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Video games
Nintendo launches long-awaited 'Metroid Prime 4' sci-fi blaster
Fans of Nintendo's Metroid science-fiction saga have reason to celebrate on Nov 4 as the latest instalment in the series is released after an eight-year wait and a bumpy road through development.
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Nation
Malaysia’s compact cars get brief mention in Trump’s livestream on new US fuel policy
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has singled out Malaysia among other countries during a livestream on his administration's new policy on fuel economy standards.
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World
Australia says it has received AUKUS submarine review from US
SYDNEY, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Defence Minister Richard Marles said Australia had received the United States' review of the AUKUS nuclear submarine partnership and is "working through it".
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Energy
Weaker crude prices temper oil and gas sector prospects, says MBSB Research
PETALING JAYA: After the "unexciting" third-quarter earnings season, MBSB Research cautioned that the Malaysian oil and gas sector offers less upside in the future, amid crude oil price weakness that is likely here to stay.
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Nation
Shamsul Anuar tables motion to suspend Takiyuddin from Parliament for six months
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah has tabled a motion for the six-month suspension of Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan from the Dewan Rakyat for allegedly linking the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency's (MMEA) exercise to the Memali incident.
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Other Sports
Chess-India's Kushwaha becomes youngest player to earn FIDE rating at age 3
Dec 4 (Reuters) - India's Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha has become the youngest player in chess history to earn an official FIDE rating at the age of three years, seven months and 20 days.
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Nation
18 Putra Heights inferno victims get keys to restored houses
SUBANG JAYA: Following the devastating April 1 Putra Heights gas pipeline fire incident that shocked the nation, 18 families have been given the keys to their fully repaired and rebuilt homes in Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru.
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Nation
PAC identifies critical flaws in govt procurement processes, management of public funds
KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has flagged serious systemic weaknesses in the government's procurement and management of contracts and public funds including the failure to conduct cost benefit analysis for high impact projects.
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Property
Ecoworld’s EBP7 forum sparks new industrial momentum in mvv 2.0
SEREMBAN: Eco Business Park VII (EBP7), EcoWorld's next-generation integrated industrial hub in Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0 (MVV 2.0), hosted the 'EcoWorld Connects: Business Ascend Forum', bringing together industry experts and business partners to discuss ASEAN opportunities, industrial transformation and the rise of the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven economy.
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World
Indonesia pledges action on companies causing catastrophic Sumatra floods
JAKARTA, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Indonesia is investigating companies suspected of clearing forests around flood-hit areas in Sumatra, its forestry minister said on Thursday, acknowledging poor forest management worsened the disaster.
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World
Lawmakers split along party lines after viewing Caribbean strike video
WASHINGTON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers split along party lines after being briefed on Thursday on a strike against a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, with Democrats saying they were horrified by a video showing survivors in distress being killed, while a Republican lawmaker defended the strike as legal.
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Technology
EU hits Meta with antitrust probe over plans to block AI rivals from WhatsApp
BRUSSELS, Dec 4 (Reuters) - EU regulators launched an antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms on Thursday and may even temporarily halt its rollout of artificial intelligence features in its WhatsApp messenger that would block rivals, hardening Europe's already tough stance on Big Tech.
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World
Child deaths will rise this year as aid cuts reverse progress, says Gates
LONDON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Around 200,000 more children will likely die before their fifth birthday this year than in 2024 as international aid cuts undermine decades of progress, the Gates Foundation said on Thursday.
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Corporate News
MSC restarts mining at Rahman Hydraulic Tin
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Smelting Corporation Bhd (MSC) has resumed mining operations at its 80%-owned subsidiary, Rahman Hydraulic Tin Sdn Bhd (RHT), effective Dec 4, 2025.
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World
Democrats Release Images of Epstein’s Private Home
House Democrats on Wednesday released photographs and videos of disgraced billionaire Jeffrey Epstein's home on the private Caribbean island where his accusers have said he trafficked underage girls for sex.
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Nation
Dec 5 Cabinet meeting to hear response plan for T'ganu land dispute with Felda and FGV
PUTRAJAYA: Recommendations to resolve the Terengganu government's warning notices on 10 Felda and FGV Holdings Bhd (FGV) plantation lots will be presented at the Cabinet meeting on Friday (Dec 5).
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Console
The PlayStation turns 30: Looking back at the console that gave us Lara Croft and 'The Last of Us'
From big-budget Hollywood fare like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider starring Angelina Jolie, to Juice WRLD's video for Hear Me Calling to The Last Of Us on HBO Max, the PlayStation experience has leapt far past the console.
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Entertainment
Barbie Hsu's ex-husband Wang Xiaofei spotted in KL, reportedly to expand hot pot business
Wang and his team were seen visiting several high-traffic areas such as Bukit Bintang and Sunway Velocity Mall recently.
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Nation
Teacher charged with trying to murder his wife
BALIK PULAU: A teacher pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here on Thursday (Dec 4) to a charge of attempting to murder his wife.
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Myanmar
Inn National League opens election campaign with victory billboard ceremony
YANGON: The Inn National League (INL) formally launched its election campaign on December 3 with a victory billboard installation ceremony held near the entrance to Nyaungshwe Township, the party announced.
