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Fajarbaru net profit triples to RM8.42mil in 1Q25

KUALA LUMPUR: Fajarbaru Builder Group Bhd will continue to focus on our core segments—construction, property development, and plantation—to maintain a stable revenue stream.

Nation

Scheduled water cuts to seven Penang Island areas Nov 28-29

GEORGE TOWN: A total of 37,000 user accounts across seven coastal areas on Penang Island will experience a scheduled 14-hour water supply disruption from 10pm on Thursday, Nov 28 to 12pm on Friday, Nov 29.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Tsunoda interrogated in his pyjamas on U.S. arrival

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Japanese Formula One driver Yuki Tsunoda said he was interrogated in his pyjamas for several hours by U.S. border control officials before being let into the country for Saturday's Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Football

Soccer-Huerzeler's instant impact allows Brighton to dream of Europe again

(Reuters) - When Fabian Huerzeler joined Brighton & Hove Albion ahead of his debut season in a European top-flight league the manager wanted to "challenge the establishment" and, true to his word, some of the Premier League's leading clubs have suffered defeat as his Seagulls soar.

Singapore

Trial that lets pilots at SIA, three other airlines fly more direct routes extended till April 2025

SINGAPORE: A trial that has allowed pilots on certain flights to choose the most direct and efficient paths has been extended by almost six months until the end of April 2025.

Corporate News

Globetronics Partners with Taiwan's ChipMOS for Integrated Circuit Services

KUALA LUMPUR: Globetronics Technology Bhd has formed a strategic partnership with Taiwan-based ChipMOS Technologies Inc for Integrated Circuit Services.

Indonesia

Online gambling ensnares 960,000 Indonesian students

JAKARTA: Indonesian Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro disclosed an alarming statistic, revealing that approximately 960,000 students from both school and college levels have been involved in online gambling activities.

Football

Soccer-Bayern focusing only on Augsburg despite busy schedule, says Kompany

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich are only focusing on Friday's league game against Augsburg despite a crowded match schedule in the next 11 days, coach Vincent Kompany said on Thursday.

Corporate News

Hap Seng 3Q24 net profit soars nearly fourfold to RM193.11mil

KUALA LUMPUR: Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's (HSCB) net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) soared nearly fourfold to RM193.11 million, up from RM50.30 million in the same period last year.

World

Kyiv accuses Russia of launching intercontinental ballistic missile attack

KYIV, Ukraine (AFP): Kyiv has accused Russia of launching an intercontinental ballistic missile attack at Ukraine for the first time on Thursday (Nov 21) but without a nuclear warhead in a new escalation of the conflict.

Technology

X's former top policy chief takes job with Elon Musk rival, Sam Altman

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nick Pickles, the former head of global affairs at Elon Musk's social media platform X, is joining forces with one of Musk's rivals, his fellow OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman.

Nation

Firemen rescue 40 people trapped by water surge in Kelantan

KOTA BHARU: Forty people including 21 children were rescued by firemen after being trapped in a water surge incident in Kampung Gua Ikan, Dabong, Kuala Krai, on Thursday (Nov 21).

Nation

Female engineer charged in court for using position to award tender

BUTTERWORTH: A female engineer pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here to a charge of using her position to award a tender worth RM158,440 to a company in which she had an interest, around 2018.

Nation

Over 40,000 illegal immigrants held as of Nov 13

KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities have nabbed 41,073 illegal immigrants in 17,745 nationwide operations this year as of Nov 13, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Nation

Over RM23mil in arrears owed by federal land development agencies, says Kelantan MB

KOTA BARU: More than RM23.4mil in premium arrears and other payments have not been settled by federal land development agencies in Kelantan.

Nation

Hassan Karim called up before PKR's disciplinary board over 5G network deal comments

PETALING JAYA: Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim has been hauled up by PKR's disciplinary board over his open criticism of a number of issues, including the U Mobile 5G network deal.

Forex

Ringgit rises against US dollar for third consecutive day

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit rose against the US dollar for the third consecutive day despite heightened concern over geopolitical development in Ukraine, said an analyst.

Nation

Bus lanes in Penang lauded but some businesses cry foul

GEORGE TOWN: The bus lane trial project on several major roads here, aimed at reducing travel time and enhancing public transport services, has elicited mixed reaction from stakeholders.

Nation

Traders acquitted of weapons possession, kidnapping charges

KOTA BARU: The Sessions Court here has acquitted and discharged three traders from charges of possessing weapons, kidnapping and injuring a man last year.

Nation

Not enough engagement with us on Gig Workers’ Economy Bill, says industry players

PETALING JAYA: Postpone the tabling of the Gig Workers’ Economy Bill in December until proper discussions with industry stakeholders are done, gig industry players urge.