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Posted: 12 Dec 2013 07:05 PM PST

KUALA LUMPUR: At 10.30 a.m. today, there were 222 gainers, 217 losers and 268 counters traded unchanged on the Bursa Malaysia.

The FBM-KLCI was at 1,840.62 up 6.75 points, the FBMACE was at 5,635.39 down 2.27 points, and the FBMEmas was at 12,708.01 up 39.72 points.

Turnover was at 324.064 million shares valued at RM326.205 million. -- BERNAMA

Gold Futures open lower

Posted: 12 Dec 2013 07:15 PM PST

KUALA LUMPUR: Gold futures contracts opened lower on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives today on lack of demand from investors.

As at 9.20 am, December 2013 lost 29 ticks to RM128 a gramme, with 13 lots traded, while January 2014 shed 27 ticks to RM128.45 a gramme, with 19 lots traded.

Open interest stood at 990 contracts. --BERNAMA

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Many optimistic despite Mandela's passing - Washington Post

Posted: 12 Dec 2013 09:04 AM PST

PRETORIA, South Africa — Nelson Mandela is gone, but many mourners waiting patiently for a chance to see Mandela for a last time on Thursday said they retain high hopes about South Africa's future. If the heady optimism of the days when South Africa's peaceful transformation to an all-race democracy in the 1994 elections has been diminished by time and economic challenges, many still believe the years ahead can be fruitful, with growing opportunity.

Still, there is fear that Mandela's passing might open a door to unrest, clashes and possibly worse. And there are serious concerns about youth unemployment, crime and persistent poverty.

These are the profiles and thoughts of some of the mourners who waited in tremendously long lines to see their anti-apartheid hero.

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AKUM JULIUS ACHEM, a quality controller at a company that builds boilers and other equipment, is hoping there is little change in the country he has lived in for 10 years. But the Cameroonian worries about South Africans rejecting Africans from other countries who come here seeking work.

"There are a lot of rumors that after death of Madiba (Mandela's clan name) a lot of things are going to change. But for the past 20 years South Africa has been becoming more mature in in its democracy, so I don't foresee changes.

"There is still a lot of hurtness in the black community, as I can see, you can see the grievances. But the majority are seeking education. When people are educated, they really know what is a brother or a sister from another country. Education is the main thing. The more education South Africans get, the more they will behave. Education is the key point.

"My worry is about the xenophobia. That is the worry. It started when he (Mandela) was alive. If that word could be erased, the worry would be out also."

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CHETNA KALIAN, a teacher in a school near Pretoria, is a Hindu who is very enthused about South Africa's future but concerned that violence could break out again. She was in line with her two daughters, who shared her optimism about the future.

"All we can hope for is that people stick to Mandela's principles. I have lived through the apartheid era. I have been telling my daughters what we were and weren't allowed to do and they were quite amazed because they didn't know what it's been like. All we can pray for is that we don't have a war breaking out. People have been liberated, and they are living very nicely, so let's hope and pray that things go on the way they are at the moment. Let's hope now things don't turn around now that he's gone. You never know, the younger generation, what could be going through their minds."

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HAYLEY HOLTZHAUSEN is a diversity manager at a petrochemical company who worries about South Africa's pervasive crime but feels society will keep making progress in the coming years.

"Mandela's dream was of togetherness, that we can all live together and work together in unity. There's been quite a bit of transformation in the last 19 years. Now if you look at the workplace there are opportunities for all races and genders, and also your schools, and opportunities provided for everyone. It's the equality that has grown and will grow, most definitely. People are pulling together. Companies are realizing that this is what's needed. We need to work together as one country.

Golden Globes nominations: '12 Years a Slave,' 'Hustle' take Oscar lead - Los Angeles Times

Posted: 12 Dec 2013 08:35 AM PST

An unflinching look at slavery in America and a story about 1970s con men dominated the Golden Globes nominations Thursday morning, with "12 Years a Slave" and "American Hustle" earning seven nods apiece, including best picture, best director and a slew of acting nominations.

The nominations help catapult both films to solid front-runner status on the road to the coveted best picture Oscar, as well as Academy Awards for filmmakers Steve McQueen and David O. Russell, and actors Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Amy Adams, Jennifer Lawrence, Christian Bale and Bradley Cooper.

The nominations, considered a top indicator of Oscar gold, were an especially strong showing for "12 Years A Slave": The harrowing historical drama was also the most honored film Wednesday when the Screen Actors Guild announced its awards season favorites.

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That film will compete against "Captain Phillips," "Gravity," "Philomena" and "Rush" in the best dramatic film category. "American Hustle" will vie with "Her," "Inside Llewyn Davis," "Nebraska" and "The Wolf of Wall Street" for best musical or comedy category.

Joining Ejiofor in the best actor in a drama category are Idris Elba for "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom," Tom Hanks for "Captain Phillips," Matthew McConaughey for "Dallas Buyers Club" and Robert Redford for "All Is Lost." (The 77-year-old Redford was a surprise omission at Wednesday's SAG nominations.)

The nominees for best actress in a drama are Cate Blanchett for "Blue Jasmine," Sandra Bullock for "Gravity," Emma Thompson for "Saving Mr. Banks," Judi Dench for "Philomena" and Kate Winslet -- considered an HFPA favorite -- for "Labor Day."

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Competing with "American Hustle's" Bale in the best actor in a comedy or musical category are Bruce Dern for "Nebraska," Oscar Isaac for "Inside Llewyn Davis," Joaquin Phoenix for "Her" and another HFPA fave, Leonardo DiCaprio for "The Wolf of Wall Street."

The nominees for best actress in a comedy or musical are Adams for "American Hustle," Julie Delpy for "Before Midnight," Greta Gerwig for "Frances Ha," Julia Louis-Dreyfus for "Enough Said" and Meryl Streep for "August: Osage County."

In the directing category, McQueen ("12 Years a Slave") and Russell ("American Hustle") will compete with Alfonso Cuaron for "Gravity," Paul Greengrass for "Captain Phillips" and Alexander Payne for "Nebraska."

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Noticeably missing from the best dramatic films nominations was "Lee Daniels' The Butler," which had a strong showing when the Screen Actors Guild announced its nominations.

However, the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. did make room for the unexpected inclusion of Ron Howard's race car drama "Rush." While it earned positive reviews, it has not been considered much of a contender for best dramatic film of the year.

The Golden Globe nominations divide best film nominees and lead actors and actresses into two categories: best drama, and best comedy or musical. The Globes also honor television.

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In fact, several of the film acting nominees also earned television acting nominations. Ejiofor was also nominated for his role in the miniseries "Dancing on the Edge." Elba also earned a nomination for his miniseries "Luther."

And Louis-Dreyfus, who was nominated for best actress for her role in the comedy "Enough Said," also earned a nod for her TV role in "Veep."

On the TV side, the dramatic series "House of Cards" and the movie "Behind the Candelabra" dominated the nominations with four apiece. "Breaking Bad," which recently ended its run, scored three nominations, as did "The Good Wife" and two miniseries: "Dancing on the Edge" and "The White Queen."

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TV newcomers "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "Masters of Sex," "Orange is the New Black" and "Orphan Black" were also recognized with nominations.

The Golden Globes awards show will be held Jan. 12 in Beverly Hills. Woody Allen was previously announced as the recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award to be given out that evening. But the Los Angeles-shy filmmaker won't be in attendance. Instead, Diane Keaton, whom he directed to a lead actress Oscar for "Annie Hall," will accept the award on his behalf.

NBC will air the Golden Globe Awards live with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler returning for the second year in a row as hosts.

For complete coverage, go to latimes.com/envelope.

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