Corporate News

Geohan sets sights on Singapore to drive regional growth

KUALA LUMPUR: Geohan Corporation Bhd is prioritising its expansion into Singapore as it strengthens its regional presence following its Main Market debut.

Football

Soccer-Man United looked frightened against West Ham, says Keane

Dec 5 (Reuters) - Manchester United looked frightened against West Ham United and were not "nasty" enough to secure the three points, said their former captain Roy Keane after they conceded a late equaliser in a 1-1 Premier League draw at Old Trafford on Thursday.

True Or Not

QuickCheck: Are scammers misusing the name and logo of Khazanah Nasional to promote fake investment schemes?

There have been reports that the name and logo of a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund have been misused to offer fake investment schemes. And that a civil servant had fallen victim to such a scam. Is this true as claimed?

Internet

Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications

Russian authorities said Dec 4 they have imposed restrictions on Apple's video calling service FaceTime, the latest step in an effort to tighten control over the internetand communications online.

Americas

Longevity travel is the next big travel trend – here's what it involves

This expected trend is seeing people explore how to extend their lifespan through travel.

Stock on the Move

DRB-Hicom shares up on revised US$110.62mil purchase price for Spirit MY

KUALA LUMPUR: DRB-Hicom Bhd's shares climbed in early trade on Friday after the group proposed acquiring the entire equity interest in Spirit Aerosystems Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Spirit MY) for US$110.62 million (US$1=RM4.1), higher than the previously estimated enterprise value of US$95.2 million.

Nation

Shamsul Iskandar, Albert Tei claim trial to RM64,924 bribery charges

SHAH ALAM: Businessman Datuk Albert Tei and Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin have been charged again with offences involving the giving and receiving of bribes amounting to more than RM60,000 for the rental of a house between 2023 and last year.

Nation

Anwar conveys condolences to Bung Moktar’s family

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his condolences to the late Sabah Umno chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin's family.

Aviation

AirAsia X eyes second-tier cities and broader Europe-Central Asia connectivity next year

ISTANBUL: AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) aims to strengthen its global footprint by tapping into new markets, expanding its fleet, and exploring second-tier cities next year as international travel demand continues to climb.

Markets

Japan's Nikkei skids in subdued Asia as bets of rate hike grow

SYDNEY: Japan's Nikkei skidded on Friday, wiping out this week's gains amid an otherwise subdued Asian session, after weaker-than-expected spending data underscored the scourge of inflation as bets grew that the Bank of Japan would hike interest rates.

Entertainment

Amy Schumer credits 22kg weight loss to Cushing’s disease battle

The 'Trainwreck' star, 44, was first diagnosed with the disease in February 2024, after people noticed her face was unusually puffy.

Nation

Sabah mourns loss of fearless, outspoken Bung Moktar

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah today mourns the loss of Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, a leader long described as fearless, uncompromising and unafraid to speak his mind, traits that made him one of the most recognisable figures in the state's political arena.

Arts

Oscar-winning 'Amadeus' costume designer and artist Pistek dies at 93

Painting was Pistek's 'life's calling', and he was considered a master in photorealism

AI

Studies: AI chatbots can influence voters

A brief conversation with a partisan AI chatbot can influence voters' political views, studies published Dec 4 found, with evidence-backed arguments – true or not – proving particularly persuasive.

World

US widens travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says

Dec 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. plans to expand the number of countries covered by its travel ban to more than 30, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Thursday.

World

Somalis arrested in Minneapolis immigration operation, officials say

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec 4 (REUTERS) - - People of Somali origin are among those arrested in an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, federal officials said on Thursday, two days after President Donald Trump hurled insults at immigrants from the Horn of Africa country and said he wanted them out of the United States.

Living

From Labubu to Skullpanda: Why Malaysians are going gaga for blind boxes

From Labubu to Skullpanda, these collectors share how small mystery figurines spark big joy for them.

Two Fit

When back pain is caused by tight hip flexors

Use the Thomas test to assess whether or not the tightness is really coming from these muscles.

World

Honduras presidential candidate Nasralla says Trump’s interference damaged his election chances

TEGUCIGALPA, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Honduran presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla said last-minute interference from U.S. President Donald Trump in the country's closely fought election had damaged his chances of winning and left him trailing as vote counting dragged on.

Technology

LG Elec says Microsoft and LG affiliates pursuing cooperation on data centres

SEOUL, Dec 5 (Reuters) - South Korea's LG Electronics Inc said on Friday that Microsoft and LG affiliates are pursuing overall business cooperation regarding data centres, but no specific deal has been signed at this time.