KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia snapped a four-day losing streak to end higher today, spurred by bargain hunting with signs of mild window dressing activities while tracking the upbeat mood across regional markets. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) closed 3.44 points or 0.24 per cent firmer …

KUALA LUMPUR: The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) is calling on the public to take the opportunity to voluntarily come forward and declare their individual, business or additional income that has not been reported before. IRB Director of the Policy Operations Section Dr Rasyidah Che Rosli said the opportunity is still …

NEW DELHI: Tackling the escalating issue of deepfake videos featuring prominent Indian celebrities, including Rashmika Mandanna, Katrina Kaif, Kajol, and Alia Bhatt necessitates a blend of legal, technological, and social strategies, according to experts in the media industry. Soumen Datta, associate partner at BDO India specialising in digital transformation, emphasises …

KINSHASA (Reuters) – Riot police massed in the centre of Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital Kinshasa on Wednesday as the authorities moved to block a protest by the opposition who are calling for a re-run of last week’s chaotic national election. Five of President Felix Tshisekedi’s challengers in the race …

TUMPAT: Over 3,000 people from 10 villages around the Tumpat district had to move their items to higher places after Sungai Golok overflowed its banks on Tuesday (Dec 26) night. Che Rasmah Wan Senik, 40, of Kampung Kajang Sebidang, said she had to seek her employer’s permission to return home …

KLANG: A senior citizen was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Wednesday (Dec 27) after he was found guilty of physical sexual assault on an eight-year-old girl by kissing her on the mouth, two years ago. Judge Syafeera Mohd Said meted out the sentence on Zakaria Kamaludin, 67, after …

Apple’s integration of large language models (LLMs) into iPhones marks a significant leap in consumer technology. This advancement brings unprecedented convenience into the palms of users. Imagine having an assistant that not only responds to your commands but also understands context, engages in meaningful conversations, and offers insights based on …

PETALING JAYA: Dividing foreign worker management between the Home Ministry and Human Resources Ministry is not only inefficient but counterproductive, says former HR minister M. Kula Segaran. “A comprehensive study by an independent committee on foreign workers explicitly stated that the Human Resources Ministry should be the sole authority responsible …

WHAT will be the implications of the recent appointment of Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof as Energy Transition and Public Utilities Minister? Sarawak is a renewable energy (RE) powerhouse, and Fadillah’s role is likely to ensure that the state is not left out of Putrajaya’s green energy policies. It will be …

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will visit Kelantan on Thursday (Dec 28) to personally check on the flood situation currently affecting the state. Anwar shared this information through a Facebook post following his meeting with the Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin, in Phuket on Wednesday (Dec …