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Sabah & Sarawak

Marine police seize smuggled diesel worth over RM230,000 in Sarawak

SIBU: Marine police seized illegal diesel worth RM230,850 during an intelligence-led operation along Jalan Pulau Dudong on Wednesday (Dec 3).

Nation

Sabah mourns the passing of Bung Moktar

KOTA KINABALU: The leaders and people of Sabah are in mourning this morning over the demise of Kinabatangan Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, who was also the Sabah Barisan Nasional chairman, a much-beloved leader.

Commodities

Oil prices head for 2% weekly gain as Fed hopes boost market, Venezuela tensions loom

WTI OIL prices were heading for weekly gains of close to 2% in early trading on Friday, supported by an expected Federal Reserve interest rate cut, escalating U.S.-Venezuela tensions and stalled peace talks in Moscow.

Forex

Ringgit opens stronger at RM4.10 vs greenback

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened firmer on Friday at around RM4.10 to the US dollar, with improving fiscal conditions supporting investor sentiment toward the local currency.

Technology

Apple appoints Meta's Newstead as general counsel amid executive changes

Dec 4 (Reuters) - Apple on Thursday announced that Meta Platforms' chief legal officer, Jennifer Newstead, will join the company as its general counsel and senior vice president.

Markets

Subdued trading on Bursa continues as traders await Fed rate decision

KUALA LUMPUR: Sentiment on the local stock market remains weak after two straight losing sessions as the final month of 2025 has provided few domestic trading catalysts.

World

Putin and Modi discuss trade, peace in New Delhi summit

NEW DELHI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began summit talks in New Delhi on Friday, as New Delhi rolled out the red carpet for the Russian leader and Modi told him India supported peace efforts in Ukraine. 

Nation

Govt’s medical, health insurance scheme to be standalone product, says Finance Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: The government's basic medical and health insurance scheme (MHIT), set to be introduced in early 2027, will be a standalone product not tied to investment performance, says the Finance Ministry.

Nation

Bung Moktar: Sabahans lost a resolute fighter who championed their rights

KOTA KINABALU: The people of Sabah and the country lost a resolute fighter who championed their rights and well-being with the passing of Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin at a private hospital here at 1.46am on Friday (Dec 5).

Entertainment

Miss Universe 2025 Fatima Bosch won’t resign: ‘You can buy crown in Walmart, but not in Miss Universe’

The beauty queen says naysayers that they can just buy their own crown at Walmart.

Nation

‘Some prayers don't have words anymore, only tears and trust’, Bung Moktar’s wife Zizie Izette posts heartfelt message

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Barisan Nasional chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin is expected to be buried at the Kg Likas Muslim Cemetery after Friday prayers today.

World

Bondi orders US law enforcement to investigate 'extremist groups'

WASHINGTON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday ordered federal law enforcement to step up investigations into the anti-fascist antifa movement and similar "extremist groups," and asked the FBI to compile a list of entities possibly engaged in domestic terrorism, according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters.

Nation

Bung Moktar always stood firm by his principles, says Zambry

PETALING JAYA: Condolences and tributes have poured in for Sabah Umno chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, who passed away at 1.46am on Friday (Dec 5).

STARPICKS

Harvey Norman brings your dream kitchen to life

BUILT-IN kitchen appliances, once reserved for luxury homes are now rapidly gaining popularity across Malaysia. Modern homeowners are embracing sleek, space-saving kitchen designs that enhance the cooking experience.

Nation

BN chairman Ahmad Zahid, Umno leaders pay tribute to Bung Moktar

PETALING JAYA: Friends of Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin remember him as a true friend and a great leader as they mourn his passing.

STARPICKS

sooka Gilerrr Streaming Challenge Winners Score Huge Rewards

BINGE-WATCHING has never been so thrilling.

Technology

AI's rise stirs excitement, sparks job worries

NEW YORK, Dec 4 (Reuters) - The transformative effects of artificial intelligence dominated discussions at the Reuters NEXT conference in New York, with panelists concentrating on how it may upend work - and job growth - sidestepping concerns about an AI bubble. 

Technology

Australia's NEXTDC inks MoU with OpenAI to develop AI infrastructure in Sydney, shares jump

Dec 5 (Reuters) - NEXTDC Ltd said on Friday it inked a memorandum of understanding with ChatGPT maker OpenAI to collaborate on the development of a hyperscale AI campus and graphics processing unit supercluster in Sydney, boosting its shares.

Fashion

Versace creative chief Dario Vitale exits less than nine months on job

Italian fashion brand Versace announced the departure of its chief creative officer, Dario Vitale, less than nine months after he took over from Donatella Versace.

True Or Not

QuickCheck: Is male pattern baldness inherited from the mother's side?

Jason Statham, Vin Diesel and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. What do these famous actors have in common other than being in the Fast and Furious movie franchise?