Nation

Umno paid Najib's RM50mil fine, confirms party sec-gen

PETALING JAYA: The payment for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's RM50mil fine has been made to the Kuala Lumpur High Court, Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki announced.

India

Historic first: Actor Vijay Sethupathi will be the first Indian to present an award at the International Emmys

TAMIL NADU, (India): Tamil star Vijay Sethupathi is set to make history in New York this month. He will present an award at the 54th International Emmy Awards.

Banking

Public Bank records resilient performance amid headwinds

KUALA LUMPUR: Public Bank Bhd maintained a marginally positive performance in the first nine months of 2026 as it tackled prevailing soft market conditions.

AI

Three charged in scheme to use AI to impersonate CEOs and attorneys to steal US$129mil

Three people accused of using artificial intelligence to impersonate corporate executives and attorneys to steal about US$129mil (RM523.65mil) have been indicted on charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft

Nation

Police presence heavy outside Najib's residence amid talk of RM50mil fine payment

KUALA LUMPUR: A slew of activity can be seen outside former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's home here on Friday (Nov 6).

Bangladesh

Bangladesh rescues Rohingya refugees in border gun battle

DHAKA: Bangladesh security forces rescued at least 57 people, including Rohingya refugees, during a gun battle with suspected human traffickers near the Myanmar border, the military said Friday (Nov 6)

China

Abandoned by parents after cancer diagnosis, Chinese influencer dies following solo battle

BEIJING: A Chinese influencer who became known for bravely battling bone cancer after her parents abandoned her following her diagnosis has died, prompting widespread mourning online.

Nation

CSA important to maintain political ties post-election, says Ismail Sabri

ALOR GAJAH: The Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) is important to ensure that ties between political parties can continue even after an election, without being hampered by hostility arising from differences in political ideologies, says former prime minister Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Nation

Over 80% of taxi, hire-car drivers to get RM1,000 govt aid before Deepavali, says Apad

PETALING JAYA: More than 80% of eligible taxi and hire-car drivers are expected to receive their one-off RM1,000 financial assistance before Deepavali, says the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad).

World

Pope Leo starts South America 'homecoming' tour a month after lung surgery

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Pope Leo ⁠left on Friday for an ambitious 12-day trip across South America expected to attract millions-strong crowds, as the first US-born pope returns to a ⁠Catholic stronghold where he lived for decades as a missionary.

True Or Not

QuickCheck: Is Tabung Haji advertising job vacancies on social media?

ADVERTISEMENTS offering job vacancies under the name and logo of Lembaga Tabung Haji have been circulating on social media.

Singapore

Too many pieces: Man caught carrying One Piece trading cards worth over S$400,000 at Singapore's Changi Airport

SINGAPORE: Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers on Nov 2 caught a man attempting to bring in trading cards worth about S$400,000 into Singapore during a baggage screening at Changi Airport.

Nation

Najib's aide’s visit to KL court sparks questions that his RM50mil fine will be paid today

KUALA LUMPUR: The presence of Datuk Seri Najib Razak's special officer Ahmad Lutfi Azhar at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex has sparked questions on whether the former prime minister's RM50mil fine will be paid on Friday (Nov 6).

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah Immigration Dept detains 14 Chinese nationals in Sandakan during online scam raid

SANDAKAN: Fourteen Chinese nationals suspected of involvement in online scams have been detained following a raid on a three-storey bungalow in an upscale neighbourhood here.

Technology

Bear necessities: Indian techie builds wildlife alert

After his mother was killed in a bear attack in Kashmir, Indian software engineer Mudasir Ali developed an online early-warning system to help people in the Himalayan region avoid dangerous encounters with wildlife.

Cricket

Cricket-Australian batter Lynn completes ban after testing positive for cocaine

Nov 6 (Reuters) - Australian ⁠batter Chris Lynn served a one-month ban for ⁠cocaine use after returning a positive test earlier ‌this year during England's domestic Twenty20 competition, the country's cricket regulator said on Thursday.

Cricket

Cricket-NZ opener Conway ruled out of remainder of India ODI series

Nov 6 (Reuters) - ⁠New Zealand opener Devon Conway ⁠will miss the remainder of ‌the one-day international series against India because of a concussion sustained in a collision with ​teammate Matt Henry earlier ⁠this week.

Nation

Johor Domestic Trade Ministry seizes RM11.62mil worth of goods, warns against profiteering during Deepavali

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) recorded 2,373 enforcement cases involving seizures worth RM11.62mil within 11 months of this year.

Social media

Google, Meta and TikTok sue California over law designed to protect children from social media harms

Google, Meta and TikTok filed separate lawsuits seeking to block a California law designed to protect children from the risks of social media.

Living

How to make luxurious, silky smooth eggs benedict - plus sides to add

Golden goodness melting over succulent ham on crispy bread, coated in a silky sauce - that is a classic Eggs Benedict.