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Fahmi warns of AI ‘deepfake’ scams after Siti Nurhaliza’s plea, tells public to stay vigilant
PUTRAJAYA, July 15 — Members of the public have been urged to be wary of scam tactics involving the dissemination of fake videos and images or deepfakes created using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, said Minister of Communications Fahmi Fadzil. Speaking
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King, Queen extend birthday greetings to Brunei Sultan
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The King and Queen of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, conveyed their birthday wishes to the Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. In a poster uploaded to the Sultan
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PM Anwar extends congratulations to Brunei Sultan on his 78th birthday
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended his congratulations to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei on the occasion of His Majesty’s 78th birthday today. In a Facebook post accompanied by a photo with the Sultan
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Conference of Rulers wants careful drafting of RUU355 on Shariah punishments to avoid perception of haste or weakness
PUTRAJAYA, July 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Conference of Rulers wanted amendments to the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 (Bill 355) to be made carefully. Speaking at the opening of the Convention to Dignify
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Newly-appointed Senator Awang Bemee tipped to be next Senate President
KUCHING, July 15 — Former Nangka assemblyman Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah’s senatorial appointment today is believed to serve as a prelude to his appointment as the next Senate President. He was appointed a senator by the Yang di-Pertuan
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PM Anwar announces RM31.7m for 317 Felda land schemes under Sejati Madani
SERDANG, July 14 — The federal government has approved RM31.7 million for 317 Felda land schemes under the Madani Community Prosperity Programme better known as Sejati Madani. Announcing the fund, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the programme has
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Police nab eight suspects in fatal assault of factory worker in Pulau Meranti
PUTRAJAYA, July 14 — The police have arrested eight foreign men aged between 30 and 45 for an investigation into the death of a 30-year-old foreign factory worker in Pulau Meranti, Puchong, Selangor, last Friday. Sepang District Police Chief ACP
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Temporary Bailey bridges planned for nine states until permanent structures built
PONTIAN, July 14 — Bailey bridges will be erected in nine states using allocations for the Malaysian Road Records Information System (Marris) to replace those damaged, especially in rural areas, until permanent bridges are built. Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri
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PM decries Trump shooting, says ‘whatever our stance is towards any leader, this method is not a solution’
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has condemned the attempted assassination of Donald Trump during an electoral rally in the US earlier today. Anwar spoke out against the violent action and said it is never
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Malaysia awaits Kuwait’s nod for F/A-18 Hornet jet deal
SERI ISKANDAR, July 14 — The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) is awaiting the Kuwaiti government’s agreement for the procurement of F/A-18 Legacy Hornet aircraft meant for the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF). Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin stated that
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