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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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A worker from Anba Coconut Trading Sdn Bhd arranges the supply of coconuts, which has significantly decreased compared to last year, at their business premises in Lorong Abu Siti, George Town. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2025

Soaring prices, but low yield: Penang coconut supplier says struggling with demand ahead of Thaipusam

A Royal Malaysian Airforce's F/A-18D Hornet is seen during an air show at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima'23) in Langkawi May 23, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 01 Feb 2025

Defence Ministry says to finalise acquisition of 30 used Hornet fighter jets from Kuwait Air Force soon

Senior Political Secretary to the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin speaks to the media while attending the Back to School Program at the Tambun Parliamentary Level at Sekolah Kebangsaan Meru Raya in Ipoh. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 01 Feb 2025

Shamsul Iskandar: President, deputy president posts not open for contest in PKR party elections this year

The rainy weather over the past few days has caused several roads in low-lying areas in Sibu to be flooded. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 01 Feb 2025

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm, heavy rain warning for East Malaysia

The Deputy Prime Minister also urged residents in flood-prone areas to remain vigilant and cooperate with authorities during the implementation phase to ensure the success of these initiatives. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 01 Feb 2025

Fadillah: Over RM1b allocated for simultaneous flood mitigation projects in Kuching

A view of the flooded areas in Bintulu captured by the Sarawak Civil Defence Force Drone Unit yesterday.

Malaysia / 01 Feb 2025

Bintulu residents rally together for post-flood clean-up as waters recede

Police urged those with information about the crash to contact the Gua Musang district police headquarters’ Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division at 09-9121222 or the investigating officer at 013-3010408 to assist with the investigation — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 01 Feb 2025

Couple killed, two children injured in car-trailer crash on Gua Musang to Kuala Krai road

Ahmad Zahid, who is also JPBP chairman, further requested that the registration and verification process for victims be expedited to prevent delays in the payment of Bantuan Wang Ihsan (BWI) cash assistance. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 01 Feb 2025

Zahid: Nadma must ensure disaster readiness, flood victims to get RM1,000 per household aid

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof assessed the number of flood victims during his visit to the Temporary Evacuation Center at Haji Kamarudin Hall in Kampung Segedup. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 01 Feb 2025

Register your name so aid can be distributed, DPM Fadillah urges Sarawak flood victims

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg visits victims of the landslide at Kampung Lereng Bukit, Miri. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 01 Feb 2025

Sarawak govt ready to raise financial aid for locals affected by floods, Premier Abang Jo says

A view of the landslide along along Jalan Song-Temalat-Kanowit near Kapit. — Picture from Facebook/Alexander Nanta Linggi

Malaysia / 01 Feb 2025

Monitor Kapit landslide site to ensure safety, Works Minister Nanta tells Sarawak JKR

Pahang Police Chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the 20-year-old male victim received a phone call on Jan 23 from someone claiming to be a Shopee representative, alleging that he had advertised illegal items. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 01 Feb 2025

University student loses RM147,000 in Shopee and police impersonation scam

MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya did not rule out the possibility of syndicates operating at other entry points following the discovery of a vape smuggling syndicate at the KLIA Cargo Hub. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 01 Feb 2025

MACC intensifies efforts to uncover other vape smuggling syndicates

Hussein also said that 14 witnesses from the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) have been questioned, with some likely to be called again for further questioning. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 01 Feb 2025

Police detain one Indonesian suspect in MMEA shooting case, second man still at large

Aninah Abdullah, 73, and her granddaughter, Nur Qistina Mardiyah Rudi, 11, clean their home in Kampung Gana Jati, Telupid January 31, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 01 Feb 2025

Kota Marudu, Kota Belud and Telupid residents return home as floods recede, shelters close

Amirudin said the initiative would kick off with training for teachers and an evaluation of suitable modules to ensure the success of this Quran-centric knowledge empowerment agenda. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 01 Feb 2025

Selangor to begin Quran-based STEM education this year, says MB