2+ min ago (125+ words) A total of 58 early voting centres opened simultaneously at 8am on Tuesday for the 17th Sabah state election (PRN17), enabling 24,426 military and police personnel, together with their spouses, to cast their ballots. Read full story Tuesday, 25 Nov 2025 A total of 58 early voting centres opened simultaneously at 8am on Tuesday for the 17th Sabah state election (PRN17), enabling 24,426 military and police personnel, together with their spouses, to cast their ballots. Voters waiting to cast their vote at Sekolah Agama Kem Lok Kawi. -Bernamapic Voters queue at Sekolah Agama Kem Lok Kawi. -Bernamapic Votes waiting in line at Sekolah Agama Kem Lok Kawi. -Bernamapic Election Commission officers preparing for the early voting at Sekolah Agama Kem Lok Kawi.-Bernamapic...

6+ min ago (149+ words) BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European digital rule-book is not up for negotiation, European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera said in response to comments made by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Read full story European digital rule-book not up for negotiation, says EU's Ribera Tuesday, 25 Nov 2025 Teresa Ribera, the European Union's competition commissioner, speaks during an interview with Reuters in London, Britain, February 17, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Coombs BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European digital rule-book is not up for negotiation, European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera said in response to comments made by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Lutnick on Monday said that the European Union should make its regulation of the tech sector more "balanced" in exchange for a reduction of U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from the bloc. (Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout, Yun Chee Foo, Editing by Kirsten Donovan)...

16+ min ago (284+ words) Hong Kong actor Simon Yam recently experienced a moment most celebrities would find awkward " stumbling and falling as he made his way down the carpet. On Nov 22, the 70-year-old attended a fashion show in Hong Kong with his wife, supermodel'Qiqi. Fortunately, he reacted quickly, using his hands to brace himself and rolling over before steadying on one knee. His swift reflexes left everyone present amazed. Following the fall, Yam showed no hint of embarrassment, remaining composed as he laughed and chatted with reporters. "Now that was a perfect fashion show!"'he joked. While the sequins on his sleeve had come loose when he tumbled, the movie star said he wasn't fazed at all: "I can fix it myself. I grew up poor, so I had to sew everything myself back then." Yam then quipped: "I have a special affection for…...

39+ min ago (338+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) is reviewing its Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) framework as part of efforts to reinforce and enhance the sustainability of its long-term investment portfolio. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the new framework is currently being assessed by the Finance Ministry for final approval before full implementation. "Several measures are being undertaken by LTAT, including reducing exposure to strategic assets, restructuring subsidiaries with high debt, and strengthening operating performance across its companies," he told the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday (Nov 25). "This is why LTAT initiated Project Earth, which enhances Boustead Holdings Berhad's (LTAT's wholly owned investment arm) restructuring plan. "The plan was approved by LTAT on Aug 9 last year and presented to the Cabinet on Dec 13 as part of efforts to streamline group assets for better efficiency and long-term returns." Datuk…...

41+ min ago (328+ words) MClean Technologies executive chairman and executive director Datuk Dr Terence Tea Yeok Kian KUALA LUMPUR: MClean Technologies Bhd continues to see stable performance, supported by sustained demand from the hard disk drive (HDD) and consumer electronics sectors. It said these segments remain buoyed by ongoing digitalisation, rising storage needs and growing data centre investments. The precision cleaning and surface treatment solutions provider added that its expertise in precision cleaning and surface treatment continues to strengthen its role as a trusted partner within these critical technology supply chains. In the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q25), MClean's net profit surged 168% to RM3.04mil, or 1.24 sen per share, bringing its cumulative profit for the period almost fourfold higher to RM8.93mil, or 3.63 sen per share. The improvement was supported by better cost of sales management, stronger margins and stable administrative expenses. Quarterly revenue rose 5.25% to RM17.1mil, while revenue for…...

51+ min ago (320+ words) Tuesday, 25 Nov 2025 ( September 11, 2024 ) " LIM BENG TATT/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: After the excise duty on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) was raised to 90 sen per litre, the government collected RM73.81mil from the tax between January and November 2025, says the Finance Ministry. The ministry said the SSB duty was first imposed on July 1, 2019, at 40 sen per litre based on set sugar content thresholds. The rate was later increased to 50 sen per litre from Jan 1, 2024, and again to 90 sen per litre from Jan 1, 2025. It said the higher rate was among measures introduced to curb the consumption of high-sugar drinks among Malaysians and to support the Health Ministry's War on Sugar campaign. From July 1, 2019, to Dec 31, 2024, the SSB duty brought in RM447.54mil. With the RM73.81mil collected between January and November this year, total revenue from the tax now stands at RM521.35mil. All collections have been credited to the Federal…...

54+ min ago (168+ words) KOTA KINABALU: Some may call Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat (KDM) a "mosquito party" (a minor or small party), but that does not mean it lacks an edge, says deputy president Datuk Wetrom Bahanda. "We might be small, but we sting," he told a crowd in Limbahau, Papar, on the campaign trail for the 17th Sabah state election on Monday (Nov 24). ALSO READ: KDM aims to be major contender for native-based seats" He said the party had never stopped moving from the day it was established, and would continue to fight not only until polling day, but beyond. Wetrom said Parti KDM was created with the hope of bringing change for the people in terms of administration and implementation of policies. "We do not have millions to mobilise our machinery, but we have the strongest spirit and loyalty to the party," he…...

56+ min ago (208+ words) KUCHING: Sarawak's 2026 Budget should be accompanied by greater transparency, accountability and public involvement to ensure the people benefit equitably, says a civil society organisation. Persatuan Pemangkin Daya Masyarakat (PPDM) said that despite the budget's size, important details on ministry-level allocations and specific development projects were not readily available. "Without full disclosure, citizens are unable to assess whether funds are used efficiently, equitably and in alignment with community needs," PPDM said in a statement on Tuesday (Nov 25). Sarawak tabled a budget totalling RM14.9bil for 2026 on Monday (Nov 24), with RM5.6bil for operating expenditure and RM9.3bil for development. PPDM cautioned that the lack of transparency created space for leakage, duplication of work, inflated project costs and potential misuse of public funds. The organisation urged the state government to publish full line-by-line state budget details on the Sarawak Legislative Assembly website, similar to the information made available…...

58+ min ago (241+ words) PETALING JAYA: The Kedah Education Department transferred more than 160 students taking their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) exams to two alternative centres after sudden flash floods hit SMK Jitra. In a statement on Tuesday (Nov 25), the department said the floods occurred at about 1.20pm, affecting the examination hall area and several parts of the school compound while SPM exams were underway. "During the Bahasa Melayu Paper 1 examination, water started rising in the school area. "Following this, the department's examination management sector (SPP) officers arrived at the location and took immediate action to transfer 17 candidates who were sitting for the Visual Arts Education Paper 1 to SMK Tanjung Pauh," the statement read. It also said that for Bahasa Melayu Paper 2, all 163 SMK Jitra candidates, including private candidates, were transferred to SMK Bandar Baru Darulaman, which had been prepared earlier as an alternative examination centre....

1+ hour, 3+ min ago (431+ words) PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has upheld a 24-year prison sentence imposed on a father convicted of sexually assaulting his 13-year-old daughter. A three-member panel comprising Justices Datuk Azman Abdullah, Datuk Mohamed Zaini Mazlan and Datuk Noorin Badaruddin dismissed the 45-year-old appellant's bid to overturn his conviction and sentence. When reading out the court's decision on Tuesday (Nov 25), Justice Noorin said the punishment meted out was appropriate given the gravity of the offence, describing it as a heinous crime. "The court must send a clear warning not only to the appellant but also to the public that sexual crimes against children, especially when committed by'biological parents, are viewed very seriously and warrant severe punishment," he said. The court also ordered a warrant of imprisonment to be issued for the man to begin serving his sentence immediately. He had been out…...