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Back to homepageU.S. sets one-day record with more than 60,500 COVID cases; Americans divided
More than 60,500 new COVID-19 infections were reported across the United States on Thursday, according to a Reuters tally, setting a one-day record as weary Americans were told to take new precautions and the pandemic becomes increasingly politicized.FILE PHOTO: Hundreds
Read MoreDrive-in cinemas: Solution for people worried about mass screenings
KUALA LUMPUR: The Movement Control Order (MCO) imposed to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic has affected many business sectors and social activities. However, it has also led to innovations which have been introduced as people adjust to the new
Read MoreSingaporeans set to decide on new government in the face of Covid-19
SINGAPORE: Singaporeans begin to cast their votes for the 2020 General Election as 1,100 polling stations open throughout the republic at 8am today. The 18th General Election for Singapore and the 13th since independence in 1965 are being held in a
Read MoreMan arrested for attempting to hit son in lift
GEORGE TOWN: Police have arrested a man who was featured in a video attempting to hit his eight-year-old son with a hammer in a lift of an apartment in Bandar Baru Farlim, Air Itam, here yesterday. Timur Laut district police chief
Read MoreRetiree claims scammed in non-existent bitcoin investment venture
KUANTAN: A retiree has lodged a police report claiming he lost RM53,500 after he was scammed in a non-existent bitcoin investment venture since three years ago. Pahang Commercial Crime Investigation Department Head Supt Mohd Wazir Mohd Yusof said the victim, 60,
Read MoreFridays now Jawi Day, beginning today – Zulkifli
KUALA LUMPUR: In a move to boost a tradition and culture that has shaped Malaysia, Fridays have now been declared ‘Jawi Day’, effective today. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Senator Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamad al-Bakri said in a statement
Read MoreAl Jazeera: Four individuals called-up by Bukit Aman
KUALA LUMPUR: Four employees of international news agency Al Jazeera were called up to Bukit Aman today to give their statements over a documentary that the Malaysian government has slammed for portraying what it claimed to be an inaccurate picture of the treatment
Read MoreMCMC, SMA to collaborate on improving 4G broadband connectivity in Sarawak
KUCHING: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will work closely with the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) to improve 4G broadband connectivity in the state. Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah (pix) said the MCMC was targeting achieving at least 90% broadband
Read MoreTUV Rheinland Partners with NARLabs to Lay Foundations for Autonomous Driving
TAIPEI, July 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The COVID-19 epidemic has placed many industries under pressure. It has also created an even better opportunity for autonomous driving applications. The non-contact business model means it is now possible to implement autonomous driving
Read MoreMerck Opens its Largest M Lab™ Collaboration Center in Shanghai
— Focus on improving and optimizing drug discovery, development and manufacturing — Integrated lab with customizable solutions, validation services, training and hands-on applications — Shanghai center is newest and largest addition to Merck’s global network of nine M Lab™ Collaboration Centers
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