Cambodia

Cambodia adopting high-tech surveillance protection for Mekong dolphins

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia is preparing to install automated cameras and an advanced monitoring system at its Mekong Dolphin Monitoring, Surveillance and Conservation Centre, in a move aimed at strengthening efforts to protect the endangered freshwater mammals from illegal fishing.

Nation

Visit Sungai Kereh before demanding pig farm closures, Exco tells Wan Saiful

GEORGE TOWN: Tasek Gelugor MP Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan should visit Sungai Kereh to see its improved water quality firsthand before calling for the shutdown of Kampung Selamat's pig farms, says Penang executive councillor Jason H'ng Mooi Lye.

Commodities

Malaysia's palm oil stockpiles set to hit record high

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's palm oil stockpiles are expected to surge to a record 3.76 million tonnes in October, as production continues to outpace demand.

Telcos

CelcomDigi flags 260mil scam calls, advances ESG roadmap

PETALING JAYA: With digital scams posing an increasing threat to online users, CelcomDigi Bhd has flagged 260 million suspected scam calls and blocked 22 million short message service (SMS) messages monthly to strengthen customer protection.

World

Putin will not attend Britain's G20 summit, UK PM Burnham says

LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - ⁠Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said Russian President ⁠Vladimir Putin will not travel to a ‌G20 summit in Britain because of UK sanctions against him, The Economist newspaper reported on Thursday.

Wellness

This could reduce hospital visits for chronic kidney disease patients

This dietary recommendation appears to help manage excess acid in these patients.

Football

Soccer-In-form Fuellkrug back in Germany squad after goal rush

BERLIN, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Germany ⁠handed Werder Bremen forward Niclas Fuellkrug a place in the ⁠squad on Thursday for this month's Nations League matches to ‌crown his successful Bundesliga return this season.

Nation

Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in eight states, Labuan until 10pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit several areas in eight states and the Federal Territory of Labuan until 10pm Thursday (Nov 5).

Singapore

Singapore ICA clarifies no power outage at Woodlands Checkpoint amid heavy congestion on Nov 4

SINGAPORE: (Bernama) Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) confirmed that no power outage had occurred at the Woodlands Checkpoint following heavy traffic congestion along the Causeway on Wednesday (Nov 4).

Nation

Are we safe from cyberattacks?

PETALING JAYA: A cryptocurrency exchange, fridges and even blood banks have been targeted in recent cyberattacks across Europe and the US.

Technology

Nasdaq 100 eyes $1.8 trillion loss as Democratic win sparks AI delay fears

Nov 5 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq ⁠100 index was set to lose a whopping $1.8 trillion in stock value on Thursday as investors ⁠feared that the sweeping midterm victory of Democrats could stall the pace of AI infrastructure ‌expansion.

Nation

Aliff Daniel declares open repentance with family

SHAH ALAM: Aliff Daniel Adli, 21, together with his mother and younger sister, made a public declaration of repentance on Thursday (Nov 5) during an 'Istitabah' ceremony before three key witnesses.

World

Latinos, motivated by immigration and economic woes, drive Democratic gains in Republican strongholds

FORT WORTH, TEXAS, Nov 5 (Reuters) - When Geronimo Perez pulled up to vote ⁠at the Worth Heights Community Center in South Fort Worth, Texas, one thing was on his mind: a friend who had been deported just a week earlier.

Nation

Senior citizen found dead after alleged assault, three relatives arrested

SEREMBAN: A man and two women have been arrested to assist in investigations into the death of a senior citizen who was allegedly beaten to death here.

World

Midterms over, Democrats plunge into wide-open 2028 presidential race

WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - With the US midterms over, Democrats are turning to ⁠what could become one of their most crowded and unpredictable presidential primaries in decades, a 2028 contest likely to expose the party's divide over how to win back the White House.

Nation

Cops cripple love scam, non-existent crypto exchange syndicate, 13 foreigners arrested

MELAKA: Melaka police successfully crippled an online scam syndicate involving "love scams" and non-existent cryptocurrency exchange with the arrest of 13 foreigners at a house in Taman Kota Shahbandar here Wednesday (Nov 4).

Corporate News

F&N's 4Q net profit rises 16% y-o-y

Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) will focus on commercial execution and improving efficiencies to reinvest in growth, with immediate priorities including raising productivity at F&N AgriValley and expanding its newly operational Cambodian manufacturing business.

India

India's Panchkula School Horror: Eight-year-old boy gets bail after brutal attack on six-year-old girl, viral videos ordered removed

NEW DELHI: The shocking CCTV footage of a six-year-old girl being repeatedly attacked inside her school had sparked anger and raised serious questions about children's safety.

Nation

Melaka polls: Barisan machinery urged to exercise restraint during campaigning, says Zahid

ISTANBUL: Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reminded all party machinery to exercise restraint and conduct their campaigning responsibly during the 16th Melaka state election.

Nation

Malaysia to highlight Gaza crisis at TRT World Forum, says Zahid

ISTANBUL: The conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza will be among the key issues Malaysia will raise at the TRT World Forum 2026 Friday (Nov 6), says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.