Melaka Polls: Ashraf Mukhlis Prioritises Roads, Women’s Welfare
ALOR GAJAH, Nov 7 – Better roads, improved drainage and stronger community support are among the key priorities of Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Datuk Ashraf Mukhlis Minghat in the Melaka state election. The Durian Tunggal candidate said residents had raised several concerns during the first week of campaigning. These included poorly maintained drains, damaged roads […]
Melaka Polls: Adly Challenges BN Over Unfulfilled Election Promises
MELAKA, Nov 7 – Pakatan Harapan (PH) Melaka chairman Adly Zahari has challenged Barisan Nasional (BN) to explain its previous election promises before making new pledges. He questioned BN’s record on job creation, ambulance services and free water. He said voters deserve clear answers about the coalition’s earlier commitments. Adly raised these concerns during PH’s […]
Najib’s House Arrest: Questioning Pardon Order Could Disobey King’s Decree, Says Palace
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 – Istana Negara has warned against challenging the conditional pardon granted to former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. The Palace said such challenges could go against the decree of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim. In a statement on Saturday, Istana Negara said Najib had fulfilled all conditions under the […]
Melaka Polls: Anwar Highlights PH’s Multiracial Candidates and Integrity
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 – Pakatan Harapan (PH) is counting on its multiracial representation and the integrity of its candidates to gain voters’ support in the Melaka state election, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. Anwar, who also chairs PH, said the coalition aims to bring together the strengths of Malaysia’s Malay, Chinese and […]
Silversea Opens World’s Southernmost Hotel as Gateway to Antarctica
MIAMI, Nov 7 – Luxury travel company Silversea has officially opened The Cormorant at 55 South, a 150-room hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, which will serve as a new gateway for travellers heading to Antarctica. The opening ceremony took place on November 5. Silversea executives, Chilean government representatives and members of the local community attended […]
Deepavali Traffic Builds Up on Major Highways, LLM Issues Travel Advice
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 – Traffic congestion has started building up on several major highways as Malaysians travel to their hometowns ahead of Deepavali celebrations on November 8. The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) reported slower traffic on several routes from around 10 am on Saturday. The Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway (KLK) recorded congestion on its eastbound […]
Nasdaq Loses US$2.5 Trillion as AI Investment Fears Shake Markets
NEW YORK, Nov 7 – Investors have wiped approximately US$2.5 trillion from the Nasdaq 100’s market value as growing concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) investment and data centre expansion triggered a major stock market sell-off. The Nasdaq Composite plunged 5.5%, marking its steepest single-day decline since the market turmoil caused by US tariffs in April […]
Flood Victims in Selangor and Perak Rise Above 1,400
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 – More than 1,400 people have sought shelter at temporary relief centres in Selangor and Perak as flooding and bad weather continue to affect several areas. A total of 1,404 people from 374 families were staying at relief centres as of 9 am today. This represents an increase from 1,269 victims […]
Negeri Sembilan Deepavali Open House Expects 7,000 Visitors
SEREMBAN, Nov 7 – Negeri Sembilan expects about 7,000 visitors at its state-level Deepavali Open House on November 14, as the state prepares to celebrate the Festival of Lights with communities across the state. The celebration will take place at the Seremban City Council (MBS) Hall from 11 am to 4 pm. Menteri Besar Datuk […]
Apple iPhone Keyboard Flags Political Phrases Like ‘Dictator Trump’ and ‘Sleepy Joe’
WASHINGTON, Nov 6 – Apple’s iPhone keyboard reportedly restricts certain words and political phrases from appearing in its predictive text suggestions, according to an independent researcher who uncovered a hidden list within the company’s operating system. The list reportedly includes phrases such as “Dictator Trump” and “Sleepy Joe”. However, this does not mean Apple has […]