthcare services

KUALA LUMPUR: The insurance and takaful industry has published a reference guide on price ranges for common private healthcare services in Malaysia.

Nation

Police raid mini casino operating out of Sentul condominium; 18 arrested

PETALING JAYA: Eighteen individuals were detained following a raid on a mini casino operating out of a condominium unit in Sentul on Thursday (Jan 22).

Badminton

Zii Jia loses chance to play in All-England in March

 PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia suffered a huge blow after his hopes of competing in the All-England from March 3-8 in Birmingham were dashed.  

Nation

Reports claiming M'sia gave more than 5,000ha of land to Indonesia inacurrate, says Kurup

PUTRAJAYA: The Natural Resources and Environment Sustainability Ministry states that media reports claiming Malaysia handed over 5,207ha of land to Indonesia as compensation for three villages in the Nunukan area near the Sabah-Kalimantan border are inaccurate.

Nation

Elevating Malaysian heritage cuisine at KLIA

TWO of Malaysia's most distinguished homegrown brands, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia Airlines, have come together in a culinary collaboration to showcase the richness of Malaysian heritage cuisine at the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounges at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1.

Sabah & Sarawak

Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections: EC using helicopters and boats to deliver ballot boxes

KINABATANGAN: The Election Commission (EC) has been deploying helicopters and boats to deliver ballot boxes to polling centres in remote locations for the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections.

Indonesia

Indonesian President sees 'Board of Peace' charter as step towards lasting Palestinian peace

JAKARTA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has described the signing of US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' charter as a historic step, voicing hope it would ease conditions in Gaza and pave the way for a lasting resolution for Palestinians.

Tennis

Tennis-Alcaraz dazzles in 100th Grand Slam match as Sabalenka grinds through to fourth round

MELBOURNE, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff ‌took a rocky path to the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday but Carlos Alcaraz's road was paved with gold in his 100th Grand ‌Slam match.

Markets

FBM KLCI hits seven-year high, ringgit breaches RM4 mark

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI climbed for a third day, to its highest in almost seven years, while the ringgit crossed the psychologically crucial RM4 per US dollar level.

Thailand

Pita returns to rally Thai voters as People’s Party eyes over 150 seats in final push

BANGKOK: The People's Party has forecasted securing 150+ seats in the 2026 Thai general election, with key strategies focused on Bangkok, central areas, the north and regions with significant swing voters.

Entertainment

TV host Patty Hou, 48, stuns netizens with ageless looks

She previously denied rumours of undergoing plastic surgery to maintain a youthful appearance.

Nation

Uni student charged with drink-driving, crashing into Istana Negara security barrier

KUALA LUMPUR: A private university student pleaded not guilty at a Magistrate's Court here Friday (Jan 23) to a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol and crashing into a security barrier at Gate 2 of Istana Negara.