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Monica claimed the Manus AI agent can be applied to diverse tasks, including trip planning and stock analysis. — Screengrab from YouTube/Monica AI

Tech-gadgets / 13 h ago

The next DeepSeek moment? Chinese start-up Monica unveils ‘Manus’, claiming world’s first AI that can think like humans (VIDEO)

Bitcoin's price plunged up to 5.7 percent on March 7, 2025 after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' without planning any public purchases of the cryptocurrency. — AFP pic

Money / 16 h ago

Digital Fort Knox: Trump establishes US bitcoin reserve with seized crypto assets, sparking market jitters

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said anyone found insulting Islam would be called in and investigated under existing laws. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Religious affairs minister: Jakim, authorities to ensure Islam insult cases face justice

Tan Sri Azam Baki holds up a package containing money seized from former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya on March 3, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Group wants cops to act against ex-MP who claimed Anwar ordered MACC probe against Ismail Sabri

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for 11 states in Malayisa until 9pm March 7, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Thunderstorms coming your way, MetMalaysia warns KL, Selangor, and Johor among 11 affected states

Yesterday, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain confirmed that police were working to identify the individual responsible for posting a viral video on social media, which has been circulating since Wednesday. The video allegedly contained insults and offensive language aimed at Islam. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

IGP: Suspect in Islam insult case overseas, efforts underway to locate him

The Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints in Singapore are expected to encounter traffic congestion in the days leading up to and during the March school holidays and Hari Raya Puasa. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Singapore / 14 h ago

Perhaps bus instead of car? Singapore warns of heavy traffic at borders with Malaysia for March school holidays, Aidilfitri

Maybank requires all its users to apply the Secure2u for all online transactions using its debit and credit cards as a safeguard against scammers as of March 6, 2025. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 14 h ago

Maybank shifts to mandatory Secure2u for safer online transactions; no more MSOS codes

Seputeh MP Teresa Kok said she was informed that one of the former staff members has been remanded by the MACC for further investigation until this Sunday. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 19 h ago

MACC investigates two former aides to Teresa Kok over parliamentary speech

Former Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Yong was represented by lawyers Datuk Rajpal Singh and Salim Bashir. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Ipoh High Court rules additional evidence in Paul Yong rape appeal as hearsay

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa receives the Seri Mahkota Wilayah (SMW) award which carries the title ‘Datuk Seri’ from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia at Istana Negara, March 7, 2025. — Picture from X/Bernama TV

Malaysia / 18 h ago

FT Day 2025: Dr Zaliha now ‘Datuk Seri’, Fahmi ‘Datuk’ among 32 recipients of honours, medals

South Korean director Bong Joon-ho (left) is facing criticism from Blackpink (right) fans after he omitted Lisa’s name while mentioning other members of the group in a recent interview. — AFP pix

Showbiz / 16 h ago

Oscar-winning ‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon-ho faces backlash from Blackpink fans for not mentioning Lisa’s name in interview

On May 7, 2021, 1MDB and its subsidiaries sued Riza Shahriz Abdul Aziz and his two companies for allegedly receiving around US$248 million in funds that they misused for their personal gain, including financing a film and to purchase various properties. — File picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Court rules 1MDB must pay RM225,000 to Riza Aziz after dropping film financing lawsuit

Thai Airways International, Thailand’s state-owned national flag carrier, has announced a ban on the use of power banks on board its aircraft, effective from March 15. — Reuters pic

Money / 10 h ago

Thai Airways bans power banks on flights from March 15 to ensure passenger safety

Judge Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid made the ruling after finding that the prosecution had succeeded in establishing a prima facie case against Shamsudin Ishak, 51, at the end of the prosecution case. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

High Court orders immigration officer to defend charge of falsifying MM2H pass for Vanuatu man

Monica claimed the Manus AI agent can be applied to diverse tasks, including trip planning and stock analysis. — Screengrab from YouTube/Monica AI

Tech-gadgets / 13 h ago

The next DeepSeek moment? Chinese start-up Monica unveils ‘Manus’, claiming world’s first AI that can think like humans (VIDEO)

Bitcoin's price plunged up to 5.7 percent on March 7, 2025 after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' without planning any public purchases of the cryptocurrency. — AFP pic

Money / 16 h ago

Digital Fort Knox: Trump establishes US bitcoin reserve with seized crypto assets, sparking market jitters

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said anyone found insulting Islam would be called in and investigated under existing laws. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Religious affairs minister: Jakim, authorities to ensure Islam insult cases face justice

Tan Sri Azam Baki holds up a package containing money seized from former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya on March 3, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Group wants cops to act against ex-MP who claimed Anwar ordered MACC probe against Ismail Sabri

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for 11 states in Malayisa until 9pm March 7, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Thunderstorms coming your way, MetMalaysia warns KL, Selangor, and Johor among 11 affected states

Yesterday, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain confirmed that police were working to identify the individual responsible for posting a viral video on social media, which has been circulating since Wednesday. The video allegedly contained insults and offensive language aimed at Islam. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

IGP: Suspect in Islam insult case overseas, efforts underway to locate him

The Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints in Singapore are expected to encounter traffic congestion in the days leading up to and during the March school holidays and Hari Raya Puasa. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Singapore / 14 h ago

Perhaps bus instead of car? Singapore warns of heavy traffic at borders with Malaysia for March school holidays, Aidilfitri

Maybank requires all its users to apply the Secure2u for all online transactions using its debit and credit cards as a safeguard against scammers as of March 6, 2025. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 14 h ago

Maybank shifts to mandatory Secure2u for safer online transactions; no more MSOS codes

Seputeh MP Teresa Kok said she was informed that one of the former staff members has been remanded by the MACC for further investigation until this Sunday. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 19 h ago

MACC investigates two former aides to Teresa Kok over parliamentary speech

Former Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Yong was represented by lawyers Datuk Rajpal Singh and Salim Bashir. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Ipoh High Court rules additional evidence in Paul Yong rape appeal as hearsay

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Melaka Tengah district police chief ACP Christopher Patit said the 52-year-old victim was found in the room along with an injured man. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 24 Feb 2025

Mother of three found murdered in Melaka rented room, jealous acquaintance suspected, remanded seven days

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said that the 73-year-old woman joined the scheme in mid-November, after being added to a WhatsApp group. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 24 Feb 2025

Retired private sector worker loses RM4m to Facebook investment scam

The NHMS report recorded that 26.9 per cent of teenagers met the criteria for depression, with a higher prevalence among females at 36.1 per cent, compared with 17.7 per cent among males, said Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad. — iStock pic

Malaysia / 24 Feb 2025

Teenage girls twice as likely to face depression, says deputy minister

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said said this includes eight primary schools and nine secondary schools involving the states of Selangor, Melaka, Johor, Kelantan, Terengganu, Sabah and Sarawak. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 24 Feb 2025

Education minister: 17 new schools to start operation in seven states this year

Perak Umno chairman Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the notice was sent by Perak Umno secretary Datuk Aminuddin Md Hanafiah to the Speaker today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 24 Feb 2025

Perak Umno notifies Speaker of Ayer Kuning seat vacancy

Datuk Seri Najib Razak, 71, filed for a mandamus order compelling the respondents to disclose and confirm the existence of an additional document dated January 29 last year. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 24 Feb 2025

High Court to hear AGC’s gag order bid on Najib’s house arrest claim on April 28

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said discussions between the Ministry of Communications and the Malaysian Media Council Protem Committee have been actively held regularly since early 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 24 Feb 2025

Malaysian Media Council Bill set for second reading in Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday

The withdrawal comes after Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) special operations director Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin testified last week as a defence witness. He stated that Riza had previously received a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) in May 2020 for five counts of money laundering involving the same US$248 million. — File picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 24 Feb 2025

1MDB drops US$248m suit against Riza Aziz, Red Granite

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi visits the Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) site in the Cyber City area of Kota Kinabalu, February 24, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 24 Feb 2025

AI-powered flood mitigation in the works, says DPM Zahid

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that Umno’s doors should not be too tightly closed or opened too wide to alliances with anyone. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 24 Feb 2025

Sabah Umno open to talks, eyes stronger role in state elections, says Zahid

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki delivers a speech virtually during the Good Governance Conference 2025 at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) on Feb 24, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 24 Feb 2025

Azam Baki: MACC to call in ‘prominent figures’ for case of ex-PM Ismail Sabri’s aides

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hassaid said the decision to issue a travel advisory must consider Malaysia’s close bilateral ties with Thailand and Myanmar as neighbouring nations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 24 Feb 2025

Foreign minister: Malaysia to address job scams via Asean, no travel advisory planned

Malaysia / 24 Feb 2025

MACC: Over RM100m in cash found stashed in home of ex-PM Ismail Sabri’s aide

A person waits at a zakat payment counter at a mosque in Puncak Alam, Selangor, on June 20, 2023. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 24 Feb 2025

Selangor announces zakat fitrah tiers of RM7, RM15, RM22

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz speaks during a media conference at Menara MITI in Kuala Lumpur on February 24, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 24 Feb 2025

Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia aiming to break RM3 trillion trade volume in 2025

A file photograph shows former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) chairman Tan Sri Mohd Bakke Salleh arriving at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 12, 2022. - Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 24 Feb 2025

Ex-director: 1MDB chairman Bakke just accepted Jho Low’s phone for Najib’s call