Sabah & Sarawak

No more 'quota system' for state-owned universities, says Sarawak minister

SIBU: Admission into five state-owned universities in Sarawak will be based solely on meritocracy to pick the best of the best, says state Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee.

Cricket

Cricket-Gill, Pant sparkle as India reach 195-5 at lunch

(Reuters) - Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant made entertaining half-centuries as India responded to New Zealand's first innings total of 235 by reaching 195-5 at lunch on day two of the third and final test in Mumbai on Saturday.

Laos

China-Laos railway increases cross-border passenger services to drive tourism

The Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. (LCRC) has increased the number of passenger train services between Xishuangbanna of China and Luang Prabang of Laos, starting on Oct. 29, with the aim of boosting tourism.

Brunei

Five Bangladeshis jailed for overstaying and immigration violations in Brunei

Five Bangladeshi nationals were recently prosecuted in court for immigration offences following enforcement operations under Operasi Kabat 116 and 121 conducted by the Immigration and National Registration Department.

Nation

Police interview suspect linked to UPNM bullying case

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have recorded the statement of a suspect linked to the bullying case involving a Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) cadet.

Cricket

Cricket-Pakistan captain Shan backs Babar to return stronger after drop

(Reuters) - Babar Azam could benefit from a break after being dropped from the Pakistan test squad, red-ball captain Shan Masood said as he backed the batter to rediscover his best form.

AseanPlus News

BYD beats Tesla in quarterly sales for the first time as demand soars for hybrid EVs

BYD’s third-quarter sales jumped 24 per cent to 201.12 billion yuan (US$28.2 billion), beating Tesla’s US$25.18 billion revenue in the same period

AseanPlus News

With EU tariffs and the US rivalry, will China be battling two trade wars at once?

Chinese exporters are facing tougher conditions abroad and only set to get worse, analysts say

Thailand

Thai YouTuber and once-aspiring singer, wanted for RM257mil scam, nabbed in Riau because she could not sing national anthem

Thai YouTuber and once-aspiring singer, wanted by cops, in RM257mil scam nabbed in Riau because she could not sing national anthem

Nation

Minimum wage policy needs fine-tuning, says economist

KUALA LUMPUR: The government must further adjust and fine-tune the minimum wage policy to effectively improve the lives of low-income earners, says Universiti Sains dan Teknologi Malaysia economist Prof. Dr. Barjoyai Badai.

China

China live-streamer earns less than US$1 a month, faces ‘idiot’ insults from firm staff

Low-paid, part-time staffer at online firm called ‘idiot’ and ‘bumpkin’ by fellow staff becomes embroiled in legal dispute over employment.

Singapore

95% of employers in Singapore say no to implementing four-day work week now, says survey

Bosses in Singapore are overwhelmingly against implementing a four-day working week, according to a new survey.

AseanPlus News

Why China’s methane emission plan is becoming a key focus for the US

Methane has a warming power 80 times stronger than that of carbon dioxide on a 20-year timescale.

Nation

Proposed WCE extension in Tangkak set to provide NSE alternative

TANGKAK: The proposed extension of the Banting-Gelang Patah West Coast Expressway (WCE) will offer road users an alternative to the North-South Expressway (NSE) once completed, says Anthony Loke.

Forex

Cautious tone expected for ringgit versus US dollar trading next week

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is likely to trade on a cautious tone next week ahead of the US Presidential election on Nov 5, said an analyst.

World

UN COP16 nature summit creates permanent body for Indigenous peoples

CALI, Colombia (Reuters) -Countries at the U.N. COP16 summit on nature in Colombia on Friday approved a measure to create a permanent body for Indigenous peoples to consult on United Nations decisions on nature conservation.

Business

U Mobile to reduce foreign majority shareholdings to 20%

KUALA LUMPUR: U Mobile Sdn Bhd, which has been selected to implement the country’s second 5G network, will reduce its foreign majority shareholding to 20 per cent to ensure greater Malaysian control and invite participation from local investors.

Nation

Rank or position will not shield the corrupt from prosecution, says PM

BUTTERWORTH: The investigation into National Farmers' Organisation's (Nafas) should be done without fear and favour, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

New index measures cost of decent living

The Basic Expenses for Decent Living measures the amount of spending required by a household to lead a decent life.

AI

Apple is trying to sell loyal iPhone users on AI tools. Here's what Apple Intelligence can do

The first set of new tools became available with the newest operating system update and works on iPhone 15 Pro, iPad A17 Pro or M1, Mac with M1 or newer models.