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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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A person walks past a message reading ‘Artificial Intelligence’, during the AI & Big Data Expo 2025 at the Olympia, in London February 5, 2025. — Reuters pic

Tech-gadgets / 06 Feb 2025

‘Kill anyone who fits the following description’: AI systems need ‘cast-iron guarantees’ to prevent disaster, misuse in weapons, says expert

Adopted last year, the EU rules aim to avoid abuses of the nascent technology without hobbling innovation in Europe, which faces an uphill challenge as the United States and China charge ahead in the AI field. — Tanaonte/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic

Tech-gadgets / 06 Feb 2025

EU regulators detail eight harmful AI practices to be banned for safety concerns under new Act

Google’s search engine is poised to enter a new era of artificial intelligence-driven innovation. In the face of competition, it is set to gradually transform into a veritable intelligent assistant. — Reuters pic

Tech-gadgets / 06 Feb 2025

What will Google’s search engine look like in the coming months as it plans AI-driven innovation?

Invites is free to download and use (provided you pay for iCloud) and is simple enough to figure out without needing a manual. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

Tech-gadgets / 06 Feb 2025

Apple Invites lets you invite everyone to your parties (even if they’re on Android)

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attends an event to pitch AI for businesses in Tokyo, Japan February 3, 2025. — Reuters pic

Tech-gadgets / 05 Feb 2025

Faced with DeepSeek’s frugality, OpenAI open to India collaboration to develop its own cost-effective AI model

Google yesterday updated its principles when it comes to artificial intelligence, removing vows not to use the technology for weapons or surveillance. — Pic by AFP

Tech-gadgets / 05 Feb 2025

Google pledge against using AI for weapons vanishes

Australia has banned DeepSeek from all government devices on the advice of security agencies. — Pic by Reuters

Tech-gadgets / 05 Feb 2025

Australia bans DeepSeek AI program on govt devices

Open AI CEO Sam Altman and Kakao CEO Chung Shin-a at a press conference at a hotel in Seoul. — Pic by AFP

Tech-gadgets / 04 Feb 2025

OpenAI chief Altman signs deal with South Korea’s Kakao after DeepSeek upset

OpenAI chief Sam Altman the company has no plans to sue Chinese startup DeepSeek. — Pic by AFP

Tech-gadgets / 04 Feb 2025

OpenAI’s Sam Altman says ‘no plans’ to sue China’s DeepSeek

Apple yesterday criticised a pornography app newly available on iPhones in the European Union, saying the bloc’s digital policy was undermining consumer confidence in Apple. — Pic by Reuters

Tech-gadgets / 04 Feb 2025

Apple raises concern over first porn app on iPhone under EU rules

OpenAI, whose ChatGPT led generative AI’s emergence into public consciousness in 2022, said its new tool 'accomplishes in tens of minutes what would take a human many hours'. — AFP pic

Tech-gadgets / 03 Feb 2025

OpenAI announces new ‘deep research’ tool for ChatGPT

A member of the former rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham stands guard near an image of Syria's Bashar al-Assad at the fourth division headquarters in Damascus, Syria, January 23, 2025. — Reuters pic

Tech-gadgets / 01 Feb 2025

In post-Assad Syria, foreign actors fuel sectarian instability through online disinformation campaigns

Altman said he was in favor of publishing OpenAI research and that it is a topic of discussion inside the company. — Pic by AFP

Tech-gadgets / 01 Feb 2025

OpenAI chief Sam Altman believes his company is ‘on the wrong side of history’, needs to figure out a different open source strategy

Taiwan has banned workers in the public sector and at key infrastructure facilities from using DeepSeek, saying it was a Chinese product and could endanger national security. — Pic by AFP

Tech-gadgets / 01 Feb 2025

Taiwan bans government agencies from using DeepSeek

Germans head to the polls in legislative elections on February 23. — AFP pic

Tech-gadgets / 01 Feb 2025

X, TikTok and others in EU ‘stress test’ ahead of Germany’s vote

A WhatsApp official told Reuters it had detected an effort to hack approximately 90 users. — Reuters pic

Tech-gadgets / 01 Feb 2025

WhatsApp alleges Israeli spyware firm Paragon targeted journalists, activists in 24 countries