PETALING JAYA: An Immigration Department special operation has smashed a major Rohingya human trafficking ring with the arrests of six suspects between the ages of 24 and 35 years old in Kota Baru, Kelantan. The suspects, mainly of Rohingya ethnic origin, were apprehended on Saturday (June 1) by the Special …

African startups, addressing overlooked needs, are putting the spotlight on a burgeoning tech scene, despite challenges like inequality and limited digitalisation. At the GITEX Africa fair in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh last week, innovations in remittances and healthcare that cater to the continent’s demands underscored the thriving sector. One …

(Reuters) – Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is fully committed to leading the national team and expects to stay in charge until Argentine Football Association (AFA) President Claudio Tapia decides otherwise. Scaloni, 46, caused a stir when he said he was considering stepping down after Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 …

PETALING JAYA: A mother’s persistence forged a deep bond with Chinese education for Malay teacher Suzana from an early age. From primary school to secondary school, college, and beyond, she remained within the Chinese education system, which profoundly shaped her career and life. In an interview with Chinese language news …

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s latest tax reforms, outlined in the Budget 2024 to stimulate domestic startups, drive clean energy investment, and modernise tax administration, are set to benefit innovative startup businesses, green technology sectors, and service-oriented companies. BMI, a Fitch solutions company, said the budget’s sweeping tax reforms aimed to stimulate …

TOKYO: Japan’s factory activity expanded for the first time in a year in May, a private-sector survey showed on Monday, but overall growth was modest and demand was still subdued while a weak yen raised the cost of imported items for some producers. The final au Jibun Bank Japan manufacturing …

JOHOR BARU: A 46-year-old managing director lost RM520,000 after falling for a Macau scam from a person claiming to be a member of the police. Johor Police chief Comm M. Kumar said the victim lodged a report on Sunday (June 2) after realising he was duped. He said that the …

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany have developed a new polymer-based material capable of replacing the glass normally used to make windows. It has particularly interesting properties, as it is able to let in sunlight and maintain a comfortable indoor temperature, without the need for additional energy. …

TAIPEI (Reuters) – Advanced Micro Devices unveiled its latest artificial intelligence processors on Monday and detailed its plan to develop AI chips over the next two years in a bid to challenge industry leader Nvidia. At the Computex technology trade show in Taipei, AMD CEO Lisa Su introduced the MI325X …

(Reuters) – Albania captain Berat Djimsiti will be looking to round off a dream season at club level with Atalanta by helping to produce shock results with his country at the European Championship. The 31-year-old centre back was an integral part of Atalanta’s lineup as they won the Europa League …