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Gobind: 5G pilot project a platform to address relevant issues
KUALA LUMPUR: The new 5G technology being tested at Cyberjaya and Putrajaya in a six-month pilot project will give the government the opportunity and the space to consider all relevant questions and issues before it is implemented in full. Communications
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Advancement of technology led to cyber attacks
MOSCOW – The advancement of technology, in particular, the widespread use of internet has given rise to a new threat in the form of cyber-attacks, Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu said today. He said nowadays, anyone from any location with a
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Curfew in ESSZone extended to May 11, effective from tomorrow
KOTA KINABALU – Curfew in the waters of seven districts in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) has been extended until May 11. Sabah police commissioner Datuk Omar Mammah said the latest curfew order will take effect tomorrow (April 26)
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British PM Theresa May survives oust bid again
LONDON – British Prime Minister Theresa May survived the latest bid on Wednesday night to see her ousted from 10 Downing Street. Backbench MPs from her governing Conservative Party met in London and rejected calls for the party’s rules to
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Matriculation woes faced by Indian students resolved with 40,000 seats
KUALA LUMPUR: The matriculation woes faced by Indian students has been with an increased number of seats from 25,000 to 40,000, announced Education Minister Maszlee Malik. “Based on the discussions at the cabinet, we have agreed to increase the number
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Over 400 websites with child sexual abuse content blocked
CYBERJAYA: From 2015 to 2018, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) blocked more than 400 websites that contained child sexual abuse content through collaborations and information-sharing with Interpol and the Royal Malaysia Police. MCMC’s chief compliance officer Zulkarnain Mohd
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Social media turning into anti social media says deputy minister Steven Sim
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy youth and sports minister Steven Sim Chee Keong urged Malaysia Social Media Week (MSMW) 2019 delegates to be proactive against cyber bullying and fake news as social media is turning into anti-social media. Using the case of
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Najib Trial: RM2.5 million for defence contract to manage fuel petrol subsidy
KUALA LUMPUR: Lawyer Ashraf Razak told the High Court that the former firm he worked in, Zulqarnain and Co, received RM2.5 million for a defence contract on Feb 2, 2015. Responding to DPP Saifuddin, Asraf said the cheque was given
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Perak Exco Aziz Bari denies eyeing MB post
IPOH: Perak DAP vice-chairman Dr Abdul Aziz Bari has dismissed a news report suggesting he is out to topple Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu. “I do not have any plans to topple him,” he told reporters after visiting
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Agong’s involvement in sports to inspire country’s athletes
KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah’s involvement in the field of sports is hoped will be the catalyst for national athletes to make the country proud in the international stage. Youth and Sports
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