Cybersecurity

Crypto giants scrap crime-fighting alliance as hackers circle

An initiative set up by some of crypto's largest companies to curb illicit activity has quietly been dissolved, at a time when crime involving digital assets continues to surge.

Living

A Michelin-starred restaurant in Macau is reviving China's rare Chengdu mansion cuisine

Led by seasoned chef Yang Denqguan, Five Foot Road in Macau's MGM Cotai is one of the few restaurants still cooking Chengdu mansion cuisine.

Nation

Accountant claims trial to sexually assaulting woman in apartment

GEORGE TOWN: A 34-year-old accountant claimed trial in the Sessions Court here on Thursday (Nov 5) to sexually assaulting a 27-year-old woman at an apartment unit.

Thailand

Thailand to press ahead with US trade talks despite midterm election results

BANGKOK: Thailand is pressing ahead with Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART) negotiations with the United States despite the outcome of the US midterm elections, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has affirmed

Nation

3.28 million vehicles expected on highways daily over Deepavali period

PETALING JAYA: An estimated 3.28 million vehicles will use major highways daily during peak travel days for Deepavali, with traffic set to increase as early as Thursday (Nov 5).

Singapore

Man to be charged over hidden camera in plane toilet on flight from Japan to Singapore

SINGAPORE; A 52-year-old man is set to be charged on Nov 5 after he allegedly hid a camera in the toilet of a plane during a flight from Japan to Singapore.

Indonesia

Troops deployed in Jakarta amid scandal over alleged wiretapping of Indonesian president

JAKARTA; Thousands of military personnel have been deployed across the Indonesian capital following the arrest of three police generals over alleged unauthorised wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto.

Nation

Visitor arrivals up 2.4% despite global challenges, says Tiong

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded 32.3 million international visitor arrivals in the first nine months of this year, a 2.4% increase from the 31.5 million recorded during the same period last year.

Sabah & Sarawak

Take cyber threats seriously and stay vigilant but calm, says consumer group

KOTA KINABALU: National cybersecurity defences must be strengthened amid concerns of threats facing the country as mentioned by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently, says a consumer group.

Golf

Golf-'Game, set and match': Australia casts doubt on LIV return amid financial uncertainty

MELBOURNE, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Australia ⁠has all but given up on hosting the popular LIV Golf event in Adelaide, with a ⁠senior government official calling 'game, set and match' for the embattled circuit following an exodus of ‌players and reports of a key investor pulling its funding commitment.

Football

Soccer-Kuyt beats former club Liverpool to deliver 'miracle' for Fenerbahce

Nov 5 (Reuters) - Fenerbahce interim ⁠head coach Dirk Kuyt praised his side's intensity and ⁠fighting spirit after they twice came from behind to ‌beat his former club Liverpool 3-2 at home in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Nation

Two cops sue Shuhaily over assault incident at KLIA

PUTRAJAYA: The two policemen who accused Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain of assault have sued him over the incident at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

Motorsport

Motor racing-Australian F1 world champion Alan Jones dies aged 80

MELBOURNE, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Alan Jones, who was the second ⁠Australian and first Williams driver to win the Formula One world title, died on Thursday a few days after his 80th birthday.

Nation

Over 6,000 illegal dumpsites closed in last three years, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 6,000 illegal dumpsites have been shut down nationwide over the past three years as the authorities step up action against unauthorised waste disposal, says Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

Social media

Harry and Meghan to discuss online harms at EU parliament event

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will speak in Brussels about the dangers children face on social media.

Global

The real reason flight attendants greet you as you enter the plane

Passengers who are visibly under the influence of alcohol, or behaving inappropriately, may be refused boarding.

Nation

Over 10,000 cubic metres of pig waste collected for biogas, Penang assembly told

GEORGE TOWN: A total of 10,815 cubic metres of pig waste was collected from licensed farms across Penang between May and September following the enforcement of a mandatory directive requiring farmers to send livestock waste to the Ampang Jajar Biogas Plant.

Nation

50% toll discount on Nov 6 and 7 in conjunction with Deepavali, says Nanta

PETALING JAYA: The government has agreed to give a 50% toll discount on Friday and Saturday (Nov 6 and 7) in conjunction with the Deepavali celebrations, says Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

Squash

Sivasangari's US Open run ends with q-final loss to world champ

PETALING JAYA: National squash player S. Sivasangari's US Open campaign came to an end after she could not get past Egypt's Amina Orfi in the quarter-finals on Wednesday (Nov 4).

Nation

M'sians can ride Penang ferry for free on Deepavali

GEORGE TOWN: Free ferry rides will be offered to Malaysians crossing the Penang channel on Sunday (Nov 8) for Deepavali.