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Sabah's Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark status has been extended for another four years. The state government said extension was approved three months ago, dismissing concerns that the proposed High Altitude Training Centre on Mount Kinabalu could affect its UNESCO status. 🧵1

An Italian chef in Australia was sacked after repeatedly refusing to serve ham and pineapple pizzas, describing the topping as an "insult to his culture". Davide Tamburella was dismissed from a restaurant in May following complaints about his workplace behaviour and communication style. 🧵1

A luxury condominium developer in JB has been ordered to pay RM10.56 million to owners of 84 units, including Singaporeans, over delays in completing their properties, CNA reported. The JB High Court found that R&F Development breached its agreements with buyers by dividing the first phase of R&F Princess Cove into two, leaving some facilities incomplete when keys were handed over in 2017. 🧵1

📌MetMalaysia has issued a thunderstorm warning, with heavy rain and strong winds expected in several states until 10pm today (Nov 5). The affected areas are: • Selangor: Hulu Selangor, Kuala Selangor, Gombak, Sabak Bernam and Klang. • Johor: Kota Tinggi, Johor Bahru and Mersing. • Kedah: Kubang Pasu, Baling, Sik and Padang Terap. • Perak: Larut Matang, Kampar, Kinta, Kuala Kangsar, Perak Tengah, Hilir Perak, Hulu Perak, Manjung, Bagan Datuk, Muallim, Batang Padang and Selama. • Kelantan: Gua Musang. • Pahang: Lipis, Raub, Cameron Highlands and Rompin. • Sarawak: Miri (Marudi, Telang Usan, Bario and Beluru) and Limbang. • Sabah: Interior (Pensiangan, Sipitang, Beaufort, Kuala Penyu and Tenom). • Federal Territory of Labuan. 🧵1

The Kota Bharu High Court has rejected a Malaysian man’s bid to get citizenship for his 20-year-old son, despite DNA proof. The court ruled that the Thailand-born son was ineligible for citizenship because his parents could not prove they were legally married when he was born. 🧵1

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, ending a record-breaking 23-year career with Portugal. The 41-year-old retires as the most-capped and highest-scoring player in men's international football, with 234 appearances and 146 goals. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner led Portugal to victory at Euro 2016 and in two UEFA Nations League campaigns before making his final appearance in a 1-0 win over Wales in September.

Malaysia has postponed the mandatory use of 1% sustainable aviation fuel for international flights departing KLIA from January 2027 to 2030. The move aims to give the aviation industry more time to prepare and adjust its operations amid rising jet fuel prices and financial pressures, said the Plantation and Commodities Ministry. 🧵1

KPKT said local authorities can dispose of abandoned cars left unclaimed after a notice period without a full court process. It added that the vehicles posed health and safety risks, including attracting pests, obstructing access and enabling crime, reports The Star. 🧵1 thestar.com.my/news/nation/2…

Zetrix AI has launched a digital identity service for AI agents in partnership with China, allowing organisations to verify their identities and track their activities. Known as Know-Your-Agent, the system links AI agents to identifiable owners who can set permissions for accessing information and conducting transactions. 🧵1

Only four slaughterhouses in KL are halal-certified, with some premises relying on accredited slaughterers instead of obtaining certification from Jakim or state Islamic religious departments, BH reported. This places the capital second-lowest nationwide, ahead of Perlis with three certified premises, while Johor leads with 41 out of 221 across the country. bharian.com.my/berita/nasion… 🧵1

The government and Muar MP Syed Saddiq have reached an agreement in principle to settle a legal dispute over RM730,300 in withdrawn constituency allocations. The proposed settlement includes restoring parliamentary funding for 2023 and allocations for approved projects involving schools, surau and villages under the MyKHAS system. 🧵1

Japan recorded 342,068 births in the first half of 2026, a 0.8% increase from the same period last year, marking the first rise in 11 years. Experts suggested that an increase in marriages during 2024 and 2025 may have contributed to the improvement, although the figure remained below 400,000 for the fifth consecutive year. 🧵1

Caltex and Petron have begun making goodwill payments to motorists who reported vehicle damage linked to suspected water contamination in RON95 petrol. Compensation is being provided for verified claims, while the cause remains under investigation, said KPDN Minister Armizan Ali. 🧵1

Two Special Branch policemen are suing MCBA chief Shuhaily Zain over an alleged assault and false imprisonment during a KLIA altercation in September. Lance Corporals Ekmal Dirman and Faiz Saman also accused him of defamation by implying they had deliberately sabotaged border operations by recording the incident.

Carlsberg Malaysia has ruled out involvement in HYROX KL 2026, clarifying that its regional partnership covers only selected events in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Vietnam. The company said it operates in accordance with Malaysian laws and regulations while remaining mindful of local cultural sensitivities.

Putrajaya has announced a 50% toll discount nationwide for Class 1 private vehicles from midnight on Nov 6 until 11.59pm on Nov 7 in conjunction with Deepavali. The discount also applies to Class 2 vehicles on the Penang Bridge, excluding border tolls at Sultan Iskandar Building and Tanjung Kupang. The move is expected to cost the government about RM20.11 million in compensation to highway concessionaires, subject to verification of traffic data.

NACSA has raised Malaysia’s cybersecurity threat level from low to medium as a precaution amid growing regional and international tensions. The agency issued 8 alerts on vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and government agencies last month. 🧵1

The families of 28 Malaysians who went missing in the Nepal floods on August 26 will receive a total of RM174,000 in benefits from Socso. Their next of kin is entitled to immediate financial assistance of RM3,000 per victim and a Survivors' Pension under the Invalidity Scheme. 🧵1

Both sides of the NKVE between Shah Alam and Setia Alam, which were closed earlier due to flash floods, have reopened to all vehicles. PLUS Malaysia said traffic was temporarily diverted during the closure, resulting in congestion along several highways, including the ELITE and GCE.

Breakfast cereal giant Kellogg's has stopped using rice grains in Rice Krispies and Coco Pops in the UK, replacing them with corn and rice flour. The company said this was because dry weather in key rice-producing countries in Asia had reduced harvests and driven up prices. 🧵1