Cyberattack Targets French Blood Banks, but No Blood Products Are Damaged
PARIS, Nov 5 – A cyberattack targeting refrigeration systems at several blood bank facilities in France was stopped before it could damage stored blood products or medical samples, French authorities said. The attack took place on Nov 2 at three cold-storage sites operated by the French Blood Establishment (EFS). The incident targeted systems used to […]
AirAsia, Capital A Among Top Active Stocks as Oil Prices Ease
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 – Shares of AirAsia Group Bhd and Capital A Bhd attracted strong investor interest during early trading on Thursday, as both stocks recorded significant gains amid a decline in global crude oil prices. AirAsia shares rose 10 sen, or 21.97 per cent, to 55 sen. The counter recorded 47.96 million shares […]
Melaka Election: Azman Abidin Targets High-Value Investments to Create Jobs in Paya Rumput
MELAKA, Nov 5 – Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Datuk Azman Abidin wants to attract more high-value investments to Paya Rumput if he wins the upcoming Melaka state election. He believes new investments can create better-paying jobs for young people and strengthen the local economy. Azman said Paya Rumput already has several industrial areas with many […]
Melaka Election: Kerk Chee Yee Calls for Politics Based on Ideas and Principles
MELAKA, Nov 5 – Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Kerk Chee Yee wants the upcoming Melaka state election to bring positive changes to Malaysian politics. He believes political parties should focus on ideas, principles and public interests instead of fighting for power. Kerk, who is defending the Ayer Keroh state seat for a third term, said […]
Over 2,300 Tahfiz Students Join TVET Skills Training Programmes – Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 – More than 2,300 tahfiz students have taken part in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes between 2023 and 2025, as the government works to expand career opportunities for religious school students. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said a total of 2,364 students had enrolled […]
Democrats Take Control of US Congress as Trump Accepts Election Defeat
WASHINGTON, Nov 4 – Democrats have secured control of both chambers of the United States Congress after a major victory in the 2026 midterm elections, delivering a significant political setback to President Donald Trump. The results mark the first time during Trump’s presidency that Democrats will control both the Senate and the House of Representatives. […]
Apple Cuts Employee AI Budgets as Company Moves to Control Costs
CALIFORNIA, Nov 5 – Apple has reduced the amount employees can spend on artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of a wider effort to control costs. The move comes as the technology giant continues to encourage employees to use AI across its operations. According to a Bloomberg News report cited by Reuters, Apple lowered the […]
Sivasangari Exits US Open After Quarter-Final Defeat to World No. 1 Amina Orfi
PETALING JAYA, Nov 5 – Malaysian squash player S. Sivasangari has ended her 2026 US Open campaign after losing to Egypt’s world No. 1 Amina Orfi in the women’s quarter-finals. The world No. 4 suffered an 8-11, 1-11, 8-11 defeat in a 43-minute match at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center in Philadelphia on Wednesday […]
Malaysia Evaluates Three Missile Systems to Replace Cancelled Naval Strike Missile
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 – Malaysia is nearing a decision on three alternative missile systems for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) after Norway cancelled the export permit for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM). The Defence Ministry is now in the final stages of evaluating three surface-to-surface missile (SSM) options proposed by the Navy. Defence Minister […]
Cybercrime Bill Gives Courts Power to Restrict Suspects’ Assets Before Charges – Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 – Malaysian courts will be able to restrict the assets of suspected cybercriminals even before they are formally charged under the Cybercrime Bill 2026. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the measure is intended to prevent criminals from transferring or hiding money obtained through online scams. He […]