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China unleashes gun-toting ‘robot wolves’ in military push
BEIJING, Aug 7 — China’s latest gun-toting quadruped military “wolf” robots are designed to stealthily approach enemies, fire precise shots on targets and work in rough terrain, state media said on Wednesday. State broadcaster CCTV said the robots, an upgrade
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Singapore man, 69, in court for allegedly sexually abusing two children aged eight and 12
SINGAPORE, Aug 7 — A 69-year-old Singaporean man was today charged with child sexual abuse against two pre-teens in Bedok between 2020 and 2022. Six of the charges were for committing an obscene act against a child under the Children
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Vincent Tan’s Detik Ria settles billion-dollar row with Prudential in landmark insurance deal
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — British insurer Prudential has reached an out-of-court settlement with its Malaysian partners, led by businessman Tan Sri Vincent Tan and members of Johor’s royal family, over a long-running shareholding dispute. The agreement allows Prudential to
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Police say false info and photos online threaten investigation and justice
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is urging all parties to stop any action of uploading or sharing unverified information related to the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri
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Sultan Ibrahim makes history with first Malaysian royal state visit to Russia, hosted by Putin
MOSCOW, Aug 7 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, met Russian President Vladimir Putin during a state welcoming ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace here yesterday. Sultan Ibrahim arrived at the Kremlin at about 3pm before proceeding to
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AKPS nabs Indian national trying to smuggle 2,500 turtles through KLIA
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) intercepted a wildlife smuggling operation at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, seizing over 2,500 live turtles valued at RM348,000 from an Indian passenger attempting to board a flight
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Perak MB encourages AI adoption in Islamic affairs, highlights digital initiatives
IPOH, August 7 — Muslims should not view artificial intelligence (AI) as a threat but as an opportunity, provided it is guided by divine revelation and aligned with Islamic principles, said Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. Speaking at
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Zara Qairina’s mum to give phone with audio clips to Kota Kinabalu police
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — The mother of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir will submit her mobile phone containing audio recordings of conversations with her daughter to investigators at the Kota Kinabalu district police headquarters today. Lawyers Hamid Ismail and
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Amusement ride that injured three at Kuching Festival was never cleared for use, DOSH confirms
KUCHING, Aug 7 — The faulty tagada amusement ride, which injured three Kuching Festival visitors on August 2, did not have a valid certificate of fitness (CF) nor was it registered with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH).
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DBKL seizes illegal stalls blocking public paths in Desa Melawati, Desa Setapak
KUALA LUMPUR — City Hall (DBKL) officers seized equipment from nine unlicensed business operators in Desa Melawati and Desa Setapak for obstructing public spaces. The enforcement was part of a special operation targeting illegal stalls and foreign-run businesses that had
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