ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor has proposed establishing the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) in the Iskandar Malaysia region and Pengerang, says Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He said this involves an area of 3,505sq km and six local councils: Johor Baru, Iskandar Puteri, Pasir Gudang, Kulai, Pontian and Pengerang. “Since …

SAN JOSE: Apple has unveiled a new range of iPads including a more powerful – and more expensive – Pro series that appears to be setting the increasingly feature-rich tablets up to rival Apple’s own Mac computers. The next iPad Pro is the first Apple device with the M4 chip, …

KOTA KINABALU: After four years of trying, Rena Kashelda Diego and Adam Singh Chal received news that they were to be parents. Little did they suspect that their bundle of joy would come as a set of three. The 39-year-old first-time mother said she had suffered several miscarriages before. “We …

LONDON: Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots which simulate the language and personalities of dead people risk distressing loved ones left behind through “unwanted digital hauntings”, a researcher has warned. A Cambridge University study suggested that the AI chatbots – known as deadbots – need design safety protocols to prevent causing psychological …

KOTA KINABALU: Several measures have been proposed to ensure paragliding activities in Sabah are safer, including imposing a 14-day suspension of operations should any operator breach safety regulations. This was among the measures discussed following an incident involving a Chinese tourist who suffered injuries while paragliding here last month. “This …

VILNIUS (Reuters) – Lithuanians vote on Sunday in a presidential election expected to hand a new term to incumbent Gitanas Nauseda, a staunch supporter of Ukraine in its two-year war with Russia, following a campaign focusing on security concerns in the Baltic states. Polls close at 8 p.m. local time …

KUALA LUMPUR: Maxim Global Bhd is poised to launch properties totalling over RM1bil in gross development value (GDV) this year, including the launch of The Atas in Taman Desa yesterday with a GDV of RM580mil. Speaking with The Star, Maxim deputy managing director Jayden Gan Kuok Chyuan expressed high confidence …

BERLIN: When buying a new smartphone, we’re often faced with the same question: How much storage space do I need? The smartest option might seem to be to go for the model with the most onboard memory. However, the most cost-effective solution may be to upgrade your cloud subscription instead. …

PETALING JAYA: Postponing or foregoing their ambitions to advance in their career is the top dilemma for working mothers, especially those in unsupportive and rigid work environments. Senior writer Nur Hanim Abdullah said she has a hard time coping with the demands of her profession and being a mother-of-three. “My …

PETALING JAYA: Working mothers are pressed for time in fulfilling work and family commitments, and often overlook their own well-being, according to a study by a survey software company. In its latest study on “South-East Asian Mothers at Work”, Milieu Insight found that six out of 10 working mothers in …