Nation

Fish-landing jetties monitored constantly to curb abuse and encroachment, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: All jetties under the Fisheries Development Board (LKIM) are being monitored to prevent encroachment by foreign vessels or monopolisation by private operators, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

Singapore

S’pore to have more planned MRT closures over longer period for repairs

SINGAPORE: Passengers in Singapore can expect more scheduled closures of the rail network that are stretched out over a longer period, to create more time for major upgrades of MRT lines.

Internet

Cloudflare bug takes chunk of web offline

The outage was reminiscent of those that hit Amazon (AWS) and Microsoft cloud services last month, disrupting some online services for video games, businesses and transport firms.

Entertainment

Johnny Knoxville marries designer Emily Ting; John Waters officiates

Knoxville was married two previous times, first to Melanie Lynn Cate from 1995 to 2009. They share Madison, a daughter.

Living

Germans flock to forests to collect mushrooms as an old tradition finds new life

Across Germany, the traditional forest art of mushroom hunting is enjoying a revival, fed by the coronavirus pandemic restrictions, which pushed people from cramped apartments into forests, and by the growing popularity of the vegan lifestyle.

Nation

Govt will help pig farmers find financing to go high-tech, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry will facilitate help for pig farmers seeking to transform their operations into high-technology farming, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

Nation

Dec 18 decision date for teacher's bid to have sexual assault, CSAM charges reviewed

SEREMBAN: The Sessions Court here has fixed Dec 18 to hear the outcome of a representation filed by a 45-year-old counselling teacher accused of physical sexual assault against two pupils and for possessing child sexual abuse materials (CSAM).

Nation

Penang govt cuts waiting time for affordable housing scheme applications

GEORGE TOWN: The waiting period for Penang's affordable housing programme Rumah MutiaraKu (RMKu) applications has been shortened to just three to six months compared to three to five years previously.

Sabah & Sarawak

Viral video of electrocution is from 2022, say authorities

KOTA KINABALU: A video of a flag installer who was electrocuted is actually from 2022, say the authorities.

Football

Soccer-Robertson remembers Liverpool teammate Jota after Scotland qualify for World Cup

(Reuters) -Andy Robertson was "in bits" before Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to qualify for the World Cup, saying he could not help thinking about former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota and their shared dream of playing in football's biggest tournament.

Japan

Fire razes 170 buildings in southern Japan, one missing

TOKYO: A fire has ripped through more than 170 buildings in a southern Japanese coastal city, burning overnight and still not fully extinguished, the national fire agency said on Wednesday (Nov 19).

Nation

No 'modern colonisation' allowed when it comes to nation's REE wealth, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will continue to defend its sovereign rights in the rare earth elements (REE) sector despite any signed arrangements, says Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Economy

Asean must act on tariff fallout with clearer trade rules - Bank Negara governor

KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN must address the immediate fallout from the rise in tariffs by defining the rules of origin more clearly, closing transhipment loopholes, and developing trade diversion safeguards, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

China

Cargo plane engine accelerated before fatal Hong Kong crash, investigators say

HONG KONG: The Turkish-operated cargo plane that skidded off the runway at Hong Kong's international airport last month, killing two airport workers, experienced an acceleration in one of its four engines after landing, an initial investigation has found.

Football

Soccer-Curacao, Haiti and Panama qualify for World Cup

KINGSTON (Reuters) -Haiti defied the odds to book a place at next year's World Cup on Tuesday and they will be joined by both Panama and Curacao, who became the smallest country to ever win a berth at the finals.

Property

OSK Property to unveil Bayu68 as first commercial hub in Seremban's Iringan Bayu

KUALA LUMPUR: OSK Property is set to unveil Bayu69, the first commercial development in its 1,717-acre OSK Iringan Bayu township in Seremban, that will serve as a business hub for the existing community and the growing population of the area and neighbouring housing areas.

Nation

Barisan will accept MIC's decision whether to stay or leave with an open heart, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional will keep an open mind on any decision MIC eventually makes, including the party's resolution to leave the coalition, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Nation

Doing more to raise awareness on helping autistic children

KUALA LUMPUR: The Pengaman-PDRM Autism Centre aims to create more awareness on the importance of assisting autistic children through various programmes and engagements with the public.

Cambodia

Cambodia, Unicef launch digital platform to advance teacher training

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia and the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) on Tuesday (Nov 18) launched an innovative Capacity Development Platform (CDP), aiming at strengthening the skills and knowledge of educators in the kingdom.

Nation

Penang preparing for lane reductions, diversions during LRT Mutiara Line works

GEORGE TOWN: Traffic disruptions, including lane reductions and road diversions, will begin next year during construction of Penang's LRT Mutiara Line.