NEW DELHI: Oil futures reversed course after rising briefly on Monday amid persistent pressure from the OPEC+ decision and uncertainty over global fuel demand growth, although the risk of supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict limited the losses. Brent crude futures were down 0.9%, or 73 cents, to $78.15 …
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Proud moment for family of late Sabah tourism iron lady as AirAsia unveils tribute livery
KOTA KINABALU: It was both a proud and an emotional day for the family of the late Datuk Irene Benggon Charuruks after AirAsia unveiled a special livery in tribute to the woman dubbed as the iron lady of Sabah tourism. The airline’s founder, Tan Sri Tony Fernandes had in a …
Baca Lagi »Climate finance takes centre stage at COP28 climate talks
DUBAI (Reuters) – Money pledges are grabbing the spotlight at COP28 in Dubai, and more were expected on Monday as delegates turned their focus to the yawning gap in how much climate finance is needed and what’s on tap. Monday was expected to see announcements on trade policy, carbon markets …
Baca Lagi »Europe’s world-leading artificial intelligence rules are facing a do-or-die moment
LONDON: Hailed as a world first, European Union artificial intelligence rules are facing a make-or-break moment as negotiators try to hammer out the final details this week – talks complicated by the sudden rise of generative AI that produces human-like work. First suggested in 2019, the EU’s AI Act was …
Baca Lagi »Cricket: Cricket-South Africa rest Bavuma for India limited-overs series
(Reuters) – South Africa have rested batter Temba Bavuma for their home white-ball series against India this month after a poor Cricket World Cup, but he will captain the team in the two-test series which starts on Dec. 26. Bavuma was, by his own admission, not 100% fit as South …
Baca Lagi »Good news for civil servants and pensioners next year, hints Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications and Digital Minister hinted that there may be some good news for civil servants next year, most likely involving a salary increase. Fahmi Fadzil, who is the Unity Government’s spokesperson, said it would also involve pensioners and would be announced by either the Prime Minister or …
Baca Lagi »Ringgit to improve on better fundamentals, with Fed fund rate seen to peak
KUALA LUMPUR: Regional currencies including the ringgit are expected to do better against the US dollar in the coming year, backed by news and indicators that the US Federal Fund Rate is possibly close to a peak. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) deputy governor Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid said Malaysia’s fundamentals …
Baca Lagi »Ex-PETRONAS exec gets prison, fine for receiving bribes
KUALA LUMPUR: A former executive with Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB) was sentenced to one day in prison and fined RM123,000 by the Sessions Court here Monday (Dec 4) on two charges of receiving bribes of more than RM21,000 in connection with maintenance works for the company. Judge Rozina Ayob …
Baca Lagi »Food faux pas: China diner shocked by RM280,000 bill for meal after accidentally posting photo of dish ordering QR code online
A woman in China was shocked to receive a 430,000 yuan (RM280,462 or US$60,000) bill at a restaurant after accidentally posting the QR code for ordering food online, which others used to place food orders. The woman, surnamed Wang, said she only wanted to post photos of the dishes from …
Baca Lagi »Cricket: Cricket-‘Paid his dues’: Australia’s Khawaja goes in to bat for embattled Warner
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australia batsman Usman Khawaja has mounted a spirited defence of David Warner after former team mate Mitchell Johnson questioned his place in the test squad and said he had not taken full responsibility for the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Warner, named in a 14-man squad for the series-opener …
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