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Malaysia to strengthen space-based connectivity to drive progress, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is strengthening its presence in space technology and communication, particularly in the deployment of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Read full story […]
Online fraud cases on the increase say cops, nearly RM600mil losses recorded
KUALA LUMPUR: Online fraud involving e-finance crimes, love scams, e-commerce, telecommunications, loans, and non-existent investments rose between 1.6% and 19.8% in the first quarter of this year compared to the […]
Penang sees 150% rise in HFMD cases after Hari Raya
GEORGE TOWN: Penang has reported a spike in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases, with infections rising by over 150% following the recent Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. Read full […]
Influencer claims social media post insulting King spoofed his name and photo
JOHOR BARU: A social media influencer claims that he is not behind a viral Facebook post insulting His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, that uses his name and picture. […]
Google restores currency converter widget feature for users in Malaysia
Google has reinstated its currency converter widget on the search page for users in Malaysia, more than a year after it was disabled due to inaccurate exchange rate reporting. Read […]
Single-use plastic bags banned at all national, state parks and retail outlets, says Nik Nazmi
PUTRAJAYA: The use of single-use plastic bags in forest reserves, national/state parks, marine parks, Geoheritage sites, Geosites and certain business premises nationwide is now prohibited as a proactive measure to […]
Webull announces closing of business combination transaction with SK Growth Opportunities Corporation
WEBULLCorporation, the owner of the Webull online investment platform, and SK Growth Opportunities Corporation – a special purpose acquisition company, today announced the closing of their previously announced business combination. Read full story […]
Green gifting takes centre stage at Malaysia Gifts Fair’s 15th Anniversary
THE Malaysia Gifts Fair 2025 is set to commemorate a significant milestone as it celebrates its 15th anniversary, marking over a decade of growth, innovation, and leadership in the gifting […]
Anwar holds talks with Myanmar leader on quake relief efforts
BANGKOK: Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday met Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of Myanmar’s State Administration Council, in Bangkok to discuss efforts to restore normalcy […]
Female engineers are breaking the glass ceiling
PETALING JAYA: Every time she sees people using the colourful bridge opposite the Sogo department store and Pertama Complex in Kuala Lumpur, a sense of pride washes over Rusnida Talib. […]