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AseanPlus News
Thailand extends activist and human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa's jail term to more than 34 years
A Thai court sentenced a leader of 2020 protests to an additional two years in jail on Friday, a rights group said, bringing his total term to more than 34 years.
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World
Oman navy evacuates 25 crew from vessel off Musandam
Oct 30 (Reuters) - Oman's Royal Navy evacuated 25 crew members from a Panama-flagged commercial vessel after it was targeted and caught fire 1.6 nautical miles off the coast of Musandam, the Maritime Security Centre said on Friday.
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AseanPlus News
Philippines’ China hawk defence chief open to 2028 presidential showdown with V-P Duterte
Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said he's open to a presidential run in 2028, potentially pitting the China hawk against current Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Banking
Hong Leong Bank expands cross-border QR payments with Alipay+
KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) has added Alipay+ to its cross-border payment network through Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet), allowing customers to make overseas QR payments using the HLB Connect app.
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AseanPlus News
Six feared dead in helicopter crash in Indian Himalayan state, media report
Six people were feared dead in a helicopter crash in the Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand on Friday, television channels reported, adding that bad weather was suspected to be the cause.
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Nation
Nepal floods: PERKESO payments to next of kin expected on Nov 4, says Masfih
KUALA LUMPUR: The disbursement of Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) payments to the next of kin of Malaysians who perished in the Nepal-Tibet flood is expected to be expedited, with payments scheduled for Nov 4, says Malaysia Solidarity Families in Hope (Masfih).
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Corporate News
JagaSolution auditors flag going concern uncertainty amid losses
KUALA LUMPUR: JagaSolution Bhd's external auditors have flagged a material uncertainty over the company's ability to continue as a going concern following losses and negative operating cash flow in the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (FY26).
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AseanPlus News
Asean envoy meets Myanmar minister, discusses civil war and aid access
The South-East Asian bloc's special envoy met Myanmar's foreign minister during a visit to the country and discussed its civil war and humanitarian access, according to official statements.
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Hockey
Azrai scores twice as Malaysia trounce Bangladesh in Asian Champions Trophy
PETALING JAYA: A brace from Azrai Aizad Abu Kamal set the tone for Malaysia's emphatic win against Bangladesh at the Asian Champions Trophy.
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Cambodia
Malaysia-Cambodia unity shines at 2026 Malaysia National Day celebration in Phnom Penh
Malaysian Ambassador to Cambodia Shaharuddin Onn said Malaysia's strength stems from preserving national unity amid cultural diversity - a value shared with Cambodia
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Corporate News
MAA Group auditors flag going concern concerns amid RM106.9mil loss
PETALING JAYA: MAA Group Bhd's external auditors, Messrs KPMG PLT, have expressed an unqualified audit opinion accompanied by a material uncertainty related to going concern for the audited financial statements for the financial year ended June 30, 2026.
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AseanPlus News
Ultra-wealthy families in Asia, including Singapore, lack succession and crisis planning: DBS report
Ultra-high-net-worth families aspire to pass wealth down to future generations, but a new DBS report released on Oct 30 shows that most of them are not ready.
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Indonesia
Forest fires hit five Indonesian provinces while floods affect thousands in North Sumatra
Forest and land fires have been reported in five Indonesian provinces, affecting 1,410 hectares, while floods have affected thousands of households in North Sumatra, prompting continued disaster response operations across the country.
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Corporate News
Mega Fortris, Ni Hsin respond to Bursa queries after shares plunge
KUALA LUMPUR: Mega Fortris Bhd and Ni Hsin Group Bhd have responded to Bursa Malaysia's unusual market activity (UMA) queries following sharp declines in their share prices.
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World
Trump on Iran war: It's going to get wrapped up soon
WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump, speaking ahead of November 3 midterm congressional elections, said on Friday he believed the war with Iran will end soon, but did not say how that would happen.
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Nation
Melaka polls: MCA ready for tough fight in four seats, says Dr Wee
MELAKA: MCA is ready to take on all challenges in the Melaka state election as it adds Kota Laksamana to its line-up, bringing the number of seats it will contest to four.
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World
Iran's IRGC navy says two tankers stopped south of Hormuz after incidents
Oct 30 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy said on Friday that two oil tankers were involved in incidents and stopped in waters south of the Strait of Hormuz, after ignoring radio warnings and attempting to use what it described as an unauthorized route through the strategic waterway.
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Arts
In Afghanistan, musicians defy music ban to keep traditions alive
Many Afghan musicians and performers fled the country after the Taliban takeover in 2021
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AseanPlus News
Cathay Pacific joins growing list of airlines hit by data breach
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. said it had joined a growing list of global airlines affected by a data breach at a major software provider.
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Wellness
A ginger shot for your immune system
This popular rhizome has anti-inflammatory properties that may help boost your immunity.
