BEIJING: The owner of a high-end hotpot restaurant chain in China has ignited public outrage for suggesting that individuals earning less than 5,000 yuan (US$680) per month should refrain from dining at his establishment.
HONG KONG: A 75-year-old Hong Kong resident with swallowing difficulty choked and then died after he was fed with the wrong food by a student nurse at Caritas Medical Centre, in a blunder which the hospital said was caused by misinterpretation of dietary advice by the healthcare team.
JAKARTA: President Prabowo Subianto's top adviser Hashim Djojohadikusumo says this year's budget cuts are not a one-time measure but part of a continued effort throughout the administration's tenure.
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s secularism is evidenced in the Federal Constitution and the Alliance Memorandum 1956, says MCA.
KUALA LUMPUR: One had expected 'fireworks' when the Malaysia Athletics Federation (MAF) called for an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) yesterday but it turned out to be a tame affair.
THE uproar among residents in the Kampung Baru eviction during Ramadan issue was caused by a misinterpretation by certain parties, says Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim.
SEOUL: Prosecutors on Wednesday (Feb 26) sought a two-year prison sentence for Rep. Lee Jae-myung, chair of South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party of Korea and its likely presidential candidate, over charges of election law violations.
PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) enforcement officers will start using body-worn cameras this year, with the initial deployment of 100 cameras, according to the Transport Ministry.
YONG PENG: An open space along a row of shophouses here was transformed into a vibrant scene as people gathered for a delightful Chinese New Year celebration.
JOHOR BARU: MCA hopes to resolve the conflict between its leaders and Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh soon.
IN TODAY'S rapidly evolving AI landscape, imbuing systems with ethical principles is central to both technological and social discourse.
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Razak told the High Court on Monday (Jan 13) that he returned a portion of the alleged donation from the late King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia because the 13th General Election in 2013 had concluded.
Experts warn that consumers are at risk of buying products that do more harm than good.
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s media and advertising industries play a vital role in shaping the economy, supporting nation-building efforts, and fostering a safe digital ecosystem.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Ministry of Religious Affairs, through the Department of Syariah Affairs, issued a reminder urging the public to remain vigilant against any teachings or groups that may deviate from the teachings of Islam and Syariah law.
On Nov 13 to 15, 2024, I had the privilege of joining more than 100 international think tanks at the Second Global South Think Tanks Dialogue themed “Global South: Equality, Openness and Cooperation” held in Nanjing, China.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of people's working lives, whether it's for writing summaries, drafting emails or identifying key figures in a report. Young professionals in particular are adopting this technology to make their daily work lives easier and more productive.
PETALING JAYA: Regulating digital platforms will ensure a level playing field for the media and advertising industry, say players.
Cults and deviant teachings have quietly thrived in Malaysia since Malaya’s independence. Authorities are working to curb their influence, but weak penalties and difficulties in gathering intelligence only fuel the problem.
Hybe chief executive apologised over the document, admitting that the contents were deeply inappropriate.