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.

Smartphones

Indonesia to assess US$100mil Apple bid to end iPhone 16 ban

The bans are the latest example of Indonesia playing hardball as new President Prabowo Subianto seeks to pressure international firms to boost local manufacturing, which would be a boon for domestic industries.

Technology

Google must divest Chrome to restore competition in online search, DOJ says

(Reuters) -Alphabet's Google must sell its Chrome browser, share data and search results with rivals and take other measures - including possibly selling Android - to end its monopoly on online search, prosecutors argued to a judge on Wednesday.

Nation

Govt finalising framework on poverty eradication, hunger alleviation, PM tells Parliament

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is finalising a framework on poverty eradication and hunger alleviation, which will be presented for international collaboration, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Football

Coach Kim Swee to leave Sabah after contract ends at month end

PETALING JAYA: Sabah head coach Ong Kim Swee will leave the squad after his contract ends at the end of this month.

Cambodia

Jan-Oct Agricultural exports top US$3.4 billion, Cambodian cashew nuts contribute over US$1 billion

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia earned US$3.4 billion from agricultural exports in the first 10 months of 2024, an almost 50% increase compared to the same period in 2023.

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin breaks US$95,000 for first time on optimism over Trump crypto plans

SINGAPORE: Bitcoin's march toward $100,000 made further ground on Thursday as investors bet a friendlier U.S. regulatory approach to cryptocurrencies under President-elect Donald Trump will unleash a boom era for the asset class.

Entertainment

One Direction stars join mourners at Liam Payne's funeral

Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson joined Payne's family and friends for the private church service in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, north west of London.

Nation

Azalina's appointment reflects recognition of Malaysia's role in fight against corruption, PM tells Parliament

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said's appointment as International Anti-Corruption Academy chairman reflects Malaysia's recognised role in addressing corruption at a global level, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

Anwar defends recent remarks on Israel in Parliament

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim faced a heated debate in the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday as he defended his recent remarks on Israel, calling for contextual understanding amid accusations from the opposition.

Thailand

Complaints against new Thai PM pile up as old guard wields power

BANGKOK: Thai activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana spends 10 hours a day in his bedroom writing complaints - mostly about Thailand’s new leader.

Nation

Malaysia to prioritise climate change as 2025 Asean chair, says Nik Nazmi

BAKU: As the Asean chair for 2025, Malaysia will prioritise climate change as a key regional agenda, aligned with the theme of "inclusivity and sustainability", says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

Nation

Mohd Azmawi sworn in as Nenggiri assemblyman

KOTA BARU: Nenggiri assemblyman Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani has been sworn into office at the third session of the second term of the 15th Kelantan state assembly at the Kota Darulnaim Complex here on Thursday (Nov 21).

Nation

Afghanistan's Education Ministry experiences modern Islamic nation’s education system

PETALING JAYA: Meeting a delegation from Afghanistan’s education ministry was to show them how a modern Islamic nation’s education system should be, says the Education Ministry.

World

Mexico's lower house votes to abolish autonomous bodies

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico's lower house of Congress approved on Wednesday a measure to abolish most of the autonomous bodies that regulate some economic sectors and ensure government transparency, a reform that could worsen tension with the U.S. and hit credit ratings.

World

Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's centre-left government on Thursday introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16 and proposed fines of up to A$49.5 million ($32 million) for social media platforms for systemic breaches.

Singapore

Labubu-mania: The lengths the desperate will go to in order to get a plushie

SINGAPORE: Labubu has taken the world by storm. The cheeky character from blind box giant Pop Mart went viral after K-pop star Lisa from Blackpink posted photos of a Labubu charm on her bag in April.