World

South Korea boycotts Japan memorial event at mine in blow for ties

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea held a memorial event in Japan on Monday for its labourers forced to work at a controversial mine during World War Two, after boycotting one organised by Tokyo, highlighting lingering sensitivities in ties between the neighbours.

Mobile apps

Shazam rides high, reaching 100 billion song recognitions

Shazam was originally an SMS music recognition service. It is now one of the most widely used mobile applications in the world. And the service has reached a new milestone in its history by reaching 100 billion song recognitions.

Nation

RM9.1mil in traffic summonses paid during anniversary celebration event

KUALA LUMPUR: Some RM9.1mil in traffic summonses were paid thanks to the 60% discount offered in conjunction with the government's second-anniversary celebration.

Commodities

Gold drops nearly 2% on profit-booking, Trump's Treasury secretary pick

GOLD dropped nearly 2% on Monday, weighed down by profit-taking after a five-session rally, with further pressure from the announcement of fund manager Scott Bessent as the next U.S. Treasury secretary.

Nation

Three in family killed in early morning Bandar Permaisuri car crash

BANDAR PERMAISURI: Three family members were killed and one seriously injured after their car collided with a four-wheel-drive vehicle (4WD) in Kampung Sungai Lerek at KM53 of Jalan Persekutuan Kuala Terengganu-Kota Baru on Monday (Nov 25).

Technology

South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case

SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean prosecutors requested on Monday a five-year jail term for Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee over actions in a controversial merger of affiliates that helped solidify his control in a case being tried at an appeals court.

Technology

Cyberattacks cost British businesses $55 billion in past five years, broker says

LONDON (Reuters) - Cyberattacks have cost British businesses around 44 billion pounds ($55.08 billion) in lost revenue in the past five years, with 52% of private sector companies reporting at least one attack in that time, insurance broker Howden said on Monday.

Cricket

Cricket-Williamson to go straight back into NZ side for England series

(Reuters) - Kane Williamson will definitely return to the New Zealand team to play England in a three-test series that starts this week despite missing the tour of India with a groin strain, coach Gary Stead said on Monday.

World

Namibia to vote in toughest election yet for ruling party

WINDHOEK (Reuters) - Namibians will vote on Wednesday in what is expected to be the most competitive election yet for the ruling SWAPO party, which has governed the southern African nation for 34 years.

Nation

Immigration Dept to introduce special digital pass from January

PUTRAJAYA: The Immigration Department will introduce an online special pass (eSP) starting January next year, in a bid digitalise and speed up government transactions, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Nation

Doctor loses over RM130,000 in online investment scam

MUAR: A 30-year-old woman lost over RM130,000 after falling victim to an online investment scam.

Brunei

Brunei and Singapore sign MoU on beef exports

Brunei and Singapore signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on processed beef products export, local media has reported.

Technology

Rio Tinto-backed lithium tech startup set to raise second round of funds

(Corrects funding amount to A$27.5 million from A$29 million in first paragraph)

Internet

Maybank: DuitNow Transfer and DuitNow QR services temporarily unavailable (Update on Nov 25: issue resolved)

On social media, banks are responding to customers facing issues with DuitNow transactions today (Nov 25).

Fashion

What is ComplexCon and why is it being described as 'streetwear Disneyland'?

Consider ComplexCon as sort of a youth culture juggernaut when it comes to street fashion. Walking the event is like digesting a 300-page trend report in two hours.

Family

Positive strategies: Ways to prepare your child for a trip to the dentist

If children are made to enjoy their early dentist visit’s experience, there will come a time when they will look forward to their appointments rather than dread them.

Nation

Azmin should have accepted the post of sec-gen when offered, says Hamzah

PETALING JAYA: Selangor Bersatu chairman Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali should have accepted the offer as secretary-general of the party when it was offered to him by party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, says Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin.

Cricket

Cricket-Ivory Coast skittled for seven in lowest men's T20 International score

(Reuters) - Ivory Coast managed just seven runs in a 264-run defeat to Nigeria in Lagos on Sunday, marking the lowest score ever recorded in a men's Twenty20 International.

Markets

Bonds bounce, dollar dips on Bessent pick

SINGAPORE: Bond markets cheered the selection of fund manager Scott Bessent as U.S. Treasury secretary on Monday on expectations he could keep a leash on U.S. debt, while falling yields tugged down the dollar and the mood lifted U.S. stock futures close to record highs.

AseanPlus News

Famous Chinese singer Zhang Mi battles cancer for third time, faces surgery to cut half her tongue

Zhang says previous treatments for her cancers, which she successfully overcame, had drained all savings