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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.

World

Britain, NATO must stay ahead in 'new AI arms race', says UK minister

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain and its NATO allies must stay ahead in "the new AI arms race", British cabinet office minister Pat McFadden will say on Monday, warning that Russian cyber criminals are increasingly targeting countries that support Ukraine.

Entertainment

DJ Dave, entertainment scene pays tribute to legendary composer Ahmad Nawab

KUALA LUMPUR: Yayasan Kebajikan Artis Veteran chairman, Datuk DJ Dave, has described the passing of Tan Sri Ahmad Khan Nawab Khan, otherwise known as Ahmad Nawab as a great loss of an irreplaceable gem of the music industry who had the uncanny ability to write songs that complement the capability and character of the singer.

True Or Not

QuickCheck: Did a Malaysian company once hold the world record for longest abbreviation?

ABBREVIATIONS are a way to shorten words to make them easier to remember, write, and pronounce.

World

Russian-made plane engine catches fire after landing in Turkey's Antalya

ISTANBUL (Reuters) -The engine of a Russian-made passenger plane caught fire after landing at southern Turkey's Antalya Airport on Sunday, the Turkish transport ministry said in a statement.

STARPICKS

A new era of American education in Malaysia

THANKS to an exciting new collaboration between Sunway University’s School of American Education (SAE) and Arizona State University (ASU), students in Malaysia can now dive into a top-tier American education right at home.

Design

Malaysian 2-storey bungalow in Puchong designed around a courtyard and fish pond

This home's living spaces embrace the outdoors and modern living.

STARPICKS

Discover Borneo with Batik Air

READY to embark on a journey that promises vibrant adventures, rich cultural experiences and breathtaking natural beauty?

STARPICKS

MELAKA ENERGY PARK’S CONTRIBUTION TO PETRONAS’ 50-YEAR JOURNEY

PETRONAS has experienced significant growth over the past 50 years, establishing itself as one of the leading global energy players. Beyond producing and delivering energy and solutions globally, PETRONAS has supported the development of new and existing industries within its supply chain, creating thousands of jobs.

TECH

Students innovate to combat waste, dementia and allergies

Malaysian students create award-winning AI solutions addressing food waste, dementia support, and child allergy safety, showcasing the nation’s growing role in impactful, socially driven technology.

TECH

Innovative AI solution by Malaysian teens aids stroke rehabilitation

Their winning creation, Strip4u is a battery- operated device surgically placed in the body to aid stroke patients in recovery and rehabilitation.

Focus

Robert F Kennedy Jr: Quack quake

How Robert F Kennedy Jr could destroy one of civilisation’s best achievements.

Focus

Trump threat: ‘You’re fired!’

Inside America’s federal workforce that Trump has promised to eviscerate.

Focus

America’s political polarisation is driving its hunger for fake news

It’s too easy to cast blame on misinformation circulated via social media. But it’s just not that simple, studies show.

Markets

Bursa M’sia expected to trade between 1,600 to 1,610

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia is anticipated to trade within a tight range of 1,600 to 1,610 this week, with 1,600 remaining a key psychological and technical threshold, reflecting Malaysia’s resilient economic backdrop.

Focus

‘Trump-proofing’ is distracting the world from graver challenges

From G20, Apec and COP29 to the WTO and Nato, global cooperation on climate, security and open trade and investment must be quickly restored.

Focus

Lone child in puppet village

More than 20,000 communities in Japan have a majority of residents aged 65 and above.

Nation

Poachers getting more brazen with DIY guns

SOME poachers are resorting to homemade guns to hunt protected wildlife, according to Wildlife and National Parks Department director-general Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim.

Focus

New ‘Great Wall’ casts shadow on Nepal

In Nepal’s Humla district, locals claim that China is slowly creeping into their land.

Nation

Local Tamil wordsmith Muniandy dies

THE local Tamil literary world lost a leading figure with the passing of writer, poet and journalist K. Muniandy at the age of 76, Malaysia Nanban reported.