17+ min ago (403+ words) Monday, 01 Dec 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will tighten monitoring and enforcement of licensed premises after a raid on a mens-only wellness centre in Chow Kit, says Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She said authorities must draw up careful plans to address social issues, especially when operators misuse approved licences. "Usually, when a licence application is submitted, DBKL approves it based on what is declared," she said. "For example, if the purpose is to operate a spa, then we allow that," Dr Zaliha added on Monday (Dec 1). She said that activities carried out before or after approval can fall outside DBKL control, and that is when the authorities discover activities completely different from what was applied for. Dr Zaliha said DBKL conducts scheduled monitoring of licensed premises and enforces action on complaints. She added that Kuala Lumpur has…...

17+ min ago (356+ words) Monday, 01 Dec 2025 Formula One F1 - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar - November 30, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris pit stops during the race Pool via REUTERS/Altaf Qadri DOHA, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Lando Norris had his first chance to win the Formula One championship in Qatar on Sunday but a McLaren strategy error meant the Briton will have to try againin Abu Dhabi next weekend. The wrong call on whether to pit after the safety car was deployed on lap sevencost Oscar Piastri a likely win and Norris a place on the podium. Piastri finished second and Norris was fourth behind Red Bull's winner Max Verstappen. Four-times world championVerstappen is now second in the standings, 12 points off the lead, but Norris would have been champion had he won. He still will be if he finishes at least third at Yas Marina, regardless of…...

20+ min ago (207+ words) A drone view shows the Limmat river, the Grossmunster Church and the Fraumunster Church on an early morning in Zurich, Switzerland May 2, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse ZURICH, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Switzerland on Sunday clearly rejected a proposed 50% tax on inherited fortunes of 50 million Swiss francs ($62 million) or more, public broadcaster SRF said in a first results estimate, with an expected 79% of votes against the plan. The proposal from the youth wing of the leftist Social Democrats, or JUSOs, aimed to fund projects to reduce the impact of climate change, was widely expected to fail, with over two-thirds of respondents against the proposed tax in recent polls. Bankers have watched the vote closely, casting it as a litmus test of appetite for wealth redistribution in Switzerland, as other countries, like Norway, have beefed up their wealth tax or debated similar moves. Switzerland is…...

22+ min ago (110+ words) Monday, 01 Dec 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media following a call with military service members, on Thanksgiving, in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., November 27, 2025. REUTERS/Anna Rose Layden WASHINGTON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that he had spoken with Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, but did not provide details on what the two leaders discussed. "I don't want to comment on it. The answer is yes," Trump said when asked if he had spoken with Maduro. He was speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One. (Reporting by Jeff Mason, Pete Schroeder, Idrees Ali, editing by Deepa Babington)...

25+ min ago (345+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: Floodwaters are receding as improving weather on Sunday (Nov 30) lead to the number of evacuees at relief centres in eight flood-hit states dropping to 14,888 people compared to 18,731 people this afternoon. In PERLIS, there are currently 3,009 evacuees in 12 centres in Padang Besar, Kangar and Arau compared to 3,577 people on Sunday afternoon, with three relief centres closing, while in PERAK, only 4,840 people are at 30 centres in five districts compared to 5,920 people this afternoon, with two centres in Manjung and one in Perak Tengah closing. The flood situation in KEDAH is also improving, with only 342 people in two relief centres in Kubang Pasu compared to 416 people this afternoon, but Sungai Bata has exceeded its warning level at 10.241m. In SELANGOR, there are 2,789 people at 30 relief centres in Kuala Selangor, Sepang, Kuala Langat and Sabak Bernam tonight, compared to 3,203 people this afternoon. In…...

26+ min ago (148+ words) SHANGHAI: Hong Kong-listed stocks with businesses related to stablecoins tumbled on Monday, after China's central bank vowed to crack down on virtual currencies and flagged stablecoin concerns. Read full story Hong Kong stablecoin stocks slump after PBOC vows cryptocurrency crackdown Monday, 01 Dec 2025 SHANGHAI: Hong Kong-listed stocks with businesses related to stablecoins tumbled on Monday, after China's central bank vowed to crack down on virtual currencies and flagged stablecoin concerns. Yunfeng Financial Group slumped nearly 10%, Bright Smart Securities and Commodities Group dropped roughly 7% and OSL Group lost more than 4%. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) reaffirmed its tough stance on virtual currencies on Saturday, warning of a resurgence in speculation and vowing to crack down on illegal activities involving stablecoins The PBOC specifically highlighted concerns about stablecoins, saying they fail to meet requirements for customer identification and anti-money-laundering controls. - Reuters...

32+ min ago (359+ words) Monday, 01 Dec 2025 PETALING JAYA: Lee Pei Rie, the wife of detained businessman Albert Tei, has demanded that the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission issue a full seizure inventory and return items taken during a raid. The demand letter is dated Sunday (Nov 30) and was sent by her lawyers Rajesh Nagarajan and Sachpreetraj Singh Sohanpal. Lee seeks a complete signed list of all items seized during the Friday (Nov 28) operation at their Puchong home. She also wants the return of belongings the MACC cannot legally justify retaining. Her lawyers said MACC officers allegedly forced entry, pointed a firearm at Lee, deleted phone contents, and removed a CCTV decoder and other items. "We are instructed that despite requests made on scene, officers refused or failed to provide any written record of what was seized," her lawyers said. "Considering no written record was provided,…...

34+ min ago (158+ words) Monday, 01 Dec 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: Perodua has launched its first battery electric vehicle - the QV-E - as part of plans to develop a sustainable EV ecosystem. At the launch, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he was touched by the quick progress of the project. "I am very proud," he said on Monday (Dec 1). "It is not just about the EV launch, but that it was made possible through the intelligence, discipline and hard work of our local talent," added Anwar. The QV-E uses a lithium iron phosphate battery (52.5kW) and has a range of up to 445km (NEDC), depending on driving style, temperature and road conditions. The model includes the latest safety features, including a Child Presence Detection system, which alerts the driver if a child or pet is in the car. It can detect and track movement and vital signs such…...

45+ min ago (177+ words) Monday, 01 Dec 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he will announce a new role for Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz on Wednesday (Dec 3). He said the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, who completes his second senatorship term on December 2, still has responsibilities to carry out. "He will continue to work under his new role which will be announced on Dec 3," said Anwar. Tengku Zafrul, who has served as a senator since 2020, completes his six year tenure in the Dewan Negara on December 2. ALSO READ:Tengku Zafrul to serve in new role after senatorship ends He was appointed to the Dewan Negara for a second term in December 2022. Tengku Zafrul was first appointed a senator in 2020 to join the Cabinet under then prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He has since served in multiple administrations including the…...

57+ min ago (310+ words) Monday, 01 Dec 2025 PUTRAJAYA: The Vehicle Access Management System at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is now being fully enforced after a three-month trial that reduced kerbside congestion significantly. According to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), the trial period effectively changed driver behaviour, with the number of vehicles exceeding the 10-minute limit at drop-off and pick-up lanes falling sharply from 50% to just 21%. MAHB managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani said these results demonstrate the need for full enforcement to ensure smoother traffic flow, which is especially crucial ahead of the year-end travel peak and in preparation for Visit Malaysia 2026. ALSO READ:QuickCheck: Is a Malaysian airport fining vehicles for delays during the trial of its new traffic system? "Data from the trial shows that kerbside congestion improves when vehicles observe the 10-minute limit. "The vast majority of KLIA users complied, and…...