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UK agencies warn parents of ‘real’ AI threat as child sexual abuse imagery surges, urges parents to limit photo sharing

LONDON, July 4 — Parents have been warned over posting images of their children online as they could be used to create artificial intelligence (AI)-generated sexual abuse material, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has said, reported PA Media/dpa. New guidance

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Economy Ministry: JS-SEZ master plan launch aligned with Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — The launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Master Plan needs to be strategically coordinated to ensure policy alignment and a smooth implementation, while reinforcing investor confidence. The Ministry of Economy said Prime Minister

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PM Anwar declares war on support letters, says crony loans destroy agencies and entrepreneurs

PUTRAJAYA, July 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that the practice of using letters of support, political connections and cronyism in approving financing for entrepreneurs must be stopped. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the

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DBKL announces long-term road closures around Jalan U Thant from Monday

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Several roads in the Jalan U Thant area will be temporarily closed to traffic from this Monday until Jan 31 next year to facilitate pipe-jacking construction works. Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), in a Facebook post,

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Johor Jaya’s Pakatan debutant bets on youth vote to shape state’s future

JOHOR BAHRU, July 4 — Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) Johor Jaya candidate Lee Wern Yiing believes young voters will play a decisive role in shaping Johor’s future at the upcoming state election. The 30-year-old first-time candidate said the younger generation’s votes

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Malaysia on track for 100pc internet coverage in populated areas by 2027

BATU PAHAT, July 4 — The government through the Ministry of Communications is targeting 100 per cent Internet access in populated areas nationwide by next year through the implementation of the National Digital Network (JENDELA). Ministry of Communications secretary-general Datuk Abdul

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BN-Pakatan cooperation remains intact despite Johor campaign heat, says Zahid

KOTA TINGGI, July 4 — Barisan Nasional (BN) enjoys a very good relationship with Pakatan Harapan (PH) at the federal level, with cooperation between the two political coalitions remaining strong despite the heat of the Johor state election campaign. BN chairman

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Anwar says Bumiputera empowerment is national priority, not just agencies’ responsibility

PUTRAJAYA, July 4 — The Bumiputera empowerment agenda is no longer the sole responsibility of specific agencies but a national priority to be pursued by all ministries, government agencies and government-linked companies, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said

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State elections are not referendums: Johor, Negeri Sembilan and the limits of local ballots — Phar Kim Beng

JULY 4 — When Johor goes to the polls on July 11 and Negeri Sembilan follows onAugust 1, the outcomes will be closely watched by party strategists, journalists and investors alike. They will no doubt be framed in breathless headlines

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Prospective UK PM Burnham rules out early general election

LONDON, July 4 — Andy Burnham, Britain’s likely next prime minister, yesterday ruled out calling a general election if he succeeds Keir Starmer, pledging to stick to the ruling party’s most recent manifesto. Burnham — currently the only candidate to

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