KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak Report editor Clare Rewcastle-Brown’s defamatory statements about the Terengganu Sultanah in her book on 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) were disrespectful to the royal institution in this country, the court said. Terengganu Magistrate Nik Mohd Tarmizie Nik Mohd Shukri said that Rewcastle-Brown’s action created a negative perception of …
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TSMC says it has discussed moving fabs out of Taiwan but such a move impossible
HSINCHU/TAIPEI: Taiwanese contract chipmaker TSMC, whose major clients include Nvidia and Apple, said on Tuesday it had held talks with some customers about moving its chip plants off the island as tensions mounted with China but such a move would be impossible. Tensions between China and Taiwan have increased sharply …
Baca Lagi »Fake news reports and videos seek to undermine the Paris Olympics
With its athletes barred from competing in the Summer Olympics under the country’s flag, Russia has turned its fury on the Games and this year’s host, Paris. Russian propagandists have created an hourlong documentary, spoofed news reports and even mimicked French and US intelligence agencies to issue fake warnings urging …
Baca Lagi »Chinese scientists turn largest Earth surveillance network satellite upside down to hunt killer asteroid
A giant asteroid hurtles towards Earth on a path that could potentially end in disaster. Known as 1994 PC1, it is as big as San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, but as astronomers try to pinpoint its exact position, its distance of two million km – five times as far from …
Baca Lagi »Other Sports: Olympics-Shotgun shooters reload to spearhead Kuwaiti challenge in Paris
(Reuters) – The most powerful Kuwaiti in the history of sport might be serving a 15-year Olympic ban but the Gulf country still hopes to make its mark at the Paris Games with shotguns, sabres and a single-handed dinghy. Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah, the longtime Olympic Council of Asia president …
Baca Lagi »Most Asian FX subdued, Indian markets dive on election jitters
MOST Asian currencies drifted in a narrow range on Tuesday, as data from the world’s largest economy pointed towards a growth slowdown, while Indian markets tumbled after a sharp rally in the previous session. Elections in emerging markets across the world have taken centre stage this week, with Mexico’s Claudia …
Baca Lagi »Ford says drivers will be able to take their eyes off the road in two years
Ford Motor Co is just two years away from offering technology that will allow drivers to take their eyes off the road and their hands off the wheel, according to chief executive officer Jim Farley. “We’re getting really close,” Farley said in a May 31 interview with Bloomberg TV’s David …
Baca Lagi »Zahid urges tighter monitoring of ports to keep Israeli vessels away
JOHOR BARU: The Transport Ministry should monitor all ports nationwide to prevent Israeli vessels from docking in the country, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister once again stressed the government’s stance of no diplomatic or trade ties with Israel and that there would be no …
Baca Lagi »AHAM Capital launches biotechnology fund
KUALA LUMPUR: AHAM Asset Management Bhd (AHAM Capital) jas launched the AHAM World Series – Biotechnology Fund. The fund is a wholesale feeder growth fund that provides investors access to the burgeoning opportunities within the biotechnology investment universe. In a statement, AHAM Capital said the fund will primarily invest in …
Baca Lagi »Man poses as teen on Snapchat to extort nine girls, US cops say
A Pennsylvania man is accused of pretending to be a teen on Snapchat to sexually extort at least nine girls between the ages of 12 and 15 in multiple states, authorities said. Police said they believe “many more victims” are yet to be identified. Jonathan Brodecki, 21, of Bensalem, turned …
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