Technology

Capgemini raises 2026 guidance as AI push brings work to IT consultants

Oct 30 (Reuters) - French ⁠IT consulting firm Capgemini raised its ⁠2026 guidance for the second time ‌this year after its third-quarter revenue grew 12%, in the strongest signal yet that the rush ​to deploy AI is turning ⁠into contracts for ⁠Europe's established consultancies. 

Myanmar

Yangon readies over 600 heat relief shelters amid El Nino concerns

YANGON: Myanmar's Yangon region has prepared more than 600 heat relief shelters with a combined capacity of over 150,000 people to help residents cope with extreme heat amid forecasts of a strong El Nino event, local media reported Thursday (Oct 29).

Nation

Ops Tiris: Five arrested over suspected diesel misappropriation in Perak

PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has uncovered suspected diesel misappropriation involving fishing boats during a raid at a private jetty in Manjung, Perak, seizing items worth more than RM587,000.

Economy

Design sharpens edge for Chinese exports

GUANGZHOU: Stainless steel has long endured a rather understated existence. It can be found in kitchen sinks, saucepans and rubbish bins, having proved durable and practical but unglamorous.

World

Qatari mediators return to Tehran to push for US-Iran deal, official says

Oct 30 (Reuters) - Qatari ⁠mediators returned to Tehran on Friday ⁠as part of efforts to reach a ‌deal between the US and Iran, an official briefed on the talks told Reuters.

South Korea

13 airlines hit by check-in disruption at Incheon Airport

SEOUL: A disruption to airline check-in systems at Incheon Airport caused major passenger-processing delays on Friday (Oct 30), effectively halting normal ticketing operations at three Chinese carriers by the afternoon.

World

French centrists' feuding increases odds of Le Pen-Melenchon runoff

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Nation

Two charged with posting ‘extremely’ offensive comments against Tuanku Muhriz

KUALA LUMPUR: Two men pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here to charges of creating and posting extremely offensive comments against Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir on social media in August.

Nation

Northeast monsoon: Over 100,000 rescue personnel on standby for possible floods

PUCHONG: A total of 101,901 officers and personnel from various rescue agencies have been placed on standby, with more than 40,000 assets ready for deployment during the Northeast Monsoon (MTL), which is expected to last until March next year.

Sabah & Sarawak

Train youth to replenish agriculture, livestock workforce, says Sabah minister

KOTA KINABALU: More youths need to be involved in the agriculture and livestock industries to ensure the sector's sustainability and continuity, said Datuk Jamawi Jaafar.

Nation

Anwar calls on parents to take greater charge of children’s discipline, activities

KUALA LUMPUR: Parents must take greater responsibility for monitoring their children's behaviour, education and social activities, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Animals

Orphaned kittens meet sharks and stingrays

The Bitty Kitty Brigade, a rescue organisation in the Twin Cities that finds foster homes for orphaned neonatal kittens, holds 'field trips' to the aquarium.

Family

How divorced parents can celebrate their child's birthday in a healthy way

If celebrating together presents discomfort for both parents, having separate parties is completely acceptable if that is what's best for the child.

Fashion

From patent leather to metallics, high-shine fashion is having a moment

Designers are turning up the gloss with polished textures and luminous finishes across fashion and accessories.

Mobile apps

WhatsApp now lets messages stay pinned indefinitely

In a post on its blog, WhatsApp has announced that messages can now be kept pinned in a chat indefinitely. The limit had previously been only up to 30 days.

Corporate News

US-owned startup plans US$600mil Malaysia rare-earth refinery

A US majority-owned startup plans to invest US$600 million in a rare-earth refinery in Malaysia, seeking to develop a new source of the critical minerals as Washington pushes to reduce its reliance on China.

Philippines

Philippines raises volcano alert level as blast sends ash skyward

MANILA: One of the Philippines' most active volcanoes fired a dark column of ash thousands of metres into the sky Friday (Oct 30) in a "moderately explosive eruption" that lasted nearly six minutes, the state seismology office said.

Nation

Opposition MPs to receive allocations once Budget 2027 is passed, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Allocations for opposition Members of Parliament who signed the Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) will be disbursed immediately after the Supply Bill 2027 is passed by Parliament.

Japan

Japan’s Mt. Fuji sees first snowcap of season, seven days earlier based on new system for checking

TOKYO: Mt. Fuji saw its first snowcap of the season on Friday (Oct 30), the Japan Meteorological Agency said on its website.

Nation

Fisherman and girlfriend jailed 30 years, caning for trafficking 173kg of methamphetamine

KUALA LUMPUR: A man and his Vietnamese girlfriend have been sentenced by the High Court to 30 years in jail after they were found guilty of trafficking 173kg of methamphetamine four years ago.