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The lithium-ion battery powering your sleek new electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid cars may last eight to 10 years, but what happens after that? — Shutterstock pic/Sergii Chernov

Malaysia / 4 h ago

By 2050, 870,000 EV batteries will need recycling: How is Malaysia tackling the challenge?

The state government may implement new regulations to enhance the safety of Mount Kinabalu climbers. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Climbing Kinabalu? Age could be a factor now, says state govt after latest tragic incident

Sudan produces around 80 per cent of the world’s gum arabic, a natural substance harvested from acacia trees. — Reuters pic

Money / 14 h ago

Here’s a look at how one key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M’s is smuggled from war-torn Sudan

Police have recorded statements from 21 individuals, including two policemen suspected of stealing RM300,000 in Bukit Jalil recently. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Two police officers involved in RM300,000 theft in Bukit Jalil reassigned

The United States has provided US$65.9 billion in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s February 2022 invasion but further contributions hang in the balance after Donald Trump ordered a pause Monday on aid to Kyiv. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

US aid to Ukraine: How US$65.9b was spent and what comes next

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will be at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters tomorrow to assist in an investigation into a corruption and money laundering case. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Ismail Sabri to give statement at MACC tomorrow for corruption investigation, says Azam Baki

Jakim reminded all parties to be mindful of religious sensitivities in their actions and speech. — Picture by Malay Mail

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Mocking other religions is against Islam, Jakim warns as Era FM hosts taken off-air over Thaipusam clip

Accused Mohamad Haidar Abdullah (left, in green parka) and N. Klement Raj being escorted by policemen in the Johor Baru courthouse. Both later claimed trial to joint and separate charges for gang robbery, possession of firearms and imitation weapons at the Sessions Court today. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Datuk’s son among three charged with gang robbery, firearms offences in Johor

IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said iinvestigation are under Section 298 of the Penal Code for acts that cause disharmony, disunity, or feelings of enmity, hatred, or ill-will on religious grounds, as well as Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities or services. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

IGP confirms radio hosts under criminal investigation for allegedly mocking Hinduism, six complaints filed

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (right) said investigations has not discounted criminal elements even though the case has been classified as sudden death for now. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Selangor police say Japanese in fatal fall at Subang Jaya condo is wife of local influencer Ridzokumura, investigation ongoing

Judge Datin M. Kunasundary handed down the sentence on the 36-year-old woman, who has two children, after finding that the defence had failed to raise reasonable doubts at the end of the defence case. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Single mother sentenced to 10 years for sexually assaulting neighbour’s 13-year-old daughter

A Thai court on Tuesday accepted a class-action lawsuit filed by hundreds of fishermen seeking US$73 million in damages from an agribusiness giant over invasive blackchin tilapia, a representative of the Thai lawyers’ council said. — AFP

World / 17 h ago

Thai court takes on US$73m lawsuit against conglomerate CP, owned by Thailand’s second richest family, over invasive fish crisis

In Malaysia, the Tamil community has the opportunity to learn the language from preschool through postgraduate levels. — Picture by Farhan Najib

What You Think / 14 h ago

Making Tamil language mandatory entry requirement for Indian students — Velan Kunjuraman

A Malaysiakini reporter was brought to the Magistrate's Court in Putrajaya for remand over an alleged bribery case. March 1, 2025. — Picture courtesy of MACC

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysiakini journalist freed after four-day remand by MACC over bribery allegation

The word ‘Vel” in Tamil, refers to the spear of the Hindu deity Lord Murugan (pictured above), and devotees often chant it to express their devotion and prayers. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

PM calls for tact on religious matters after Astro suspends staff over Thaipusam remarks

The lithium-ion battery powering your sleek new electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid cars may last eight to 10 years, but what happens after that? — Shutterstock pic/Sergii Chernov

Malaysia / 4 h ago

By 2050, 870,000 EV batteries will need recycling: How is Malaysia tackling the challenge?

The state government may implement new regulations to enhance the safety of Mount Kinabalu climbers. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Climbing Kinabalu? Age could be a factor now, says state govt after latest tragic incident

Sudan produces around 80 per cent of the world’s gum arabic, a natural substance harvested from acacia trees. — Reuters pic

Money / 14 h ago

Here’s a look at how one key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M’s is smuggled from war-torn Sudan

Police have recorded statements from 21 individuals, including two policemen suspected of stealing RM300,000 in Bukit Jalil recently. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Two police officers involved in RM300,000 theft in Bukit Jalil reassigned

The United States has provided US$65.9 billion in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s February 2022 invasion but further contributions hang in the balance after Donald Trump ordered a pause Monday on aid to Kyiv. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

US aid to Ukraine: How US$65.9b was spent and what comes next

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will be at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters tomorrow to assist in an investigation into a corruption and money laundering case. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Ismail Sabri to give statement at MACC tomorrow for corruption investigation, says Azam Baki

Jakim reminded all parties to be mindful of religious sensitivities in their actions and speech. — Picture by Malay Mail

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Mocking other religions is against Islam, Jakim warns as Era FM hosts taken off-air over Thaipusam clip

Accused Mohamad Haidar Abdullah (left, in green parka) and N. Klement Raj being escorted by policemen in the Johor Baru courthouse. Both later claimed trial to joint and separate charges for gang robbery, possession of firearms and imitation weapons at the Sessions Court today. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Datuk’s son among three charged with gang robbery, firearms offences in Johor

IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said iinvestigation are under Section 298 of the Penal Code for acts that cause disharmony, disunity, or feelings of enmity, hatred, or ill-will on religious grounds, as well as Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities or services. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

IGP confirms radio hosts under criminal investigation for allegedly mocking Hinduism, six complaints filed

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (right) said investigations has not discounted criminal elements even though the case has been classified as sudden death for now. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Selangor police say Japanese in fatal fall at Subang Jaya condo is wife of local influencer Ridzokumura, investigation ongoing

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YouTube screenshot of K-pop group NJZ’s ‘Ditto’ music video, shot with a a retro digital camcorder, is driving a new ‘young-tro’ trend among South Korean Gen Zs.

Tech-gadgets / 16 Feb 2025

Going ‘young-tro’: South Korean Gen Z obsess over old iPhones as NJZ’s ‘Ditto’ music video sparks new interest in vintage shoots

A laptop displays the results of the Wahl-O-Mat webpage in Berlin August 30, 2017. - Reuters pic

Tech-gadgets / 16 Feb 2025

Voting made easy: For young Germans, the Wahl-O-Mat app is the ultimate political matchmaker

Scientists from the University of Tokyo and Waseda University have developed a biohybrid hand that is powered by bundles of thin human muscle tissue, which can individually control fingers through tendon-like cables. — Picture from X/Science Robotics

Tech-gadgets / 16 Feb 2025

Muscle meets machine: Scientists in Japan unveil world’s first biohybrid hand powered by living human tissue

A group of India’s top Bollywood music labels, from T-Series to Saregama and Sony, is seeking to join a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI in New Delhi, highlighting worries about improper use of recordings to train AI models, legal documents show. — Reuters pic

Tech-gadgets / 15 Feb 2025

Bollywood’s biggest music labels sue OpenAI over alleged unauthorised AI training, citing copyright concerns

DeepSeek has recently gained global attention for its high-performing, cost-effective and open-source large language model. — Reuters pic

Tech-gadgets / 15 Feb 2025

DeepSeek’s rise: Is the Chinese language the secret ingredient to its AI edge?

The next Google I/O developer conference will take place on May 20 and 21, 2025. — Picture courtesy of Google

Tech-gadgets / 15 Feb 2025

What to expect from the Google I/O 2025 developer conference: A sneak peek at Android 16, mixed reality and the future of AI

The EU’s Digital Services Act forces all digital firms to police content online and tackle the spread of mis- and disinformation. — Alicja Nowakowska/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic

Tech-gadgets / 15 Feb 2025

EU disinformation fight: Facebook, TikTok on board — but not Elon Musk’s X

Tech-gadgets / 14 Feb 2025

TikTok returns to Apple, Google app stores after month-long removal under US security law

At 15 billion views, the ‘Baby Shark Dance’ song is the most popular video of all time on the platform. — Picture via YouTube/Baby Shark - Pinkfong Kids’ Songs & Stories

Tech-gadgets / 14 Feb 2025

YouTube at 20: Ten surprising stats that show its global impact as ‘Baby Shark’ still makes waves as the most popular video (VIDEO)

Psy’s ‘Gangnam Style’ music video now has over five billion views on YouTube! — AFP pic

Tech-gadgets / 14 Feb 2025

YouTube turns 20: From launch to global influence, 10 milestones that defined its journey (VIDEO)

The isolation and glum spirits that can come with winter weather along with the Valentine's Day holiday is seen as a time of opportunity for scammers. — Arkadiusz Warguła/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic

Tech-gadgets / 14 Feb 2025

Meta alerts users to AI and deep fake romance scams targeting lonely hearts looking for love

Elon Musk said his AI chatbot, and OpenAI’s ChatGPT challenger, Grok 3, is in the final stages of development and will be released in about a week or two. — Pic by AFP

Tech-gadgets / 13 Feb 2025

Elon Musk says Grok 3 in final stages, outperforming all chatbots

Advanced Technology Research council (ARTC) secretary general and Edege Group board of directors chairman Faisal al-Bannai — the force behind the UAE's Falcon large-language model, said DeepSeek’s challenge to American tech giants showed the field was wide open in the race for AI dominance. — Pic by AFP

Tech-gadgets / 13 Feb 2025

UAE to launch DeepSeek-inspired AI models

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM secures US$5b AI data centre investment for Oxagon. — Reuters pic

Tech-gadgets / 12 Feb 2025

Saudi firm to invest US$5b in AI data centre for futuristic NEOM city

Tech-gadgets / 12 Feb 2025

Korea’s semicon industry struggling in AI race as top talents pick med school instead

Outside the US and Mexico users will see both names of the gulf. — Google Maps screenshot

Tech-gadgets / 11 Feb 2025

Google changes name of Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’ for US users