PKR says most of the seats it will be contesting in Sarawak election are those which DAP does not want
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PSB hopes negotiation with state DAP on overlapping seats can be concluded before nomination day of Sarawak state election
Sarawak DAP hits back at fellow PH partner and says it should focus on its 47 seats it will contest, not grab seats
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HealthAFP NewsFauci urges vaccines as US on 'high alert' for Covid variant
Senior government scientist Anthony Fauci said Monday the United States was on "high alert" for the new Covid-19 variant and urged people to get vaccinated after Canada confirmed its first cases of the new strain.
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Clearlake Capital bulks up software portfolio with Quest deal
Clearlake Capital Group said on Monday it would buy Quest Software from Francisco Partners, as the investment firm seeks to tap into the pandemic-spurred surge in demand for enterprise software and cybersecurity tools. Quest, which counts companies like Microsoft Corp, Ford Motor Co and Merck & Co as its customers, provides solutions spanning from database management to data protection to IT departments. Clearlake expects the deal to close in the first quarter of 2022, saying it would hold a majority stake in Quest and its chief executive, Patrick Nichols, will continue to lead the company.
SportReutersCricket-England skipper Root plans talks with Rafiq over racism allegations
Rafiq, the 30-year-old former England Under-19s captain who is of Pakistani descent and played for Yorkshire from 2008-14, told a British parliamentary committee this month that he had suffered "inhuman https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/asian-heritage-cricketers-insulted-humiliated-yorkshire-rafiq-says-2021-11-16" treatment in his time with the county. Yorkshire player Root said he had never personally witnessed incidents of racism at the club, prompting Rafiq to say he was "incredibly hurt https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-cricket-england-yor-root-idUKKBN2HW1D0" by those words.
StyleAFP NewsFinal Virgil Abloh show in Miami following shock death
Louis Vuitton will present the final collection by designer Virgil Abloh in Miami on Tuesday, following his death from cancer at the age of 41.
SportAFP NewsHowe refuses to make promises over Newcastle transfer spending
Eddie Howe says it would be "foolish" for him to promise that bottom side Newcastle will buy their way out of Premier League relegation trouble in the January transfer window.
BusinessReutersDyson supplier ATA says forced labour allegations not conclusive
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysia's ATA IMS Bhd said on Monday that findings of forced labour allegations in a recent labour audit by its biggest customer Dyson were not conclusive, and that the impact of Dyson's contract termination would be significant. High-tech home appliance maker Dyson told Reuters last week it was ending its contract with ATA, which derives 80% of its revenue from the firm, after an audit of the company's labour practices and allegations by a whistleblower. Dyson did not disclose the audit findings but ATA, which makes parts for Dyson vacuum cleaners and air purifiers, had said the audits found forced labour allegations, which it viewed seriously.
SportAFP NewsKlopp's mentor Rangnick brings studious approach to Man Utd
Manchester United's new interim manager Ralf Rangnick once mentored Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel and now "The Professor" will use his studious approach to revive his troubled Premier League club.
NewsMalay MailNazir Razak: Signatories not guaranteed spot on Better Malaysia Assembly platform
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — Tan Sri Nazir Razak has clarified certain misperceptions on his letter to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on the formation...
SportAFP NewsManchester United appoint Ralf Rangnick as interim boss
Manchester United announced on Monday they had appointed Ralf Rangnick as interim manager until the end of the season following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
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Flagship precious metals dinner in London cancelled due to Omicron
A flagship precious metals dinner due to be held on Wednesday in London has been cancelled due to worries about the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) said on Monday. The dinner, attracting hundreds of participants, was being held along with two other organisations, the London Platinum and Palladium Market and the International Precious Metals Institute.
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Phoenix Motors becomes latest EV maker looking to tap public markets
Founded in 2003, Phoenix manufactures electric buses and trucks and has been developing commercial EVs for various government fleet markets and commercial clients. The company operates under the brand Phoenix Motorcars and launched its first electric drivetrain in 2009 and sold its first commercial EV shuttle bus in 2014. Phoenix, which was acquired by renewable energy company SPI Energy in November last year, had delivered 84 shuttle buses and 14 work and delivery trucks as of Sept. 30, it said.
SportReutersSoccer-Man Utd appoint Rangnick as interim manager until end of season
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Manchester United have named German Ralf Rangnick as interim manager until the end of the season, the Premier League club said on Monday, eight days after sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Rangnick, 63, steps in to replace the Norwegian, who was removed after United's 4-1 defeat by Watford earlier this month, their seventh loss in 13 games across all competitions which left them eighth in the Premier League standings. "Manchester United is delighted to announce the appointment of Ralf Rangnick as interim manager until the end of the season, subject to work visa requirements," said a club statement https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/man-utd-official-statement-to-confirm-ralf-rangnick-appointment-as-interim-manager?utm_campaign=ManUtd&utm_medium=post&utm_source=twitter.
SportAFP NewsEngland captain Root reiterates he cannot recall racism at Yorkshire
England captain Joe Root said Monday he stood by his statement that he could not recall witnessing any instances of racism at Yorkshire as English cricket grapples with the fallout from the scandal.
SportAFP NewsHertha Berlin sack Dardai, bring in Korkut
Hertha Berlin, currently sitting 14th in the Bundesliga, sacked Pal Dardai as coach on Monday, replacing the Hungarian with former Turkey international Tayfun Korkut.
NewsReutersGhislaine Maxwell appears in court in N.Y. as sex abuse trial set to begin
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Ghislaine Maxwell appeared in Manhattan federal court on Monday for her trial on charges that she recruited and groomed underage girls for the late financier Jeffrey Epstein to abuse, with opening statements set to begin after jury selection concludes. U.S. prosecutors have said that between 1994 and 2004, Maxwell - a former employee and romantic partner of Epstein's - gained the girls' trust by taking them to movies, sending them gifts such as lingerie and discussing sexual topics, according to a 2021 indictment. Maxwell, wearing a white face mask amid the COVID-19 pandemic, appeared in court, with jury selection expected to conclude on Monday.
TechnologyETX Daily UpSpotify is latest to take inspiration from TikTok
TikTok is inspiring everyone, it seems. After Instagram, it's Spotify's turn to succumb to the short-form video trend. The streaming platform is currently testing a new tab offering a video feed on its app. Could it be a way to boost engagement?
ScienceETX Daily UpIn cities, light pollution speeds up the arrival of spring
A US-based researcher has found that light pollution, combined with warm temperatures, changes the timing of trees' flowering in cities. Her work has won awards for shedding new light on how artificial light affects urban ecosystems.
NewsAFP NewsNotre-Dame in Paris denies redesign is too radical
Plans to replace the gothic ambience of Notre Dame cathedral with a softer vibe of modern art and warm lighting have raised a few eyebrows, but the priest in charge denies any radical transformation is afoot.
NewsMalay MailJohor to lobby Putrajaya for Land VTL to Singapore at Second Link Crossing as well
JOHOR BARU, Nov 29 — The Johor government said it plans to propose for Putrajaya to initiate a second Land Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) at the Second Link crossing near Gelang Patah here following...
NewsReutersBP plans large-scale green hydrogen project in UK
Along with its previously announced "blue" hydrogen project, which is produced from natural gas, the two Teesside plants have the potential to deliver 30% of Britain's 2030 target for hydrogen production, BP said. Governments and energy companies are betting on clean hydrogen playing a leading role in efforts to lower greenhouse gas emissions, but its future uses and costs are highly uncertain. The British government is targeting 5 GW (gigawatts) of low-carbon hydrogen production by 2030 to replace natural gas in powering around three million homes, as well as industry and transport.
SportAFP NewsWinter Olympic hopeful Sapporo slashes budget amid backlash
Winter Olympics bid city Sapporo has slashed its projected costs for hosting the 2030 Games by about a quarter, or $795 million, the city's mayor said on Monday.
BusinessReutersAudi-FAW electric vehicle venture in China delayed
Volkswagen's premium automaker Audi's joint venture to build electric vehicles in China with state-owned FAW Group is behind schedule due to a delay in approval by the relevant authorities, Audi said on Monday. German auto publication Automobilwoche first reported on Monday that the licence for Audi and FAW to begin building the plant, which was due to start producing cars from 2024, is expected to arrive in December after intervention from Germany's economic ministry.
EntertainmentETX Daily UpNile Rodgers' guitar estimated at $40,000 to be auctioned
Earlier this month a guitar played by Eric Clapton was in the auction spotlight, now it's the turn of Nile Rodgers' turn and some of his guitars to go under the hammer. Instruments that belonged to the leader of the band Chic will be auctioned off in December at Christie's. Some of them could even reach five figures.
BusinessReutersAustralia challenges Facebook to back anti-troll defamation law
Facebook Inc will show it has no interest in making the online world safe if it quits Australia over laws holding it liable for defamation on its platform, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday. In the latest of several attempts to hold global internet companies to greater account for content on their platforms, Australia plans to make them share the identities of people with anonymous accounts if another person accuses them of defamation. If the social media company fails to give that information, it must assume legal liability.
NewsReutersFrench minister Beaune sees Dec 10 deadline on Brexit/fishing licence talks
French European Affairs Minister Clement Beaune said on Monday that he was eyeing a December 10 deadline for a resolution on a spat between France and Britain over the handing out of fishing licences in the wake of Brexit. "If there is no big gesture between now and December 10, we will end our dialogue," Beaune told France Inter radio. The dispute broke out after Britain left the European Union, with Paris saying London should have issued more French boats with licences to fish in British territorial waters.
