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(Oct 25): France avoided a repeat of large-scale violence and looting that marred nationwide protests a week ago, suggesting the government’s decision to boost police numbers and contain marches paid off.

France dodges repeat of looting and riots with tougher security

(Oct 25): Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pledged more support for workers and households, and said the government would step up efforts to secure energy supplies and attract investment as the city-state confronts growing global uncertainty.

Singapore’s Wong vows more support for workers, energy security

GEORGE TOWN (Oct 25): The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has ordered an immediate halt to condominium construction and roadworks on a hillside near the site of a landslide that claimed a man's life in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong, here on Sunday.

Penang Island City Council issues stop-work order for condo, road projects after fatal landslide

KLANG (Oct 25): The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has said that his views, criticisms and concerns on matters relating to the state administration are not intended to interfere in the affairs of the state government.

Sultan of Selangor: Criticisms aimed at safeguarding people's well-being, not interfering in govt affairs

SEOUL (Oct 25): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un returned from a surprise one-day trip to the Chinese border city of Dandong, where he visited a historic Korean War memorial, North Korean state media said on Sunday.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un returns from China after war memorial visit, state media says

KYIV (Oct 25): Tech tycoon Elon Musk accused Ukraine on Saturday (Oct 24) of violating Starlink's terms of service by using it for "drone strikes to kill people", after tension between Washington and Kyiv over disruptions to the SpaceX-made network crucial to the Ukrainian army's operations.

Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink's terms of service

BENGALURU (Oct 25): A shooting near a Florida university campus in Tallahassee on Saturday night left 11 people with gunshot wounds and another injured, authorities said.

Eleven shot near Florida A&M University in Tallahassee

KUALA TERENGGANU (Oct 25): The Sessions Court here on Sunday discharged and acquitted a retired Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda) employee of six charges of misappropriating RM15,350 in association funds about 10 years ago.

Court acquits retired Risda employee of six charges of misappropriating RM15,350

KOTA KINABALU (Oct 25): The people of Sabah and Sarawak remain firmly committed to upholding Malaysia's sovereignty and reject any provocation involving the disrespectful display of the Jalur Gemilang by irresponsible parties overseas, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said.

Sabah, Sarawak people uphold Malaysia’s sovereignty — Mustapha

KLANG (Oct 25): Orang Besar Istana Engku Maharaja Lela Setia Paduka Datuk Syed Budriz Putra Jamalullail Syed Amir Abidin Jamalullail topped the list of six recipients of Selangor state honours conferred in conjunction with the Silver Jubilee marking the 25th year of the reign of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, on Sunday.

Orang Besar Istana Syed Budriz Putra Jamalullail leads six Selangor honours recipients

MELAKA (Oct 24): MCA will not recognise any of its candidates announced by Barisan Nasional (BN) for the 16th Melaka state election without the approval of the party’s top leadership.

Melaka polls: MCA will not recognise candidates announced without party’s approval — Wee

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): The Sultan of Selangor,&nbsp;Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has expressed disappointment over the mismanagement of Tabung Haji, stressing that funds entrusted for religious purposes must be managed with accountability and responsibility.

Keep race and religion out of politics, says Sultan Sharafuddin

(Oct 25):&nbsp;Pessimism has gripped Chinese stocks, with no end in sight for a deepening selloff as investors confront the realities of an economy that’s weak enough to erode corporate profits but not to trigger forceful new stimulus.

Sinking profits turn China’s US$3.5 tril stock rout into trap

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): This week’s City &amp; Country cover story looks at Astaka Padu Sdn Bhd, which is set to unveil Amora Parks, an 11.76-acre freehold integrated development in Johor Bahru with a gross development value of RM930 million. CEO Allen Khong discusses the mixed-use development, which will comprise four components — commercial development Amora Boulevard, Amora Serviced Residence, Amora Wellness Mall and an education hub.

New lifestyle offering in Tampoi

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): As the umbrella body for five major voluntary organisations, the National Council for the Blind, Malaysia (NCBM) has created a common platform for blind and visually impaired individuals in the country to discuss key concerns before escalating them to relevant authorities.

To be seen + heard

BAGAN DATUK (Oct 25): The issue of MCA’s dissatisfaction over the announcement of Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates for the 16th Melaka State Election will be discussed and resolved collectively before nomination day&nbsp;on&nbsp;Oct 31, said&nbsp;BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Melaka polls: BN to discuss MCA candidate issue before Oct 31 — Ahmad Zahid

TOKYO (Oct 25):&nbsp;An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 on Sunday struck waters near the Ogasawara Islands in the Pacific Ocean, south of Tokyo, with no tsunami warnings issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, reported Xinhua.

Magnitude-7.0 earthquake strikes waters near Japan’s Ogasawara Islands

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) is urging the government to provide stronger tax incentives, easier financing and technology support to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) grow and compete globally, in a statement on Sunday.

FMM urges stronger push to grow Malaysian SMEs through more capital, technology and support

(Oct 25):&nbsp;At a shipyard in northern Singapore, a yellow platform towers over a maze of scaffolding and cranes. Resembling a 15-story building, the piece will be shipped halfway around the world to Europe to be installed into an offshore wind farm.

Singapore yards chase profit from Europe’s offshore wind push

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): Twelve areas recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings as of 10am on Sunday, with Serian&nbsp;in Sarawak recording the highest reading at 194.

Haze: 12 areas record unhealthy API readings at 10am, Serian highest

BAGAN DATUK (Oct 25): Malaysia remains committed to its offer of assistance to Indonesia to address the transboundary haze affecting the country, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Malaysia remains committed to offer of aid to Indonesia to tackle haze — Ahmad Zahid

KOTA KINABALU (Oct 25): The people of Sabah and Sarawak remain firmly committed to upholding Malaysia's sovereignty and reject any provocation involving the disrespectful display of the Jalur Gemilang by irresponsible parties overseas,&nbsp;Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said.&nbsp;

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday extended his congratulations to the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, in conjunction with the Silver Jubilee marking 25 years of His Royal Highness'&nbsp;reign.

Anwar congratulates Sultan of Selangor on Silver Jubilee of reign

ZURICH (Oct 24): Lindt &amp; Sprüngli has struggled because it misjudged how consumers would respond to price increases, the chair of the Swiss chocolate maker said, days after the company ousted its CEO over concerns about its performance.

Lindt got chocolate price hikes wrong, chairman says after CEO's ouster

KLANG (Oct 25): Orang Besar Istana Engku Maharaja Lela Setia Paduka Datuk Syed Budriz Putra Jamalullail Syed Amir Abidin Jamalullail topped the list of six recipients of Selangor state honours conferred in conjunction with the Silver Jubilee marking the 25th year of the reign of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, on Sunday.

MELAKA (Oct 24): The government is taking into account national security and sovereignty concerns in considering a restriction on the use of the Waze navigation application among civil servants, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PM: Waze ban for civil servants takes into account security risks, sovereignty

(Oct 25):&nbsp;British Columbia is set to elect its first Conservative Party majority in 98 years, according to Canadian broadcasters, swinging Canada’s third most populous province to the political right.

British Columbia’s left-wing leader loses to Conservatives in vote he called

SEOUL (Oct 25): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un returned from a surprise one-day trip to the Chinese border city of Dandong, where he visited a historic Korean War memorial, North Korean state media said on Sunday.

GEORGE TOWN (Oct 25): The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has ordered an immediate halt to condominium construction and roadworks on a hillside near the site of a landslide that claimed a man's life in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong, here on Sunday.

KLANG (Oct 25): The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has said that his&nbsp;views, criticisms and concerns on matters relating to the state administration are not intended to interfere in the affairs of the state government.