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China’s Politburo hones in on energy security and tech self-reliance amid Iran war
BEIJING, April 28 — China’s top leadership on Tuesday pledged to strengthen the country’s energy security while pursuing rapid technological development and greater self-sufficiency, as the economy is beginning to be affected by the US-Israeli war on Iran. The world’s
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Malaysians among world’s most optimistic about AI, study finds
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysia ranks among the top countries in artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, supported by strong adoption rates, public trust and continued investment in the digital economy, according to global real estate property technology group, Juwai IQI
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Anwar: Universities must balance knowledge, tech and moral values, not just become cert-producing ‘factories’
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The national education system must be based on a balance between mastery of knowledge, technological advancement and the strengthening of human values, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said educational institutions play an
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New report confirms Sabah as carbon-negative state, opens door to climate cash
KOTA KINABALU, April 28 — Sabah has been officially confirmed as a “carbon-negative” state, meaning it absorbs more carbon than it emits, a finding that could position it to benefit from growing global carbon credit and climate financing markets. Assistant
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Selangor sees fall in organ donation rate despite strong awareness
SHAH ALAM, April 28 — The number of organ donors in Selangor has decreased from 23 in 2023 to 18 in 2025, the Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting was told today. Selangor Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin
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Foreign tech firms must train Malaysians under investment rule, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Foreign technology companies are required to provide high skilled training opportunities to local talent as a prerequisite for investing in Malaysia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the focus currently encompasses the
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Two Pahang women lose RM1.4m in phone scam syndicate fraud
KUANTAN, April 28 — Two women lost RM1.4 million after being duped by a phone scam syndicate from September 2024 to April 2026. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the first case involved a 60-year-old local woman who
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Malaysia must build own AI capability, strengthen cybersecurity, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysia should not merely be a user of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, but needs to develop its own capabilities in the field, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said the country also needs to
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Iran demands ‘credible guarantees’ against US-Israel attack before reopening Strait of Hormuz
NEW YORK, April 28 — Iran needs guarantees against another US-Israeli attack before it can ensure security in the oil-rich Gulf, Tehran’s envoy to the United Nations said Monday. The ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, addressed a Security Council session initiated
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Mexico captures two cartel kingpins including likely El Mencho successor ‘The Gardener’
MEXICO CITY, April 28 — Mexican authorities announced on Monday the capture of two top criminals, one of them a close ally of the slain founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and his potential successor. Nemesio “El Mencho”
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