Myanmar

Myanmar citizens head to early polls in Bangkok

BANGKOK: A few dozen early voters in Myanmar's widely criticised elections cast their ballots at the country's embassy in Bangkok on Saturday (Dec 6) as polls opened for citizens abroad.

Cricket

Cricket-West Indies snatch thrilling draw after epic Greaves double hundred

Dec 6 (Reuters) - Justin Greaves produced an epic unbeaten 202 in a remarkable fourth innings display to help West Indies thwart an injury-depleted New Zealand attack and snatch a thrilling draw in the opening test in Christchurch on Saturday.

Nation

Taman Prima Saujana drowning case enters third day, SAR ops expanded to 10km

KUALA LUMPUR: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for a teenage boy who is feared drowned in Taman Prima Saujana, Kajang entered its third day today with the search expanded to 10km.

Nation

Who shouts the loudest is irrelevant, the focus is on delivery, says MCA sec-gen

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA Secretary-General Datuk Chong Sin Woon says the party is prioritising results over political rivalries, stressing that what matters to the people is not who shouts the loudest, but who can solve problems.

Nation

Possible floods in Kuantan from today to Dec 9

KUANTAN: The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN) has issued a flood warning for Kuantan, particularly for low-lying areas and locations near the Kuantan and Cherating river basins, from today until next Tuesday (Dec 9).

China

United States confirms Chinese boy Yuanxin, six, is in federal custody. But where is he?

WASHINGTON: More than a week after US immigration authorities separated six-year-old Yuanxin from his father during a routine check-in with ICE in New York, it has been confirmed that the child has been placed in the custody of the US Office of Refugee Resettlement. However, his location still remains unknown.

Nation

Johor accountant duped of nearly RM1mil in investment scam

KULAI: An accountant lost RM916,700 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scam that promised lucrative returns.

Nation

Sabah polls: Voters will punish parties that fail to stand firm, says MCA sec-gen

KUALA LUMPUR: Sabah's election results have once again highlighted a key political lesson: parties that fail to stand firm at critical moments risk punishment at the ballot box, says Datuk Chong Sin Woon.

Nation

Wanita MCA ‘ready to lead’ as young women membership surges 145%

KUALA LUMPUR: Wanita MCA is making a clear bid to strengthen its political clout by recruiting more young women and positioning itself as a central player in the party's election machinery, says its chief, Datuk Wong You Fong.

Thailand

Highest tidal surge of the year hits Thailand's Samut Prakan, flooding Pak Nam and Phra Samut Chedi

BANGKOK: Saturday's (Dec 6) tidal surge reached the highest level of the year, with waters at Bang Pu rising to 1.99 m., resulting in widespread flooding around Pak Nam Market and Phra Samut Chedi.

Singapore

Members sue Singapore Recreation Club over vote to turn billiards room into co-working space

SINGAPORE: Members of Singapore Recreation Club's (SRC) billiards group are challenging a resolution in court that would turn the billiards room into a co-working space.

World

FIFA faces backlash after awarding first Peace Prize to Donald Trump

KUALA LUMPUR: The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has come under heavy criticism from various quarters after its President, Gianni Infantino, awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize to United States President Donald Trump.

Nation

Immigration Dept aims for full digitalisation and zero public complaints, says DG

PUTRAJAYA: The Immigration Department will continue to strengthen the implementation of its service reform initiatives to ensure the public enjoys more efficient, faster and user-friendly services, said director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban.

Nation

Brothers killed after motorcycle crashes into guardrail on NSE

SEREMBAN: Two brothers were killed when their motorcycle crashed into the guardrail along KM266.8 of the southbound lane of the North-South Expressway near here.

Nation

Suspected tiger attack behind dead, missing cattle near Chemor, say Perak cops

IPOH: Several cattle were found dead and missing in a suspected tiger attack at Bukit Bangkong in Tanah Hitam, near Chemor.

Living

How hotel-led F&B outlets are innovating to remain relevant and competitive

Facing increasing competition from independent restaurants, hotel restaurants have to evolve in order to thrive.

AI

Opinion: How can you tell if something’s been written by ChatGPT? Let’s delve

What the bots do is write toward the average. What we humans can do is depart from the norm.

TV

Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys merge their parallel lives for 'The Beast In Me'

When prestige TV was first thought to be eclipsing movies, with quality scripts and meaty acting roles, two shows frequently bandied about were Homeland with Claire Danes and The Americans starring Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell.

Forex

Ringgit to remain steady, trade within 4.10-4.12 versus greenback next week

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to remain steady and trade within the 4.10-4.12 range against the US dollar next week, supported by market expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) at its upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. 

Brunei

Royal Brunei Armed Forces personnel return after successful peacekeeping mission in Lebanon

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: A total of 29 Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) personnel – comprising three officers and 26 other ranks, including two female members – returned safely to Brunei Darussalam Friday (Dec 5) afternoon.