Football

Soccer-Neymar nets hat-trick to boost Santos survival hopes

Dec 4 (Reuters) - Neymar played through a knee injury to score a hat-trick and lift his boyhood club Santos clear of the relegation zone in Brazil's Serie A.

Other Sports

Olympics-Italy receives Olympic flame for Milano Winter Games ahead of relay

ATHENS, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Milano-Cortina Winter Games organisers received the Olympic flame on Thursday in a ceremony at Athens' Panathenaic Stadium, as they prepare for a 63-day torch relay designed to spark excitement across Italy before the Olympics in February.

Nation

Amendments to passport, Immigration controls passed in Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: Two Bills related to passport and immigration controls have been passed in the Dewan Rakyat.

Arts

In Penang, the Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery is set to be a new cultural beacon

The Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery, Penang's newest cultural landmark, is set to open to visitors on Dec 14

India

Chaos after India's biggest airline cancels 1,200 flights

NEW DELHI: Chaos gripped Indian airports on Thursday (Dec 4) after the country's biggest airline IndiGo cancelled over 1,200 flights, stranding thousands of passengers.

Fashion

When red carpet fashion becomes clickbait, nothing is too bare or absurd

A naked-print bodysuit at this year's Fashion Awards raises questions about celebrity dressing and attention-grabbing style.

Vietnam

Khanh Hoa in Vietnam rebuilds homes for flood-hit households

KHANH HOA, (Vietnam): The central province of Khanh Hoa on Thursday (Dec 4) held a ground-breaking ceremony for rebuilding houses damaged by recent natural disasters in Dien Dien Commune, in response to the "Quang Trung Campaign" launched by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to quickly reconstruct houses for storm-hit victims in the central region

Sabah & Sarawak

Man charged in Sabah’s first squatter power theft case

KOTA KINABALU: The Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS) recorded its first prosecution involving electricity theft in a squatter settlement after a man was charged at the Sessions Court here on Wednesday (Dec 3).

Nation

Three Malaysians affected by Sumatra flood confirmed safe, two others remain missing

KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Ministry is continuing to monitor developments affecting Malaysians following the severe floods and landslides that struck parts of Aceh, West Sumatra and North Sumatra last month.

Markets

No changes to KLCI in FTSE Bursa Malaysia’s December index review

KUALA LUMPUR: The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) will see no constituent changes in the December 2025 semi-annual review, FTSE Russell and Bursa Malaysia said in a joint statement.

Nation

State welfare assistance for 30,000 reflects Melaka’s support for ageing population

MELAKA: Close to 30,000 locals have received assistance under welfare initiatives reflecting the state government's push to strengthen social support amid Malaysia's shift towards an ageing population, Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh says.

Nation

Malaysia, Singapore reaffirm long-standing, firm stance against drug offences

SINGAPORE: Malaysia and Singapore on Thursday (Dec 4) reaffirmed their long-standing and firm stance against drug trafficking, with both countries committing to deeper cooperation in addressing the regional threat posed by narcotics.

Nation

Eight-month pregnant woman braves floodwaters to reach relief centre

HULU LANGAT: A woman, who is eight months pregnant, had no choice but to wade through floodwaters to reach the Sekolah Rendah Agama (SRA) Dusun Nanding temporary relief centre near here after her home in the Dusun Nanding area was inundated following continuous downpour from on Wednesday (Dec 3) night.

Corporate News

VS Industry reports flat 1Q26 net profit

PETALING JAYA: VS Industry Bhd began its financial year 2026 (FY26) with a flat net profit in the first quarter, amid a drop in revenue and a higher tax expense.

Golf

Golf-Ortiz shares Australian Open after late surge, McIlroy falters

Dec 4 (Reuters) - Mexican Carlos Ortiz produced a late surge to grab a share of the lead with Elvis Smylie and Ryan Fox after a six-under-par 65 in Thursday's opening round of the Australian Open, while Rory McIlroy struggled in blustery conditions at Royal Melbourne, finishing with a one-over 72.

Japan

Abe shooting defendant Yamagami apologises to slain Japanese PM’s family for first time

TOKYO: Tetsuya Yamagami, who has been charged with fatally shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022, apologised to Abe's family for the first time in a court hearing on Thursday (Dec 4)

Nation

‘I feared for my life’, says Tei of MACC arrest

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Albert Tei says he feared for his life and has accused Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officers of pointing a gun at him during his arrest last Friday (Nov 28).

Technology

Amazon in discussions with USPS about future relationship

WASHINGTON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Amazon.com said Thursday the e-commerce giant is in discussions with the U.S. Postal Service about its future relationship and considering its options before its current contract expires next year.

Corporate News

Pharmaniaga acquires property in Sabah for RM26mil

PETALING JAYA: Pharmaniaga Bhd is acquiring a single storey factory with a two-storey office within the Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park in Sabah from Yang Guang Furniture (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, for RM26mil.

Nation

PM Anwar: Airspace, water and maritime matters to be resolved through constructive engagement

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Singapore are taking steps to address long-standing bilateral issues, including airspace, water, and maritime boundaries, through constructive engagement that seeks mutually beneficial outcomes.