SIBU, May 13 — The Kapit District Council (KDC) tower will have 5G connectivity this June 15, set to benefit some 30,000 people in the district. According to federal Deputy Digital Minister Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong, the preliminary works have already been carried out by Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), which will bring its facilities from … Read more
PARIS, April 11 — Meta said today that it was developing new tools to protect teenage users from “sextortion” scams on its Instagram platform, which has been accused by US politicians of damaging the mental health of youngsters. The US firm said in a statement it was testing an AI-driven “nudity protection” tool that would … Read more
PARIS, April 1 — French swimmer Caroline Jouisse has been keeping track of her periods using her phone over the last year, collecting information for her coaches ahead of competing in the Paris Olympics this summer. The data helps her plan the best time to work on building her muscles, which is ideally in the … Read more
KUCHING, March 30 — Malaysians have been urged to use social media platforms by sharing positive content that does not play up racial issues, which will only undermine the harmony in the country. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said media practitioners are not exempted from playing a role through the writing of positive … Read more
NEW YORK, March 27 — Whether you’re a sports enthusiast or simply looking for new ways to get moving out in the fresh air, spring offers a multitude of opportunities to revitalise your body and mind. From rucking to pickleball to YogiWalkie, here are three sporting activities that stand out for their simplicity, and their … Read more
LOS ANGELES, March 27 — Walt Disney completed the addition of the general-audience-focused Hulu streaming service to the family friendly Disney+ today, putting titles such as The Bear and American Horror Story in the same app as Moana and Frozen. The combination, which the company started testing last year, is designed to make viewing more … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 ― The government will continue to focus on training in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), especially at the highest levels, to boost foreign investments in the country, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the country’s current weakness lies in training in … Read more
PARIS, March 26 — Creativity is one of the most remarkable human faculties, but also one of the most mysterious. While legend has it that innovative ideas spring from nowhere, in reality, they are the result of complex mechanisms involving several brain networks. The practice of music is believed to facilitate this creative process. Researchers … Read more
PAPAR, March 16 — Two water treatment plants (LRA), the Emergency Water Supply Scheme (EWSS) and Jenama LRA in Kampung Limbahau are set to resume operations next month aimed at increasing the water supply in Papar, which has been affected by drought. Papar Member of Parliament Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the LRAs had to … Read more
KUCHING, March 10 — The Sarawak government will provide 1,500 hectares of land for rice production to ensure food security in Malaysia, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. He said the rice cultivation project will be carried out in stages using the allocation from the federal government, totalling RM173 million. “I estimate that … Read more
