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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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If the photos are true, the new iPhone SE is essentially a recycled 'iPhone 14.' — Picture via SoyaCIncau

Tech-gadgets / 11 Feb 2025

Upcoming iPhone SE (4th gen) design leaked, to launch this week?

YouTube’s breakthrough came from challenging traditional television titans without requiring studios or production costs—it was users who were creating and uploading the content. — AFP pic

Tech-gadgets / 11 Feb 2025

YouTube, the online video powerhouse, turns 20

Google CEO Sundar Pichai will highlight imminent applications for AI technology such as detecting the emergence of wildfires in satellite images, as well as announce a partnership for detecting and treating cancer with the French capital’s Institut Curie. — AFP pic

Tech-gadgets / 11 Feb 2025

Google boss: AI is ‘biggest shift of our lifetimes’

The Robust Open Online Safety Tools (ROOST) initiative will build “scalable, interoperable safety infrastructure suited for the AI era”, the effort backed by sector heavyweight OpenAI, former Google boss Eric Schmidt and vast gaming platform Roblox said in a statement. — Reuters pic

Tech-gadgets / 11 Feb 2025

Tech players announce launch of safety tools for AI

PSN global outage happened on February 8 until 9. — SoyaCincau pic

Tech-gadgets / 10 Feb 2025

PlayStation Plus subscribers get five extra days as compensation for PSN outage

French founder of artificial intelligence start-up Mistral AI, Arthur Mensch speaks during a visit at the French national employment agency France Travail in Paris on February 4, 2025. — AFP pic

Tech-gadgets / 10 Feb 2025

Eleven tech leaders launch global ‘public interest’ AI partnership with US$400m backing from governments, industry

Global AI summit in Paris aims to tackles urgent call for safety and governance. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Tech-gadgets / 10 Feb 2025

AI safety takes spotlight at Paris summit as experts warn of looming risks

Microsoft said in April 2024 that it would invest US$1.5 billion into G42, which is controlled by Tahnoon bin Zayed, brother of the Emirati president and the country's national security advisor. — Reuters pic

Tech-gadgets / 09 Feb 2025

Microsoft teams up with UAE to promote responsible AI practices

PlayStation gamers are rejoicing that Sony's PlayStation network is finally online after a nearly 24-hour downtime. — Picture via Reddit/HexR1se

Tech-gadgets / 09 Feb 2025

Sony Playstation Network back up, gamers rejoice (VIDEO)

Recruiters are wary of resumes created with AI tools. — noEnde/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic

Tech-gadgets / 08 Feb 2025

Using ChatGPT for resumes? Here’s why using AI for job applications might backfire

Astronaut Don Pettit will be connecting to Twitch from the International Space Station. — Picture courtesy of Nasa

Tech-gadgets / 08 Feb 2025

International Space Station to host live Twitch event with Nasa astronauts, a first in space streaming

A screen capture of Sony’s PlayStation Network (PSN) shows that its online services disrupted.

Tech-gadgets / 08 Feb 2025

PlayStation Network goes down worldwide, users unable to access online services

Kaspersky has identified malware called SparkCat that has managed to infiltrate applications available on Apple’s App Store, which is a first for this type of threat. The same applies to Google Play, where it is more widespread. — AFP pic

Tech-gadgets / 08 Feb 2025

Watch out for malicious apps on the Google Play, Apple App Store as Kaspersky detects SparkCat malware infiltration

Asked what artificial intelligence is, the AI-powered ChatGPT system responds that the term ‘refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think, learn and make decisions’. — AFP pic

Tech-gadgets / 08 Feb 2025

AI 101: Understanding essential vocabulary and concepts for the upcoming global leaders’ summit

A worker plays a video game in Maliyo office in Lagos on January 20, 2025. — AFP pic

Tech-gadgets / 07 Feb 2025

Nigerian studios weave native culture into video game quests for unique adventures

ChatGPT developer OpenAI said that it would allow some European customers to store and process data from conversations with its chatbots within the European Union. — Pic by Reuters

Tech-gadgets / 07 Feb 2025

OpenAI says to host some customers’ data in Europe