general
No need ferries: Sarawak premier promises toll-free bridge over Baram river to open before Christmas 2024
MIRI, Nov 3 — The eagerly anticipated Marudi Bridge, spanning the Baram River, will be opened to the public before Christmas this year, said Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Speaking at the launch of the Taste of Borneo Cultural…
Brace yourselves if running solo against Umno-BN in 2025 Sabah state poll, Bung says even as tie-up talks underway
KUNAK, Nov 3 — Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) is prepared to contest independently in the upcoming 17th Sabah state election if no cooperation agreement is reached with other parties, said its chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin. He explained that…
KDA FC coach Nafuzi calls for support, asks fans to understand team’s struggles
ALOR SETAR, Nov 3 — Kedah Darul Aman FC (KDA FC) head coach Mohd Nafuzi Zain has called on supporters to understand the team’s situation and accept the decision in favour of Selangor FC last night. He said the state…
Trader who beat pregnant wife until she went into coma misses court decision on attack
JOHOR BARU, Nov 3 — The Sessions Court here postponed to Dec 9 the verdict in the case of a trader charged with causing severe injuries to his then-pregnant wife, leaving her in a coma three years ago, after he…
Six to be charged with giving up bank accounts to criminal syndicate
They are suspected of receiving monthly payments for giving up their bank accounts.
BBC under fire: Over 100 staff slam broadcaster for biased Gaza coverage
LONDON, Nov 3 — The BBC has been accused by more than 100 staffers of providing Israel with favourable coverage in its reporting on the war against the Gaza Strip, calling on the broadcaster to “recommit to fairness, accuracy, and…
Outrage over unpunished abuse: Hundreds accuse late Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed of sexual assault, threats, spying
LONDON, Nov 3 — Jen and Cheska are among hundreds of women who have accused the late Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed of sexual assault and they have told AFP of their “huge anger” that his alleged campaign of abuse and…
US nuclear bomber joins air drill with South Korea, Japan
SEOUL: South Korea, Japan, and the United States on Sunday (Nov 3) conducted a joint air drill involving a nuclear-capable bomber, Seoul’s military said, in response to North Korea’s
‘Should I go to the ER or urgent care?’: Ask a doctor
When you’re feeling unwell and symptoms are quickly getting worse, you know you need medical attention — but it’s not always possible to get a same-day appointment with your primary care physician. W…
OpenAI refutes report that it will release AI model Orion later this year (NASDAQ:MSFT)
OpenAI said on Friday that it does not plan to release an artificial intelligence model code-named Orion this year, refuting recent reporting on the company's p