Elderly Woman Loses RM342,000 in Online Casino Investment Scam
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 – A 66-year-old retired woman has reportedly lost RM342,000 after falling victim to an alleged online casino investment scam. The woman was promised attractive returns through an investment scheme. However, she has yet to receive any profits. Ampang Jaya police chief ACP Khairul Anuar Khalid said the victim first received a […]
Emirates Airline Profit Falls 66% as Iran War Disrupts Flights and Raises Fuel Costs
DUBAI, Nov 5 – Emirates airline recorded a 66% drop in net profit for the first half of its 2026-27 financial year as the conflict involving Iran disrupted flights and pushed fuel costs higher. The Dubai-based airline reported a net profit of 3.3 billion dirhams (US$903 million) for the six months ending Sept 30. This […]
Malaysia Leads Southeast Asia IPO Market with 38 Listings Worth US$1.62 Billion
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 – Malaysia has emerged as Southeast Asia’s most active initial public offering (IPO) market after recording 38 new listings worth US$1.62 billion in the first nine months of 2026. The latest figures were reported by Ernst & Young (EY). Malaysia accounted for 38 of the 56 IPOs recorded across Southeast Asia […]
Melaka Election: PH Promises Better Welfare and Business Opportunities for Indian Community
MELAKA, Nov 5 – Pakatan Harapan (PH) has pledged to improve welfare support, create more business opportunities and expand affordable housing access for the Indian community ahead of the 16th Melaka State Election. The coalition is seeking support from about 40,000 Indian voters in the state. Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy secretary-general G. Sivamalar said […]
France Braces for Fresh Protests as Macron Seeks to Prevent More Unrest
PARIS, Nov 5 – France is preparing for another wave of protests and strikes as hundreds of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets on Thursday. The demonstrations are putting fresh pressure on President Emmanuel Macron’s government. They come just months before the country’s next presidential election. Trade unions, including the CGT, […]
Jamil Khir to Challenge Three Charges Over RM860.3 Million Tabung Haji Asset Disposal
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 – Former Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom will challenge three charges linked to the disposal of Tabung Haji assets worth RM860.3 million. His lawyer, Datuk Hamidi Mohd Noh, said the defence plans to file several applications. These include challenges to the charges and matters involving […]
Deepavali Travel: 3.28 Million Vehicles Expected on Malaysian Highways Daily
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 – About 3.28 million vehicles are expected to use Malaysia’s major highways each day during the peak travel period for Deepavali this Sunday. The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) expects traffic to increase from Thursday as motorists travel to their hometowns and holiday destinations. LLM director-general Ir Mohd Hadzmir Yusoff said major […]
Google’s US$15 Billion Investment to Boost Malaysia’s AI Ambition by 2030
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 5 – Google’s US$15 billion (RM61 billion) investment is expected to strengthen Malaysia’s ambition to become an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven nation by 2030. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the investment should bring real benefits to Malaysians. He stressed that the country must turn foreign investment into better jobs, stronger local industries and […]
Malaysia Can Take Legal Action Against Overseas Cybercriminals Under New Cyber Crime Bill
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 – Malaysia will be able to take legal action against cybercriminals operating overseas if their crimes involve local computer systems or Malaysian victims. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the power is provided under Clause 2 of the Cyber Crime Bill 2026. This means foreign-based offenders could […]
TARGET Programme to Supply Quality Rubber to Kedah Rubber City
PADANG TERAP, Nov 5 – Malaysia is taking steps to improve the quality of locally produced rubber. The National Rubber Industry Transformation Programme (TARGET) aims to help rubber smallholders in Kedah produce better-quality rubber. The programme will also help them supply rubber to Kedah Rubber City (KRC). This could create more business opportunities and improve […]