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Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's Constitutional Court on Friday rejected a petition seeking to stop billionaire former premier Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running of the ruling Pheu Thai party.

Brunei

'Expect very unstable weather conditions' said weatherman as Brunei braces for rainy season, La Nina

Brunei Darussalam is entering its Northeast Monsoon season, lasting from December to March 2025.

Badminton

Tang Jie-Ee Wei stage incredible comeback to reach China Masters semis

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles shuttlers Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei pulled off a miraculous comeback win to book their spot in the semi-finals of the China Masters.

Markets

KLCI remains positive as heavyweights bounce higher

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI rose in the early session, although gains were capped by investor caution ahead of corporate results.

AseanPlus News

China cabby stunned when passenger confessed ‘I killed a person’, he helps capture suspect

Man urges cab driver to speed up, saying he had killed someone, wanted to say goodbye to his family.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Hamilton fastest in first Las Vegas Grand Prix practice

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton posted the fastest time in first practice at the Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix on Thursday ahead of Mercedes team mate George Russell.

Nation

Natural Resources Ministry reaffirms goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

KUALA LUMPUR: Clarifying the participation of fossil fuel companies in a recent United Nations conference, the Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change Ministry (NRES) reaffirmed its goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Nation

Cops to seek AGC's advice in completing probe of Teoh Beng Hock's death, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman will consult the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) on the witness statements in connection with the death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock.

Singapore

Singapore hangs third drug trafficker in a week as the United Nations makes plea for a halt

Singapore on Friday hanged a 55-year-old man for drug trafficking, its narcotics enforcement agency said, the city-state's third execution in a week as the United Nations called for a halt.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah's location makes it ideal choice for China investors, says Deputy CM

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's strategic proximity to major Asian economies makes the state an ideal investment destination, says Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam.

Nation

Dewan Rakyat: Nine ministries complete winding-up of Supply Bill 2025 debate at committee stage

KUALA LUMPUR: This week’s Dewan Rakyat sitting saw nine ministries complete the winding-up of the Supply Bill 2025 debate at the committee stage.

AseanPlus News

Bank Indonesia to freeze bank accounts linked to online gambling; hundreds of thousands of students involved in such activities

Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia (BI), Juda Agung, has assured that the central bank will freeze bank accounts affiliated with online gambling in cooperation with payment service providers, both banks and non-banks.

Other Sports

F1, ESPN open talks over next US media rights deal, FT reports

(Reuters) -Formula One has opened negotiations with broadcaster ESPN over its next U.S. media rights deal with one year left on the existing contract, the Financial Times said on Thursday.

Nation

Civil Defence Force Melaka prepares for Northeast Monsoon with boat handling exercise

ALOR GAJAH: The Civil Defence Force Melaka has conducted a boat handling exercise in preparation for the Northeast Monsoon.

Business

Malaysia's inflation comes in at 1.9% in Oct

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's inflation increased 1.9% in October 2024, slightly above market projections that the increase in the cost of goods remained status quo from the previous month.

AseanPlus News

Panda Watch: How can Hong Kong cash in on panda economy as cubs reach 100-days milestone?

Park will mark cubs’ milestone with series of celebrations on Saturday, while father Le Le will make his first public appearance in months

Social media

Radical Jaguar rebrand and new logo sparks ire online

X owner Elon Musk wrote on X, "Do you sell cars?”

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.