<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 2): Media Prima Bhd has announced it will collaborate with China-based television network Hunan Broadcasting System to co-produce programmes as well as broadcast Hunan-produced content on 8TV.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>In a statement on Wednesday, Media Prima group managing director Rafiq Razali said the collaboration marks a momentous occasion as the company embarks on a journey with Hunan to bring special programmes and initiatives to Malaysian viewers.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“We recognise Hunan as one of China’s biggest media groups and by associating with them via our own Chinese TV network, 8TV, I believe that this serves as a gateway for opportunities, technological exchange as well as entrepreneurial ventures for Chinese small and medium enterprises to set up their business here on our shore,” he added.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Media Prima said that the collaboration is supported by Chinese TV channel Henan Satellite TV, which promotes traditional arts and culture from China.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Shares in Media Prima finished half a sen or 1.2% higher at 42 sen, giving the company a market capitalisation of RM460.45 million.</p></div>


Media Prima Bhd has announced it will collaborate with China-based television network Hunan Broadcasting System to co-produce programmes as well as broadcast Hunan-produced content on 8TV.

In a statement on Wednesday, Media Prima group managing director Rafiq Razali said the collaboration marks a momentous occasion as the company embarks on a journey with Hunan to bring special programmes and initiatives to Malaysian viewers.

Media Prima collaborates with China-based television network to co-produce programmes

TikTok must now move quickly with a request to the Supreme Court to block or overturn a law that would require its Chinese parent ByteDance to divest of the short-video app by Jan 19 after an appeals court on Friday rejected a bid for more time.

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Finance and accounting studies will be among the core disciplines offered under the free tertiary education policy at all Sarawak-owned universities starting in 2026, said State Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Sarawak to offer free finance, accounting education from 2026

A defiant South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a second impeachment vote on Saturday over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, a move that shocked the country, split his party and imperilled his presidency half way through his term.

South Korea's Yoon faces second impeachment vote over martial law bid

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday the Republican Party "will use its best efforts" to end daylight saving time, which he called "inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation."

Trump calls for end to daylight saving time

The chair and top Democrat on a US House of Representatives committee on China told the CEOs of Google-parent Alphabet and Apple on Friday they must be ready to remove TikTok from their US app stores on Jan 19.

US lawmakers tell Apple, Google to be ready to remove TikTok from app stores Jan 19

A banner year for US stocks gets one of its last big tests with the coming week’s Federal Reserve meeting, as investors await the central bank's guidance on interest rate cuts.

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Oil prices climbed about 2% on Friday to settle at a three-week high, on expectations that additional sanctions on Russia and Iran could tighten supplies and that lower interest rates in Europe and the US could boost fuel demand.

Oil up 2%, settles at three-week high as more sanctions loom on Russia, Iran

MSCI's global equity gauge fell on Friday while bond yields climbed as investors waited for clues about the future path for interest rates from next week's US Federal Reserve meeting.

Global stock index falls, bond yields rise ahead of rate decisions

US stocks closed out the trading week near the unchanged mark in a subdued session on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Dow posting weekly declines, while the Nasdaq secured its fourth consecutive week of gains.

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While the government is aware of the shortage of public transport networks in the country, especially in its major urban areas, it is looking at innovative ways to fund the development of the various systems that would not adhere to its inspiration to keep its finances in check.

Fulfilling public transport needs while maintaining fiscal discipline

<p>Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday.</p>


Lotte Chemical Titan, Yinson, Telekom Malaysia, T7 Global, Datasonic, Exsim Hospitality, Sime Darby, Carzo, GIIB

<p>Police are tracking down a woman who claimed she would be marrying the Crown Prince of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah.</p>


Pahang police tracking woman claiming she will marry Tengku Hassanal

<p>The Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) strongly advocates for the development of a national health financing (NHF) system as an urgent priority to address escalating healthcare costs, enhance access and establish a sustainable healthcare model for all Malaysians.</p>


National health financing system necessary to address escalating healthcare costs — pharmacists 

<p>US stocks closed out the trading week near the unchanged mark in a subdued session on Friday, with the S&amp;P 500 and Dow posting weekly declines, while the Nasdaq secured its fourth consecutive week of gains.</p>


<p>The chair and top Democrat on a US House of Representatives committee on China told the CEOs of Google-parent Alphabet and Apple on Friday they must be ready to remove TikTok from their US app stores on Jan 19.</p>


<p>While the government is aware of the shortage of public transport networks in the country, especially in its major urban areas, it is looking at innovative ways to fund the development of the various systems that would not adhere to its inspiration to keep its finances in check.</p>


<p>A top trade adviser to President-elect Donald Trump told Reuters on Thursday that the new administration would not look "fondly" on any attempt by China to manipulate its currency, responding to a Reuters report that authorities there were considering allowing the yuan to weaken next year.</p>

<p>Peter Navarro, Trump's incoming senior counselor for trade and manufacturing, said the White House would not interfere with the Treasury Department's biannual review looking into whether foreign trade partners are manipulating their currencies.</p>


Trump trade adviser warns against currency manipulation as China mulls weaker yuan

<p>US import prices barely rose in November as increases in the costs of food and fuels were partially offset by decreases elsewhere, thanks to a strong dollar and suggesting that inflation pressures could subside in the months ahead.</p>


US import prices rise marginally in November

<p>US President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday the Republican Party "will use its best efforts" to end daylight saving time, which he called "inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation."</p>


<p>Finance and accounting studies will be among the core disciplines offered under the free tertiary education policy at all Sarawak-owned universities starting in 2026, said State Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.</p>


<p>A banner year for US stocks gets one of its last big tests with the coming week’s Federal Reserve meeting, as investors await the central bank's guidance on interest rate cuts.</p>


<p>A defiant South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a second impeachment vote on Saturday over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, a move that shocked the country, split his party and imperilled his presidency half way through his term.</p>
