Nation

Socso Act amendments to cover tragedies outside workplace on the cards, says deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Amendments for the Employees' Social Security Act 1969 might be tabled in the next parliamentary session to include protection for tragedies outside of the workplace, says Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad.

Nation

‘No Plastic Bag Days’ in Selangor on Fridays and Sundays too next year, says exco

SHAH ALAM: The state’s ‘No Plastic Bag Day’ campaign will be widened from just Saturdays to include Fridays and Sundays at all business premises next year, says Jamaliah Jamaluddin.

Nation

Johor’s shift to Saturday-Sunday weekend will address school truancy, says assemblyman

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The decision to revert Johor's weekend to Saturday and Sunday starting next year will help address the issue of students skipping school, an assemblyman claimed.

AseanPlus News

Lawmakers weigh Vietnam Airlines share issuance to raise US$866mil

Vietnamese lawmakers on Monday are discussing options to allow the flag carrier Vietnam Airlines to raise up to 22 trillion dong ($866 million) selling new shares to its existing shareholders, state media reported.

Sabah & Sarawak

KK to host New Year countdown event to boost Sabah's tourism appeal

KOTA KINABALU: A New Year countdown will be marked in Kota Kinabalu City as the state hopes to "amplify" Sabah's presence worldwide.

Technology

French government offers to buy Atos' advanced computing activities

(Reuters) -French IT firm Atos has entered negotiations with the government over the potential acquisition of its advanced computing activities for an enterprise value of 500 million euros ($524 million), it said on Monday.

Thailand

Exiled former PM Yingluck to return to Thailand, undergo legal process

Exiled former Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra will return to the country and undergo legal sentencing in accordance with the corrections system without seeking any special privileges.

Nation

All guest preachers must be accredited by MAIS, says Selangor Sultan

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) has been instructed to ensure that all Islamic preachers invited to the state, especially to talk on matters related to aqidah (faith), syariah (Islamic law), the teachings of tasawwuf (Sufism), and the practice of tariqa (spiritual paths), are accredited by the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) Accreditation Committee.

AseanPlus News

US to cut Intel’s US$8.5bil chips grant as tech giant struggles

The Biden administration plans to reduce Intel’s preliminary US$8.5 billion (S$11.5 billion) federal Chips grant, a move that follows the US tech giant’s investment delays and broader business struggles.

World

South Korean opposition leader cleared of forcing witness to commit perjury

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was cleared on Monday of charges that he forced a witness to commit perjury, the Seoul Central District Court said, in the latest of a series of legal cases that could threaten his political future.

Indonesia

Prabowo's first state visit highlight Indonesia's global role

President Prabowo Subianto's first state visits to six countries are proof that Indonesia is an active partner on the global stage.

Corporate News

Mr DIY Indonesian business plans IPO to raise up to US$297mil

THE Indonesian sister company of Mr DIY Group (M) Bhd. will list shares in Jakarta through an initial public offering that seeks to raise as much as 4.7 trillion rupiah ($297 million), in what would be the nation’s biggest listing in more than a year.

Nation

Domestic Trade Ministry seizes RM87.03mil in smuggled controlled goods since Jan

ALOR GAJAH: A total of RM87.03mil in seizures were recorded under Ops Tiris 3.0 from Jan 1 to Nov 22, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

Nation

Cops nab two, seize RM3.3mil worth of drugs in Sekinchan raid

SHAH ALAM: A drug storekeeper and his partner were busted after a raid by Selangor police against a drug syndicate that was shipping narcotics overseas.

Auto

China's NEV market in a league of its own

DESPITE the slow growth of electric vehicles globally, Chinese startups have reported notable quarterly results and anticipate higher growth in the future in the world's largest and most competitive market.

AseanPlus News

Australia's most populous state faces elevated blackout risk due to heatwave

Australia's most populous state is facing an elevated risk of blackouts amid a forecast looming heatwave, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) warned on Monday.

World

South Korea's Yoon, Malaysia's Anwar agree to cooperate in defence, minerals

SEOUL: South Korea and Malaysia signed an agreement on Monday to cooperate in supplying critical minerals from Malaysia's reserves and boost cooperation in the defence industry as the Southeast Asian country looks to upgrade its air force jets.

AseanPlus News

Asean pushes for better public engagement through enhanced communication

While the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) has made significant progress in its communication efforts, many citizens across the region are still unaware of how the regional bloc's initiatives directly impact their daily lives.

Entertainment

Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau spotted dancing at Taylor Swift concert in Toronto

Trudeau was spotted dancing at American superstar Taylor Swift's concert in Toronto on Nov 22.

Football

Soccer-Mbappe says he's beginning to click with Real team mates

(Reuters) - Kylian Mbappe believes he is finally getting up to speed with his Real Madrdid teammates after scoring in a 3-0 LaLiga win at Leganes on Sunday.