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TikTok pushed back at what it called "maligning attacks" by Facebook as the fast-growing video-sharing app claimed it helps competition in the US market. The comments by TikTok came hours ahead of a hotly anticipated antitrust hearing with the top executives of Facebook and three other Big Tech firms, and amid suggestions the app may be banned due to its connections to China. (Photo by Lionel ...

Malaysia

Hotel closures in Penang - whether temporary or otherwise - continue to rule the day in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Malaysia

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is expected to announce an extension to the moratorium on bank loan repayments and targeted bank assistance.

World

A handout picture released by Sothebys on July 28, 2020 shows an assistant holding a self-portrait by Dutch artist Rembrandt in London. -AFP pic

Malaysia

Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin (BN-Kinabatangan) is scheduled to ask Environment and Water minister on efforts to improve monitoring of plantation activities to protect the environment against pollution. - NSTP/File pic

Malaysia

XOX Bhd has announced its intention to explore the fifth generation (5G) mobile network deployment regionally in partnership with a Chinese telecommunications (telco) group.

China

Magnitude 6.3 quake strikes western China

Malaysia

The Dewan Rakyat sitting, which enters its 10th day today, will also continue the debate on the motion of thanks for the royal address by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. - NSTP/File pic

Malaysia

The government had decided that the usual parade on Aug 31 will not be held as the country. However, several events are still being organised including the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Rukun Negara and Fly the Jalur Gemilang campaign. - NST/File pic

China

Policemen stand guard on a road leading to the US Consulate in Chengdu, southwestern China's Sichuan province. - AFP pic