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Govt launches framework to prepare communications, multimedia workforce for AI-driven changes
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — The federal government today launched a new framework to align communications and multimedia industry needs with education and skills development as artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation, emerging technologies and the green economy reshape the sector. Led
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Singapore tech workers earn 60pc more as digital economy hits record S$144.1b
SINGAPORE, Oct 5 — Tech workers in Singapore earned a median monthly wage of S$8,000 (RM25,550) in 2025, 60 per cent higher than the overall resident median, as the country’s digital economy grew to S$144.1 billion. The Infocomm Media Development
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Switzerland moves towards referendum on Malaysia trade deal amid palm oil, labour concerns
GENEVA, Oct 5 — Switzerland looks on course Monday to hold a referendum on a trade deal with Malaysia, with opponents believing the agreement endangers tropical rainforests and lacks proper safeguards against forced labour. Campaigners handed in 85,000 signatures at
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Electric buses hit the test track as Rapid Penang gears up for greener rides
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 5 — Rapid Penang will conduct test runs of two electric buses on Oct 6 and 7, marking an initial step towards the introduction of electric buses into Penang’s public transport system. In a statement today, Rapid
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Samoa PM apologises after video shows him making Nazi gesture, saying Heil Hitler
SYDNEY, Oct 5 — Samoa’s prime minister apologised today after video surfaced showing him saying “Heil Hitler” and making a Nazi gesture. Prime Minister La’auli Leuatea Schmidt said the footage was from a family gathering almost 20 years old and was
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Japan PM Takaichi to seek stable ties with China after Taiwan remarks sent relations to rock bottom
TOKYO, Oct 5 — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to call China an “important neighbour” and pledge to build a stable relationship between the rival nations in a policy address today according to media reports. Diplomatic relations between the
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Puspakom opens Kajang centre with capacity to inspect 800 vehicles daily
KAJANG, Oct 5 — Puspakom Sdn Bhd today began operations at its new inspection centre in Bandar Teknologi Kajang, with the facility eventually able to handle up to 800 vehicles a day. The centre, which is being opened in stages,
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No mandatory e-Consular registration yet, but foreign minister wants Malaysians abroad to sign up to make contact in emergencies easier
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — The government does not yet intend to make registration on the e-Consular system mandatory for Malaysians abroad, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said registration through the digital platform managed by the Ministry
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Prosecution to call up to 20 witnesses as GISBH money laundering trial proceeds at Shah Alam court
SHAH ALAM, Oct 5 — The Sessions Court here was informed today that the representation submitted by the former chief executive officer (CEO) of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) and three former company accountants to drop money laundering charges against
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Police vow no cover-up in probe into schoolgirl’s death in Yong Peng
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Police have pledged a thorough and transparent investigation into the death of a 16-year-old girl who was believed to have been murdered at a school here on October 3. Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M.
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