Entertainment

Pope Leo welcomes Bob Dylan to Vatican

Bob Dylan came knockin' on Pope Leo XIV' s door Wednesday, as the American singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy.

Nation

Najib leaves Kajang Prison

KAJANG: Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has reportedly left Kajang Prison in a grey Proton X70.

Technology

Tech selloff wipes out hedge fund gains, prompting risk cuts and layoffs

HONG ⁠KONG, Nov 6 (Reuters) - A brutal global equity selloff led by technology stocks has wiped out ⁠year-to-date gains at many hedge funds, while forcing some managers to cut risks and ‌reduce investment teams.

Corporate News

F&N does not rule out further price increases amid rising commodity costs

KUALA LUMPUR: Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) has not ruled out the possibility of targeted price adjustments of between three and four per cent across selected product portfolios in Malaysia and Thailand amid rising commodity and raw material costs.

Corporate News

Scammers using fake website, malicious apps to impersonate Bank Negara

KUALA LUMPUR: The public has been warned about scammers impersonating Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) through fake websites and malicious applications to steal personal and banking information.

Family

Teaching children how to use AI for their schoolwork critically

As AI becomes the default tool students turn to when doing their homework, it's important for parents to ensure their kids are not delegating the thinking to it.

Fashion

Met Gala 2027 fashion exhibit goes back to basics after John Galliano fallout

After cancelling its planned John Galliano exhibition, the Metropolitan Museum Of Art is turning to everyday garments and materials to explore their transformation into extraordinary fashion.

Animals

Therapy dogs bring calm and joy to students in US, a year after a school tragedy

They are part of a programme run by Canine Companions, a nonprofit based in California that provides trauma support dogs free of charge.

Nation

Najib’s lawyers arrive at Kajang Prison to submit house arrest order

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Razak's legal team arrived at Kajang Prison at 2.15pm on Friday (Nov 6) to submit a court order for the implementation of his house arrest, say news reports.

Markets

Emits aims to raise RM15mil from IPO ahead of ACE Market listing

GEORGE TOWN: Antenna manufacturing service provider Emits Bhd aims to raise RM15 million from its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd on Dec 1.

World

South Africa's ANC on track for big drop in voter support in municipal vote

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 6 (Reuters) - South ⁠Africa's African National Congress is on track for a big drop ⁠in voter support in municipal elections, results from more than two-thirds ‌of the votes counted showed on Friday.

Thailand

Thai PM Anutin highlights United States' investment growth and backs Thai data centres

BANGKOK: US business representatives and investors from all industry sectors have continued to expand their investments in Thailand. Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said after talks at Government House on Thursday (Nov 5).

Cybersecurity

Kremlin denies Russia role in fridge cyber attacks

The Kremlin denied on Nov 5 that it was behind cyberattacks that hit supermarket fridges across Europe this week, calling the allegations against Moscow "absurd."

Letters

The irony of Anthony Loke lecturing MCA on dignity after yielding to Bersatu

From DATUK TAN TEIK CHENG, MCA vice-president.

Japan

Japan to use US$63mil from reserve funds for cybersecurity measures

TOKYO: (Bernama-Kyodo) Japan's government on Friday (Nov 6) decided to tap 10 billion yen (US$63 million) from its fiscal 2026 budget reserve funds to beef up cybersecurity measures, amid recent personal data breaches following unauthorised access, Kyodo News reported

Economy

Malaysia's services producer price index up 3.6% in 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's services producer price index (SPPI) increased by 3.6 per cent in the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026), up from 2.9 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

World

Russia has seized dozens of Ukrainian hotels. One owner is fighting back

KYIV, Nov 6 (Reuters) - In a sparsely furnished court room in western Ukraine, ⁠a clerk called up the defendant.

Philippines

Philippines' Bangsamoro chief minister names members of regional Cabinet

COTABATO CITY (Philippines): (Bernama-PNA) Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua on Thursday (Nov 5) announced the composition of his regional cabinet, naming the officials to lead the ministries and offices under the new Government of the Day.

Commodities

Oil set for sharp weekly drop but Middle East supply concerns provide floor

BEIJING/PERTH: Oil prices are set for a sharp weekly drop on expectations of a de-escalation of the Iran war after US President Donald Trump's party suffered election losses, but Middle East supply concerns from the conflict continue to provide a floor for the market.

Aviation

Singapore Airlines to splash US$1.6bil on luxury long-haul cabins as rivals up their game

SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines , long a benchmark for premium travel, is spending more than S$2 billion ($1.6 billion) to upgrade long-haul seats and provide larger double-bed suites to compete with rivals that are pouring money into high-end cabins.