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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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Deputy Prime Minister (third left) along with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (second left) and Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim (third right) chat while welcoming Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto to Istana Negara. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Zahid denies being ‘political mastermind’ in Anwar administration, defends DAP against anti-Malay-Muslim accusations

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (left) shakes hands with MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong (centre) at the MCA Chinese New Year Open House in Jalan Ampang. — Bernama

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

With mix of veteran and new leaders, Zahid says confident rejuvenated Umno can recapture seats where BN finished second

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi performs a symbolic launch at the 13th National-level Al-Quran Waqf Programme Launch Ceremony in conjunction with the Restu International Quranic Arts Festival at the Selangor International Islamic Arts Complex. January 31, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

‘We’ve seen their true colours’: Zahid warns against political misuse of Islam, rejects renewed ties with PAS

Mahathir Rais was formerly the secretary for FT Bersatu and FT PN. — Picture from Facebook/Mahathir Rais

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

After quitting Bersatu, former FT secretary Mahathir Rais says will join a new party

The public watches a lion dance performance as part of the Melaka Bila Larut Malam February Edition program in the courtyard of the Stadthuys building in Bandar Hilir. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Melaka says still studying proposal to close 2.3km of roads in Banda Hilir to cars

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari lauded Sarawak's RM14.2 billion income. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Abang Jo: With RM14.2b in income, Sarawak among top five best-performing states economically

Volunteers distribute food aid to Kampung Hulu Serian villagers trapped by floods. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Floods in Sarawak slightly improves, more evacuated to shelters in Sabah

File photo of Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad performing funeral prayer along with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Masjid Al-Muttaqin in Ipoh. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

MB calls for probe after mosque delivers Friday sermon prepared by Penang Islamic authorities rather than Perak’s

A teen was swimming with his friends at Lata Tebing Tinggi near Selama. — Picture from Facebook/Sahabat LMS

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Perak Bomba: 17-year-old teen drowns at Lata Tebing Tinggi near Selama

A golden chariot is brought to Lebuh Chulia from Jalan Kebun Bunga in preparation for Thaipusam procession in 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Penang says 1.5 million Hindu devotees expected to come for Thaipusam

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

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Selangor MB: Management of Shah Alam water park called up after visitor injured from falling float from glass water slide

Screenshots of the viral video showing the alleged slapping incident.

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Husband nabbed after clip of him openly slapping wife at Kota Warisan mall goes viral

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

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Brickfields cops name three suspects wanted over Jalan Klang Lama nightclub ramming

Female soldiers performing a march-past in front of the Chief of Army, General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, during the Passing Out Parade of the 201st Series Male Young Soldiers and 49th Series Female Soldiers of 2024 at the Parade Ground of the Army Basic Training Center in Port Dickson. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Malaysian Army: 2,800 personnel stand ready to assist Sabah, Sarawak flood victims

Dehusked coconuts stored in a metal crate at a facility in Semenyih on January 16, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

How hot regional weather and cool refreshing coconut drinks are making ‘santan’ dearer in Malaysia

Hindu devotees breaking coconuts in front of a chariot procession heading from Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Kuala Lumpur to Batu Caves during Thaipusam on February 4, 2023. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Smashing coconuts: Will Thaipusam rituals change this year from shortage?