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Asian markets mixed as Nvidia falls short of hopes, eyes on Trump

HONG KONG: Asian markets were mixed Thursday (Nov 21) as another blockbuster earnings from chip titan Nvidia smashed forecasts but still left investors disappointed, while sentiment was also being swayed by geopolitical concerns.

Nation

High Court orders police to complete probe into Teoh Beng Hock's death

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has ordered the Royal Malaysia Police to complete its investigation into the death of Teoh Beng Hock, who died 15 years ago, within six months.

Nation

Seri Iskandar Hospital set to open on Dec 11

SERI ISKANDAR: Seri Iskandar Hospital will start its operation on Dec 11, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Nation

PAC unanimously agrees to open proceedings into foreign worker management system

KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has unanimously decided to initiate proceedings on the procurement of the Foreign Workers Centralised Management System (FWCMS) by the Home Ministry, says Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsuddin.

Indonesia

G20: Indonesia offers US$30mil to fund World Health Organisation activities

JAKARTA: (Bernama-Antara) Indonesia is committed to providing US$30 million to support the World Health Organisation (WHO), President Prabowo Subianto announced during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Tuesday (Nov 19).

Nation

Qatar among countries seeking Malaysia's help to fight corruption, Anwar tells Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: Other countries have sought Malaysia’s expertise in addressing corruption, the Dewan Rakyat heard.

Mobile apps

Public Bank to launch Caller Authentication to combat impersonation scams

The feature is only available to users who have activated PB SecureSign, which allows users to authenticate banking transactions using biometrics like fingerprint and facial recognition, or Pin.

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.