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NTU Singapore and Google deepen AI collaboration

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Google are deepening their partnership to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across education, research and workforce development.

Nation

Mother, daughter arrested for allegedly obstructing Muar council officer during stray dog ops

MUAR: A mother and her daughter have been arrested for allegedly obstructing a Muar Municipal Council (MPM) enforcement officer during a stray dog-catching operation in Bukit Pasir here.

AseanPlus News

Thai customs seize over 3,000 vapes and zombie pods worth RM361,000

The joint operation aimed at preventing the illegal products from reaching young people in three northeastern provinces ahead of Halloween celebrations.

Vietnam

'More babies, please' Vietnam capital Hanoi now offering cash incentives to boost birth rate

Hanoi will provide a one-off payment of 4 million VND (US$154) to women who give birth to two children before the age of 35 from 2027.

Nation

Selangor Ruler unwell due to Influenza A infection, investiture ceremony postponed to Nov 7

PETALING JAYA: Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah is currently unwell after contracting Influenza A, says the Selangor Royal Office.

Singapore

Asean needs to strengthen food supply chains amid geopolitical uncertainty and extreme weather, says Sabu

Asean needs to strengthen cooperation in regional food supply chains to address geopolitical uncertainties and the threat of extreme weather, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

Nation

Strengthening digital identity key to national cyber defence, says Nacsa chief

KUALA LUMPUR: Strengthening digital identity and cross-sector collaboration are fundamental to safeguarding the country's cyber sovereignty and defence against large-scale digital threats, says Dr Megat Zuhairy Megat Tajuddin.

Basketball

Pope Leo tries to stay neutral as basketball rivals descend on Vatican

VATICAN CITY, Oct 31 (Reuters) - ⁠Popes have received heads of state, royalty and pilgrims by ⁠the busload in the Vatican's Paul VI Audience Hall. On ‌Saturday, Pope Leo received his old college basketball team and, in a show of sportsmanship that went only so far, their opponents.

AseanPlus News

Filipino Dumdumaya disappointed despite superb show at the third round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Filipino Jaden Dumdumaya was a forlorn figure at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship on Saturday (Oct 31) despite firing his best round of the week at Te Arai Links.

World

Poland's president accuses Tusk of forced takeover of country's top court

WARSAW, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Polish President Karol ⁠Nawrocki on Saturday accused Prime Minister Donald Tusk of staging a forced takeover of the country's ⁠top court after the head of the court, an ally of the previous far right ‌government, was suspended.

Thailand

Bangkok: Malaysian physician makes history as first Asian to head global pain association IASP

Malaysian physician Dr Mary Suma Cardosa has made history as the first Asian to become president of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) in the organisation's more than 50-year history.

AseanPlus News

Singaporean, 18, makes history with Miss Teen Universe Asia win in event held in Phnom Penh

Krishnan Dighe, 18, has become the first Singaporean to win Miss Teen Universe Asia.

Nation

Anwar calls for stronger action against school bullying

KOTA BARU: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Education Ministry to take firm action against bullying in schools amid growing concerns over children's safety and well-being.

AseanPlus News

Brussels wants industry to ditch Chinese suppliers. Businesses are pushing back

Industry groups and firms say a new EU tool is regulatory overreach, and it could drive up costs and force them into impossible decisions

Indonesia

Indonesia's Rayhan Latief enjoys stellar finish for the third round at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Indonesia's Rayhan Latief made three closing birdies for a one-under 70 and tied 14th place at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship.

Singapore

Asean Plus Three calls for targeted implementation of food, agriculture and forestry strategy

The Asean Plus Three has called for a more focused implementation of the Asean Plus Three Cooperation Strategy (APTCS) on Food, Agriculture and Forestry 2026-2035.

Football

Soccer-Manchester United captain Fernandes returns to starting lineup at Chelsea

LONDON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - ⁠Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes ⁠was restored to the starting lineup against ‌Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday by under-pressure manager Michael Carrick after he dropped the Portuguese ​international last weekend.

AseanPlus News

Iran's supreme leader warns the US and Israel against new attacks

Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday warned the United States and Israel against returning to war, according to a written statement, following threats from the Islamic republic's foes of a possible resumption of strikes.

Nation

Extra RM200mil grant allocated to support small-scale entrepreneurs, says Anwar

KOTA BARU: The government has allocated an additional grant of about RM200mil to strengthen the capacity of small-scale entrepreneurs, particularly those from low-income groups, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Tai Po fire risks went unchecked as ‘honour system’ exploited, report says

Four government bodies singled out in committee's final report on the fire, with Labour Department least at fault