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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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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) participates in a Question & Answer (Q&A) session at the second Asean Future Forum here today. Also present is Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2025

Anwar: Asean must build resilient supply chains to tackle global trade challenges

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers the keynote address at the second ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2025

In era of global shifts, Asean must unite to maintain its centrality, says Anwar

A shophouse wall in Mersing was vandalised with graffiti, allegedly by a foreign tourist who spray-painted several premises over the weekend. — Picture via Facebook.

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2025

Czech tourist arrested for spray-painting graffiti on walls in Mersing town

A file photograph shows a People’s Housing Programme (PPR) project in Kuala Lumpur on January 29, 2023. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2025

Mormon Church in Malaysia denies members were proselytising to Muslims (VIDEO)

The crocodile was first spotted in a river near the Mid Valley Megamall. — Picture from Facebook

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2025

Trap set with live chickens as crocodile hunt enters sixth day in Sungai Klang

Former Malaysian ambassador to the United States Datuk Seri Nazri Abdul Aziz said Malaysia’s stance aligns with its right to free speech and sovereignty. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2025

Nazri: US ‘schooled’ me over PM Anwar’s Palestinian stance, Hamas support

Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said Malaysia would also propose that ASEAN enhance cooperation in developing the local defence industry to advance the regional defence supply chain and highlight the growing threats posed by non-state actors and biosecurity. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2025

Defence minister to chair Asean Defence Ministers’ Retreat in Penang, key proposals on AI, maritime security on agenda

KPDN enforcement director-general Datuk Azman Adam said the ministry is actively addressing rising prices of whole coconuts, grated coconut, and coconut milk in the peninsula through enforcement under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 (Act 723). — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2025

Domestic Trade Ministry cracks down on coconut price hikes, issues 47 notices to traders

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan delivered Malaysia’s address via a recorded message, stressing the need for urgent international action on these pressing issues. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2025

Foreign minister renews Malaysia’s call for action on Palestine, Myanmar at UN Human Rights Council

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the investigation paper has been completed and referred to the Selangor Deputy Prosecutor’s Office yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2025

Man accused of attempted sexual assault on girl at Batang Kali mosque to be charged tomorrow

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also met with Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta last night at a hotel in Hanoi where both leaders are staying. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2025

Anwar opens Hanoi visit with Vietnam’s Communist Party chief, talks focused on bilateral ties

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Al-Aqsa Mosque Imam Sheikh Dr Ekrima Sa’id Sabri at yesterday's MADANI Knowledge Ceremony at Masjid Putra. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2025

Anwar: Meeting with Sheikh Dr Ekrima bolsters efforts to defend Al-Aqsa Mosque

The current Parliament meeting runs for 18 days until March 6. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2025

In Dewan Rakyat today: MPs to debate fatal lorry crashes, child deaths in daycare centres, and insurance claims

As economic uncertainties loom, Malaysians, both seasoned and first-time investors, continue to turn to gold, reinforcing its reputation as a timeless safeguard for wealth. A general view of HABIB Jewels Store in Ampang on January 12. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2025

Gold rush: Why more Malaysians are seeking safe haven by investing in bullion, dinars, and digital gold

At least one website is tracking the current location of Ocean Infinity’s Armada 78-06 vessel. -- Screengrab from MH370-CAPTION. net

Malaysia / 25 Feb 2025

As Ocean Infinity starts new MH370 search, next-of-kins stay glued to tracking site for latest updates

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar says mosque must remain apolitical. — Bernama

Malaysia / 25 Feb 2025

After four veer off-script in Perak, minister says Jakim standardises Friday sermon texts so mosques remain free from politics