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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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.

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).

AseanPlus News

Hong Kong teen jailed for eight years for acid attack on Singaporean tourist

Defendant Anson Kew, 19, caused a 'lifelong impact' on Jiang Wen, 36, who suffered second-degree burns in the attack, judge says

Nation

Melaka polls: Multi-cornered fights give PH an edge, says Adly

MELAKA: Multi-cornered fights give Pakatan Harapan an edge in the Melaka polls, claims Adly Zahari.

Corporate News

Cuscapi proposes RM190mil capital reduction, employee share scheme

PETALING JAYA: Cuscapi Bhd plans to wipe out up to RM190mil in accumulated losses through a share capital reduction and raise fresh cash through the roll out of an employee share issuance scheme (SIS) of up to 15% of its issued shares.

Entertainment

Hello Kitty maker Sanrio cuts ties with Japanese TV spy show 'Vivant' after China backlash

Hello Kitty maker Sanrio has cancelled a collaboration with a Japanese TV spy show after a backlash in China, the second incident in days to highlight the tightrope foreign firms and celebrities must walk in the lucrative market.

World

Trump not planning to back Bolsonaro's claim to be Brazil's leader, sources say

(This story has been republished to remove an image of Jair Bolsonaro, with no ⁠changes to text.)

Nation

Deepavali preparations pick up pace nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR: The festive atmosphere is building ahead of Deepavali on Nov 8, with the Indian community nationwide preparing for the Festival of Lights by buying traditional attire, making festive delicacies and decorating their homes to celebrate the occasion with family and friends.

World

The family thought he was a priest. Mexico’s Catholic Church says he was an impostor

MEXICO CITY, Oct 30 (Reuters) -