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Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Senator Dr Zulkifli Hasan said the relevant religious authorities will scrutinise complaints regarding a mosque in the capital city that has been accused of using loudspeakers at excessive volumes during religious lectures. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Religious authorities to review complaints of loudspeaker noise complaints at KL mosque, says deputy minister

Several areas in 11 states, including Putrajaya, are expected to experience thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds this evening. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidom
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds to affect 11 states, warns MetMalaysia

Two people held down the live python that was stuck in machinery before setting it on fire. — Screenshot of video from Facebook/ACRES: Animal Concerns Research and Education Society
Singapore  / 9 h ago

Nope rope in danger: Singapore NParks investigates video showing protected python being flamed alive (VIDEO)

US President-elect Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron shared an intense series of handshakes on Saturday, reminiscent of the white-knuckled grip-off that marked a meeting between the two leaders more than seven years ago. — Reuters pic
World  / 6 h ago

Trump vs Macron: The handshake showdown continues in Paris

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mohd Rusdi Isa 10 individuals were detained in an integrated operation at nine entertainment outlets and seven hotels around Jalan Changkat, Bukit Bintang early this morning. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

KL police chief: 110 detained in Jalan Changkat vice raids targeting prostitution, immigration breaches and public indecency

A picture taken on June 16, 2022 in Oslo, Norway, shows Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit. A string of rape and assault allegations against the son of Norway's future queen have plunged the royal family into its ‘biggest scandal’ ever, wrapping up an ‘annus horribilis’ for the monarchy. — Haakon Mosvold Larsen/NTB/AFP pic
Life  / 15 h ago

Norway’s royals face ‘annus horribilis’: Assault, rape allegations and wedding with shaman spark ‘biggest scandals’ in family history; King Harald’s health woes after Malaysia trip

The suspects have been detained under Section 5(2) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 and are currently held at the Pasir Mas District Police Headquarters for further action. — Picture courtesy PGA
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Caught on drone: Five, including a child stopped from crossing Sungai Golok illegally

A poster bearing the image of Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad is displayed in the capital Damascus on December 2, 2024. — AFP pic
World  / 11 h ago

Assad’s forces abandon Damascus as rebels surge into capital

Their cafe wears its Persian inspiration, including Samira’s family heirlooms, on its sleeve. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Eat-drink  / 12 h ago

More than cream puffs: Bukit Damansara’s Fari and Ali’s Kitchen is a heartfelt tribute to Persian heritage through food by two cousins

Heavy afternoon rains caused a flash flood in Malaysia’s federal administration capital on December 8, 2024, which receded about an hour later. — Screencap from Facebook video/Faizan Dasuki
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

One-hour rainfall floods Putrajaya, submerges cars; waters go down after Bomba clears drains (VIDEO)

This undated confrontation between this man and woman took place at a restaurant in Stulang, Johor, and was witnessed by young children. — Screencap from video posted on r/Malaysia/whusler.
Life  / 7 h ago

Battle of the sexes at Stulang restaurant in JB turns physical with chair thrown (VIDEO)

Police respond as CEO of UnitedHealthcare Brian Thompson, 50, was shot as he entered the New York Hilton after 6:45am on December 4, 2024 in New York. — AFP pic
World  / 15 h ago

‘My thoughts and prayers are out-of-network’: Murder, memes and snark as killing of insurance CEO exposes frustrations with US healthcare

The flag of China is placed next to the elements of Gallium and Germanium on a periodic table, in this illustration picture taken on July 6, 2023. — Reuters pic
Money  / 9 h ago

China’s export curbs on critical minerals pose risks to US defence, clean energy and EV supply chains

Fari and Ali’s Kitchen co-founders Sharifah Athirah Syed Azmin, 34 and Sharifah Samira Syed Anwar, 32. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Life  / 12 h ago

Fari and Ali’s Kitchen Bukit Damansara: A cream puff craving turned entrepreneurial voyage

Nor ‘Phoenix’ Diana in action during a match in 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Life  / 15 h ago

Unmasking the Phoenix: How one hijab-wearing wrestler finds comfort in her own identity, and blazing a trail for others

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The NoSpace app is set to launch in June 2024. ― Picture courtesy of Islands XYZ, Incorporated
Tech-gadgets / 30 Apr 2024

NoSpace is Gen Z's answer to MySpace

TikTok’s algorithms are deemed core to ByteDance’s overall operations, and ByteDance would rather shut down the app than sell it. — Reuters pic
Tech-gadgets / 26 Apr 2024

What is so special about TikTok’s technology

After working hard, Optimus can kick back and relax with some yoga moves. — Picture courtesy of Tesla via ETX Studio
Tech-gadgets / 24 Apr 2024

Tesla could start selling Optimus robots by the end of next year, Musk says

A photonic chip can boost performance and save energy compared to a conventional electronic model. — Picture courtesy of Generated by OpenAI’s DALL·E / ETX Majelan via ETX Studio
Tech-gadgets / 24 Apr 2024

This AI-focused chip is powered by light

Bosses worried about turnover or wondering how long a new hire will stick around can now turn to AI for a heads-up on who might be next out the door. — Reuters pic
Tech-gadgets / 19 Apr 2024

Japanese AI tool predicts when recruits will quit jobs

Chat Filters is a new tool that will sit above your list of group chats and people you’re texting. — SoyaCincau pic
Tech-gadgets / 19 Apr 2024

WhatsApp Chat Filters: Keep your chats organised and find messages quicker

Meta co-founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg. — Reuters pic
Tech-gadgets / 19 Apr 2024

Meta releases beefed-up AI models

Facebook owner Meta and other online platforms must not force users to pay for the right to data protection enshrined in EU law when offering ad-free subscriptions, the European data regulator said yesterday. — AFP pic
Tech-gadgets / 18 Apr 2024

Meta shouldn’t force users to pay for data protection, says EU watchdog

Spotify is said to be developing new features that will enable users to create sped-up or slowed-down versions of famous songs. ― AFP pic
Tech-gadgets / 17 Apr 2024

Could remixing tools be coming to Spotify?

Baidu’s artificial intelligence chatbot ‘Ernie Bot’ has garnered more than 200 million users as it seeks to remain China’s most popular ChatGPT-like chatbot amid increasingly fierce competition. ― Reuters file pic
Tech-gadgets / 16 Apr 2024

Baidu says AI chatbot 'Ernie Bot' has attracted 200 million users

TikTok Notes will focus solely on photo sharing. ― Picture courtesy of TikTok
Tech-gadgets / 16 Apr 2024

TikTok is launching a new photo app to rival Instagram

Tech-gadgets / 14 Apr 2024

DJI Avata 2 Malaysia: Official price, specs and features

Apple yesterday promised it would stop a Palestinian flag emoji from being suggested to some iPhone users when they type ‘Jerusalem’ in messages. — Reuters pic
Tech-gadgets / 12 Apr 2024

Apple to fix ‘bug’ behind Palestinian flag emoji suggestions

Meta said today that it was developing new tools to protect teenage users from “sextortion” scams on its Instagram platform, which has been accused by US politicians of damaging the mental health of youngsters. — Reuters pic
Tech-gadgets / 11 Apr 2024

Meta to boost ‘sextortion’ protections on Instagram

Artificial intelligence’s move into modern warfare is raising concerns about the risks of escalation and the role of humans in decision making. — Reuters pic
Tech-gadgets / 10 Apr 2024

Ethical questions abound as wartime AI ramps up

Blizzard’s games launched in China in 2008, through collaboration with internet giant NetEase — under local law, foreign developers are required to partner with Chinese firms to enter the market. — AFP pic
Tech-gadgets / 10 Apr 2024

Top games including ‘World of Warcraft’ to return to China