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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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Screenshots of the viral video showing the alleged slapping incident.

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

‘Hangry’ man remanded three days for slapping wife over delayed chicken rice at Kota Warisan mall

An undated file photograph shows a group of Sabah’s native Kadazan in their ethnic dress. — Picture by Julia Chan

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Make it like wearing batik: Think tank chief moots adding Sabah ethnic costume to official attire list to promote culture, identity

Zayn Rayyan’s father, Zaim Ikhwan (left), in court for the mention of the case in which he is charged with neglecting his autistic son, Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, in a manner likely to cause him physical harm, Kuala Lumpur, January 28, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Zayn Rayyan neglect case: Trial begins today as prosecution lists 32 witnesses

The new Minimum Wage Order, which came into effect nationwide on February 1, 2025, sets the minimum wage at RM1,700 per month – up from RM1,500 – for employers with five or more workers, as well as employers running professional activities, regardless of the number of workers they hire. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

It’s now RM1,700 from Feb 1: Sarawak MTUC tells workers to report bosses who violate new minimum wage order

The victim, a local man, was pronounced dead at the scene, while five other motorcyclists and pillion riders who sustained injuries were taken to Hospital Ampang for treatment. — Picture from Facebook/Bernama Radio

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Fatal drive: Motorcyclist killed as Perodua Alza veers into opposite lane and crashes into five vehicles; driver arrested, remand application today

Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh’s response came after an MCA vice-president suggested that Dr Akmal should reflect on why non-Malays strongly dislike him. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Malay support keeps your seats, Umno Youth chief tells MCA in latest war of words

Volunteers unload food packages and essential items from a boat to be given to flood evacuees at Rumah Panjang Mulo Sungai Kakus in Tatau, which has been cut off from food supplies since the land routes were submerged on January 18, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

A remote Sarawak town of 1,000 families cut off by floods gets 14 tonnes in food aid

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Ahmad Fadzli is new Selangor state secretary from today, replacing Haris Kasim

A newborn girl was found abandoned in front of a house in Jalan Kampung Rama, Kuala Sanglang, Simpang Empat, Perlis on January 19, 2025. — Picture courtesy of Kangar police

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Mum of four under investigation on suspicion of abandoning newborn in Kangar

Actor Datuk Jalaluddin Hassan denied claims that he received payments amounting to RM400,000. — Picture from Facebook/Jalaluddin Hassan

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Ops Sky: Actor Jalaluddin Hassan says ready to cooperate with MACC; singer Ziana Zain keeps mum on financial consultancy probe

Screenshots of the viral video showing the alleged incident at the theme park.

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Only after full report: Selangor to summon Shah Alam theme park management over visitor injury

Anwar (second from left) and Thaksin (second from right) held a discussion about neighbouring Myanmar and cryptocurrencies on February 2, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Asean 2025: Anwar discusses Myanmar and cryptocurrencies with ex-Thai PM Thaksin

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman, Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin speaks to the media during press conference in Dewan Rakyat September 14, 2023. — Photo by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 03 Feb 2025

Watching the watchdogs: How PAC keeps government spending in check

A widely shared image of the tour van after this morning’s accident.

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Two tourists from China among five hurt in three-vehicle crash near Semporna, say police

The Sabah Disaster Management Committee Secretariat reported that Beaufort, Paitan and Pitas have fully recovered from the disaster, leaving only two districts — Lahad Datu and Tongod — still affected. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Improving flood situation in Sabah and Sarawak as evacuee numbers decline

The First Meeting of the Fourth Term of the 15th Parliament will convene tomorrow with a focus on the Royal Address by Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia during the opening ceremony. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

PM Anwar, govt MPs attend Dewan Rakyat pre-sitting briefing in Putrajaya