The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
South Korean authorities have indicted eight individuals, including six journalists from a business daily, for orchestrating a stock price manipulation scheme that netted approximately 9 billion won in illicit profits.
South Korea has recorded its highest temperature since weather observations began in 1904, with the southeastern city of Yangsan reaching 42.5°C on Sunday. The extreme heat wave has prompted government emergency protocols.
South Korea's Acting Prosecutor General Koo Ja-hyeon resigned Friday following parliament's passage of legislation eliminating the prosecution's direct investigative powers, a significant institutional shift that has sparked debate over law enforcement effectiveness.
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has been cleared of allegations that he violated the country's Child Welfare Act after police determined insufficient grounds existed to prosecute the case.
Ahmad Shah Ahmad Ros, 26, was buried at a cemetery in Hulu Selangor following his fatal stabbing in South Korea. The Malaysian was attacked while attempting to help a friend during a street altercation.
A South Korean government centre employs 23 women to combat AI-generated deepfake pornography, removing over 318,000 illegal images last year. Experts say the crisis reflects deeper gender inequality issues requiring societal reform.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has categorically ruled out seeking reelection, his chief of staff stated, following parliamentary speaker remarks that reignited debate over constitutional revision possibilities.
South Korean authorities have charged a man in his 90s with murdering his wife in her 80s at their Seoul apartment on July 21, following an argument over suspected infidelity. The suspect confessed to family members immediately after the incident.
South Korea's Foreign Ministry confirmed Wednesday that no South Korean nationals have been reported injured in Japan's recent earthquake. Seoul is coordinating with Japanese authorities and Korean communities to ensure safety and provide assistance.
South Korea faces a severe heat wave with Busan recording its highest temperature in 122 years of record-keeping and Yangsan reaching 40.3°C. Officials attribute the crisis to overlapping high-pressure systems and warn conditions will persist through August.
A Seoul court has upheld a one-month pay cut for a dance company manager who remarked that a 'pretty' female employee should sit next to the company president, finding the comment amounted to workplace sexual harassment and objectification.
South Korea is implementing harsher penalties for overcharging tourists in accommodation and taxi services starting August 4, including business suspensions and licence revocations, to protect visitors and boost the tourism sector.
Malaysia's Foreign Ministry has confirmed the death of a Malaysian citizen following an incident in South Korea on July 26, with several other nationals currently under investigation by local authorities.
A Seoul court has convicted former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol of election law violations and sentenced him to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years. The conviction threatens his ruling party's ability to retain nearly 40 billion won in reimbursed campaign expenses.
Malaysia has signed memoranda of understanding with Turkey and South Korea for direct government-to-government defence procurement, aiming to reduce costs by eliminating agents and ensuring competitive pricing and technology transfer.
Incheon Airport is implementing physical barriers and enhanced enforcement following repeated queue-jumping incidents by daigou traders attempting to board China-bound flights in bulk.
A suspected arson attack at an apartment management office in Gyeongsan, South Korea left eight people injured on Thursday, including five elderly residents from an adjacent senior centre.
The United States has announced final tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% against South Korea, Japan, and dozens of other trading partners over alleged forced labour practices. The move follows investigations into 60 economies and replaces temporarily expired global tariffs.
South Korean investigators raided the National Election Commission headquarters in a probe into alleged data manipulation tied to ballot shortages during June local elections that left voters unable to cast ballots.
South Korea and ASEAN have unveiled fresh collaborative initiatives spanning artificial intelligence, cultural and creative industries, and maritime safety, building on their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework unveiled last year.
South Korea's National Security Adviser has moved to contain diplomatic friction over a Coupang data breach investigation, insisting the dispute poses no threat to the bilateral relationship and won't impede ongoing negotiations on trade, investment, and defence cooperation.
A South Korean Michelin-starred restaurant owner faces one year in jail after prosecutors accused him of illegally serving black ants atop sorbet to create a sour flavour, generating 120 million won in sales.
South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan travels to Washington this week to negotiate with US officials on trade and investment, amid concerns over potential Section 301 tariffs tied to forced labour investigations.
South Korea's foreign ministry disclosed a significant data breach affecting records of roughly 10,000 diplomats at a government-run academy. Authorities are investigating whether state-sponsored actors were involved in the incident.
South Korea's plan to build a $540 billion AI chip manufacturing hub in its southwest faces mounting local opposition over unprecedented power and water demands, threatening the government's 2030 timeline.
South Korean artist Psy's 'Gangnam Style' has reached 6 billion views on YouTube, making it the most-watched K-pop music video in history—a testament to the global reach and lasting appeal of Korean pop culture.
South Korean authorities have launched raids on the National Election Commission investigating former chief Roh Tae-ak for suspected embezzlement and improper use of agency funds for overseas trips.
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee is holding its annual session in Busan, South Korea, for the first time, with 3,000 delegates from 196 member states expected to attend the 10-day meeting beginning Sunday.
Heavy rain struck South Korea's Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon Province overnight, causing approximately 540 cases of property damage and forcing the closure of 10 national parks. Despite the deluge, no fatalities were reported.
Torrential rain has swept across South Korea's Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon province, leaving approximately 540 instances of property damage in its wake. Authorities have closed 10 national parks and evacuated nearly 100 people as a precaution.
Collaborating researchers from KAIST and Stanford University have unveiled innovative robotic clothing that dresses wearers automatically using pneumatic vine-like structures. The technology requires no manual assistance and takes approximately ten seconds to deploy.
South Korea has permanently stripped its highest science award from disgraced researcher Hwang Woo-suk, 22 years after granting it for fraudulent stem cell research that claimed to create the world's first cloned human embryo.
South Korean police came within two metres of a naked, blood-covered murder suspect in July but failed to apprehend him. The encounter was captured on surveillance video, prompting scrutiny of the police response and raising questions about investigative procedures.
Chinese female tourists were praised for their swift action when a bus driver suddenly collapsed on a Seoul highway, with the group working together to stabilise the vehicle and attempt resuscitation despite the driver ultimately succumbing to cardiac arrest.
South Korea has prosecuted its first case of exam cheating using AI-powered glasses, prompting authorities to strengthen supervision protocols and consider stricter penalties for candidates caught using advanced technology to circumvent qualification assessments.
South Korea's stock exchange activated an automatic circuit breaker on Monday after the KOSPI benchmark index fell sharply due to escalating US-Iran tensions affecting global risk sentiment and investor confidence.
Princess Anne, sister of King Charles III, visits South Korea this week to commemorate the 75th anniversary of major Korean War battles involving British forces and to reinforce bilateral cooperation.
South Korea's ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for illegally accepting free opinion polls worth approximately 270 million won from a power broker between 2021 and 2022.
A former chief of South Korea's Cheongdo county was discovered dead on a mountain Monday while under investigation for allegedly accepting illegal funds and other misconduct during his tenure.
A South Korean middle school student has filed an official government petition demanding stricter controls on in-flight entertainment, citing exposure to violent and adult content that affected both themselves and their younger sister during a flight.
A South Korean appellate court has sentenced a Chinese man to 22 years imprisonment for beating his 14-year-old daughter to death, rejecting a lower court's more lenient 18-year term and emphasizing the extreme brutality of the crime.
Malaysian authorities shut down an illegal World Cup betting operation in central Kuala Lumpur yesterday, apprehending 11 individuals in the process, including six South Korean nationals running the call centre.
South Korea has enacted stricter penalties against fake news publishers, including fines up to 1 billion won for repeat offenders. However, journalists and opposition lawmakers warn the vague definition could suppress legitimate criticism and undermine democratic freedoms.
South Korea's Supreme Court has upheld a seven-year prison sentence against former president Yoon Suk Yeol for crimes linked to his failed 2024 martial law declaration, rejecting appeals from both prosecutors and the defence.
South Korea's Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict Thursday against former president Yoon Suk Yeol in connection with his failed martial law declaration and the subsequent turmoil that followed.
South Korea's Supreme Court will livestream Thursday's verdict in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's obstruction of justice trial. The ruling marks the top court's first decision on charges stemming from his failed martial law declaration in December 2024.
A nurse assistant in Seoul was arrested after self-administering propofol discovered in a waste bin during her inaugural shift at a dermatology clinic, sparking fresh concerns about narcotics safety in South Korean healthcare facilities.
Samsung Electronics expects second-quarter operating profit to jump nearly nineteenfold to 89.4 trillion won, riding an artificial intelligence-driven surge in global memory chip demand that has pushed prices sharply higher across the industry.
South Korean K-pop agency Ador has submitted audio recordings and contractual documents it claims demonstrate that former chief executive Min Hee-jin deliberately coordinated NewJeans' efforts to leave the company, a significant development in their ongoing legal dispute.
SK Hynix is launching a $28 billion US listing on Nasdaq, positioning itself as a major beneficiary of the global AI boom. The offering ranks among the world's largest share sales.
South Korean authorities are investigating a police officer who tried to board an aircraft at Jeju Airport carrying live ammunition. The officer, attached to Gyeonggi province police, allegedly had two .38-calibre bullets in his possession during a June 28 flight.
South Korean authorities have requested an arrest warrant for an octogenarian man accused of attacking two people with a knife at a beauty salon in Geoje on July 2. The suspect claimed dissatisfaction with his haircut as motivation.
An Incheon police officer in her 20s is under criminal investigation after accidentally running over a woman in her 60s with her patrol car while responding to a distress call about a collapsed citizen in South Korea.
South Korea has delayed the inaugural launch of its Mir solid-fuel space rocket from Jeju Island after discovering unspecified safety issues during final preparations. The launch would have tested the country's domestically-developed four-stage vehicle for the first time.
A South Korean coffee franchise has terminated its agreement with a store owner who accused a teenage part-time worker of stealing three drinks, after government investigators found widespread labour law violations and workplace bullying.
South Korea is acquiring over 20,000 budget drones and fast-tracking deployment of domestically-made K-Lucas loitering munitions, signalling a major shift in military doctrine driven by Ukraine and Middle East conflicts.
A Seoul court has sentenced former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee to seven years in prison for accepting bribes worth approximately 300 million won, including luxury jewellery and designer goods, in exchange for securing government positions and business advantages.