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Sri Lanka cyclone survivors afraid to go home, stuck in relief centres

KOTHMALE, Sri Lanka, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Residents of Kithulbadde village in central Sri Lanka say they have been left in the lurch after last week's deadly cyclone and many are stuck in relief centres as damaged infrastructure has made them wary of returning home.

Singapore

Man gets over 10 months’ jail for repeatedly molesting boy with autism at Singapore swimming complex

SINGAPORE: A man approached a 12-year-old boy with autism and repeatedly molested the child, who was unable to alert anyone or express himself.

Markets

Bursa Malaysia publicly reprimands, fines, suspends Hazni Othman for misconduct, violation of rules

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia has publicly reprimanded, imposed a fine of RM48,000 and suspended Hazni Othman for five months as a registered person of Bursa Malaysia for engaging in manipulative trading activities of Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd shares. 

Cambodia

Seoul eases travel advisory for Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, keeps restrictions in high-risk regions

SEOUL: South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday (Dec 4) that it has adjusted some travel advisories for Cambodia, lowering the alert level for the capital Phnom Penh and further easing guidance for regions including Siem Reap.

Entertainment

Actor Jack Neo’s Liang Po Po character returning to cinemas after 27 years in new CNY movie

'Liang Po Po: The Comeback' is slated for release during Chinese New Year in 2026.

Living

Why this US student with cerebral palsy was crowned homecoming king

Taeshawn Moore couldn't play sports because of cerebral palsy, but his dedication as team manager made him one of the most loved students on campus.

Fitness

How to spot signs that you are overtraining 

It can sometimes be difficult to differentiate between challenging yourself to your limits and overtraining, which can result in injuries.

World

Ukraine says it wants 'real peace, not appeasement' with Russia

VIENNA, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Ukraine wants "real peace, not appeasement" with Russia, its foreign minister said on Thursday at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the security and rights body seeking a role for itself in a post-war Ukraine.

Nation

Heavy downpour gridlocks KL traffic

KUALA LUMPUR: A heavy evening downpour caused severe traffic congestion across central Kuala Lumpur on Thursday (Dec 4), with major roads around the KLCC area coming to a standstill from as early as 5pm.

Corporate News

Mulpha International’s CEO retires

PETALING JAYA: Mulpha International Bhd's chief executive officer (CEO) Gregory David Shaw has announced his retirement, with effect from Dec 5.

Technology

Taiwan's UMC in pact with Polar to explore US production of eight-inch chip

TAIPEI, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Taiwan chip maker United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) said on Thursday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S.-based Polar Semiconductor to explore collaboration on manufacturing of 8-inch wafers in the United States.

Corporate News

BMS Holdings posts RM5.4mil profit ahead of ACE Market debut

KUALA LUMPUR: BMS Holdings Bhd, which is set to debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on Dec 8, reported a net profit of RM5.4mil in the first quarter ended Sept 30 (1Q26), representing a profit after tax (PAT) margin of 6.36%.

World

Honduran centrist candidate calls foul on vote data after Trump-backed Asfura edges ahead

TEGUCIGALPA, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Honduran centrist candidate Salvador Nasralla on Thursday alleged fraud in the country's highly contested presidential vote after his Trump-backed rival Nasry Asfura pulled narrowly past him overnight.

World

Vatican commission says 'no' to women as Catholic deacons

VATICAN CITY, Dec 4 (Reuters) - A high-level Vatican commission voted against allowing Catholic women to serve as deacons, maintaining the global Church's practice of all-male clergy, according to a report given to Pope Leo and released on Thursday.

World

Trump 'garbage' rhetoric about Somalis draws cheers from administration, silence from Republicans and alarm from critics

(This story contains language some readers may find offensive)

Nation

Man fails final bid to overturn conviction for sexual offences against stepdaughters

PUTRAJAYA: A three-judge panel of the Court of Appeal on Thursday (Dec 4) unanimously dismissed the appeal of a former substitute teacher, convicted of physical sexual assault and committing carnal intercourse against his two stepdaughters.

Nation

Floods: Dozens of SPM candidates sent to exam centres via lorries in Kajang

KAJANG: Dozens of SPM candidates from SMK Abdul Jalil and SMK Dusun Nanding were transported to their examination centres on lorries on Thursday (Dec 4) after floods cut off several main roads in the area.

Sabah & Sarawak

Three hurt after boat catches fire in waters near Labuan

LABUAN: Three people were injured while dozens escaped a fiery death when a boat caught fire in waters off Tg Batu, late Thursday (Dec 4) afternoon.

Technology

Eau de AI: Amazon gives techies a whiff of software-driven perfume

LAS VEGAS, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Amazon.com on Wednesday touted new capabilities for its SageMaker AI service that it says will help customers expedite customizing their artificial intelligence software models.

Forex

Ringgit surges to 4.11 against greenback, highest in four years and five months

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit surged to 4.11 against the greenback at the close on Thursday, hitting a new high in almost four and a half years, as weaker economic data in the United States continued to heighten expectations of a cut in US interest rates.