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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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Zaim Ikhwan Zahari and Ismanira Abdul Manaf at the Sessions Court in Petaling Jaya, February 3, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Court rejects defence’s objection over ‘lack of details’ in neglect charge, Zayn Rayyan’s parents to face trial this afternoon

A sign that reads “Buy Canadian Instead” is displayed at a store in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, February 2, 2025. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Saying Trump’s tariff war could be like Covid, Guan Eng urges Malaysia to brace for collateral damage

File picture of heavy traffic building up along the inner ring road in Bukit Senyum towards Stulang Laut and Taman Pelangi in Johor Baru. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Theta Nylex Consortium proposes RM8.75b LRT system for Iskandar Johor

Penang DAP’s Organisational Secretary, Phee Boon Chee, said that through this initiative, the party hopes to address misunderstandings and myths surrounding Chinese family name culture. — Picture via Facebook.com/DAP Pulau Pinang

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Penang DAP slams PAS over comments on Chinese family names, offers to provide cultural course

Police transport one of the bodies of the victims of the house fire at Tongkang Yard near Alor Setar, Kedah, January 21, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Deadly Tongkang Yard fire: Unemployed pair, including nephew, charged with murder of man, adopted son in Kedah

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail during a press conference after attending the opening ceremony of the First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament at the Parliament building, February 3, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Home minister reveals possible drug, arms smuggling ties in Jan 24 MMEA maritime incident involving Indonesian nationals

The waiting time for treatment at government clinics is now down from three hours to just 30 minutes said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Government clinic waiting times slashed from three hours to just 30 minutes through digital transformation, says Dzulkefly

Motac’s Tourism Commissioner Datuk Roslan Abdul Rahman said the decision to cancel the license of Al Quds Umrah & Tours (M) Sdn Bhd, effective January 24 was in line with Section 8 of the Tourism Industry Act 1992 (Act 482). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Umrah fraud allegations: Motac revokes license of al Quds Umrah & Tours effective Jan 24

A man adjusts the rows of Jalur Gemilang installed at his stall during at Pasar Malam TMG Mall Tanjong Lumpur in Kuantan in this file picture dated August 21, 2022. According to a KRI report, hawkers serve as a ‘safety valve’ for employment, providing livelihoods for individuals with limited capital, education, or skills and addressing poverty and income inequality. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

KRI report: Hawkers, now essential to the economy, lack sufficient support from Putrajaya

In Sarawak, the number of evacuees dropped to 10,068 as at 8am today compared to 10,104 last night, with all of them taking shelter at 46 PPS. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Floods roundup: Number of evacuees in Sarawak drops slightly to 10,068, rises to 196 in Sabah

Sultan Ibrahim said the government must also be strategic in maintaining diplomatic relations with all parties and enhancing cooperation in addressing regional and border security issues. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

King tells Malaysia to take the lead and steer Asean right on peace and justice even for a ‘single coral in the middle of the ocean’

If not for litter, Pantai Seberang Takir in Terengganu, would be so much more scenic during sunsets and sunrises. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Cleanliness is vital to our economy, King reminds Malaysians in royal address

Sultan Ibrahim also expressed concern about the culture of slander and incitement on social media, which leads to confusion, hostility, and division among Malaysians. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

King calls for vigilance against online scams and slander on social media, tells govt to go digital and cut red tape

According to the circular, candidates need a minimum of three credits in SPM, including Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics (Elementary/Modern/Additional), and Science (Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science/Additional Science). Additionally, applicants must pass two subjects, including English. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Three SPM credits only: Nursing diploma entry requirements eased to address severe shortage

King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim opens the First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament in Kuala Lumpur on February 3, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

In clear message at start of Parliament, Sultan Ibrahim tells MPs to serve nation, not their own interests

State Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew said the government ‘cannot afford to have unpleasant tourists’ experiences potentially tarnishing the image of Sabah as an ideal travel destination’, after a tourist complained of poor services at an island resort on Xiaohongshu. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Sabah minister orders investigation into tourist complaints at island resort, says ‘cannot afford’ to have state image tarnished