Today's top Malaysian news, sport and lifestyle.
Torrential downpours have inundated South Korea's Seoul metropolitan area and eastern Gangwon province overnight, damaging around 540 properties and forcing the closure of major tourist attractions as conditions worsen.
South Korea has permanently revoked its highest science award from former Seoul National University professor Hwang Woo-suk, whose groundbreaking stem cell research was exposed as fraudulent fabrication in 2005.
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has ended a year-long public hiatus by taking on a fresh advertising campaign with Bench, the Philippines' largest retail chain. The move marks a significant step toward rehabilitating his career following previous controversies.
Researchers from South Korea's KAIST and Stanford University have created an innovative robotic clothing system using pneumatic vines that can dress a person without requiring hand contact or assistance.
South Korean police encountered a naked, blood-covered murder suspect just metres away but failed to detain him, releasing surveillance footage that sparked public outcry over the botched response.
A group of Chinese tourists demonstrated remarkable composure when their airport bus driver collapsed on a Seoul highway, quickly seizing control of the vehicle and performing emergency aid to prevent further tragedy.
South Korea's Seoul High Court has suspended a Fair Trade Commission decision designating Coupang founder Kim Bom as the e-commerce group's controlling entity, pending the outcome of the main legal challenge.
South Korea has launched its first prosecution involving AI-powered glasses used to cheat on national exams. Prosecutors indicted a man in his 40s for using the technology during a certification test, prompting officials to strengthen exam security measures.
South Korea's stock exchange activated a circuit breaker for the KOSPI benchmark index after shares plummeted more than 8% amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.
Kim Ha-soo, former chief of South Korea's Cheongdo County, was discovered dead on a mountain while facing corruption charges including receiving illegal payments in exchange for job promotions.
A South Korean appellate court has sentenced a Chinese man to 22 years imprisonment for beating his 14-year-old daughter to death with a hammer in October, increasing the original 18-year sentence and rejecting claims the attack was impulsive.
Police in Kuala Lumpur have dismantled an illegal World Cup betting operation, apprehending 11 suspects including six South Korean nationals during a targeted raid on an office in the Taman Desa area.
South Korea has enacted strict penalties for spreading false information online, including fines up to 1 billion won. However, press groups and opposition lawmakers warn the vaguely-worded law could suppress free speech and create self-censorship.
South Korea's Constitutional Court is set to deliver its ruling on former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration, with the verdict expected to clarify presidential powers and democratic accountability in the region.
South Korea's Supreme Court will live-broadcast its verdict on former President Yoon Suk Yeol's obstruction of justice charges on Thursday at 2 pm, overruling his legal team's objections about potential harm to his trial rights.
A nurse assistant was arrested in Seoul after injecting herself with propofol discovered in a clinic waste bin during her inaugural shift, prompting fresh concerns about narcotics safety protocols.
South Korean music agency Ador has submitted audio recordings and contractual documents in court proceedings alleging that former CEO Min Hee-jin orchestrated girl group NewJeans' departure from the label, contradicting her previous denials of involvement.
South Korea's SK Hynix is launching a $28 billion US listing this week, capitalizing on surging global demand for artificial intelligence chips. The move marks one of the world's largest share offerings in recent years.
South Korea is preparing to launch its fourth indigenous medium-sized Earth observation satellite via SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, marking another step in strengthening its space surveillance capabilities.
South Korean authorities are investigating a police officer who attempted to board a domestic flight carrying live ammunition. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about firearm safety protocols.
South Korean authorities have requested an arrest warrant for an octogenarian accused of stabbing two people at a Geoje beauty salon. The suspect claimed dissatisfaction with his haircut but police believe the assault was premeditated.
An Incheon police officer in her twenties is under criminal investigation after accidentally running over a woman in her sixties whom she had been sent to help. The incident has sparked scrutiny of police emergency procedures.
South Korea has postponed the launch of its Mir solid-fuel space rocket scheduled for Tuesday from Jeju Island, citing safety issues discovered during final preparations. The delayed test marks a setback for Seoul's bid to develop independent satellite surveillance capabilities.
A South Korean coffee franchise has severed ties with a store owner accused of coercing a teenage worker into paying compensation for allegedly stolen drinks, following a government investigation that confirmed labour law violations.
South Korea is acquiring over 20,000 low-cost drones and accelerating deployment of domestically-built K-Lucas loitering munitions as part of a comprehensive unmanned warfare overhaul. The initiative responds to evolving battlefield threats from North Korea and lessons from global conflicts.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has ordered a government investigation into the national football team's unexpected World Cup elimination, blaming flawed appointment processes and suggesting the coach selection lacked merit-based criteria.
A Seoul court has handed down a seven-year prison sentence to former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee for accepting expensive gifts totalling around 300 million won in exchange for securing government jobs and business favours.
South Korea has introduced a Ministry of Justice mobile application enabling stalking victims to monitor suspects' real-time locations and movements, addressing gaps in existing victim protection measures.
SK Hynix announced plans to raise up to $29.43 billion through an American Depositary Receipt listing on Nasdaq, positioning itself to capitalize on surging global demand for artificial intelligence chips and expand manufacturing capacity.
South Korea's Democratic Party chairman Jung Chung-rae has resigned, positioning himself to run in the party's August convention. The move sets up a three-way leadership contest.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has seen his approval rating slide to 46.7%, falling below 50% for the first time since taking office in June 2025. The decline, driven by election management failures and ruling party infighting, marks a significant political setback.
South Korea's former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in supporting President Yoon Suk Yeol's December 2024 martial law declaration, exceeding the prosecutor's 20-year request.
A major study by Washington think tank CSIS finds that strategic elites in Japan and South Korea overwhelmingly reject nuclear weapons development. However, experts warn that if either nation reverses course, the other could quickly follow, creating significant regional instability.
Seoul is weighing a proposal to extend free or subsidised bus rides to seniors aged 70 and older, building on existing free subway access for those 65+. The plan raises concerns about fiscal sustainability as the city's elderly population expands.
South Korean authorities have confirmed that a human leg discovered at a recycling facility in Incheon was mistakenly thrown away as waste by a hospital nursing home. A cleaning staff member believed the amputated limb belonged to a mannequin.
South Korean police have questioned a Shinsegae Group executive as part of an investigation into Starbucks Korea's ill-fated 'Tank Day' promotion, which fell on the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju uprising.
South Korea's parliament has launched a 45-day investigation into the National Election Commission following ballot shortages that disrupted voting during the June 3 local elections.
Police on South Korea's Jeju Island are investigating a high school student accused of entering an elementary school classroom multiple times to leave semen and urine, causing severe distress to the teacher.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has asked protesters demonstrating over June 3 election ballot shortages to avoid disrupting public services, while firmly rejecting allegations of electoral fraud.