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World
Trump not planning to back Bolsonaro's claim to be Brazil's leader, sources say

(This story has been republished to remove an image of Jair Bolsonaro, with no ⁠changes to text.)
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Nation
Deepavali preparations pick up pace nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR: The festive atmosphere is building ahead of Deepavali on Nov 8, with the Indian community nationwide preparing for the Festival of Lights by buying traditional attire, making festive delicacies and decorating their homes to celebrate the occasion with family and friends.
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World
The family thought he was a priest. Mexico’s Catholic Church says he was an impostor

MEXICO CITY, Oct 30 (Reuters) -
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Philippines
Former interim leader elected to the Philippines' Bangsamoro parliament's first regular chief minister

Former Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua was overwhelmingly elected as the Bangsamoro Parliament's regular Chief Minister during its inaugural session here at the Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex on Friday,
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Technology
As US airlines deploy AI pricing tools, startups help travelers cash in on fare drops

NEW YORK, Oct 30 (Reuters) - US airlines are ⁠turning to artificial intelligence to help maximize revenue from airfares. Now startups are putting AI to work on the other side of the ⁠transaction, helping passengers automatically claw back savings when ticket prices fall.
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Corporate News
Hwa Tai appoints Yee Lee as distributor for Sabah, Labuan

KUALA LUMPUR: Hwa Tai Industries Bhd has appointed Yee Lee Trading Co Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Yee Lee Corporation Bhd, as its sub-distributor for Sabah and Labuan.
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Singapore
Football fest in Singapore - Vinicius Jr, Gabriel, Raphinha among Brazil stars set to play in friendlies on the island

Football fans are in for a Samba treat as some of football's biggest stars are set to grace The Kallang's National Stadium in November.
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Nation
Police probing obscene content on Kluang LED screens

KLUANG: Police are investigating an incident in which eight LED screens belonging to the Kluang Municipal Council were allegedly hacked to display obscene content.
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Family
No risk of birth complication for pregnant women on weight loss medication

Experts still recommend stopping GLP-1 drugs before conception, but says those who are on it before knowing they are pregnant should not panic.
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AseanPlus News
Abby Choi’s ex-father-in-law pleads guilty to illegal disposal of her body in stark U-turn

The former father-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has made a U-turn midway through his and his sons' murder trial, pleading guilty to the illegal disposal of her body.
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Business
MICCI facilitates Malaysia-Palestine trade ties through Palestine's halal recognition by JAKIM

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) has helped strengthen trade ties between Malaysia and Palestine after the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) recognised the Palestine Standards Institution (PSI) as a recognised foreign halal certification body in Palestine.
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Football
Soccer-No big Bayern changes ahead of Klassiker despite coach Kompany absence, Danks says

BERLIN, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich ⁠will not be making changes or preparing any differently for ⁠Saturday's Bundesliga Klassiker against Dortmund despite the absence of coach Vincent ‌Kompany, assistant coach Aaron Danks said on Friday.
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China
US should spy on Chinese firms to maintain edge in tech race: ex-CIA official

Former CIA deputy director's call to repeal Obama-era ban on economic espionage comes as Beijing rushes to protect trade secrets
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Business
Public Mutual declares over RM89mil distributions for four funds

KUALA LUMPUR: Public Bank Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Public Mutual Bhd, has declared gross distributions totalling more than RM89mil for four funds for the financial year ended Oct 31, 2026.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Sandakan students’ solar-powered road safety system wins innovation contest

KOTA KINABALU: An affordable, eco-friendly road safety system that uses AI-powered monitoring to detect risky driving behaviours developed by students of SM Sung Siew Sandakan here is the national champion for Shell NXplorers Malaysia 2026.
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Nation
CSA not unusual, precedent set by previous governments, says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has defended the Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) signed between the federal government and opposition lawmakers, saying such arrangements are not unusual and follow precedent.
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Markets
FBM KLCI bucks regional sell-off, ringgit hits near two-month high

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI closed higher on Friday, supported by gains in selected plantation heavyweights despite broad market weakness and a regional sell-off.
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Nation
Penang targets record-low deficit in 2027 state budget

GEORGE TOWN: Penang has projected a record-low budget deficit of RM5.62mil for 2027, down from RM19.92mil this year, as the state seeks to balance spending with economic growth and public needs.
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AseanPlus News
Immigration rules deter nearly half of Asia-Pacific air travellers, survey finds

Geopolitical tensions are also influencing travel decisions, annual survey by airline body IATA finds
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Nation
RM500 cash aid for newlyweds in Penang next year, says CM

GEORGE TOWN: Newlyweds in Penang will receive a one-off RM500 cash assistance under a new state government initiative next year.