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Act now, not after harm: Perak Sultan urges early AI regulation at global forum
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Artificial intelligence (AI), genetic engineering and other modern technologies should be regulated before they are deployed, the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, said today. Sultan Nazrin cautioned that the cost of governing in
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Japan issues megaquake warning after powerful 7.7 magnitude tremblor
TOKYO, April 21 — At least six people were reported injured on Tuesday, a day after a powerful quake rattled northern Japan, but there appeared to be no major damage from the tremor that also triggered tsunami waves up to
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Iran warns US it has ‘new cards’ ready for battlefield if nuclear talks fail
TEHRAN, April 21 — Iran’s powerful parliament speaker warned Monday that Tehran had “new cards” if war resumes with the United States and Israel, ahead of the expiration of a two-week ceasefire. “We do not accept negotiations under the shadow
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Negeri Sembilan Undang dispute MB’s account of council advice
SEREMBAN, April 21 — Four Undang in Negeri Sembilan have challenged Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun’s account of a key council meeting, disputing his claim that the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) had advised the removal of the Undang
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Plan accordingly: Bukit Bintang major roads to be closed from April 30 to May 2 for Labour Day, Rain Rave Water Music Festival celebrations
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — Major road closures will take effect in Bukit Bintang from next week as the city prepares for the World Labour Day Celebration cum Rain Rave Water Music Festival 2026, organisers have announced. The three-day event,
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Ringgit ends marginally lower against US dollar as West Asia tensions keep traders cautious
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar today, remaining in a tight range as markets kept a close watch on developments in West Asia. At 6 pm, the local note stood at 3.9515/9555
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After 7.7 quake, Japan warns of higher likelihood of ‘huge’ magnitude‑8 event
TOKYO, April 20 — Japan issued a special advisory today warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt rattled the country’s north and prompted a tsunami warning. The Japan Meteorological Agency said
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DPM Fadillah: 320 cases of illegal misuse of subsidies detected under Ops Tiris 4.0
KOTA KINABALU, April 20 — A total of 320 legal violations have been recorded under the integrated anti-leakage operation, dubbed Ops Tiris 4.0, since March 16, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. Fadillah, who is also Minister of
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PM Anwar: Government committed to uplifting dignity, welfare of Kelantan people
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — The Madani Government remains focused on continuously uplifting the dignity and welfare of the people of Kelantan comprehensively, covering transport, education, development, and the strengthening of religious institutions. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said
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Thailand weighs emergency decree to borrow up to 500b baht for crisis buffer
BANGKOK, April 20 — The Thai government is considering issuing an emergency decree to borrow up to 500 billion baht (RM61.61 billion) to prepare for potential economic and security crises, Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt said today. Pakorn said the
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