Internet

EU considers cracking down on Big Tech's cloud power

Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Corp's Azure, and Alphabet Inc's Google Cloud risk being dragged into the scope of the European Union's crackdown on Big Tech as antitrust watchdogs prepare to study the platforms' market power.

Asia & Oceania

Malaysia to launch new flight routes to China and Uzbekistan in December

Two new direct routes from Malaysia will commence next month, one to Kunming and another to Tashkent.

Forex

Anwar: Fiscal discipline has enabled ringgit to be top performer among Asian currencies

KUALA LUMPUR: Fiscal discipline and systematic management of the national economy have enabled the ringgit to record the best performance in all of Asia, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

Mother of Bandar Utama stabbing victim calls for accountability, safer schools

PETALING JAYA: The mother of 16-year-old Yap Shing Xuen, who was stabbed to death in Bandar Utama in October, said there must be greater accountability and safety in schools.

Nation

Anwar slams 'alarmist' claims that US trade deal undermines nation's sovereignty

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed accusations that Malaysia's Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART) with the United States compromises the nation's sovereignty or dignity, calling such claims inaccurate and alarmist.

Brunei

Construction sector sees highest incidence of workplace injuries in Brunei

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The construction sector has reported the highest incidence of workplace injuries, with 48 cases in 2024 and 54 cases in 2025, reflecting a 12.5 per cent increase, Chief Executive Officer of the Safety, Health and Environment National Authority (SHENA) Muhsin Ahmad said Monday (Nov 17).

Metro News

Batu Gajah District Council launches event to boost mental wellbeing of workforce

BATU GAJAH: About 1,000 participants attended the launch of Batu Gajah District Council's (MDBG) Mental Health Day 2025 Programme.BATU GAJAH: About 1,000 participants attended the launch of Batu Gajah District Council's (MDBG) Mental Health Day 2025 Programme.

Nation

Saifuddin says over 97,000 used synthetic drugs in first half of 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 97,000 individuals used synthetic drugs from January to June this year, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Markets

Broad-based weakness drags FBM KLCI lower at midday

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI slipped deeper into the red at midday amid broad-based weakness on Bursa Malaysia.

Nation

Enhanced security measures in place to protect elected reps, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has outlined a series of enforcement measures to safeguard elected representatives, including enhanced security intelligence, closer monitoring and targeted protection.

Nation

Loke says Rapid Rail disruptions fell sharply with proactive maintenance

KUALA LUMPUR: Rapid Rail network disruptions have fallen significantly this year with 25 incidents recorded as of August, says Anthony Loke.

Laos

Laos moves to improve civil servant welfare amid rising costs

VIENTIANE: The Ministry of Finance plans to raise minimum monthly salaries for civil servants to three million kip (US$138) in 2026, a move aimed at easing the financial pressure faced by public sector workers grappling with rising living costs.

Nation

Johor records over RM90bil in investments as of Q3, highest among all states

JOHOR BARU: Johor is experiencing one of the strongest phases of economic growth in recent history, recording over RM90bil in committed investments as of the third quarter of this year – the highest of any state.

Nation

FAM to take FIFA eligibility dispute to court of arbitration for sport

PETALING JAYA: The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) will take its case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after FIFA rejected the association's appeal concerning the eligibility of seven Malaysian heritage players. 

Nation

Tiong says tourism growth strengthened with higher arrivals, spending

Malaysia's tourism sector continues strong growth this year with international arrivals rising sharply from 2024 levels, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.

Nation

Anwar says disciplined management strengthens ringgit to best in Asia

KUALA LUMPUR: Disciplined fiscal management, improved governance and policy reforms strengthen the ringgit to the best performance in Asia this year, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

Row erupts in Dewan Rakyat over query on fugitive graft suspect

KUALA LUMPUR: A question on the proposed Ombudsman turned into a fiery back-and-forth in the Dewan Rakyat after Khoo Poay Tiong (PH-Kota Melaka) pressed the government on the whereabouts of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's son-in-law, who is wanted by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

Nation

MyGov app records over 110,000 downloads, says Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR: The beta version of MyGov app, aimed at centralising digital government services, has recorded 113,170 downloads as of Nov 17 this year, says Gobind Singh Deo. 

Myanmar

Two female primary teachers abducted by resistance forces in Myanmar's Kachin State

YANGON: Authorities from the Ministry of Home Affairs reported that two female primary assistant teachers were abducted by the Kachin Independence Army in Shin Bway Yang town, Tanai Township.

Nation

Malaysia approved record RM190.3bil investments in H1 2025, says Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia approved RM190.3bil in investments across services, manufacturing and primary sectors in the first half of 2025, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.