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Nation
Melaka polls: Adly vows to complete two unfinished Bukit Katil projects if re-elected
MELAKA: Bukit Katil incumbent Datuk Seri Adly Zahari has pledged to complete two long-awaited development projects in his constituency if voters give him a third term in the Nov 14 Melaka state election.
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AseanPlus News
Vietnam celebrates as Nguyen Tuan Anh and Ho Anh Huy make the halfway cut at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
Nguyen fought to a three-over 74 in blustery conditions for tied 14th position as he and fellow debutant Ho safely made the cut at the event.
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AseanPlus News
Thailand probes assets of chief rabbi stripped of citizenship, widening scrutiny of a religious leader
Thai authorities are examining the landholdings and businesses of the country's chief rabbi after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stripped him of Thai citizenship, widening scrutiny of a religious leader who has lived in the country for more than three decades.
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Forex
Ringgit extends rally against US dollar as traders reassess Fed rate hike prospects
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit extended its gains to close higher against the US dollar on Friday as traders reassessed the possibility of an interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve (Fed), an analyst said.
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AseanPlus News
Liyana remains best-performing Malaysian after second round of Maybank Championship 2026
Liyana Durisic remained the best-performing Malaysian after the second round of the Maybank Championship 2026 despite carding a one-over 73
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AseanPlus News
‘Don’t have the illusion’: Graduate job ads down 22% as AI rewrites the rules in Hong Kong
Hong Kong students urged to take internships and sharpen their soft skills to meet employers' expectations
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Technology
Asia chip firms see strong AI demand; market jitters continue
TOKYO/TAIPEI Oct 30 (Reuters) - Asian chip-supply-chain companies said on Friday that AI-related demand remained strong, while investor concerns persisted over whether the massive investments in AI infrastructure would generate adequate returns.
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Technology
Meta, TikTok, X lose legal challenge against UK watchdog over online safety data demands
LONDON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Meta, TikTok and X lost a legal challenge against British regulator Ofcom on Friday over information requests made under the Online Safety Act, in one of the first tests of Britain's nascent online safety regime.
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Fashion
Halloween dressing: More than a style statement, it’s cultural commentary
This Halloween, the most striking costumes do more than turn heads – they offer a sharp take on culture, celebrity and society.
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AseanPlus News
Mbappe's Mao remarks expose the costs of crossing China's red lines for celebrities all over the world
Sponsors including Mengniu, Shanghai Milkground and Eastroc end cooperation with Mbappe as past China disputes hit Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, H&M, Nike, Adidas and the NBA.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Finance Ministry has never directed cancellation of rural road projects, says Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR: The Finance Ministry has never issued any directive to cancel rural road projects, only deferred new contracts to prevent outstanding payments to contractors from continuing to accumulate, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.
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Corporate News
Kimlun raises RM31.66mil via Islamic commercial papers
PETALING JAYA: Kimlun Corp Bhd has successfully raised RM31.66mil via Islamic Commercial Papers (ICP). This issuance is part of its unrated ICP and Islamic Medium Term Notes (IMTN) programmes established on Oct 4, 2021, which have a combined limit of up to RM800mil.
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China
China dismisses US report of suspected spy targeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as ‘groundless’
Beijing dismissed The NYT reports of a Chinese spy plot targeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as "groundless speculation" meant to smear China.
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Corporate News
Mi Technovation to acquire Singapore industrial property for RM331.8mil
KUALA LUMPUR: Mi Technovation Bhd has proposed to acquire a seven-storey light industrial building in Singapore for S$103.88mil, or approximately RM331.8mil, to establish a global operational hub for its vehicle technologies business.
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Rugby
Rugby-World player of the year Marx to leave Japan and return to South Africa
CAPE TOWN, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Rugby's World Player of the Year Malcolm Marx will leave Japan after seven years next June and returning home to South Africa, he said on Friday.
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World
Exclusive-Japan pushes to remove Myanmar from global financial watchdog's blacklist
TOKYO/BANGKOK, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Japan is pushing a global financial crimes watchdog to remove Myanmar from its blacklist to make it easier to do business there, the latest sign that some major countries are looking to bring the pariah state's military-backed government in from the cold.
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AseanPlus News
Chinese boy who donated US$1.5 to end power cuts now works for energy company
Feeling that his first contribution was far too small for such a massive undertaking, Wang quietly made a second US$1.5 donation shortly after
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Nation
Melaka polls: Adly defends young Pakatan candidates against criticism
MELAKA: Young candidates should be given the opportunity to prove their ability to serve the people instead of being judged solely by their age and experience, says Datuk Seri Adly Zahari.
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Nation
Melaka polls: Pakatan to fly solo, 24 candidates fielded
MELAKA: Pakatan Harapan will field 24 candidates in the upcoming Melaka state elections after setting aside earlier discussions on a possible PH Plus arrangement.
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Corporate News
SkyeChip Q2 net profit jumps 27% on strong silicon IP demand
PETALING JAYA: Chip designer SkyeChip Bhd's net profit jumped 27.2% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) to RM17.7mil in the second quarter ended Sept 30, 2026, powered by strong demand for its silicon intellectual property (IP).
