Technology

AI chip demand powers third-quarter growth at chemical, industrial gas makers

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Singapore

Jail for Singapore car dealer who kept money sellers and buyers gave him; victims lost around S$500,000

SINGAPORE: The director of a car dealership who deceived some clients by using the money he received from selling their cars has been sentenced to two years and 11 months' jail.

Philippines

Lead prosecutor Luistro: No ‘fishing expedition’ in wealth case against Philippines VP Sara Duterte

MANILA: The House prosecution panel in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial did not go on a "fishing expedition" as its evidence came from her own records, along with those of her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, and their alleged companies.

Nation

US Senate election results offer lesson against prejudice, says Anwar

MELAKA: A Muslim candidate's historic breakthrough in American politics has shown that race and religion need not stand in the way of political success, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Corporate News

Alpha IVF gets SC approval for transfer to Main Market

KUALA LUMPUR: Alpha IVF Group Bhd has received approval from the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) to transfer its listing to Bursa Malaysia's Main Market from the ACE Market.

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.