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Google’s AI boss calls for urgent research into threats posed by artificial intelligence
ISTANBUL, Feb 22 — Google DeepMind’s chief executive officer (CEO) Demis Hassabis has called for more research into the threats posed by artificial intelligence (AI) “to be done urgently,” Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing BBC. He said the sector desired “smart
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From 10pc to 15 pc: Trump’s tariff jump leaves Singapore asking ‘how exactly?’
SINGAPORE, Feb 22 — The Singapore government said it will consult with its United States (US) counterparts to seek clarification on the implementation of the newly announced 15 per cent tariff on all goods entering the country, local media reported.
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MOF dismisses fake Ramadan aid and e-tunai credit claims circulating online
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has dismissed as false claims circulating on social media regarding applications for Ramadan Aid and claims for E-Tunai Credit. In a Facebook post shared by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar
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Fadhlina visits family of late trooper Indiran, pledges help for siblings
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 22 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) will coordinate appropriate assistance for the youngest sibling of the late soldier Trooper K. Indiran, K. Maitraashini, a Year Six pupil of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Convent Greenlane here. Education Minister Fadhlina
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China logs 258 million rail trips halfway through Spring Festival travel season
BEIJING, Feb 22 — China’s railways have witnessed 258 million passenger trips so far during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush this year, as the travel period passed its halfway mark, the national railway operator said on Sunday, reported Xinhua.
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Greenland has free healthcare, Danish minister says after Trump offers hospital ship
COPENHAGEN, Feb 22 — Greenland does not need medical assistance from other countries, Denmark’s defence minister said Sunday, after US President Donald Trump claimed he was sending a hospital ship to the autonomous Danish territory that he covets. “The Greenlandic
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Two recycling premises suspected of causing odour pollution in Sungai Kabul, Semenyih
HULU LANGAT, Feb 22 — Two premises involved in recycling oil and plastic waste in the Mahkota Beranang industrial area are suspected of causing odour pollution in Sungai Kabul, Semenyih since last Thursday. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said
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Civil society group supports MACC chief Azam Baki in legal action against Bloomberg
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — Malaysia Corruption Watch (MCW) has expressed support for Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki’s lawsuit against Bloomberg L.P, emphasising that all individuals, including civil servants, have the right to protect their reputation
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Govt to assess flood mitigation efforts in Sabah as climate change drives frequent floods
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 22 — The Federal Government will review the implementation of flood mitigation projects in areas identified as frequently affected in Sabah as a long-term measure to address increasingly frequent flooding due to climate change and global warming. Minister
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Kim Jong Un outlines new five-year goals at Workers’ Party congress in North Korea
SEOUL, Feb 22 — North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party held the third day of its Ninth Congress yesterday, with leader Kim Jong Un continuing a report reviewing the party’s work in the last five years, state media said today. According
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