Nation

Najib fails to permanently stay RM6.6bil CBT trial

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Razak has failed to obtain a permanent stay on the proceedings of his criminal breach of trust case with Tan Sri Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah involving RM6.6bil in payment to International Petroleum Investment Company (Ipic).

Nation

Motorcyclist killed in crash on Jalan Skudai, police investigate illegal parking touts in separate operation

JOHOR BARU: A 27-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash on KM5.2 of Jalan Skudai, Pantai Lido.

Energy

Oil prices ease, Russia, Iran tensions check losses

SINGAPORE: Oil prices slipped on Monday following 6% gains last week, but supply worries amid mounting tensions between Western powers and major oil producers Russia and Iran kept a floor under prices.

Arts

KLPac wraps up the year with a 20th anniversary fundraising concert series

'Laugh, Love, Give With Harith & Friends', a two-day fundraising special, will take place at KLPac on Dec 14 and 15

AseanPlus News

Hong Kong rental yields hit 12.5-year high on talent-scheme influx, lower rates

Analysts expect momentum to improve further in 2025 as more professionals enter the city and people keep putting off home purchases

AseanPlus News

HKUST can draw talent to Hong Kong for third medical school despite inexperience: adviser

Ex-Hospital Authority chairman Leong Che-hung says university’s strong research background in life sciences and AI also gives it competitive edge

Sabah & Sarawak

BCS says no logging taking place at Tongod cement factory site

KOTA KINABALU: There is no forest clearing taking place at the site of the proposed clinker and cement factory in central Sabah's Tongod district, says Borneo Cement (Sabah) Sdn Bhd (BCS) chairman Datuk Masiung Banah.

AseanPlus News

Europe expert Cui Hongjian on why China, EU face worst-case scenario as Trump returns

Leading Chinese researcher on European studies and ex-diplomat says Beijing, Brussels and Washington may find themselves in a ‘triad game’

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.