Nation

Local Govt Ministry amending guidelines for non-Muslim houses of worship, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: The Housing and Local Government Ministry is in the process of amending guidelines for the applications for government assistance by non-Muslim houses of worship (RIBI), the Dewan Rakyat heard Monday (Nov 25).

World

Russia says it downs seven Ukrainian missiles over Kursk region

(Reuters) - Seven Ukrainian missiles and seven drones were destroyed overnight over Russia's Kursk, the governor of the region that borders Ukraine said on Monday, in what an analyst described as a "massive attack".

Sabah & Sarawak

More needs to be done to stop plastic pollution in Sabah, says Deputy CM

KOTA KINABALU: A concerted effort needs to be made to strengthen and improve laws and policies to curb plastic pollution in Sabah more effectively, says Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam.

World

Philippines' Marcos vows to fight back after estranged VP's assassination threat

MANILA (Reuters) -Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Monday vowed to fight back against what he called reckless and troubling threats against him, speaking out after his estranged vice president said he would be assassinated if she herself were killed.

World

Analysis-Contentious COP29 deal shows climate cooperation fraying at edges

BAKU (Reuters) - When COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev stepped to the podium at the closing meeting of the Baku climate summit on Sunday morning, hoping to clinch a hard-fought agreement on global climate finance, he carried with him two speeches.

Economy

Malaysia's September LI up 1.8%, shows continued economic growth - DoSM

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's leading index (LI) remained positive in September 2024, recording a 1.8 per cent annual growth to reach 111.5 points versus 109.5 points in the same month a year ago, said Statistics Department Malaysia (DoSM).

Football

Soccer-Guardiola says it's his responsibility to get City firing again

(Reuters) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said it is his responsibility to get their season back on track after they suffered a fifth successive defeat on Saturday and that the current squad is strong enough to turn things around.

Corporate News

CBH Engineering inks underwriting deal with Mercury Securities

KUALA LUMPUR: ACE Market-bound CBH Engineering Holding Bhd has entered into an underwriting agreement with Mercury Securities Sdn Bhd for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO).

Nation

Pahang Sultan, Tengku Ampuan extend condolences over Ahmad Nawab's death

KUANTAN: Pahang Ruler Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, and Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, have extended their condolences to the family of the Malaysian music legend, Tan Sri Dr Ahmad Nawab, who passed away on Sunday (Nov 24).

eSports

Diehard gamers are fuelling demand for esports hotels in China

Such specialised lodging is sprouting up across Asia, from Hong Kong to Japan, Malaysia and Singapore, amid a craze that’s captivated casual gamers and given rise to professional leagues offering million-dollar prize pools.

Mind

Binge watching K-drama could improve your mental health, expert says

If you've ever binge-watched an entire season of a K-drama like 'Squid Game' or 'Crash Landing On You', one Korean-American expert has good news: it's likely improved your mental health.

Nation

Nine of 21 Penang LRT stations to have 'Park and Ride' facilities, Penang assembly hears

GEORGE TOWN: With a "Park and Ride" facility to encourage people to use the Light Rail Transit (LRT) when it is built, there will be a total of 1,100 parking lots available at nine stations in the state.

Corporate News

ACE Market-bound Topvision aims to raise RM17.89mil from public offering

KUALA LUMPUR: Topvision Eye Specialist Bhd, which is transferring its listing from the LEAP Market to the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia, aims to raise RM17.89 million through the public offering.

Cricket

Cricket-Bumrah rewrites the script for India, Jaiswal and Kohli pound Australia into submission

PERTH (Reuters) -India overcame an unpromising start to thrash Australia by 295 runs in the first test at Perth Stadium on Monday, laying down the gauntlet for the rest of the series and putting to bed any question marks about their form.

Nation

Communications and Multimedia Act amendments to tackle cyber threats to be tabled next month

KUALA LUMPUR: Amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) will be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat next month, says Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

Markets

FBM KLCI jumps 15 points as banks rally ahead of results

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's stock benchmark leapt nearly 15 points higher on Monday as investors picked up bank stocks ahead of the release of their corporate results this week.

Nation

Govt mulls offering psychosocial counselling on social media

KUALA LUMPUR: Psychosocial counselling services are being mulled for use on social media platforms, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

Nation

Home Ministry respects court's decision to return 172 'Pride Collection' watches

PUTRAJAYA: The Home Affairs Ministry respects the High Court's decision on Monday which ordered the return of 172 'Pride Collection' watches seized last year to the watch importer and seller, The Swatch Group (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.

Sabah & Sarawak

RM50,000 fund launched to empower youths, drive sustainable development in Kiulu

KOTA KINABALU: In an effort to empower youths and drive sustainable development in the Kiulu sub-district, its assemblyman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai has set up a fund to meet this initiative.

AI

When AI’s output is a threat to AI itself

The Internet is becoming awash in words and images generated by artificial intelligence.