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Nvidia had reportedly intervened in a US investigation into the suspected smuggling of its AI chips to China by Megaspeed International, reports Bloomberg.
In 2025, the company's general counsel, Tim Teter, contacted Commerce Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler to ask whether the Bureau of Industry and Security was involved in Singapore's detention of Megaspeed executive Alice Huang.
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Scientists warn that 2026 is on course to become the hottest year on record, driven by climate change and the El Niño weather phenomenon.
Climate research group Berkeley Earth is 95% confident that global temperatures will surpass the previous record set in 2024, reports BBC.
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Flood warnings have been issued for Jerantut and Rompin in Pahang, effective from 1am tomorrow until 11.59pm on Saturday, following a continuous rain alert from MetMalaysia.
In Jerantut, low-lying areas within 5km of the Sungai Pahang basin are at risk, including several Felda settlements and villages, said the Drainage and Irrigation Department.
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Eligible flood victims in Selangor will receive RM2,500 each in additional cash assistance, with payments expected to begin tomorrow.
The number of flood evacuees in Selangor rose to 583 people from 163 families.
Meanwhile, MetMalaysia has forecast 3-5 episodes of continuous heavy rain between Nov and Jan during the current northeast monsoon.
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Donald Trump has questioned the legitimacy of the recent midterm elections, reversing his earlier acceptance of the Republican Party's defeat.
The US President claimed that unusually large early voting totals and voting machines had influenced the outcome, despite Democrats securing control of both chambers of Congress.
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Democrats are projected to have won both the Senate and House of Representatives in the US midterm elections, taking control of Congress for the final two years of Donald Trump's presidency.
The party, led in the House by Hakeem Jeffries and in the Senate by Chuck Schumer, scored surprise victories in Republican strongholds, including Texas, Kansas and Ohio, while votes are still being counted in some areas.
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British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of rape and sexual assault.
The 51-year-old was found guilty of offences involving four women between 2004 and 2009, but was acquitted of two other rape charges and one count of attempted indecent assault.
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French prosecutors have launched an investigation into Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps over cyberattacks targeting refrigeration systems at 700 supermarket sites last month.
An affiliated unit known as Shahid Kaveh is accused of remotely triggering abnormal defrost cycles and disabling temperature alerts, with Paris pledging to pursue European sanctions against those responsible.
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A cyberattack targeting Danfoss refrigeration software has affected hundreds of supermarkets across France, pushing fridge and freezer temperatures to 50°C and causing fires and food spoilage.
Around 400 outlets, including stores operated by Coopérative U, Netto and Carrefour, were hit, prompting retailers to dispose of potentially unsafe products.
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Malaysia's cybersecurity threat level remains moderate despite reports ranking it among the countries most targeted by cyberattacks, said NACSA.
The agency told Bernama that such rankings did not reflect the overall cybersecurity situation, as they relied on specific monitoring platforms and were influenced by Malaysia's role as a major internet traffic hub.
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Malaysia has reportedly faced a series of cyber threats originating from overseas, with suspicious activity detected in several locations, including Cyberjaya, Shah Alam and Petaling Jaya, Utusan Malaysia reported.
According to FortiGuard Labs' Live Threat Map, the activity appeared to originate from countries including France, Bulgaria, Indonesia, Japan and China, with threat levels classified as critical and high.
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Malaysia is looking to accelerate its transition to quantum-resistant security systems to strengthen national data protection against emerging threats from quantum computing.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said MCMC would discuss potential collaboration with the National Security Council, NACSA, and telco companies.
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A 41-year-old Malaysian man has been arrested in Batam, Indonesia, after allegedly robbing a local woman to get money for his return trip home.
Indonesian police said the suspect arrived on the island in September but overstayed by 10 days after spending all his money.
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Eligible flood victims in Selangor will receive RM2,500 each in additional cash assistance, with payments expected to begin tomorrow.
The number of flood evacuees in Selangor rose to 583 people from 163 families.
Meanwhile, MetMalaysia has forecast 3-5 episodes of continuous heavy rain between Nov and Jan during the current northeast monsoon.
Over 500 homes were affected by flash floods following heavy rain yesterday, particularly in Kampung Melayu Subang, Sungai Buloh.
Affected residents were evacuated to a temporary relief centre at Dewan Siantan.
Floods were also reported in Denai Alam, Damansara Uptown and several parts of KL, disrupting traffic and inundating roads.
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Grab co-founder and CEO Anthony Tan has been conferred the Darjah Kebesaran Dato' Paduka Mahkota Selangor, which carries the title of Datuk, by the Sultan of Selangor.
The award has sparked online criticism, with some questioning the decision to honour a business leader whose company is now headquartered in Singapore.
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🚨TW: Animal death
Lexi, a 10-year-old Labrador Retriever with the Sabah Bomba K9 unit, died on Nov 6, shortly after completing a successful two-day search for a missing 67-year-old man in Menggatal.
Lexi was found lifeless in its kennel during routine checks by personnel.
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JAKIM is investigating The Weeknd's concerts in Kuala Lumpur following claims that the performances contained elements that could normalise practices contrary to Islamic beliefs.
The department's research division is now working with PUSPAL to verify the allegations.
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Selangor is stepping up efforts to regularise some 700 unregistered Hindu temples on state and private land.
State exco V. Papparaidu said the state would work with Malaysia Hindu Sangam and local councillors to help temple management committees obtain permits and building plan approvals.
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Four men, aged between 16 and 25, were arrested after a video showing fireworks being set off on a road in Skudai went viral yesterday.
Johor Bahru North police said the suspects had no previous criminal records and tested negative in preliminary urine screenings.
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An online feud between political commentator Ang Woei Shang and ex-DAP man Hew Kuan Yau spilled into the ring in a kickboxing bout.
Ang, who is also a lawyer, dominated the fight before the referee stopped the contest early as 56-year-old Hew was unable to defend himself, Sin Chew reported.
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Content creator Isa Isarb claimed he was detained by Indonesian authorities and accused of being a Malaysian spy while filming protests related to forest fires.
He was in Indonesia to produce a documentary on the haze when he was arrested for allegedly misusing his tourist visa to film and attend demonstrations.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to being unfaithful to his wife, two days after the Financial Times reported on his alleged romantic relationship with a woman suspected to be a Chinese spy.
The US tech giant has since announced an independent investigation into the matter.
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The Attorney-General has questioned the diligence exercised in preparing the judicial documents for the implemention of Najib Razak's house arrest order.
"Perkara ini tak patut berlaku jika pihak berkenaan teliti. Kesilapan ini adalah ketara dan menyebabkan timbul masalah yang tak sepatutnya," said Dusuki Mokhtar.
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Istana Negara has warned that disputing the conditional royal pardon granted to Najib Razak would amount to defying the King's order, amid the AGC's proposal to defer his house arrest pending legal clarification.
"Perintah pengampunan bersyarat ini adalah jelas, nyata dan tanpa sebarang ambiguiti, serta tidak terkait dengan mana-mana kes lain terhadap beliau."
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Several roads in the flood-prone Taman Sri Muda were inundated following a one-hour downpour this afternoon, with water also accumulating in nearby commercial and residential areas.
Overflowing drains caused water to spill onto roads in several locations, though no evacuations were reported.
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