JAKARTA, Sept 11 — Indonesian President Joko Widodo launched construction today for a new line on Jakarta’s mass rapid transit (MRT) system, funded by a loan of nearly US$1 billion from Japan (RM4.33 billion), in a bid to alleviate traffic congestion.

MOSCOW, Sept 11 — Japan's plan to recycle and dispose of radioactive soil from the Fukushima-1 nuclear power plant (NPP) complies with safety standards, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said, reported Sputnik.

TOKYO, Sept 7 — An extraordinary session of the Japanese Parliament, during which the country's new prime minister will be elected, may be held on October 1, reported Sputnik, quoting a Kyodo News Agency report, citing sources.

SEOUL, Sept 6 — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived for a whirlwind visit to South Korea today, seeking to seal a newfound partnership between the neighbours which will be tested by imminent changes of leaders in Tokyo and Washington.

TOKYO, Sept 1 — Tropical cyclone Shanshan, downgraded from a typhoon, left seven people dead and widespread damage as it churned off the Pacific coast of central Japan today.

TOKYO, Aug 31 — At least six people were dead as Typhoon Shanshan crept eastward through Japan on Saturday, drenching large areas with torrential rain, triggering landslide and flood warnings hundreds of kilometres from the storm's centre.

FUKUOKA, Aug 30 — Typhoon Shanshan deluged large parts of Japan with torrential rain today, prompting warnings for flooding and landslides hundreds of miles from the storm's centre, halting travel services and shutting production at major factories.

KUMAGAYA, Aug 29 — Grappling with a rice shortage after extreme weather ravaged last year’s crop, Japan is hoping new heat-resistant varieties of its staple food can help stave off future supply shocks.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Malaysians in Japan’s Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu Island, are advised to stay vigilant and exercise maximum caution following an emergency warning on Typhoon Shanshan issued by Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) yesterday.

TOKYO, Aug 28 — Japan is today bracing for Typhoon Shanshan, with heavy rain and strong winds forecast, forcing airlines and railways to cancel some services over the coming days.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — The Malaysian Embassy in Tokyo has issued an advisory urging Malaysians in the Kanto region to remain vigilant as Typhoon Ampil approaches.

TOKYO, Aug 16 — Japan grounded hundreds of flights and advised nearly 10,000 households to evacuate in some areas near Tokyo on Friday, as a strong typhoon caused power blackouts in the middle of a major summer holiday week.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Aug 16 — Selangor has been invited to share its expertise in the halal industry ecosystem in Nagoya, Japan next month, particularly in logistics services management and halal certification. State executive councillor for halal industry Dr Fahmi Ngah said...

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — Malaysia has begun an anti-dumping duty investigation of imports of flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel originating or exported from China, India, Japan, and South Korea, said the Investment, Trade, and Industry Ministry (Miti).

TOKYO, Aug 14 — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he will step down next month, succumbing to public disaffection over political scandals and rising living costs that marred his three-year term, and triggering a contest to replace him.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The ringgit is expected to strengthen further as determined by market forces, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, July 21 – Selangor’s tourism sector is experiencing a significant boost, with Japanese visitors leading the charge, with a remarkable 49 per cent increase in from 73,822 in 2022 to 110,018 visitors in 2023, said state executive councillor for tourism and local...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, July 21 — The 48th Bon Odori, celebrated here as part of Japan’s summer festivities, received an overwhelming response from over 40,000 visitors. Visitors, including locals, began flocking to the Shah Alam (Panasonic) Sports Complex as early as 4pm, dressed in...

TOKYO, July 12 — A large metal arm in a Japanese factory swept a cluster of fluffy white fabric rectangles off a carousel into a group to be wrapped in plastic before packaging for shipment.

TAIPEI, July 12 — Taiwan is closely watching the Chinese military, which it said posed a rising threat to the region after a flurry of warplanes passed near the island to join drills with China's Shandong aircraft carrier in the Pacific.