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A man observes the Rolex luxury watch window display at a jeweller in Vienna, Austria on June 8, 2025. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

Italian tries to scam Singapore watch dealer, accidentally sells him genuine RM331,000 Rolex

A vendor stir-fries a mix of yellow noodles and kuey teow in a large wok at a food stall in Semenyih April 14, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Noodles to cost more as price of food packaging goes up in Malaysia, but your favourite ‘mee goreng’ may still be same price... for now

Authorities said no foul play was found in the death of a 13-year-old following a fall at a Tanjung Tokong condominium. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Penang teen, 13, dies after fall from Tanjung Tokong condominium, no foul play suspected

The AC Hotel by Marriott in Ipoh is one new entrant to the state's hotel scene. — Picture via Marriott website

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Perak struggles to attract major hotels as tourists skip overnight stays

The Penang High Court revised the couple’s 12-month jail term to time already served, ordering their immediate release after accepting a joint representation on sentencing. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Cemetery tryst couple freed after Penang High Court revises jail term to time served following accepted representation

The lower court had previously imposed fines ranging from RM2,000 to RM3,000 on the men who had attacked the KTV outlet. — Social media screenshot

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Court orders additional 10 months’ jail for 33 men who stormed Taman Shamelin KTV after previously imposing fines

Water levels at one Kuala Lumpur river exceeded the danger threshold this afternoon, with an upward trend recorded, according to the Department of Irrigation and Drainage. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Rising waters push KL river past danger mark, says Irrigation and Drainage Dept

Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (right) shows the luxury vehicles seized during a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent Headquarters on April 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Porsche Taycan among 18 luxury cars seized as KL cops smash drug ring

AirAdvisor, a passenger rights platform, has highlighted 10 lesser-known or unexpected airline fees that travellers in South-east Asia may encounter in 2026, reflecting a wider shift in global aviation pricing models. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Life / 18 h ago

You thought that was the fare? 10 hidden airline fees catching SE Asian travellers off guard

Vehicles were moved by strong currents during flash floods triggered by heavy rain in Cameron Highlands. — Pictures via Facebook

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Flash floods hit Cameron Highlands after heavy rain, no injuries reported

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the initiatives would include unemployed graduates and diploma holders, so as to ensure their skills are not wasted. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 8 h ago

PM: Govt to announce support measures for those out of work, including unemployed graduates

Selangor Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim (right) speaks during a press conference at the Selangor State Assembly building in Shah Alam April 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Deadline extended: Selangor grants final August exit for Jalan Sungai Buloh nurseries

The accused was found to have stolen 20 household items, including all-purpose flour, from a supermarket in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, with the total value amounting to RM404.22. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Father of two jailed, fined RM300 over Cheras supermarket theft involving sardines and other daily essentials

Vehicles were moved by strong currents during flash floods triggered by heavy rain in Cameron Highlands. — Pictures via Facebook

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Flash floods in Cameron Highlands draw federal probe, geologists deployed

Perak Ruler Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah delivers his royal keynote address during the Putrajaya Forum 2026 at Mitec in Kuala Lumpur on April 21, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Act now, not after harm: Perak Sultan urges early AI regulation at global forum

Tech/Gadgets

4 h ago

Hello Kitty goes gaming: Sanrio to launch 10 new video games in big push

Sanrio is targeting new fans with Hello Kitty games, including boys and adults. — AFP pic

TOKYO, April 21 — Seeking new fans for Hello Kitty, the company behind the enigmatic character on Tuesday launched a video games division aiming to release 10 original titles over the next three years.Hello Kitty, which started life as an illustration on a 1970s vinyl coin purse, is emblematic of...

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A woman wearing a face mask following the Covid-19 outbreak stands under a sign of Volkswagen at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China show, in Beijing, China, in this file picture dated September 27, 2020. After years of churning out the world’s most technologically advanced, low-cost electric vehicles, Chinese companies like Geely and Nio are now unleashing a number of premium models that are packed with features and priced significantly lower than those offered by German rivals. — Reuters pic

Tech-gadgets / 7 h ago

China shifts into overdrive as EV upstarts target Germany’s luxury lane

A London underground train passes a billboard for an Artificial Intelligence company advertising AI employees in London, June 5, 2025. — Reuters pic

Tech-gadgets / 1d ago

AI ‘agents’ surge in popularity as security risks raise alarm

Tiangong Ultra, a humanoid robot, runs across the finish line while securing the first position during the E-Town Humanoid Robot Half Marathon, in Beijing April 19, 2025. — Reuters pic

Tech-gadgets / 2d ago

Humanoid robots take on Beijing half-marathon in test of China’s AI ambitions

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Betty Ho, a resident of Wang Fuk Court, tries on a robotic exoskeleton ahead of her first visit home to retrieve belongings after a deadly fire last year, in Hong Kong April 14, 2026. — Reuters pic

18 Apr 2026

‘I don’t have the strength’: How robotic legs are helping Hong Kong fire survivors climb home

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the Popemobile as he arrives to lead the Holy Mass at the area in front of Japoma Stadium in Douala on the fifth day of an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa, on April 17, 2026. — AFP pic

18 Apr 2026

In Cameroon, Pope Leo sounds alarm on AI’s threat to truth and social stability

A woman speaks with an artificial intelligence-assisted shaman robot to have her fortune told in a booth at a Korean shamanism theme shop in Seoul on April 15, 2026. — AFP pic

17 Apr 2026

South Korea just plugged fortune telling into ‘AI shamans’ and people are loving it

The facility, described by the emirate’s authorities as the ‘first of its kind in the world’, includes four floors with a total area of 3,100 square metres, a two-level car park, two Air Taxi take-off and landing pads and dedicated charging infrastructure. — Picture from Dubai Media Office

17 Apr 2026

Flying taxis inch closer as Dubai unveils first station, targets year-end launch

15 Apr 2026

Why Anthropic’s Mythos AI poses ‘catastrophic’ cybersecurity risk to banks running antiquated tech

‘Last Flag’, five years in the making, marks Dan Reynolds’ shift from global rock stages to game development. — Picture via LastFlag.com

12 Apr 2026

Can a rock star ship a hit game? Imagine Dragons’ frontman Dan Reynolds is about to find out with ‘Last Flag’ (VIDEO)

At HumanX, a conference on AI’s future, executives preached adaptability while sidestepping how deeply AI could cut into jobs. — AFP pic

12 Apr 2026

‘Stop hiring humans’: Inside AI’s uneasy message to the workforce

Anthropic has delayed its ‘Mythos’ AI model over fears it could be exploited to enhance cyberattacks. — AFP pic

11 Apr 2026

Too powerful to launch? Anthropic hits pause on coding beast ‘Mythos’ that could supercharge hackers

A media briefing and live demonstration of Sonos’ latest speakers took place at The Starhill Gallery, where journalists experienced the new audio lineup up close.

10 Apr 2026

Plug, play, party: Sonos rolls out new speakers for the ultimate home audio setup

10 Apr 2026

AI alarm bells: US Fed, Treasury sound warning to banks over Anthropic’s Mythos cyber risks

An LED billboard celebrates OpenAI’s acquisition of the tech podcast TBPN. — Screenshot from X/Dylan Abruscato

05 Apr 2026

Build your own media empire: TBPN joins OpenAI fold, but is it news or marketing in disguise?

An employee inspects an Airbus VSR700 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) helicopter drone at the Survey Copter factory, an Airbus subsidiary in Pierrelatte, southern France, March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

03 Apr 2026

Airbus leans into drone warfare with copter-linked systems after Ukraine lessons

The Cyberspace Administration of China’s proposed rules would require prominent ‘digital human’ labels on all virtual human content and prohibit digital humans from providing ‘virtual intimate relationships’ to those under 18, according to rules published for public comment until May 6. — AFP pic

03 Apr 2026

China moves to regulate ‘digital humans’, bans addictive online services for children

This illustration photograph shows shows ‘Fruit Love Island’, an AI-generated TikTok micro-series based on the television hit ‘Love Island’ — except all the participants are sexy human-like fruit, in Tokyo on April 3, 2026. — AFP pic

03 Apr 2026

Swipe right on your smoothie: AI’s ‘Fruit Love Island’ is TikTok’s weirdest obsession

Instagram is exploring a paid plan for discreet Story viewing in select countries like Japan, Mexico and the Philippines. — AFP pic

01 Apr 2026

Secret Stories and ad-free perks: Meta tests US$2 subscription for Instagram in select countries

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