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Back to homepageRosmah seeks RM1m in damages over TikToker’s black magic claims
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, is seeking RM1 million in damages for loss of reputation following a claim made by a TikTok user that she practised black
Read MoreCelebrate Chinese New Year with unity, happiness, and love, says DPM Zahid in festive greeting
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — Culture and tradition shared among the people are not only a source of strength but also a symbol of pride, showcasing Malaysia as a harmonious nation, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Read MorePenang cops foil arms smuggling attempt, seize firearms and ammo; four men remanded until Feb 3
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 28 — Police apprehended four men, including two Indonesians, and seized five pistols, an M4 rifle, and 801 bullets from a boat in the waters of Perai, one nautical mile south-west of Sungai Perai, near here, yesterday.
Read MoreIndonesia secures consular access to four injured citizens after MMEA shooting; diplomatic note calls for transparent probe
JAKARTA, Jan 28 — The Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has confirmed that it has gained consular access to meet with its four injured citizens tomorrow, following a shooting incident involving the Selangor Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) last Friday.
Read MoreOutdated criminal laws in Malaysia need overhaul to combat modern-day tech-influenced evolving crimes
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — The Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) sees the need to review several outdated crime prevention laws to better address current challenges. Its director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said that among the laws
Read MoreCommunications Ministry launches fact-checking AI chatbot ‘AIFA’ to combat fake news on WhatsApp, says Fahmi
CYBERJAYA, Jan 28 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today said the ministry has launched a fact-checking chatbot to verify fake news and information on WhatsApp. He said the chatbot named Artificial Intelligence Fact-Check Assistant (AIFA) is part of the government’s
Read MoreMeta licensing submission underway, MCMC still in talks with others like Google and X
CYBERJAYA, Jan 28 — Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said that Meta has submitted the necessary documentation for licensing with the process expected to be finalised soon. He also explained that platforms such as Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn and X are also
Read MoreKelantan Fire Dept identifies 19 high-risk road accident hotspots during CNY, to conduct regular patrols
KOTA BHARU, Jan 28 — The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has identified 19 high-risk hotspot routes that are prone to road accidents during the Chinese New Year holiday. JBPM Kelantan Director Farhan Sufyan Borhan stated that these routes
Read MoreUnsafe work procedures lead to mechanic assistant’s death by crushing at Kelantan quarry, says DOSH
KOTA BHARU, Jan 28 — The Kelantan Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has found that the lack of a safe work procedure was the cause of a mechanic assistant’s death at a quarry in Mukim Jerus, Selising, last
Read MoreFirst in the world: Malaysia’s telcos sign network sharing deal for six-way 4G multi operator core network, says minister
KUALA PILAH, Jan 28 — Malaysia has become the first country to witness the signing of a 6-way 4G Multi Operator Core Network (MOCN) sharing agreement, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said the agreement was signed in May last
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