World

German parliament vote on pensions tests Merz's authority

BERLIN, Dec 5 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's ability to control his unruly coalition faces a test on Friday when parliament votes on a pensions bill that stirred a revolt by younger members of his own conservative party.

World

Oprah Winfrey praises Australia's social media ban for children

SYDNEY, Dec 5 (Reuters) - American talk show host Oprah Winfrey has praised Australia's decision to ban social media for under-16s from next week, saying the move would help young people socialise more.

Living

Why do Malaysians love blind boxes? We unbox the psychology behind the trend

Dr Racheal Louis Vincent reveals what makes mystery boxes so thrilling and addictive.

Sabah & Sarawak

‘Parliament will not be the same without him’ says Abdul Karim of Bung Moktar’s passing

KUCHING: The nation has lost a colourful character with the passing of Sabah Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, says a Sarawak leader.

Other Sports

Sailing-Australian swimming great Thorpe to take part in Sydney-Hobart yacht race

Dec 5 (Reuters) - Five-times Olympic swimming gold medallist Ian Thorpe said he has joined the crew of supermaxi LawConnect as it chases a third consecutive victory in the Sydney-Hobart yacht race.

Corporate News

Geohan secures RM59mil contracts for Penang LRT project

KUALA LUMPUR: Geohan Corp Bhd has accepted two contracts from SRS LRT Sdn Bhd valued at a combined RM59mil for works related to the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara line project.

World

Harvard professor arrested by US immigration agents after firing pellet gun near synagogue

BOSTON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - U.S. immigration authorities arrested a visiting professor at Harvard Law School this week after he pleaded guilty to discharging a pellet gun outside a Massachusetts synagogue the day before Yom Kippur, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said on Thursday.

Nation

Kedah MP arrested over alleged corruption in state-owned cattle project

PETALING JAYA: A Member of Parliament from Kedah has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in connection with a cattle farming joint venture owned by the state government.

Sabah & Sarawak

Hajiji pays last respects to Bung Moktar

KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor paid his last respects to the late Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin during a visit to Idang Residence in Luyang on Friday (Dec 5).

Nation

Sabah has lost 'a golden son', says former Chief Justice

KOTA KINABALU: Former Chief Justice of Malaysia Tun Richard Malanjum remembers Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin as a veteran leader who let his humility and genuine service define him as a "man of action".

Tennis

Tennis-Potapova switches allegiance to Austria from Russia

Dec 5 (Reuters) - Anastasia Potapova has become the latest Russian-born tennis player to switch international allegiance after the world number 51 said her application for Austrian citizenship was approved.

Cricket

Cricket-England all out for 334 in first innings in second Ashes test

Dec 5 (Reuters) - England were dismissed for 334 in their first innings on day two of the second Ashes test in Brisbane on Friday.

Entertainment

‘Country Ever After’ star Criscilla Anderson dies at 45 following 7-year battle with colon cancer

The reality TV personality, hip-hop choreographer and ex-wife of country music crooner Coffey Anderson announced her own death with a statement released on social media by her friend Lindsey Villatoro.

Nation

Albert Tei rubbishes speculation on Dr M meet-up

SHAH ALAM: Businessman Datuk Albert Tei has dismissed viral speculation over his meeting with former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, insisting he met the statesman only to seek advice after becoming fearful for his safety.

Football

Soccer-Salah's benching shows every player has to earn their place at Liverpool: Van Dijk

Dec 5 (Reuters) - Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the decision to leave Mohamed Salah on the bench in back-to-back Premier League games shows that no player is guaranteed a spot in the side regardless of their contribution to the club's success in recent years.

Corporate News

MUI Properties to buy Ijok land for RM605mil

KUALA LUMPUR: MUI Properties Bhd (MUIP) has proposed to acquire eight parcels of freehold land in Mukim Ijok, Kuala Selangor, for approximately RM605mil in cash as part of its plan to expand its development landbank.

Nation

Flood numbers drop in Perak, Perlis, up slightly in Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood victims at temporary relief centres (PPS) continues to drop in Perak and Perlis, remains unchanged in Pahang, and has risen slightly in Selangor as of 8am on Friday (Dec 5).

Social media

Facebook 'supreme court' admits 'frustrations' in five years of work

The Oversight Board began its work in 2020, staffed with prominent academics, media veterans and civil society figures.

STARPICKS

Harvey Norman Brings Your Dream Kitchen To Life

Here's a quick guide to help you choose the best built-in appliances for your cooking habits, kitchen style and budget.

Sabah & Sarawak

Bung Moktar to be laid to rest at Kg Likas Muslim Cemetery after Friday prayers

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, or Panglima (General), as he was widely known, has fallen - leaving a lasting victory as his legacy.