Indonesia

Indonesia to cut coal output to lift prices: minister

JAKARTA: (Bernama-Antara) Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia emphasised that coal production will continue to be cut to raise prices on the international market, as the country supplies coal abroad at around 43-45 per cent, Antara News Agency reported.

Singapore

Singapore Pools wrongly gave double payouts to 3,000 winning bets due to technical disruption

SINGAPORE: About 3,000 bets were rewarded with a double payout and 13,000 others were not registered after Singapore Pools experienced a "technical disruption" for three hours on Wednesday (Feb 11) morning.

Philippines

Philippines continues search for 26 missing in Basilan ferry sinking

MANILA: (Bernama-PNA) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday (Feb 12) continued its search for 26 missing passengers of the sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3 in the waters off Baluk-Baluk Island in Basilan, Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported.

Bangladesh

Voting ends in Bangladesh's Parliamentary Election

DHAKA: (Bernama-Xinhua) The voting in Bangladesh's national parliamentary election ended at 4.30pm local time on Thursday (Feb 12), reported Xinhua.

Singapore

Singapore's Budget 2026: Government to raise EP, S Pass qualifying salaries from 2027

SINGAPORE: (Bernama) Singapore will raise the minimum qualifying salaries for Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass holders from January 2027, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said.

China

China cracks down on anti-marriage social media content during Lunar New Year holiday

BEIJING: China's top internet regulator said on Thursday (Feb 12) it would launch a crackdown during the Lunar New Year holiday period to curb social media content it deemed problematic including any that fanned fears about getting married or having children.

Nation

Lodge police report if houses of worship built illegally, says Selangor MB

PETALING JAYA: Landowners who suspect that a house of worship has been built without approval on their land should immediately lodge a police report, says Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

Nation

Rafizi brushes off allegations in report lodged by NGOs

PETALING JAYA: Rafizi Ramli has brushed off allegations in a report filed against him by three non-governmental organisations with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

China

China could overtake the US economically – and still risk war in Taiwan Strait: survey

Most forecasters expect US military dominance to endure, even as many believe mainland China may try to seize Taiwan within a decade

AseanPlus News

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (Feb 12, 2026)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Thursday (Feb 12, 2026)

AseanPlus News

Singapore’s Nicklaus Chiam extends lead to two shots at halfway stage of PKNS Selangor Masters

Overnight leader Nicklaus Chiam extended his advantage to two strokes with a solid second round of four-under-par 67 at the PKNS Selangor Masters.

Nation

Azam Baki issues letter of demand to Bloomberg

KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Azam Baki has commenced legal action over a recent Bloomberg report which he described as libellous, misleading and damaging to his reputation and the integrity of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

China

China and India seek reset in talks, but old fault lines remain

Beijing stresses partnership and multilateralism; New Delhi underscores border stability, caution and gradual steps after years of strain

Philippines

Philippines Rianne Malixi flies high with an eagle and is in tied fourth-place at the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) championship

Rianne Malixi of the Philippines hit an opening eagle en route to a first round 4-under 68 for tied fourth place and lie four strokes behind leader Yang Yunseo of Korea.

Nation

Feb 17 set for new moon sighting for Ramadan

KUALA LUMPUR: The new moon to mark the start of Ramadan for Muslims in Malaysia will be sighted next Tuesday (Feb 17) evening, the Office of the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal announces.

Philippines

International Criminal Court case against Rodrigo Duterte: 500 more seek victim status

MANILA: A pretrial chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is reviewing the application of 500 more individuals who are seeking participation in the crimes against humanity case against former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Cambodia

Cambodian environment ministry order water contractor to clean up site after Battambang blaze

PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Environment has ordered the Kiridangrek Company to construct wastewater containment and treatment systems by Feb 17, after a fire destroyed thousands of plastic water pipes at a storage site.

AseanPlus News

Malaysia's Jeneath opens title defence eight strokes back at the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) championship

Title holder Jeneath Wong of Malaysia launched her defence at the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) championship with a battling even-par 72 on Thursday, leaving her eight shots back of first round leader Yang Yunseo of Korea.

Entertainment

HK actor Joel Chan says he wasn't offended being mistaken for a construction worker in KL

Last September, the 49-year-old was seen enjoying a simple meal at a roadside stall, dressed casually in a white tank top and ripped jeans.

Nation

Autogate system running smoothly at Penang Airport

GEORGE TOWN: The autogate system at Penang International Airport (PIA) has been fully implemented, a move expected to enhance the efficiency of Immigration inspections and alleviate passenger congestion at departure and arrival halls.