Philippines

Philippine woman saved from death row 'elated'

INDONESIA: A Philippine woman sentenced to death in Indonesia on drug charges said Thursday (Nov 21) that she was "elated" to be returning home, after a deal brokered between the two nations.

Nation

45-hour work week at hospitals not detrimental, says Dr Dzul

SERI ISKANDAR: Implementing a 45-hour work week for nurses, an increase from the average of 42 hours, will not disrupt their welfare and work-life balance, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Norris says he was probably not ready for F1 title battle

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - McLaren's Lando Norris said he was probably not ready to challenge Max Verstappen for the Formula One title this season and accepted that his hopes were effectively over after a demoralising defeat in Brazil earlier this month.

Corporate News

Starbucks considers selling stake in Chinese business, Bloomberg News reports

STARBUCKS is exploring options for its Chinese operations, including the possibility of selling a stake in the business to a local partner, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

Markets

Asian stocks stutter as Nvidia's forecast disappoints

SINGAPORE: Asian equities fell on Thursday after AI darling Nvidia disappointed investors with slower revenue growth expectations, while the dollar firmed and bitcoin hit a record high, buoyed by hopes about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's policies.

Singapore

Singaporean teacher who molested former pupil on three separate occasions gets more than two years’ jail

SINGAPORE: A male teacher was sentenced to two years and six months’ jail on Thursday (Nov 21) for molesting his former pupil over three separate occasions – from when she was in Primary 5 in 2016 until she was in Secondary 1 in another school in 2018.

World

Arrested son of Norwegian princess suspected of second rape

OSLO (AFP): The eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit is suspected of a second rape, police said Wednesday (Nov 20), two days after his arrest over another allegation of sexual assault.

Nation

Suspect in second UPNM bullying case to be charged tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR: The suspect linked to the alleged bullying of another Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) student will be charged on Friday (Nov 22).

Football

Soccer-Mata becomes part owner of MLS side San Diego

(Reuters) - Former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata has become part owner of Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion side San Diego FC, the club announced on Wednesday.

Entertainment

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-bodyguard details animal sacrifice during Shyne shooting trial

The hip hip mogul allegedly took part in an animal sacrifice ritual in Central Park to keep him being convicted in the 1999 New York nightclub shooting for which rapper Shyne served time.

Technology

Musk outlines plans for mass cuts as Trump 'efficiency' czar

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, who also owns the X social media platform, said that he and Vivek Ramaswamy, a fellow businessman and Trump loyalist, would work to slash federal regulations and make major administrative changes.

Commodities

Oil prices edge up on geopolitical tensions; higher-than-expected US inventories cap gains

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose marginally on Thursday as geopolitical concerns over escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine countered the impact from a bigger-than-expected increase in U.S. crude inventories.

Nation

Thunderstorms, heavy rain predicted for Selangor, four other states this afternoon

PETALING JAYA: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for five states, including Selangor this afternoon.

Badminton

Pang Ron-Su Yin stun world No 3 home pair to reach China Masters quarters

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles shuttlers Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin pulled off a stunning win over world No 3 home pair Jiang Zhenbang-Wei Yaxin to march into the China Masters quarter-finals.

Nation

KL sinkhole incident not caused by flash floods, says Dr Zaliha

KUALA LUMPUR: The sinkhole in Jalan Masjid India is not caused at all by the flash floods in Kuala Lumpur, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

Nation

JB man gets two months jail for trespassing, damaging property of Johor Ruler

BATU PAHAT: A Magistrate's Court here has sentenced a assistant goat and sheep herder to two months imprisonment for trespassing and damaging property belonging to the Johor Ruler in September this year.

Nation

Malaysian Medical Association calls for vape ban, citing serious health implications

KUALA LUMPUR: Concerned about the serious health implications caused by vaping, the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) calls for its ban.

Cricket

Cricket-Australia skipper Cummins eyes elusive series win against India

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Captain Pat Cummins has hoisted just about every trophy in cricket as part of dominant Australian teams but wants to tick the last box with a test series win against India over the next two months.

Nation

To Lam accorded official welcome at Dataran Perdana

PUTRAJAYA: General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam, who is on a three-day official visit to Malaysia, was accorded an official welcome at Dataran Perdana in Putrajaya on Thursday (Nov 21).

Corporate News

KAB registers strong growth in sustainable energy segment

KUALA LUMPUR: Kinergy Advancement Bhd (KAB) recorded strong underlying growth in the sustainable energy segment (SES) in the third-quarter ended Sept 30, 2024, and is looking towards larger-scale projects across Asean.