SEPANG: The proposed introduction of a nutri-grade system for food and drinks will be tabled at the Cabinet soon, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He added that the system was part of the Health Ministry’s plans to reduce non-communicable diseases among Malaysians. “This is between four to …

LONDON: One of Britain’s biggest mobile network operators said on Aug 25 it will warn parents they should not give smartphones to children under the age of 11. The new guidance comes after growing concern from parents about the potential pitfalls of smartphone access for young people. A recent study …

PARIS: Russian-born tech entrepreneur Pavel Durov has founded wildly popular social networks as well as a cryptocurrency, amassed a multi-billion-dollar fortune and locked horns with authorities not just in Russia but around the world. Still a few months shy of his 40th birthday, the man once dubbed the “Russian Zuckerberg” …

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — Malaysia is poised for its most successful Paralympics yet, with the national team aiming to exceed their previous best of three gold medals. As the Paris Paralympics unfold from August 28 to September 8, 2024, Malaysia’s athletes are aiming for an unprecedented four gold medals. …

KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Telekom Malaysia Bhd said an agreement to buy a stake in Digital Nasional Bhd was terminated, after its request for additional time to seek shareholders’ approval was declined. Sime Darby Property Bhd expects the occupancy …

Researchers call them the “iPad kids”. Having been exposed to a digital tablet screen nearly from birth, children who are now between seven and nine years old are finding their way onto social media, despite restrictions implemented by companies and national authorities. In fact, 31% of preteens in the US …

DHAKA (Reuters) -At least 20 people have died and more than 5.2 million have been affected in Bangladesh by floods caused by relentless monsoon rains and overflowing rivers, officials said on Sunday. The floodwaters have left many people isolated and in urgent need of food, clean water, medicine, and dry …

JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s election body secured parliament’s nod on Sunday to issue new rules in line with demands from protesters, who have been furious over an attempt by allies of outgoing President Joko Widodo to change eligibility requirements in their favour. Demonstrations flared up in several cities in Indonesia …

LONDON: The image generation tool added to Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok is unleashing a “torrent of misinformation” and other harms, an expert has said. A new version of Grok, which is available to paid subscribers on X, the social media platform owned by Musk, was launched eariler in August …

ECONOMIC models and policies are pillars for nation-building. Ever since claiming independence on August 31, 1957, Malaysia has executed several policies aimed at improving and uplifting the lives of the rakyat. Unfortunately, not all policies have unfolded as planned. In his new book, “How Malaysia Missed 7 Chances At Nation …