TECH

Unifi Mobile tops 5G speed test in Opensignal report

Opensignal's "Mobile Network Experience Report" ranked Unifi Mobile as having the fastest 5G download speed between August and October, averaging 290.3Mbps.

Nation

Need to improve media vital, but tied to 3R factors, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: There is a need to improve media freedom in the country but Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the country is tied to certain limitations such as the 3R (race, royalty, religion) factors.

Nation

Johor may adopt 4.5-day work week amid service improvements

ISKANDAR PUTERI: If the state government can improve its service delivery to the people, Johor will consider a 4.5-day work week, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Nation

No plans to stop giving ownership grants for land around flood retention ponds, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: There are no plans to stop land ownership grants to private entities around flood retention ponds in Kuala Lumpur, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

Nation

Transportation plays a vital role in Asean's future, says Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is on the right path to strengthening its transportation network and connectivity among Asean member states to boost economic growth, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Nation

Perak 2025 people-friendly budget focusing on Perakians’ welfare to be tabled on Nov 29

IPOH: The Perak 2025 people-friendly budget will be tabled on Nov 29, says state Speaker Datuk Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid.

Corporate News

Sime Darby Property aims for balanced sales contribution from industrial, residential segments

KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Property Bhd (SDP) aims to achieve a more balanced sales contribution between its industrial and residential high-rise segments, said group managing director Datuk Seri Azmir Merican.

Corporate News

India's Adani Group sees US$22bil in value wiped off after US indictments

SHARES of Adani Group companies lost about $22 billion in market value in early trade on Thursday after U.S. prosecutors charged the billionaire chairman of the Indian conglomerate in an alleged bribery and fraud scheme.

Operating systems

Developers look ahead to new features coming in Android 16

Google has launched a first test version of Android 16, aimed at developers. It introduces several noteworthy new features, notably in the fields of music and health.

Entertainment

Korean star Song Joong-ki welcomes second child in Rome

The actor shared the news on his official fan cafe.

Living

Sabahan pride: Malaysian chef Linn Yong champions sustainable Sabah ingredients

This self-taught chef in Sabah is working hard to drive a culinary narrative that champions the state's local cuisine and ingredients.

Nation

Cops arrest six over 180km car chase from Muar to KL

JOHOR BARU: Police have arrested six men in connection with a 180km car chase from Muar to Kuala Lumpur in the early hours of Wednesday (Nov 20).

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

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.

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.