Melaka Polls: Kesidang Incumbent Says Face-to-Face Campaigning Remains Key to Winning Voter Support
MELAKA, Nov 4 – Meeting voters personally remains the best way to understand their concerns, says Kesidang incumbent Allex Seah Shoo Chin, despite the growing influence of social media during election campaigns. The Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate said online platforms could help candidates reach people quickly. However, he believes direct engagement is still important when […]
Australia Defends Under-16 Social Media Ban, Citing Risks to Children’s Health
CANBERRA, Nov 4 – Australia has defended its world-first ban on social media accounts for children under 16, telling the country’s High Court that the restrictions are necessary to protect young people’s physical and mental health. The government argued that social media platforms expose children to harmful online experiences. These include addictive features, excessive screen […]
Google Expands Voluntary Buyout Offers to Employees in Five Countries
ZURICH, Nov 4 – Google has expanded its voluntary employee buyout programme to selected workers in five countries as its parent company, Alphabet, looks to manage costs while increasing investment in artificial intelligence (AI). The programme was introduced in June for selected employees in Canada, France, Germany, Japan and Switzerland. Google confirmed the expansion to […]
35 Foreigners Arrested in Penang Love Scam and Gold Investment Fraud Crackdown
BALIK PULAU, Nov 4 – Police have arrested 35 foreign nationals suspected of operating an online love scam and gold investment fraud syndicate in Bayan Lepas, Penang. Most of the suspects are from China, while one is from Taiwan. They are aged between 18 and 46. Balik Pulau OCPD Asst Comm Anuwal Ab Wahab said […]
Sunway Leads Malaysian Companies on Fortune’s Southeast Asia Best Workplaces List
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 – Sunway Group has made its debut on Fortune’s 2026 Best Companies to Work For in Southeast Asia list, securing 26th place and leading Malaysian-headquartered companies in the ranking. The recognition places Sunway among the region’s top 100 employers. It is also the only Malaysian-headquartered company featured on this year’s list. […]
HRD Corp Reviews Training Schemes, Invites Feedback from Employers and Training Providers
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 – The Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) is reviewing its existing training schemes to ensure they better meet Malaysia’s workforce needs and changing industry demands. The agency is inviting employers, training providers and industry associations to share their views on the proposed changes. The review aims to improve the quality […]
Kedah Police Bust Seven Scam Call Centres, Arrest 87 Suspects
ALOR SETAR, Nov 4 – Kedah police have dismantled seven online scam syndicates and arrested 87 individuals during a series of operations conducted between January and October this year. Kedah Police Chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah said the arrests involved 75 men and 12 women from several countries. The suspects included 33 Pakistanis, 27 Malaysians, […]
Cloud Seeding Planned if Kedah Dam Levels Reach Critical Point, Says Mohamad Sabu
PASIR MAS, Nov 4 – The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry is ready to carry out cloud-seeding operations if water levels at Kedah’s dams fall to critical levels due to prolonged dry weather. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said water levels at Pedu Dam, one of Kedah’s three main dams, remain […]
12-Year-Old Boy Dies in Tawau Fire That Destroys 30 Houses
TAWAU, Nov 4 – A 12-year-old boy died after a massive fire destroyed 30 houses in Kampung Sentosa, Jalan Utara Baru Hilltop, Tawau, Sabah, on Wednesday morning. The victim, identified as Jackson Zack, was found inside his bedroom at around 10am. Firefighters discovered his body while checking the damaged houses after bringing the blaze under […]
Court of Appeal Acquits Da’i Syed of Rape Charge in 2-1 Decision
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 4 – The Court of Appeal has acquitted celebrity preacher Syed Shah Iqmal Syed Mohd Shaiful, better known as Da’i Syed, of a rape charge involving a 23-year-old woman in Shah Alam in 2019. The decision was delivered on Wednesday (Nov 4) following a 2-1 majority ruling by a three-member panel. Justice Azman […]