I will honour my promise to only serve as Malaysia’s interim prime minister: Mahathir

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad reiterated on Sunday (Dec 30) that he will abide by his promise to only serve as an interim prime minister, despite the calls for him to continue to hold the post until the next general election. In his adjournment speech at the Parti Pribumi…

Dr M: Asia News Network’s Person of the Year runner-up Read more at

Dr M: Asia News Network’s Person of the Year runner-upRead more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/12/27/dr-m-asia-news-networks-person-of-the-year-runnerup/#6379E7zumhCUZUtT.99

7 arrested in Malaysia over brawl sparked by price of nasi lemak

Footage of the brawl at the Gambang Rest and Recreational (R&R) area went viral on social media. KUANTAN: Malaysian police said on Wednesday (Dec 26) they have detained seven men to assist in investigations into a brawl supposedly sparked by the price of nasi lemak. Kuantan district police chief Mohamad Noor…

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump make surprise visit to Iraq

AL-ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq, Dec 27 (NNN-CNA) — President Donald Trump made a surprise lightening trip to Iraq on Wednesday, his first visit to US troops deployed in a war zone since being elected two years ago. https://twitter.com/i/status/1078026520021544960 Trump landed at 7:16 pm local time at Al-Asad Air Base in…

Former Nissan chairman Ghosn to be detained till New Year

Tokyo, Japan Dec 24 A Tokyo court on Sunday approved a request from prosecutors that Carlos Ghosn be detained until Jan. 1 after the former Nissan Motor Co. chairman was served with a fresh arrest warrant two days ago on the basis of new allegations. Ghosn, who was first arrested…

Argentina radio host ordered to have feminists on show

Angel Etchecopar at Radio 10 Source: Facebook/Radio 10 An Argentine radio host accused of misogynist diatribes has been ordered to host a feminist guest every week for five months as part of a deal with prosecutors, reports say. Angel Etchecopar must not interrupt his guests for 10 minutes, nor can…

Indonesia’s Tsunami Death Toll Rises To 168 With Over 700 Wounded

VIDEO: Tsunami slams Sulawesi after earthquake JAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec 25 The total casualty of a tsunami, triggered by the eruption of Krakatau Child volcano, has increased to 168 people in coastal areas of Sunda Strait of western Indonesia, disaster agency official said here on Sunday. The catastrophe killed at least…

US government shutdown begins after border wall deadlock

The US Capitol Building in Washington DC, USA,  Dec 1, 2017. Photo courtesy of Agencies A partial United States government shutdown went into effect at midnight Friday after lawmakers failed to reach a budget agreement over the president’s border wall funding demands. Negotiations between the House and Senate reached a deadlock…

Companion robot designed to love humans unveiled

Tokyo, Japan Dec 19 A young girl reaches out to GROOVE X’s new home robot ‘LOVOT’ during its presentation at a press event in Tokyo. Japanese startup Groove X, founded by an alumni of SoftBank Group Corp’s robotics unit, unveiled its first creation on Tuesday a companion robot designed to…

Australia appoints military leader as next Governor-general

By Alison Bevege SYDNEY, Dec 16 (Reuters) -- Australia has named a distinguished military leader as its next governor general, who represents Britain's Queen Elizabeth, the country’s head of state, ahead of an election in May. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Sunday that David Hurley, former Australian Defence Force…