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Chinese biotech firms brace for profit hit from Trump tariffs, US funding bill

Efforts to expand sales of high-value products in China and non-US markets would cushion the blow, analysts say

Sabah & Sarawak

Combating online fraud a community initiative in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: A total of 486 online fraud cases were reported here in the past 10 months, resulting in losses totalling RM13.9mil, says Kota Kinabalu Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah.

Family

Starchild: Why Malaysian children love the colour red

Here are the drawings by Starchild readers on the topic, Colours.

Entertainment

'The Voice' winner recovers at home after being accidentally shot

Sundance Head is the winner of the 11th season of NBC's The Voice in 2016.

Corporate News

PICorp secures RM14.74mil contract from Air Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR: Progressive Impact Corp Bhd’s (PICorp) wholly-owned subsidiary, Alam Sekitar Malaysia Sdn Bhd (ASMA) has secured a RM14.74mil contract from Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor).

Nation

Govt serious about reform, more Bills to be tabled soon, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Several Bills that reflect government efforts to boost reforms and enhance public institutions will be tabled in Parliament soon, says Fahmi Fadzil.

World

Germany's Merkel laments influence of big business on Trump

BERLIN (Reuters) - Former German chancellor Angela Merkel has called the influence of tech billionaires such as Elon Musk over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump a "huge concern".

Markets

Hong Kong-listed Unity Group plans secondary listing on Bursa Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Kong-listed Unity Group Holdings International Ltd is planning a secondary listing on Bursa Malaysia.

True Or Not

QuickCheck: Did a Malaysian father stop smoking so he could donate his kidney to his son?

NICOTINE is a highly addictive substance found in tobacco-based products like cigarettes. It makes quitting the bad habit extremely difficult.

Nation

M. Nasir to receive honorary doctorate at UPSI convocation

PENANG: Renowned singer and music maestro Datuk M. Nasir will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Performing Arts at the 26th convocation of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) on Saturday (Nov 23).

Nation

NSE expansion in Johor won't affect holiday traffic in first half of 2025, says Ahmad Maslan

KULAI: The ongoing expansion works along the Johor stretch of the North-South Expressway (NSE) will not affect the major festive celebrations in the first half of next year, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.

Laos

Second Australian dies after suspected Laos poisoning bringing tragedy total to six

A second young Australian tourist died in a Thai hospital on Friday, bringing the death toll related to suspected methanol poisoning during a night out in a Laos backpacker hotspot to six.

Markets

FBM KLCI rebounds after three days of losses

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI staged a rebound on Friday, recovering from three consecutive days of losses as investors took the opportunity to accumulate beaten-down stocks.

Nation

Nurul Izzah invited on overseas trip in her capacity as think tank chairman, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's daughter Nurul Izzah was invited to join the government delegation during a recent overseas trip in her capacity as chairman of the Social & Economic Research Initiative (Seri) think tank, says Fahmi Fadzil.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Mercedes boss Wolff praises Hamilton ahead of Ferrari move

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - It is business as usual for Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton at the moment but emotions will no doubt kick in as the Briton's move to Ferrari next season edges closer to becoming a reality, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said on Thursday.

Nation

ICC's arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant appropriate, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: The International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to issue arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes in Gaza is appropriate, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Video games

'World of Warcraft' still going strong as it celebrates 20 years

As it celebrates its 20th birthday, online video game 'World of Warcraft' has demonstrated a rare longevity thanks to its loyal following and constant evolutions.

Americas

Machu Picchu security tightened after video of visitors spreading 'human' ashes goes viral

Citizens in Peru were outraged when a video showing a woman throwing ashes from a bag at the sacred site shows up on TikTok.

Technology

Northvolt CEO steps down, saying group needs up to $1.2 billion

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Northvolt's CEO and co-founder Peter Carlsson stepped down on Friday, a day after Europe's biggest hope for an electric vehicle battery champion filed for U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

AseanPlus News

Wuzhen Summit: China creates AI advisory body, with Alibaba Cloud founder as chief expert

The AI Experts Committee is expected to promote China’s perspective on how the fast-growing technology should be governed