KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is spearheading a “transformative partnership” with China’s state-owned power utilities, aimed at revolutionising the Asean Power Grid (APG) through cutting-edge, high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology. This strategic move underscores TNB’s commitment as a regional energy leader dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions, the company …

(Reuters) – Publicis, the world’s largest advertising group by market value, said on Thursday it will invest 300 million euros ($326.94 million) in artificial intelligence (AI) over the next three years, as part of its new plan to become “the industry’s first AI-powered intelligent system”. The group said in a …

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Tourism Board (STB) wants to work with the Economy Ministry to comprehensively develop Sabah’s rural tourism. STB chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said a strategic collaboration with the federal ministry would serve as a catalyst for economic empowerment within rural communities to address the crucial goal of alleviating …

The number of North Korean-linked hacks of cryptocurrency platforms rose to a record high in 2023, though the actual amount of funds stolen dropped around 40%, a report Jan 24 from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis Inc showed. In a series of 20 hacks throughout the year, cybercriminals linked to the …

KOTA KINABALU: Responsibility, transparency and accountability are expected from Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) in its efforts to meet the energy needs of the state, says the Opposition Parti Warisan. Defending their move to set up a “Warisan Watchdog” on the utility company amid criticism for politicising Sabah’s electricity woes, …

SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is expected to name Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn, group CEO of the country’s largest asset manager Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), as the head of its biggest state pension fund, three people familiar with the matter said. The appointment will fill the role left vacant after Prime Minister Anwar …

KUALA LUMPUR: Members of the Cabinet, through their respective social media, took the opportunity to extend their Thaipusam greetings to all Hindus in the country on Thursday (Jan 25). Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in a post on Facebook said the beauty of Malaysia is filled …

(Reuters) – The Florida House of Representatives approved on Wednesday a bill aimed at barring children aged 16 and younger from social media platforms, following similar action in several states to limit online risks to young teenagers. Passed by a bipartisan vote of 106 to 13, the measure would require …

REMBAU: A 47-year-old man who was caught on video allegedly hitting his 17-year-old daughter with chairs and an ironing board is also being investigated for raping the teenager. Rembau OCPD Deputy Supt Hazri Mohamad said the girl, who required 12 stitches for her injuries, reported this to a doctor while …

JOHOR BARU: The move to introduce a contract system for new civil service recruits could affect the government’s overall productivity, says Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim. The Johor lawmaker said the lack of job security for contract staff was also a cause of concern for the people. “This will …