Nation

Johor to extend Friday break to two hours

ISKANDAR PUTERI: In line with Johor’s weekend shift next year, both the public and private sectors are required to give their employees a two-hour break on Fridays.

Singapore

What happens if Hin Leong founder O.K. Lim’s appeal fails? How will he be housed in prison?

SINGAPORE: Hin Leong founder Lim Oon Kuin, 82, will be assessed by a medical officer in prison if he fails in his appeal against his conviction over three charges of cheating and forgery, and a jail sentence of 17 years and six months.

Nation

'D' is OK but we'll get an 'A' next time, says Anwar over Bersih rating

KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani government has accepted its D grade from electoral reform watchdog, Bersih but is positive it will get an improved grade in the future, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Markets

PETRONAS Chemicals lifts KLCI amid broader market weakness

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI retraced earlier losses on the back of buying interest in PETRONAS Chemicals, despite otherwise weak market sentiment.

Nation

Fewer couples tying the knot in Malaysia, but divorce rates also decline

PETALING JAYA: The number of marriages in Malaysia has dropped by 12.5%, from 215,022 in 2022 to 188,100 in 2023, according to the Statistics Department.

Nation

Malaysia hosts over 2 million registered foreign workers, says Home Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: More than two million registered foreign workers are in Malaysia, says the Home Minister.

Nation

Vietnam Communist Party chief To Lam begins official visit to Malaysia

SEPANG: General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, has arrived in Malaysia on Thursday (Nov 21) to begin a three-day official visit.

Nation

No issues expediting political financing Bill, PM tells Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: There are no issues to expedite the proposed political financing Bill, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

M'sia, Brazil, South Africa held talks to demand reforms in UN, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, Brazil and South Africa have held discussions to draft a new approach and demand reforms in the United Nations (UN), says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

AseanPlus News

Asian markets mixed as Nvidia falls short of hopes, eyes on Trump

HONG KONG: Asian markets were mixed Thursday (Nov 21) as another blockbuster earnings from chip titan Nvidia smashed forecasts but still left investors disappointed, while sentiment was also being swayed by geopolitical concerns.

Nation

High Court orders police to complete probe into Teoh Beng Hock's death

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has ordered the Royal Malaysia Police to complete its investigation into the death of Teoh Beng Hock, who died 15 years ago, within six months.

Nation

Seri Iskandar Hospital set to open on Dec 11

SERI ISKANDAR: Seri Iskandar Hospital will start its operation on Dec 11, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Indonesia

G20: Indonesia offers US$30mil to fund World Health Organisation activities

JAKARTA: (Bernama-Antara) Indonesia is committed to providing US$30 million to support the World Health Organisation (WHO), President Prabowo Subianto announced during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Tuesday (Nov 19).

Nation

PAC unanimously agrees to open proceedings into foreign worker management system

KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has unanimously decided to initiate proceedings on the procurement of the Foreign Workers Centralised Management System (FWCMS) by the Home Ministry, says Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsuddin.

Nation

Qatar among countries seeking Malaysia's help to fight corruption, Anwar tells Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: Other countries have sought Malaysia’s expertise in addressing corruption, the Dewan Rakyat heard.

Mobile apps

Public Bank to launch Caller Authentication to combat impersonation scams

The feature is only available to users who have activated PB SecureSign, which allows users to authenticate banking transactions using biometrics like fingerprint and facial recognition, or Pin.

Nation

Johor to introduce ‘super lane’ to accelerate businesses

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor will introduce a “super lane” to facilitate business as part of the implementation of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Vietnam

Vietnam's Communist party chief, spouse set off for official visit to Malaysia

HANOI: General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Hanoi on Thursday (Nov 21) morning for a three-day official visit to Malaysia at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his spouse.

Brunei

Compassion for stray animals in spotlight at talk in Brunei

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The importance of compassion and responsibility towards stray animals was emphasised at the Stray Pets Awareness Talk hosted by Laksamana College of Business (LCB) in partnership with PawsUp on Monday (Nov 18).

Corporate News

Northern Solar inks underwriting agreement with M&A Securities

KUALA LUMPUR: Northern Solar Holdings Bhd has signed an underwriting agreement with M&A Securities Sdn Bhd for its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.