KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 —In a Facebook post, the prime minister said the enforcement of the Act on Aug 30 last year also reflects the principles of public international law concerning state immunity. He said the Act is crucial to ensuring Malaysia remains competitive on the international stage, ultimately boosting the economy and safeguarding national […]
KOTA BARU, March 9 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has tightened security along the Malaysia-Thailand border following a bomb explosion in Pekan Sungai Golok, southern Thailand, yesterday. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said PDRM is closely monitoring developments in Narathiwat province and has immediately enforced strict security measures until the situation is
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — Bukit Aman is taking a firm stance against scam call centres by pushing for property owners, joint management bodies (JMBs), and security companies to be held liable if such activities are found on their premises. According to The Star, Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Comm Datuk Seri
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SEREMBAN, Feb 22 — The Negeri Sembilan police will enhance security measures to ensure the smooth conduct of several Asean-level meetings scheduled to take place in the state. Its police chief, Datuk Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd Yussof said that the police force would also increase personnel by 20 to 30 per cent in the affected districts
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — The Transport Ministry (MOT) views the sale of shares in Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) as not affecting security, based on the commitment and cooperation between the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), MAHB, and the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) to ensure that security aspects are at the highest level.
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SEOUL, Feb 18 — Twenty-five years ago, director Park Chan-wook risked jail to make a movie about friendship between North and South Korean soldiers, striking box office gold and beginning his actors’ ascent to global stardom. Relations between the two Koreas have since plunged, with Pyongyang renouncing its long-held goal of unification and last week
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — The Digital Ministry is set to introduce an intelligence system to monitor the sale of personal data on the dark web, said its Minister, Gobind Singh Deo. He said the system, which is the first of its kind in the country, will be introduced in the second quarter of this
Malaysia’s Consumer Confidence Index rose by 4 per cent year-on-year in January, surpassing the global average as well as Japan and South Korea. Key indicators such as job security, future investment, and purchasing power showed significant improvement, reflecting stronger financial confidence among Malaysians. However, Ipsos cautioned that geopolitical uncertainties, trade tensions, and policy changes could
BEIJING, Feb 18 — Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek upended the global industry and wiped billions off US tech stocks when it unveiled its R1 programme, which it claims was built on cheap, less sophisticated Nvidia semiconductors. But governments from Rome to Seoul are cracking down on the user-friendly Chinese app, saying they need to prevent
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WASHINGTON, Feb 14 — TikTok has returned to Apple and Google app stores nearly a month after a new security law forced its removal, AFP journalists confirmed yesterday The Chinese-owned social media platform faces being banned in the United States over national security concerns about the data it gathers on users. The popular video-sharing app
FEBRUARY 14 — Imagine a world where sending money is as easy as texting your friend – no banks, no borders, just instantaneous. Cryptocurrencies (e.g. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin) are taking us a leap towards this new paradigm. The World Bank estimates there are 1.4 billion unbanked adults worldwide, with 2.9 million of them in
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 11 — The security and traffic management for the Thaipusam celebrations in Penang is under control, according to Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad. He said 1,500 police officers are stationed at various locations throughout the three-day event starting yesterday to ensure the smooth running of the celebrations and public safety. He
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