Technology

Binance $6.3 billion heist to prompt closer scrutiny by insurers

Nov 6 (Reuters) - Last week's $6.3 billion ⁠Binance heist is prompting insurers to scrutinize crypto companies' security more closely, with underwriters expected to probe if clients are vulnerable to a similar attack when they seek new ⁠coverage or renew existing policies, industry insiders and experts said.

AseanPlus News

Frequently labelled as communists, who are the Democratic Socialists of America?

Once dismissed as a fringe movement, the organisation is gaining political ground with DSA-backed candidates poised to enter Congress

Living

Heart And Soul: A piece of heritage evokes fond memories of Deepavali

As Deepavali approaches, this author shares fond memories of grating fresh coconut for her family's festive cooking.

Badminton

Wei Chong-Kai Wun survive stern test in Yeosu

PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun kept Malaysia's hopes alive at the Korean Open by booking their place in the semi-finals on Friday (Nov 6).

AseanPlus News

Vietnam top side Ho Chi Minh City Police can impress all in Asean Club Championship, says Patrik Le Giang

Ho Chi Minh City Police FC goalkeeper Patrik Lê Giang is relishing the chance to rub shoulders with the region's leading teams as the Vietnamese outfit prepares to resume its Asean Club Championship Shopee Cup.

Badminton

Roy King stays humble despite recent success

PETALING JAYA: Rising men's doubles pair Aaron Tai-Yap Roy King are hoping to carry their impressive momentum into the final two tournaments of the year as they chase a place in next January's Malaysian Open.

Corporate News

UPA proposes diversification into property development

PETALING JAYA: UPA Corp Bhd has proposed to diversify its existing operations to include property development and property investment. 

World

Italy's far-right Vannacci loses ground as support slips, activists quit

ROME, Nov 6 (Reuters) - For the first time since ⁠launching his far-right party this year, former army general Roberto Vannacci is showing signs of losing steam, with support slipping in the polls and activists abandoning ⁠him over internal disputes and policy disagreements.

Nation

YTL commits £5mil to LSE scholarship programme for Malaysian students

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian students will have greater access to study opportunities at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) following a £5mil (about RM28mil) philanthropic commitment by YTL Corporation Berhad.

AseanPlus News

Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders exempt from UK’s proposed 10-year settlement wait

Applicants would retain their five-year route to UK settlement but still face stricter English-language and criminality requirements

Corporate News

MMHE completes RM350mil sukuk issuance

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd (MHB) has raised RM350mil via the issuance of Islamic medium-term notes under its RM1bil Sukuk Murabahah Programme.

AseanPlus News

Lydia Ko's powered LAGC takes on Michelle Wie's New York in the opening tie of the inaugural WTGL

Thailand's World No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul and China's top star Yin Ruoning are set to debut for Motor City Golf on Tuesday (Nov 10).

Corporate News

Nestcon unit secures RM161mil serviced apartment project in Gombak

KUALA LUMPUR: Nestcon Bhd said its wholly-owned subsidiary Nestcon Builders Sdn Bhd has accepted a RM161mil contract from BU Developments Sdn Bhd for the construction of a 36-storey block of serviced apartments in Bandar Baru Ulu Kelang in Gombak, Selangor.

Nation

'My resignation takes effect the moment Najib gets home,' says Loke

PUTRAJAYA: Anthony Loke says his resignation as Transport Minister will take effect the moment Datuk Seri Najib Razak reaches home.

Corporate News

TRC Synergy JV lands RM2.69bil construction award for Penang LRT project

KUALA LUMPUR: TRC Synergy Bhd said its joint venture, CCCC-TRC-UFUK, has accepted a contract from MRT Mutiara Sdn Bhd for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) project - Mutiara Line Package CMC2 valued at RM2.69bil.

AseanPlus News

China accuses Philippine politicians of ‘intolerable’ conduct as tensions rise

China's top diplomat Wang Yi urges the Philippines to rein in politicians who had repeatedly 'smeared' Beijing and crossed its 'red lines'

Nation

Gradual transition planned for proposed school uniform standardisation, says Education Ministry

PETALING JAYA: The proposed standardisation of student uniforms in educational institutions will be implemented gradually, with a transition period for parents and guardians to prepare, says the Education Ministry.

Nation

Continuous rain expected in parts of K'tan, T'ganu, Sabah from Nov 8 to 11

KUALA LUMPUR: Continuous rain is expected in several parts of Kelantan and Terengganu from Sunday until Nov 11, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

China

China training Solomon Islands police to use water cannons under security pact

Training programme announced after new government said it would review its current agreements with Beijing

Smartphones

Trading apps can lead to addiction, but friends and family can help

Trading apps make it easy to follow financial markets and buy and sell stocks, ETFs, bonds and crypto directly from your smartphone. It's problematic, however, if trading becomes compulsive or, at worst, an addiction.