Thailand

Thailand to continue clearing mines in presence of Asean observers to avoid clashes with Cambodia

Anutin orders Thai demining operations to proceed with Asean observers present after warnings of possible clashes with Cambodia over non-cooperation

Corporate News

IGB buys land in Perak for RM44mil

PETALING JAYA: IGB Bhd, via its wholly-owned indirect subsidiary, Bintang Sentral Sdn Bhd (BSSB), has acquired two freehold land parcels totalling 24.3 acres in Bandar Meru Raya, Ipoh, Perak for RM43.65mil.

World

Guinea-Bissau's Embalo eyes re-election as cocaine trade, instability thrive

BISSAU (Reuters) -Umaro Sissoco Embalo is aiming this month to become the first incumbent president to win re-election in Guinea-Bissau in three decades, but his time in office so far has hardly brought stability to the putsch-prone country.

Philippines

First charges in Philippine flood control scandal target ex-lawmaker, officials

MANILA: Philippine prosecutors filed on Tuesday (Nov 18) the first criminal charges in a sweeping corruption scandal over bogus flood control projects, promising "many" more indictments in the case that has prompted public ire and protests.

World

Britain to outlaw resale of live event tickets for profit

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain is set to ban the resale of tickets for live events such as music concerts, shows and sports at inflated prices, tackling the scourge of ticket touts who use technology to snap up tickets for popular events, the government said on Tuesday.

Singapore

‘Could’ve been the worst day of our lives’: S’pore couple recount near-death birth in Grab car

SINGAPORE: As a postnatal nurse of nine years, Afifah Rizqin is no stranger to childbirth. But little did she expect she would deliver her own baby, much less in the back of a Grab car on a fateful November morning.

STARPICKS

Certified innovation drives industry growth

SIRIM Bhd plans to certify 1,000 companies and organisations under two newly introduced management system certifications within the next three years.

Nation

Tok Mat to set up meeting with MIC over decision to join PN

KOTA KINABALU: Barisan Nasional will soon meet with MIC's top leadership regarding the party's recent decision to join Perikatan Nasional, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Nation

Visitors to marine parks required to take own rubbish back to land

PUTRAJAYA: All visitors to marine parks in the country will be required to take all their rubbish back to the mainland for disposal starting from Jan 1, 2026.

Nation

‘Silent operations’ targeting international drug cartels consistently conducted, says IGP

TAWAU: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) consistently conduct operations targeting international drug cartels, but most of these operations are not made public, says the Inspector-General of Police.

Markets

Bursa Malaysia ends in the red as more than 900 stocks decline

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 900 decliners dragged Bursa Malaysia lower on Tuesday, mirroring broad weakness across Asian markets.

Video games

Nintendo launches eShop and Switch Online in Malaysia; subscriptions priced from RM13

As the name suggests, the eShop is Nintendo's digital storefront for video game releases and downloadable content (DLC). Gamers are also able to download free demos from the platform to try out b efore purchase.

Nation

Melaka to further explore historical ties with China, says CM

MELAKA: The historical ties between China and Melaka will continue to be detailed through various new studies, says Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.

Nation

Scaffolding from ECRL construction site hits car on MRR2

GOMBAK: Some scaffolding from the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) has collapsed onto the MRR2.

Thailand

Thai YouTuber slammed after dancing shirtless on car at Japan’s iconic Fuji-view tourist spot

BANGKOK: A major controversy has erupted both in Japan and Thailand after Thai YouTuber Jack Papho posted a video of himself climbing onto the roof of a parked car, removing his shirt and dancing energetically in front of a Lawson convenience store in Fujikawaguchiko, a famous tourist spot known for its iconic view of Mount Fuji.

Aviation

Airbus wins 150-jet order from flydubai

AIRBUS won a provisional order for 150 A321neo jets from flydubai on Tuesday, ousting Boeing as exclusive supplier to the fast-growing budget carrier and bouncing back from a muted start to the Dubai Airshow.

Nation

Retiree cheated of over RM170,000 in Macau scam

MUAR: A 67-year-old retiree lost more than RM170,000 after being duped by a scammer claiming to be an officer from the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre.

Nation

Over RM208bil allocated since 2023 for targeted subsidies, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: More than RM208bil has been allocated for subsidies, assistance and incentives in efforts to stabilise the prices of selected essential goods and services.

Streaming

Disney+ to hike monthly prices by up to RM10 for Malaysians from Dec 18

Disney+ has announced that it is raising the monthly subscription fee for its streaming service. The change will be effective on both the Basic and Premium monthly plans from December 18 onwards.

Markets

Japan's Nikkei plunges by most in seven months on tech selloff

TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average sank by the most in more than seven months on Tuesday, as investors sold off tech stocks following Wall Street's sharp decline overnight.