Home minister: New film censorship guidelines launched to boost production of high-quality works

Home minister: New film censorship guidelines launched to boost production of high-quality works

PUTRAJAYA, May 20 — The new Film Censorship Guidelines were introduced today to ensure that local filmmakers can continue to produce more high-quality works with aesthetic value without touching on the sensitivity of the multi-racial and multi-religious society in the country. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said three main pillars were incorporated in … Read more

AI video-generation tool Sora set to be launched this year

AI video-generation tool Sora set to be launched this year

NEW YORK, March 16 — One month after unveiling its technology, still in the testing phase, OpenAI, has indicated that Sora will be available to the public later this year. After ChatGPT for generating text and Dall-E for generating images, OpenAI is now looking to fine-tune its new artificial intelligence tool capable of generating videos. … Read more

PAS info chief distances party from Hadi’s remarks; IGP says investigation launched

PAS info chief distances party from Hadi’s remarks; IGP says investigation launched

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang’s claims about Islam’s position in Malaysia that drew direct reprimand from the Sultan of Selangor is not representative of the Islamist party’s views, its information chief said. Local daily Sinar Harian reported PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari as saying, “Tuan Guru’s (Abdul … Read more

Search and rescue op launched as elderly man goes missing after falling from Lutong Bridge in Sarawak

Search and rescue op launched as elderly man goes missing after falling from Lutong Bridge in Sarawak

MIRI, Jan 21 — A search-and-rescue (SAR) operation was launched today following a report of an elderly man who had fallen from the Lutong Bridge at Jalan Miri-Pujut earlier in the afternoon. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sarawak Operations Centre, in a media statement, said they received a distress call at around 2.15pm. “Witnesses … Read more

Padu, a tool to ensure govt’s efficiency in delivering targeted subsidies, to be launched today

Padu, a tool to ensure govt’s efficiency in delivering targeted subsidies, to be launched today

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 — The long-awaited Central Database System (Padu) will go live later today after its official launch by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. This will also mean that Malaysians who are eligible for targeted subsidies are one step closer to receiving the much-needed aid, as the government will use Padu to … Read more

CORRECTION: Canadian spirits brand that launched during pandemic strikes gold:

CORRECTION: Canadian spirits brand that launched during pandemic strikes gold:

TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a release issued on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 by Foxglove Spirits Ltd., please note a portion of the release has been corrected to: “It has also garnered attention from some big players who have recognized the exceptional quality of the gin and in 2021 chose it to … Read more

DPM Zahid: National TVET Policy to be launched June 2024 

DPM Zahid: National TVET Policy to be launched June 2024 

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — The National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Policy is expected to be launched in June 2024, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The National TVET Council Committee chairman said the policy framework would be brought to the Cabinet soon for approval. “It is not a … Read more

Wearable ‘Ai Pin’ launched by Humane, backed by ex-Apple execs and Microsoft

Wearable ‘Ai Pin’ launched by Humane, backed by ex-Apple execs and Microsoft

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 10 — Humane, a Silicon Valley startup with a star-studded list of co-founders and executives, yesterday released a US$699 device that aims to bring cutting-edge artificial intelligence to a lapel near you. The Ai Pin, as the device is called, is designed to be worn on clothing and can be tapped to … Read more

LA Reid who launched Mariah Carey and Usher, is sued by former music executive over alleged sexual assaults

LA Reid who launched Mariah Carey and Usher, is sued by former music executive over alleged sexual assaults

NEW YORK, Nov 9 — L.A. Reid, the music executive known for helping develop superstars like Mariah Carey, Pink, TLC and Usher, was sued on Wednesday by a former music executive who accused him of sexually assaulting her more than two decades ago. Drew Dixon said Reid, 67, derailed her once promising music industry career … Read more