Today's top Malaysian news, sport and lifestyle.
A 61-year-old Japanese musician in Kyoto has been arrested on assault charges following seven years of playing loud guitar music and radio broadcasts that caused sleep deprivation and health issues for four elderly neighbours.
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake has devastated Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan, killing at least 34 people and injuring hundreds. Rescue teams continue operations amid intense heat, widespread infrastructure damage, and persistent aftershocks.
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu region, triggering a gas leak explosion at a major shopping mall in Kumamoto Prefecture. Two women are confirmed dead, with rescue operations underway for those still trapped.
A smokestack at a Nippon Paper factory in Kumamoto Prefecture collapsed following a major earthquake in southwestern Japan, leaving two people in cardiac arrest and nine workers missing.
Malaysia's embassy in Japan has urged its nationals to remain alert following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu. Authorities warn of potential aftershocks and extreme heat.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake centred in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture caused multiple injuries and widespread disruption on Tuesday, with the highest recorded intensity since January's Noto Peninsula quake.
The Trump administration has announced tariffs ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent on South Korea, Japan and numerous trading partners, alleging insufficient efforts to prevent forced labour imports.
Kedah police have shut down a sophisticated romance scam operation targeting Japanese citizens, resulting in the arrest of seven foreign nationals accused of defrauding victims through fake online relationships.
Japan has committed to deeper collaboration with ASEAN, China, and South Korea on energy resilience and tackling online fraud, signalling the region's growing economic and strategic importance.
Tokyo's expanded Cool Biz campaign encouraging office workers to wear shorts during summer heat has sparked controversy over visible male leg hair, with women's concerns prompting some men to seek laser hair removal as a matter of workplace propriety.
Japan's parliament enacted changes to imperial succession law on Friday but maintained the ban on female emperors, despite surveys showing 72% public support for allowing women to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne.
Japan is deploying over 800 cameras in northern mountains to survey bear populations following a sharp increase in fatal attacks. Five deaths have occurred since April, prompting nationwide wildlife monitoring efforts.
Japanese actor Nijiro Murakami, known for Netflix's Alice in Borderland, has publicly responded to allegations that he assaulted his ex-girlfriend, ending weeks of silence following media reports.
Brazil secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan in the World Cup round of 32 when Gabriel Martinelli struck deep into stoppage time in Houston, advancing the five-time champions to face either Côte d'Ivoire or Norway in the last 16.