Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah BN will take on GRS in Pintasan, says Bung Moktar

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Barisan Nasional will field a candidate in the Pintasan state seat amid a candidacy tussle among the parties within their opponents in Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS).

World

Ukraine targets Moscow with drones for third straight night, Russia says

(Reuters) -Ukraine sent drones towards Moscow for the third consecutive night and targeted several other Russian regions, disrupting air traffic throughout the country and threatening an industrial plant in Russia's south, Russian authorities said on Wednesday.

True Or Not

QuickCheck: Did a Shah Alam native become a millionaire selling his Pokemon collection?

A FACEBOOK post showcasing an enormous Pokemon card collection went viral on social media, capturing the attention of collectors worldwide.

Nation

High Court to decide on GISBH leaders’ representation bid tomorrow

KAJANG: The Shah Alam High Court will decide on Thursday (Oct 30) on a representation bid by GISB Holdings CEO Nasiruddin Mohd Ali and 21 senior leaders.

Football

AS Monaco's Pogba nears return after more than 2 years out

(Reuters) -Paul Pogba, who has not played a competitive match since September 2023, could make his debut for AS Monaco soon, manager Sebastien Pocognoli said, stressing the need to temper expectations ahead of the midfielder's return.

Nation

Asean summit marked major milestones for Malaysia and the bloc, says Nga

KUALA LUMPUR: The Asean Summit 2025 concluded with several key outcomes, including the adoption of the KL Peace Accord, the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Inclusive Green Growth, acceptance of Timor-Leste as a member state, a joint commitment to enhance regional housing resilience and smart city connectivity and renewed pledges to accelerate the Asean Circular Economy Framework.

World

Floods kill at least 9, leave 5 missing in central Vietnam

HANOI (Reuters) -Floods triggered by record heavy rains have killed at least nine people and left five others missing in central Vietnam, the government said on Wednesday.

Technology

Global firms slash jobs amid weak sentiment, AI push

(Reuters) -Companies around the globe have ramped up job cuts, with blue-chips from Amazon to Nestle and UPS reining in spending while consumer sentiment dims and AI-focused tech companies start to replace jobs with automation.

Nation

Halal standards intact under US trade pact, says Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: The country's halal standards have not been compromised under the reciprocal trade agreement, says International Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Internet

Australian police design AI tool to decipher predators' Gen Z slang

Australian police are working on an AI prototype that will help them decipher Gen Z slang and emoji-laden messages written by online predators, a top official said Oct 29.

Nation

Muhyiddin's son-in-law is most likely using a foreign passport, says Azam

PETALING JAYA: It is likely that Datuk Seri Muhammad Adlan Berhan has been using a non-Malaysian passport to travel abroad, Tan Sri Azam Baki says.

Arts

Trailblazing ballerina Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes

Misty Copeland took one last spin on the dance floor recently, performing for an adoring crowd and showered with glitter and bouquets as she retired from American Ballet Theatre.

Letters

Building public trust needs open parliamentary hearings

FROM SOLAHUDDIN ISMAIL MINA Research Analyst, Institut Masa Depan Malaysia (MASA)

Myanmar

Timor Leste's Ramos-Horta says personal diplomacy could bring Myanmar ceasefire

KUALA LUMPUR: The president of Timor Leste told The Associated Press on Monday (Oct 27) that he would be willing to intercede personally to try and break the impasse in the region's most challenging problem - Myanmar's raging civil war, one day after his country was granted membership in the influential Asean.

Nation

Education Ministry will probe student safety cases promptly, says Fadhlina

KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry will investigate student safety and welfare cases promptly.

Commodities

Oil dips on worries about Russian sanctions, Opec+ output increase

OIL prices edged lower on Wednesday, extending a three-day slide, as doubts about the effectiveness of Russia sanctions and a potential OPEC+ output increase put pressure on the market.

South Korea

Trump lands in S. Korea, says Xi talks will be 'great outcome for world'

GYEONGJU, South Korea: US President Donald Trump landed in South Korea on Wednesday(Oct 29) for the final leg of his Asia trip, optimistic about striking a trade war truce with Chinese President Xi Jinping after summit talks with South Korea's Lee Jae Myung.

Laos

Laos set to hold national election as preparations get underway

VIENTIANE: Laos has established a national committee to oversee the upcoming general election, which is expected to take place early next year.

Markets

Profit-taking activities resume on Bursa Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI's opening rally was short-lived as investors turned to profit-taking activities ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision.

Nation

US deal averts steep tariffs on Malaysian exports, says Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian goods would have faced the original 24% tariff rate or be subject to an even higher percentage without the reciprocal trade agreement with the United States, the Dewan Rakyat heard on Wednesday (Oct 29).