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Entertainment

'Gladiator 3' already in works, say director and star

Ridley Scott's long-awaited Gladiator sequel has not even hit US theatres yet, but the veteran director is already hard at work on a third instalment.

Nation

Public urged to use public transport for two years of Madani govt programme at KLCC

KUALA LUMPUR: Members of the public attending the Two Years of Madani Government Programme (2TM) and the 2024 National Convention on Public Service Reform at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) starting Friday are advised to use public transport to avoid traffic congestion.

Nation

Cops to work with Myanmar and int'l agencies to verify claims of Jho Low's whereabouts

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman will work with Interpol, Aseanapol as well as the authorities in Myanmar to investigate the alleged whereabouts of fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, or Jho Low.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sarawak to host 15th World Congress on Design and Health in 2026

KUCHING: Sarawak is set to host the 15th World Congress on Design and Health in 2026, the first of its kind to be held in Borneo.

Nation

Perikatan willing to resume MOU talks if terms are fair, says Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional is ready to return to the negotiating table to discuss allocations for Opposition MPs if the terms are fair, says Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.

Singapore

A chess extravaganza awaits as Singapore hosts World Chess Championship from Nov 25

It will be a super few weeks of chess in Singapore as the country stages the World Chess Championship from Nov 25 to Dec 13 at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS).

Sabah & Sarawak

70yo man arrested for murder in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Police in Sabah's south-western Beaufort district have arrested an elderly man after he allegedly hacked a man in his 30s to death.

South Korea

Complaints on deepfake sex crimes surge in South Korea

Complaints related to deepfake sex crimes have surged in South Korea in 2024, government data showed on Nov 21.

Cricket

Cricket-Hazlewood takes four as India bowled out for 150 at tea on day one

PERTH (Reuters) -Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood claimed 4-29 from 13 overs as a demoralised India were bundled out for 150 at tea on day one of the first test in Perth.

Nation

Rural and Regional Ministry introduces smart village concept to empower rural communities

SERDANG: The Rural and Regional Development Ministry has introduced the Smart Village concept to strengthen the potential and capabilities of rural communities through modern technology while enhancing economic development in these areas.

Nation

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9kg of meth in Perak

SLIM RIVER: A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here on Friday with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine on Nov 11.

AseanPlus News

China war scenario calls for US boost in defence spending to more than 3% of GDP

China’s projected military industrial base cannot be matched without increased spending, lawmakers hear

AseanPlus News

China resident builds fire escape door, stairs to nearby block, ordered to restore structure

Investigation reveals her alterations compromised building’s structural integrity and load-bearing capacity

Nation

Trainees urged to uphold integrity and avoid corruption, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Police trainees have been reminded to steer clear of any form of wrongdoing, especially corruption, as they embark on their careers as police personnel and officers, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.

Living

RM1,530 for a coffee? Scottish farm sells Britain's most expensive cup of Joe

A Scottish dairy is offering what it bills as Britain's most expensive cup o' joe: £272 (RM1,530) for a flat white – a double shot of espresso topped with a layer of steamed milk and a fleeting work of foam art.

Social media

The sky's the limit for Bluesky

One man's loss is another man's gain, or so the saying goes. While a host of users, including celebrities, have announced their departure from the X social platform, many seem to have found refuge on Bluesky. The social network, founded by Twitter's co-founder and former CEO, recently announced that it had reached 20 million users.

Europe

Exploring one of Spain’s most charming cities, Valladolid

Despite its rich history, cultural heritage, and outstanding architecture, Valladolid doesn’t receive quite the same attention from tourists as the bigger cities in Spain.

Two Fit

'Engage your core!' – but how do you really do that?

Learn how to engage your core muscles effectively to protect your spine and move your body efficiently.

Laos

Five tourists dead, including British woman and Aussie teen, after suspected tainted alcohol poisoning in Laos

Five foreign tourists have died after a suspected mass methanol poisoning from drinking tainted alcohol at a backpacker hotspot in Laos, Western government officials and media said late on Thursday.

Stock on the Move

Globetronics shares rally in early trade after Taiwan deal

KUALA LUMPUR: Globetronics Technology Bhd shares on Bursa Malaysia surged in the early session after the company entered into a strategic partnership with Taiwan-based ChipMOS Technologies Inc for integrated circuit services.