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Cybersecurity
Bukit Aman: 49 cases of NSRC officer impersonation scams being investigated, RM6.79mil lost
The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) opened 49 investigation papers (IPs) regarding cases of individuals impersonating National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) officers, resulting in losses amounting to RM6.79mil, between January and April this year.
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Global
6 beautiful libraries around the world to visit
Six beautiful libraries around the world that would capture the eye of any book or architecture lover.
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Nation
LBS unveils SkyRia residential project in Puchong
PETALING JAYA: LBS Bina Group Bhd has launched SkyRia, the latest addition to its D’Island Residence project.
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Nation
Appeals Court dismisses Daim, family’s bid to challenge MACC probe
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Tun Daim Zainuddin and his family to set aside the High Court's decision that rejected its application for leave to commence judicial review on a probe by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
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Indonesia
WHO study reveals high trans fat levels in Indonesian food products
JAKARTA: Nearly 10 per cent of food products in Indonesia were found to exceed the recommended trans fat limit of two grammes per 100 grammes of total fat, according to a study by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Nation
Training, licensing subsidy among govt efforts to tackle acute shortage of lorry drivers
SERI KEMBANGAN: The shortage of lorry drivers in the country runs into the thousands, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke, and the authorities hope more people will take up the occupation.
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Mobile apps
Fahmi: WhatsApp chatbot feature being developed to combat fake news
The Communications Ministry, in collaboration with Meta Platforms Inc (Meta), is in the process of developing a WhatsApp Chatbot feature set to be launched by the end of this month.
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Nation
Ex-aide to former Merbok MP fined RM45,000 for making false claims
ALOR SETAR: A former special officer to a former Merbok Member of Parliament (MP) was fined RM45,000, after he pleaded guilty to three counts of submitting false claims related to home improvement assistance, amounting to RM29,500, four years ago.
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Cambodia
Chinese warships plan visit to Cambodia amid US worries
BEIJING: China will send two warships to Cambodia and Timor-Leste from the first half of May to mid-June, its defence ministry said, potentially further unnerving the United States over concerns about growing Chinese presence at a key Cambodian naval base.
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Singapore
Mandopop queen A-mei back in Singapore for July concert, her only stop in South-East Asia
SINGAPORE: Fret not if you missed out on catching A-mei live in Singapore in 2023. The Taiwanese pop diva will be back in town with the Singapore leg of her ASMeiR Max 2024 World Tour, to be held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on July 27.
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Streaming
Trucker was watching Netflix in crash that killed grandparents, US cops say. He’s charged
A truck driver was streaming Netflix on his phone before causing a crash that killed grandparents who were visiting family, Minnesota authorities say.
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Nation
Sanctions imposed on four Malaysian-based companies accused of helping Iran have been impactful, says US Treasury official
KUALA LUMPUR: The sanctions imposed on four Malaysian-based companies accused of helping Iran’s production of drones in December last year have been impactful, says US Treasury’s undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence Brian Nelson.
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Forex
Asian FX muted on firm dollar, stocks fall; Malaysia holds rate
ASIAN currencies were largely muted on a firmer dollar and most regional stocks slipped as investors cautiously awaited U.S. inflation data for clues to the Federal Reserve's rate outlook, while Malaysia's central bank held rates steady as expected.
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Metro News
Taman Sri Langat was the worst hit by floods yesterday, says Kajang rep
THE Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) has appointed a new contractor to complete the partially completed river embankment project to protect areas next to Sungai Langat here.
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Nation
Six foreigners nabbed in raid on JB scam call centre
JOHOR BARU: Six foreigners have been arrested here for suspected involvement in a call centre linked to scams and online gambling activities.
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True Or Not
QuickCheck: Has a toad species been rediscovered in Sabah?
Where have all the good men gone?
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AI
Google unveils AI for predicting behaviour of human molecules
Artificial intelligence is giving machines the power to generate videos, write computer code and even carry on a conversation.
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Entertainment
Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to 8 years in prison and flogging: lawyer
Rasoulof won the Golden Bear, the Berlin Film Festival’s top prize, in 2020 with his anti-capital punishment film 'There Is No Evil'.
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Nation
E-hailing driver injured in Jalan Sultan Ismail tree collapse eligible for Socso claims
PETALING JAYA: The e-hailing driver who was hurt when a tree fell along Jalan Sultan Ismail can claim temporary disability benefits, says the Social Security Organisation (Socso).
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Video games
Microsoft’s Xbox is planning more cuts after studio closings
The sudden closure of several video-game studios at Microsoft Corp’s Xbox division was the result of a widespread cost-cutting initiative that still isn’t finished.