KOTA KINABALU: Sabah health authorities are actively conducting efforts to contain a measles outbreak in Penampang district near here. State Health director Dr Asits Sanna said they were conducting detailed checks, including epidemiology and laboratory investigations, as well as checking the surroundings at affected areas. This was after 45 cases …
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American Airlines flight attendant from Charlotte filmed minors in bathrooms aboard flights, US feds say
Federal agents arrested an American Airlines flight attendant from Charlotte on Thursday, accused of trying to video-record a 14-year-old girl as she used a bathroom aboard a Charlotte-to-Boston flight on Sept 2. Estes Carter Thompson III, 37, was charged with attempted sexual exploitation of children and possession of child pornography …
Baca Lagi »Sarawak ethnic folktales published in picture books collection
KUCHING: Five folktales from Sarawak’s various ethnic groups have been published in a collection of picture books for children to be distributed to primary schools and libraries statewide. State Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the “Sarawak Folktales for All” compilation featured …
Baca Lagi »Malaysia records 2023 trade worth RM2.64T – Miti
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite a challenging global economic landscape, Malaysia’s trade exceeded RM2 trillion for the third consecutive year to reach RM2.64 trillion in 2023, chalking up a trade surplus of RM214.1 billion over a successive 26-year period since 1998. Despite a surplus, the 2023 trade figure saw a 7.3 per …
Baca Lagi »Students can wear sports attire for 2024/25 school session, says Fadhlina
PUTRAJAYA: School students will no longer be required to wear school uniforms throughout the week. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said from March (the 2024/2025 academic year), students only need to wear them for two days per week. “The school attire from the 2024/2025 academic year will be as follows – …
Baca Lagi »YouTube and Spotify won’t launch Apple Vision Pro apps, joining Netflix
Google’s YouTube and Spotify Technology SA, the world’s most popular video and music services, are joining Netflix Inc in steering clear of Apple Inc’s upcoming mixed-reality headset. YouTube said in a statement Jan 18 that it isn’t planning to launch a new app for the Apple Vision Pro, nor will …
Baca Lagi »All abuzz over Taiping’s future
TAIPING is 150 years old this year and the townsfolk are feeling proud and excited about the milestone. They are anticipating a happening year as a host of activities has been planned to celebrate the anniversary. Taiping Sri Guru Singh Sabha chairman Datuk Balraaj Singh Tarlachon Singh said, “People are …
Baca Lagi »FBM KLCI, tech stocks rally to snap losing streak
KUALA LUMPUR: After a slow start, the benchmark FBM KLCI bounced higher in morning trade as investors sought out bargain counters while the technology sector rallied on improved prospects. At 12.30pm, Bursa Malaysia’s composite index was up 3.79 points to 1,482.97, giving succour to equities pummeled by sharp selling over …
Baca Lagi »Apple sees surgery, training as future Vision Pro growth areas
Apple Inc, which is poised to launch its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset on Feb 2, is already envisioning future workplace applications for the device, including using it for surgery, aircraft repair and teaching students. In a video sent to employees this week, Apple executives Mike Rockwell and Alan Dye discussed …
Baca Lagi »‘Overseas assets not a secret’, Daim’s wife slams ‘sensational’ news report
PETALING JAYA: It is akin to character assassination, Toh Puan Na’imah Abdul Khalid says as she slams a report quoting leaked documents on her family’s wealth stashed in offshore accounts. “I refer to a news report published today in an online portal claiming that so-called “leaked documents” reveal an offshore …
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