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Malaysia-Singapore FIR talks make progress, says PM Anwar

SINGAPORE: Malaysia and Singapore have reached a key understanding in their ongoing discussions on the Flight Information Region (FIR), with both sides agreeing that any future arrangement must ensure smooth and unhindered air traffic movements.

Nation

Singapore hails Malaysia's green light for consulates in Sabah, Sarawak

SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has welcomed Malaysia's decision to formally approve its proposal to establish consulates in Sabah and Sarawak, hailing it as an important step in strengthening ties between the peoples of the two nations.

India

Indian woman kills son and three little girls she thought were ‘prettier’: Haryana’s chilling murder trail

NEW DELHI: What were once seen as tragic household accidents in Panipat and Sonipat have now unravelled into one of Haryana's most chilling crime cases in recent years.

Badminton

BAM target four golds at SEA Games, name Tang Jie-Ee Wei as captains

PETALING JAYA: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) believe the shuttlers bound for the SEA Games in Thailand from Dec 9-20 will be able to meet the ambitious target of four gold medals set for them.

Corporate News

Haily bags RM42.85mil housing contract in Johor

PETALING JAYA: Haily Group Bhd has secured a RM42.85mil construction contract to build 187 double-storey terrace houses and a Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) substation in Bandar Putra, Senai, Johor.

South Korea

South Korean cops reveal mugshot of man who killed ex-girlfriend, discarded body

SEOUL: South Korean police on Thursday (Dec 4) revealed the mugshot of 54-year-old Kim Yeong-woo, who confessed to killing his former girlfriend out of apparent jealousy and hiding her body in wastewater.

World

Italy says Germany and other countries may be interested in GCAP jet programme

ROME, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Italy's defence minister on Thursday said other countries, including Germany and Australia, may be interested in entering the GCAP fighter jet programme in the future, with requests also coming from Saudi Arabia and Canada.

Entertainment

Full House star Dave Coulier says he is fighting another form of cancer, months after beating lymphoma

The beloved sitcom star, 66, announced Tuesday that he was diagnosed in October with a form of tongue cancer.

Nation

Whistleblower’s arrest undermines anti-corruption drive, says Albert Tei’s lawyer

KUALA LUMPUR: The arrest and subsequent court charge against businessman-turned-whistleblower Datuk Albert Tei undermine efforts to combat corruption in government, says his lawyer Latheefa Koya.

Climate

Searching for links between a changing climate and mental health in Kenya

In Kenya, researchers are studying how unreliable weather is affecting the mental health of rural farming communities.

Family

Women are finding power in going bald

By supporting and uplifting each other, these women are finding confidence in letting go of their hair and beauty expectations.

Markets

United Asiapac Energy Bhd eyes ACE Market listing

PETALING JAYA: United Asiapac Energy Bhd is eyeing a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Nation

Finance Ministry, MyCC stepping up efforts to curb cartel bidding, PAC told

KUALA LUMPUR: The Finance Ministry is stepping up cooperation with the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) to curb any potential coordinated bidding by cartels trying to secure government tenders.

Corporate News

Paragon Globe to dispose of land in Johor for RM64mil

PETALING JAYA: Paragon Globe Bhd is disposing of a parcel of freehold land measuring 5.4451 hectares in Johor Baru to GSP Automotive Malaysia Sdn Bhd for RM64.47mil.

Thailand

Thailand ready for SEA Games 2025

BANGKOK: Thailand is 100% ready for the 33rd SEA Games, featuring BamBam at the opening ceremony. Free tickets are available for the public to join the celebration.

Sabah & Sarawak

Man arrested after younger brother found dead in Sandakan home

SANDAKAN: A man has been arrested after his younger brother was found dead with multiple stab wounds inside a house at Bandar Karamunting in Sandakan.

Nation

New digital 'green card' set to be game-changer for construction industry, says Nanta

KUALA LUMPUR: A new digital card is set to be a game-changer for the Malaysian construction industry as it also keeps track of all workers on site, says Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

Technology

Meta set to face EU antitrust investigation into AI use in Whatsapp -source

BRUSSELS, Dec 4 (Reuters) - U.S. tech giant Meta is set to face a European Union antitrust investigation into use of artificial intelligence in its chat platform Whatsapp, a source told Reuters.

Nation

Finance Ministry told to look into POC loopholes in PAC report

KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has flagged the use of the proof-of-concept (POC) approach in government procurement, which it says can be exploited to bypass government procurement procedures.

Markets

FBM KLCI stays in the red as ringgit strengthens to RM4.10

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI extended its decline for a second day, while the ringgit continued its upward momentum against the US dollar.