Nation

Peruvian president to visit Malaysia end of next year, says PM Anwar

LIMA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Peruvian President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra has accepted his invitation to visit Malaysia.

Cambodia

Over 16,000 personnel mobilised for security, safety at Cambodia's Water Festival

PHNOM PENH: A mixed force of more than 16,000 personnel will be deployed to ensure security, order and safety during the Water Festival (Bon Om Touk), which begins Thursday (Nov 14).

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka president eyes parliament win in snap election

COLOMBO, (Sri Lanka): Sri Lankans began voting Thursday (Nov 14) in snap parliamentary elections, with new leftist President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's party expected to secure a big majority to drive through economic reforms.

Nation

Siti Nurhaliza honoured with National Arts Award in Kuala Lumpur

PETALING JAYA: The country's renowned singer, Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza, expressed her deep gratitude for being awarded the Biduwanita Negara at the National Arts Award 2024 on Wednesday (Nov 13).

STARPICKS

Debunking common myths about wills

“Estate planning is for the wealthy, elderly, or those with complex assets” – this statement couldn’t be further from the truth. Here’s why:

Philippines

Miss Universe 2024 unveils Philippines-made crown for 73rd pageant

MANILA: For the first time in Miss Universe history, the crown that will be used in the pageant is made in the Philippines, the “Lumière de l’Infini” (Light of Infinity) created by Filipino craftsmen using rare south sea pearls harvested off the coasts of Palawan.

Japan

Single-person households in Japan expected to top 40% in 27 prefectures in 2050; rise attributed to increase in unmarried people

TOKYO: The percentage of single-person households is expected to exceed 40% in 27 prefectures in 2050, according to a projection released by the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research.

Football

Soccer-Former Uruguay striker swings and misses as tennis debut ends in defeat

(Reuters) - Former Uruguay striker Diego Forlan swung and missed on court with Argentina's Federico Cori as his tennis doubles debut ended in defeat, losing 6-1 6-2 to Bolivia's Boris Arias and Federico Zeballos at the Uruguay Open on Wednesday.

Robotics

This robot learned to clean a sink by imitating humans

Researchers at the Technical University of Vienna, Austria, have succeeded in developing a learning robot that can assimilate new behaviour simply by observing humans performing a task.

Living

Why this autistic US teen is passionate about high school football

Autistic athlete Byron Lewis shines as a standout lineman at Westinghouse High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, courageously pursuing his football dreams.

Entertainment

Rapper Bhad Bhabie reveals cancer battle

The music artiste is hoping to silence the 'worst narratives' about her appearance, has revealed she is battling cancer.

South Korea

Only half of Koreans believe marriage is essential: study

SEOUL: Just over half of South Koreans believe getting married is essential, a recent government study showed Wednesday (Nov 13), and a growing proportion of people say it's alright for couples simply to live together without tying the knot.

Indonesia

Indonesian president says he will safeguard sovereignty in South China Sea

JAKARTA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said he would "always safeguard our sovereignty" when asked about the issue of the South China Sea, adding partnerships are better than conflicts and that "we respect all powers".

Forex

Ringgit opens flat following US inflation report

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar today despite the higher US dollar index (DXY). 

Thailand

Thai Transport Ministry to push for four mega projects this year

BANGKOK: Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit (pic) said on Wednesday (Nov 13) that he will have four mega transport projects ready for the Cabinet’s deliberation this year.

Stock on the Move

Vstecs shares jump 10% on profit surge

KUALA LUMPUR: Vstecs Bhd surged more than 10% at the opening bell following a stellar performance in the third quarter of the year.

Nation

RM150,000 to treat one patient warded for 12 days due to vaping injury, says Dr Dzul

KUALA LUMPUR: It costs up to RM150,892.11 to treat vaping related injuries for a patient who is warded for 12 days in hospital, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

China

Residents in China’s Zhuhai city reel from deadly car rampage

ZHUHAI, (China): Residents in the sleepy coastal city of Zhuhai are reeling from the shock of the worst massacre in the country in recent years, after a man drove an SUV into a crowd exercising at a sports complex on Monday (Nov 11) evening, killing 35 and wounding 43.

STARPICKS

The best family plan with four lines to share at home and abroad

AS the year-end approaches and families gear up for travel, staying connected abroad is more important than ever. 

Markets

FBM KLCI rises as US inflation data meets expectations

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia's benchmark FBM KLCI gapped up at Thursday's open as the market rebounded after a weak performance in the first half of the week.