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Hong Kong IPO: Actor Roger Kwok’s Herbs Generation jumps 25% on debut

The healthcare company’s shares were oversubscribed 6,083 times as its shares were priced at the low end of its range at HK$3.75

World

Eight convicted in France over murder of teacher who showed Prophet caricature

PARIS (Reuters) - A French court sentenced eight people to prison terms ranging from one to 16 years for their roles in a hate campaign that culminated in the murder of a teacher who had shown caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad in class, local media reported.

Nation

Footbrawl: Ministry yet to get full report on Friday night incident, says Adam Adli

KUALA LUMPUR: The Youth and Sports Ministry has yet to receive the full report over the brawl between two groups of football fans, says Adam Adli.

AseanPlus News

Macau youth ‘happy to stay’, but will economic revamp create the right jobs?

Lack of career prospects frustrates many, while observers say push to diversify economy needs focus on training to nurture talent

AseanPlus News

US investigates China’s TP-Link, maker of Wi-fi routers, after cyberattacks

Security concerns over a network equipment manufacturer that controls more than 60 per cent of the US market for home internet routers.

AseanPlus News

Hong Kong police arrest 39 who allegedly staged accidents to claim funds

Suspects faked 33 traffic accidents to fraudulently claim around HK$2 million from government’s Traffic Accident Victims Assistance Scheme

Nation

56 foreigners among 67 nabbed in anti-vice raids in KL, Pahang

KUALA LUMPUR: Fifty-six foreign prostitutes were among 67 individuals detained in a massive operation, which saw several hotels and apartments raided in Kuala Lumpur and Pahang.

Thailand

Thai court delivers death penalty, life sentences for German's murder

BANGKOK: A Thai national was sentenced to death and two Germans were handed life sentences for the gruesome murder of a German real estate broker near the resort town of Pattaya, Thai media reported.

Vietnam

Creating breakthroughs in economic diplomacy to contribute to double-digit growth: Cambodia PM

HANOI: Economic diplomacy has truly become a key component in all external affairs, especially high-level diplomacy, contributing effectively to implemeting strategic breakthroughs, Prime Minister Pam Minh Chinh said while chairing a conference with ambassadors and heads of Vietnamese representative agencies abroad to review the economic diplomacy work in 2024, in Hanoi on Friday (Dec 20).

Nation

Rape case reported at Kelantan flood evacuation centre, say cops

KOTA BARU: A statutory rape case involving an underaged girl has been reported at a temporary evacuation centre (PPS) here during the floods on Dec 2, reports Malay language daily Sinar Harian.

Nation

Over 100 JPJ staff members affected by floods nationwide

KOTA BARU: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) reported that 111 of its officers and personnel were affected by the recent floods nationwide.

Nation

Draft Cabinet paper on the separation of AG's powers ready by mid-2025, says Anwar

SUBANG JAYA: The draft Cabinet paper on the separation of powers between the Attorney General's Chambers and the public prosecutor's office is expected to be ready by the middle of 2025, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

No let-up in efforts to repatriate job scam victims from Myanmar, says Tok Mat

SEREMBAN: The Malaysian government is tirelessly working to repatriate its citizens who have fallen victim to job scams in Myanmar, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Nation

We won’t be deterred, says IGP on threats over M’sia-Thailand cross-border ban

KUALA LUMPUR: The police will remain vigilant and will not falter against any threat, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.

Nation

Malaysia re-elected Coalition on Sustainable Timber chair for second term

KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia has once again solidified its position as a global leader in sustainable timber production with its re-election as chair of the Coalition on Sustainable Timber for a second term.

Nation

'Delicate touch' needed to resolve issue of Tengku Zafrul's supposed move, says PKR's Hasan

JOHOR BARU: A "delicate touch" is needed to resolve the issue of Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Aziz's supposed move to PKR as Umno has every right to feel slighted, says Hassan Abdul Karim.

Nation

Fight against corruption, pursuit of good governance top priorities in 2025, says PM

SUBANG JAYA: The fight against corruption and the pursuit of good governance will be the Madani government's top priorities in 2025, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Indonesia

Indonesian Ulema Council urges government to regulate social media use for children

JAKARTA: The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) is urging the government to regulate social media use for children, following the example of neighbouring countries like Australia.

Nation

Malaysia's food security assured even with floods, says Mat Sabu

JOHOR BARU: Malaysia will not face any shortage of food despite ongoing challenges including floods, says Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

Nation

Anwar to meet Prabowo, Thaksin in Langkawi to discuss regional issues, Asean

SUBANG: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to meet Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in Langkawi to discuss regional strategic issues and Asean developments.