What’s the ideal ambient temperature for a restful night of sleep?

What’s the ideal ambient temperature for a restful night of sleep?

NEW YORK, March 15 — Experts agree that the temperature in bedrooms should not exceed 20 degrees Celsius for quality sleep, but this recommendation does not necessarily apply to the entire population. Older adults actually benefit from more restful sleep when the nighttime temperature is between 20 and 25 degrees. According to the United States’ … Read more

AI-generated scam content is a big threat; what’s Malaysia doing to hold social media platforms accountable?

AI-generated scam content is a big threat; what’s Malaysia doing to hold social media platforms accountable?

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The threat of scams featuring impersonations of well-known personalities is nothing new, but the government still warns the public to not fall for it. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching just reminded Malaysians to be wary of good-to-be-true scams masquerading as advertisements on social media. Scams are getting more sophisticated … Read more

What’s in store with Android 15?

What’s in store with Android 15?

PARIS, Feb 20 — Google has now made the very first “preview” version of Android 15 available to developers, prefiguring what the future version of its mobile operating system will look like. For the moment, the new features are relatively discreet, with Android 15 above all emphasising security and privacy. In addition to the usual … Read more

Kinabatangan police fire 12 shots at croc before reptile frees what’s left of victim

Kinabatangan police fire 12 shots at croc before reptile frees what’s left of victim

KINABATANGAN, Feb 8 — Kinabatangan police had to fire 12 shots at a crocodile before it finally released a body part of the victim devoured by the reptile at Limddale Farm in Kampung Paris 2 near here today. However, only the victim’s left leg was recovered, according to a statement from the Sabah Fire and … Read more

Global Aerospace Jetstream Publication Offers Insights on What’s Ahead in 2024 for Aviation and Insurance

Global Aerospace Jetstream Publication Offers Insights on What’s Ahead in 2024 for Aviation and Insurance

Morris Plains, NJ, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aviation has always been an evolving industry. However, the pace of change today is truly remarkable. From technical innovations to new and promising sustainability initiatives, each day brings new opportunities. However, they are inevitably accompanied by new challenges and risks. As a service to our clients, … Read more

Mickey Mouse steamboats into the public domain. What’s the next port of call? — Zuhairy Fauzy

Mickey Mouse steamboats into the public domain. What’s the next port of call? — Zuhairy Fauzy

JANUARY 9 — In case you missed the boat last week, here’s the news: this year, two early incarnations of The Walt Disney Company’s iconic mascot Mickey Mouse have finally entered the public domain, 96 years after their debut. From January 1, 2024 onwards, two classic Mickey Mouse shorts, Steamboat Willie and the silent version … Read more

What’s next if Putrajaya is serious about reviving third vote? Amending law comes first, proponents say

What’s next if Putrajaya is serious about reviving third vote? Amending law comes first, proponents say

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — The revival of the Federal Territories (FT) Ministry now helmed by Dr Zaliha Mustafa has brought the return of local council elections back into the media spotlight since its suspension in 1964. With Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim not being entirely dismissive of the idea despite backlash from the … Read more

What’s Padu before Omnibus Act? ― Hafiz Hassan

What’s Padu before Omnibus Act? ― Hafiz Hassan

JANUARY 3 ― Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli assured the public that all data used by the Central Database System (Padu) would still be governed by existing laws. His response came following questions by the press over concerns about previous data leakages involving government agencies. Rafizi further said that the government was going to put forth … Read more