Technology

Trump’s victory could ease regulatory path for Musk’s robotaxi, but hurdles remain

(Reuters) - As Tesla’s electric-vehicle sales have flattened this year, CEO Elon Musk has increasingly staked the company’s future on his vision for self-driving robotaxis, despite the massive technological and regulatory obstacles in delivering them.

Other Sports

Sailing-Ainslie hands Fletcher helm of British SailGP team

LONDON (Reuters) - Ben Ainslie has picked Dylan Fletcher to helm the British team for SailGP's fifth season, which begins in Dubai in just over a week's time, filling the gap left by Giles Scott, who jumped ship to the league's Canadian team.

Thailand

Thailand agrees to Malaysia's security and flood wall plan along Kelantan border

NARATHIWAT, (Thailand): The Thai government has agreed to Malaysia’s plan to build a security and flood wall along the Golok River at Rantau Panjang.

Nation

Health Ministry roped in to ensure food safety at Parliament cafeterias

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has been called in to cooperate to ensure food standards and quality requirements are met at Parliament cafeterias, says Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul.

Nation

Group of students revved motorcycles before incident, court hears

IPOH: A group of school students had been revving their motorcycles shortly before a senior police officer allegedly rammed into a 17-year-old student’s motorcycle, the High Court here was told.

Technology

Siemens to cut up to 5,000 jobs in automation business after downturn

ZURICH (Reuters) - Siemens could cut up to 5,000 jobs worldwide in its struggling factory automation business, Chief Executive Roland Busch said on Thursday.

India

India’s most notorious gangster wanted by Canada is named in several cases in India

NEW DELHI: Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi may be notorious, but has his appeal. Unfortunately for some Indian online marketplaces and e-commerce platforms, hawking gangster-themed products with his image for as little as 200 rupees (US$2.37) apiece has landed them in hot water.

Entertainment

John Mulaney says wife Olivia Munn subjected him to random drug tests

The couple, who are parents to two-year-old Malcolm and two-month-old Mei June, married in a private ceremony in July.

Nation

Kulai marine cops bust attempt to smuggle RM78,000 worth of subsidised diesel

KULAI: The marine police here arrested two men and busted their attempt to smuggle more than RM78,000 worth of subsidised diesel.

Entertainment

John Krasinski named People magazine's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive

He joked in an interview with the magazine that he’s hoping his wife, fellow actor Emily Blunt, makes good on a promise to plaster the cover as wallpaper at their home.

Family

Those with lower incomes are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety

It says more than 970 million people around the world – 11% of the population – suffer from some kind of mental illness.

Corporate News

AEON Credit issues RM450mil sukuk under RM5bil programme

KUALA LUMPUR: AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd has made its seventh issuance of senior sukuk under its RM5 billion sukuk wakalah programme.

China

Safety, educational videos resurface online in China after deadly car attack

BEIJING: Educational and safety videos on how to avoid being hit by speeding vehicles resurfaced online in China after a man angry over a divorce settlement barrelled into a crowd in Zhuhai, killing 35 people and injuring 43.

Nation

Ban heavy vehicles from roads during peak hours, says MCA on fatal container mishap

GEORGE TOWN: The government is once again being urged to ban heavy vehicles from roads during peak hours following the tragic death of 21-year-old Lee Zi Rou, who was killed instantly when a container from a lorry toppled onto her car in Bukit Tengah, Bukit Mertajam, on Wednesday (Nov 13).

Nation

Army transporter crashed due to slippery, wet conditions on Karak Highway, say cops

KUALA LUMPUR: The accident involving an armoured vehicle transporter from the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway last Thursday (Nov 7) was attributed to slippery and wet road conditions, says Gombak OCPD Asst Comm Noor Ariffin Mohamad Nasir.

China

Tourist killed after boardwalk breaks at Taiwan’s popular attraction Alishan

TAIPEI: A tourist was killed and four others were injured after a 3m-high boardwalk at Taiwan’s mountain attraction Alishan broke suddenly on Wednesday (Nov 13) afternoon.

Nation

Gig workers law on track, expected to tabled by year end, says HR Minister

PUTRAJAYA: The proposed law to protect the gig economy is still on track and expected to be tabled in Parliament by the end of this year, says Steven Sim.

Corporate News

MR D.I.Y. plans to open 190 new stores in 2025, declares 1 sen dividend

KUALA LUMPUR: MR D.I.Y. Group (M) Bhd's 2025 growth plan includes opening 190 new stores across its core brands, including KKV, which is expected to drive revenue growth and sustain profitability.

Sabah & Sarawak

Semporna authorities work to address 'tip-offs' amid tourism enforcement challenges

KOTA KINABALU: Local authorities in Semporna are exploring measures to prevent “tip-offs” and maintain the district’s reputation as a premier tourism hub, says Datuk Joniston Bangkuai.

Nation

OPPO and Maison Kitsune collaborate to bring limited-edition phone cases to the latest OPPO Find X8 Series

KUALA LUMPUR: OPPO announced an exciting collaboration with the French lifestyle brand Maison Kitsune.