<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 2): Senator Ras Adiba Radzi has announced that her special aide and sister Ras Afiona Radzi has tested positive for Covid-19.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>In a statement, the former news presenter said Ras Afiona is currently receiving treatment at the Sungai Buloh Hospital in Selangor.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“Ten family members and I are awaiting our Covid-19 test results. I would like to apologise if I have inconvenienced anyone following this incident which happened to my family and I,” she said.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Her statement was issued shortly after Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Takiyuddin Hassan confirmed that a few Dewan Negara staff have been infected by the coronavirus, rendering the Parliament a high-risk area.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>He also warned that a few senators from the Dewan Negara may also have been infected due to close contact.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>News of the outbreak in Parliament come as the country counts down to the tabling of the Budget 2021 this Friday (Nov 6).</p></div>

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Senator Ras Adiba Radzi has announced that her special aide and sister Ras Afiona Radzi has tested positive for Covid-19.

In a statement, the former news presenter said Ras Afiona is currently receiving treatment at the Sungai Buloh Hospital in Selangor.

Senator Ras Adiba says special aide tested positive for Covid-19

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.

US stocks close flat as Nasdaq extends weekly gains, S&P 500 and Dow dip

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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<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>A former remisier pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here on Friday to a charge of defrauding the son of former Federal Territories minister Datuk Seri Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin in the purchase of a golf equipment supply company's shares last year.</p>


Ex-remisier accused of scamming son of former FT minister in connection with golf company stock purchase

<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>


<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>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>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>Fashion firm Carlo Rino Group Bhd (KL:CRG), which will see the transfer of its listing from Bursa Malaysia's LEAP Market to ACE Market on Dec 18, reported a net profit of RM2.34 million or 0.29 sen per share for its first financial quarter ended Sept 30, 2024.&nbsp;</p>


Fashion firm Carlo Rino posts RM2.34m quarterly profit ahead of listing transfer

<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>


<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>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>
