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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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Mohd Yaakob says a total of 687,031 Sabah Electricity customers will receive a rebate of 2.5 per cent of the electricity deposit they have paid. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

CEO: Sabah Electricity to provide RM10.2m rebate to over 680,000 customers

A still from the video shared by Warisan vice-president Junz Wong.

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

KK City Hall refutes second claim of staff harassing tourists at Masjid Bandaraya

The traffic situation towards the Kuala Terengganu Toll Plaza February 2, 2025, as people head home after the Chinese New Year holidays. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Police: Speeding tops list of over 104,000 traffic offences as Op Selamat 23 wraps up

Screenshots of the viral video showing the alleged slapping incident.

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Police: Hangry husband admits slapping wife at Kota Warisan mall over chicken rice wait

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki announces the result of Ops Sky targetting celebrities tied to a financial consultancy syndicate. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Ops Sky: MACC probing celebrities allegedly paid up to RM400,000 to be face of financial consultancy syndicate

Screenshots of the viral video showing the alleged hit-and-run incident.

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Seberang Perai cops hunting down driver of white BMW in Butterworth hit-and-run

The Sessions Court today sentenced an unemployed man to 12 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to three counts of mischief by fire, involving five motorcycles between December last year and early January this year. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Unemployed man gets 12 years in prison after torching five motorcycles in Baling

A view of Pantai Cermin in Port Dickson where a crocodile was seen. — Screengrab from Google Street View

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Negeri Sembilan Perhilitan urges caution after crocodile sighted near Port Dickson’s Pantai Cermin

Students from Sekretariat Rakyat Benci Rasuah protest against their members who were called up by the police at Dang Wangi police headquarters. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Anti-corruption rally organisers: We spoke up against corruption, but ‘rewarded’ with a police probe instead

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the government is giving serious consideration to DeepSeek and its model. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Digital Minister Gobind says Putrajaya will study impact of DeepSeek, and how to adapt it for local use

Screenshots of the viral video showing the mortar bomb being found in Tumpat.

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Tumpat police say 61mm mortar bomb found near Pantai Sri Tujuh resort

Dr Zaliha Mustafa launches the Bersih-KAL programme and the Zero Waste Campaign at the Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Complete Jln Melayu upgrade work before Ramadan starts, Dr Zaliha tells DBKL

Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor has lauded the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. — Picture from Facebook/Jafni Shukor

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Johor says property overhang falling as JS-SEZ boosts demand for service apartments

Umno President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he is prioritising loyal members within the party. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

‘Keluar sekejap’ from Umno? You may as well not return, Zahid tells party renegades

Johor State Public Works, Transport and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh (second right) visiting the Rapid Transit System project site at Marine Viaduct, Stulang Laut Johor Baru, April 5, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Putrajaya open to either LRT or ART to link with JB-Singapore RTS line, Johor exco says

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (second left) and Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (third right) while launching the Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. — Picture from Facebook/Fadillah Yusof

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Putrajaya lauds launch of single border controller MCBA, says Malaysia to benefit from more efficient and secure entry