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Fourteen movable assets seized from Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos’ home will be auctioned on June 22 after the High Court dismissed his son’s claim over the items, clearing the way for Seputeh MP Teresa Kok to recover RM66,061.85 awarded in a defamation suit. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Court clears way for auction of Jamal Yunos’ seized assets after failure to pay Theresa Kok

Protesters place a life-size panel of Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa along with a placard quoting his words “This is the cheapest machine-made cigarette” during a demonstration against the government’s decision to cancel tobacco tax increases, considered harmful to public health, at the entrance of the Ministry of Finance in Jakarta on June 11. — Picture by AFP

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysian embassy warns citizens to steer clear of Jakarta demonstrations

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) information chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today expressed disappointment over the resignation of Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung from the party’s central leadership council, saying that he owed an explanation to his voters and party members. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Fahmi disappointed as Lee Chean Chung quits PKR council, says voters deserve answers

Indira Gandhi and 13 others lost a legal challenge in High Court on June 12, 2026, against state laws that allow children under age 18 to be converted to Islam without both parents’ consent. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Unilateral child conversion laws in six states stand as High Court dismisses challenge by Indira Gandhi, 13 others

The legal dispute centres on beverages promoted under the label ‘Kegemaran M. Nasir’, which the singer alleges were marketed without his consent. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Showbiz / 18 h ago

M. Nasir files RM5m suit against MyTeksi over drinks allegedly marketed under his name without consent

Diners eat at a restaurant in Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur on January 28, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Small portions, big problems — the incredible shrinking menu hits Malaysia

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim greets fellow Muslims at Masjid Al-Hidayah, Sentul Pasar in Kuala Lumpur on June 12, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Obey Malaysian regulations or action will be taken, Anwar tells Rohingya refugees

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang (centre) is leaving Gerakan and MIPP to pick a side after the Islamist party broke off ties with Bersatu on June 8, 2026. — File picture by Hari Anggara.

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Two small parties, one big decision: Hadi puts Gerakan and MIPP at centre of Perikatan power play

Empty seats are seen in the stands during the Fifa World Cup 2026 Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic at Estadio Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico, June 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Rows of empty seats at World Cup match put Fifa ticket pricing under fresh scrutiny

Mohamad Fawyas Yasin, 27 (centre), was accused of robbing badminton legend Datuk Mohamad Razif Mohd Sidek, 64, at a house in Jalan Damansara, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, at about 12.20pm on May 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Labourer charged with robbing Razif Sidek at knifepoint in TTDI home, faces 14-year jail term and whipping

Orang Asli volunteers check the start of a climbing trail in Kampung Ampang Woh ahead of a search mission for missing hiker Jaslinda Saludin on June 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Selangor freezes ‘trans hiking’ and ‘hiking compress’ permits after string of recent incidents

Photo is for illustration purposes only. An object resembling a pistol inside a Nissan Grand Livina MPV involved in a fatal collision near Sungair Petani on June 11, 2026 was spotted by TikTok viewers and police, which led to the arrest of two men in their 30s from Penang. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

A fatal crash, a TikTok livestream and a ‘pistol’: How sharp-eyed viewers helped Kedah police arrest two men

Norasikin Hasin, 32, cares for her 12-year-old daughter, who has been unable to attend school for nearly four months due to mobility limitations after allegedly falling when a chair she was about to sit on was pulled away by a classmate at a school near Chuping on February 11. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Kedah schoolgirl unable to sit or stand since classmate’s chair-pulling prank in February

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said enforcement measures are not based on sentiment or nationality but on land administration requirements, land-use conditions and compliance with local authority regulations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Amirudin says Selangor will act against all illegal settlements without considering nationality

Men’s singles Justin Hoh (pic) and women’s doubles Low Zi Yu-Noraqilah Maisarah Ramdan, were eliminated in the quarter-finals in Sydney today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Malaysia’s Australian Open campaign ends after Justin Hoh, women’s doubles exit in quarter-finals

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16 h ago

‘Pokémon Go’ players helped map the world, now AI drones want directions

Millions of ‘Pokémon Go’ players scanned real-world locations for in-game rewards. Years later, those digital footprints are raising fresh questions about how data gets repurposed. — AFP pic

LONDON, June 12 — The summer of 2016 gave us many things: an epidemic of people walking into lamp posts, strangers gathering in public parks at midnight, and the sight of office workers suddenly sprinting down city blocks because someone had spotted a Snorlax.Pokémon Go wasn’t just a game. It...

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As AI-powered tools emerge to help interpret infant cries, many parents are embracing technology as an extra source of reassurance during the often overwhelming early months of childcare. — Illustration generated with AI

Tech-gadgets / 19 h ago

Can AI speak baby? Japanese apps are trying to crack the code

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang appears on tvN’s ‘You Quiz on the Block’, his first-ever variety show appearance. — Screengrab via Facebook

Tech-gadgets / 22 h ago

Faker, fried chicken and AI: Jensen Huang enters his K-Variety era on ‘You Quiz on the Block’

As chatbot use expands rapidly, policymakers face mounting pressure to balance innovation with user protection. — AFP pic

Tech-gadgets / 23 h ago

How the world is trying to protect children from harmful AI chatbots

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This photograph taken on May 13, 2026 shows workers wearing GoPro cameras on their heads recording actions through motion capture inside a factory in Tamil Nadu’s Karur district. — AFP pic

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Meet the Indian workers training AI robots to replace them

This picture taken on May 21, 2026 shows a housekeeper cleaning alongside an X Square Robot at a customer’s home in Beijing. — AFP pic

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AI-powered cleaning robots are now tidying homes in China

Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales, attends London Tech Week in London June 10, 2026, to highlight the role of data and technology in preventing homelessness. — AFP pic

1d ago

Prince William wants AI to spot homelessness in the UK before it happens

A screen capture shows the title image of Nintendo’s remake of ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’.

2d ago

Zelda legend returns: Nintendo confirms ‘Ocarina of Time’ remake for Switch 2 (VIDEO)

Capcom’s survival horror game is set for a 2027 release. — Picture from Facebook/Resident Evil

09 Jun 2026

‘Resident Evil: Veronica’ set for 2027 as Capcom revives survival horror classic

Analysts say Apple is still sitting on an AI gold mine in the form of the personal data that lives on every iPhone — emails, messages, calendar appointments and other information scattered across the operating system and apps. — Reuters pic

08 Jun 2026

Apple bets on Siri overhaul as it tries to catch up in AI race

A promotional image shows the new 25th anniversary edition XBOX from Microsoft.

08 Jun 2026

The Duke’s legacy: Microsoft drops nostalgia-fuelled Xbox 25th anniversary bundle (VIDEO)

08 Jun 2026

Green light for Persona 6: Atlus teases a grittier return for the 30th anniversary (VIDEO)

People play Mario Kart World during a launch event ahead of the midnight release of the Nintendo Switch 2 at the Nintendo New York store on June 4, 2025. — AFP

07 Jun 2026

US gamers are getting older, with average player now aged 37, report finds

This illustration photo created in Los Angeles, December 4, 2023, shows Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto VI trailer played on a screen in front of the game title. — AFP pic

07 Jun 2026

Video game makers shift releases to avoid ‘GTA VI’ juggernaut

Debate is intensifying over how artificial intelligence should be used in schools, with critics calling for tighter regulations and greater oversight. — Reuters pic

06 Jun 2026

New York’s AI school rules spark a parent revolt

Anthropic compared the problem to nuclear arms control treaties — but said it would be even harder to get a handle on, since AI training is far easier to hide than a missile silo, and the temptation to quietly keep going would be enormous. — Reuters pic

05 Jun 2026

Anthropic warns powerful AI could outpace human oversight, calls for slowdown

Philadelphia City Hall can be seen behind a World Cup flag ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 4, 2026. Fifa will release a new football video game, ‘Fifa World Cup: Launch Edition’, on Netflix Games on June 11, timed to coincide with the start of the 2026 World Cup, the football governing body said on Thursday. — Bill Streicher-Imagn Images pic via Reuters

05 Jun 2026

Fifa launches Netflix World Cup video game ahead of 2026 kick-off

TNG Digital’s revamped TNG eWallet interface groups key services under four hubs: Finance, Bills, Transport and Near Me. — Picture courtesy of TNG Digital

04 Jun 2026

TNG Digital unveils revamped eWallet interface — rollout begins today

Ring devices are displayed during an Amazon event showcasing new products in New York September 30, 2025. Amazon was sued on Monday by a Virginia resident over what he said ‌were privacy violations after the company’s Ring doorbell cameras at friends and family members’ homes collected and stored images of his face using facial recognition software. — Reuters pic

03 Jun 2026

Caught on camera: Amazon’s Ring sued over facial recognition feature that retained images without consent

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