Nation

Cybercrime Bill allows asset restrictions even before suspects are charged, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Courts will be empowered to issue property restriction orders to prevent proceeds of cybercrime activities from being dissipated, even before suspects are formally charged.

Nation

Three alternatives to cancelled Naval Strike Missile system in final stages of evaluation

KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry is in the final stages of evaluating three surface-to-surface missile (SSM) options for the Royal Malaysian Navy following Norway's cancellation of the export permit for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) system.

Cybersecurity

Cyberattackers drain money from French bank Credit Mutuel Arkea

Crédit Mutuel Arkéa said hackers stole money from it after gaining access to its computer systems, underscoring the growing cybersecurity risks for the banking sector.

Living

Ocean liner to be sunk off Florida coast to create reef, dive site

An ocean liner that made the world record for the fastest trans-Atlantic passage is set to become a reef and dive site off Florida's western coast.

Wellness

Robotic help to operate on breast cancer

Robotic systems are being utilised in certain breast cancer operations for increased precision and the benefits of a minimally-invasive procedure.

Nation

DBKL acts against errant public housing, PPR tenants, 323 units vacated

KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has taken enforcement action against 602 public housing (PA) and People's Housing Programme (PPR) units for breaches of tenancy conditions, with 323 units vacated.

Markets

Indonesia stock market to publish more details on company shareholding   

JAKARTA: Indonesia's stock market will start publishing details on whether shareholders who own more than 1% of a publicly listed firm are the controlling shareholder, or affiliates of a controlling shareholder, authorities said.

Markets

Australian shares set for best day since mid-June as Democrats' win sparks rally

Australian shares were on track for their best session since mid-June on Thursday, mirroring a rally in global equities as Democrats' sweep of the US midterm elections boosted risk appetite and offset a sharp fall in National Australia Bank.

Markets

Bursa Malaysia rallies as oil prices fall after US midterms

KUALA LUMPUR: Global equities are on a rally as plunging oil process following a decisive win by the Democrats at the US midterm elections accelerated hopes of an expedient end to the conflict in the Middle East.

Technology

Pentagon chief tech officer says government will detail laws that apply to AI labs this month

NAPA, California, Nov 4 (Reuters) - The US ⁠federal government will lay out all ‌the laws and regulations that apply to domestic AI labs later this month, Pentagon ​Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael ⁠said on Wednesday.

Nation

Hostel warden claims trial to sexually assaulting pupil in Kelantan

PETALING JAYA: A hostel warden has claimed trial to two charges of physically sexually assaulting an 11-year-old Year Five pupil at a primary school in Dabong, Kuala Krai, last year.

Cybersecurity

Beijing says UK cybersecurity report 'smears' China

China warned Britain on Nov 4 not to "smear" it, a day after a report said Beijing was likely intending to carry out AI operations against the UK's critical infrastructure.

Entertainment

How HK superstar Chow Yun Fat maintains a fit physique at 71YO

Despite his age, the actor shows no signs of slowing down.

Nation

Melaka polls: Pakatan’s Hakimin faces off against state Governor’s son in first bid for Ayer Molek

MELAKA: Five years after campaigning for Pakatan Harapan in Ayer Molek, Muhammad Hakimin Mokhtar is back, this time seeking votes for himself.

Forex

Ringgit opens higher ahead of expected OPR hike

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and major currencies on Thursday ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) decision, with expectations of an interest rate hike lending support to the local currency.

Technology

Australia data centre inquiry finds inadequate checks, stops short of moratorium

SYDNEY, Nov 5 (Reuters) - An ⁠inquiry into data centres by Australia's most populous state found approvals failed to ⁠consider the cumulative effect on resources and infrastructure but stopped short of calling for ‌a moratorium, prompting a blistering rebuke from its chair.

STARPICKS

New premier retail, entertainment centre opens Nov 5 in KL Midtown

AEON Mall KL Midtown is set to welcome customers on Nov 5, ahead of its grand opening scheduled for Jan 8, 2027. This opening will introduce a diverse mix of retail, dining, beauty, wellness and entertainment offerings.

Technology

Australia's NEXTDC rallies; calls Goodman, Digital Realty share bid 'opportunistic'

Nov 5 (Reuters) - Australian data centre ⁠operator NEXTDC said on Thursday its board considered an aftermarket book ⁠build by an entity owned by Goodman Group and Digital Realty to ‌be "opportunistic", and that it had received no takeover proposal.

Nation

Strict action against Malaysians aiding illegal immigrants

KUALA LUMPUR: Strict enforcement action will be taken against Malaysians who act as enablers for foreigners committing offences in the country, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

World

'A mandate for change': Democrats remake Texas politics in election rout

Nov 4 (Reuters) - Texas Democrats, shut out ⁠of every statewide office for more than three decades, have toppled Republicans from the top of the ballot to the bottom, ⁠remaking the political landscape of the nation's largest conservative state in a single earth-shattering night.