Azalina Tells Hadi to Use Better Words When Criticising CSA
KUALA LUMPUR, November 4 – Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has urged PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang to choose his words carefully when criticising the Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA). The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) said there were many other ways to express disagreement without using extreme […]
UOB Malaysia Equips Over 13,000 Students with Digital and AI Skills
KUALA LUMPUR, November 4 – More than 13,000 students across Malaysia have gained digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills through United Overseas Bank (UOB) Malaysia’s flagship education programme, UOB My Digital Space. The programme aims to prepare young people for a future shaped by technology. It provides students with practical learning opportunities through online lessons […]
Azalina Says Bipartisan Support Is Key to AG-PP Separation Bill
KUALA LUMPUR, November 4 – Political support from both sides of Parliament is vital to passing the proposed AG-PP separation amendment, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) said the government needs wider political support. She believes a broader Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) could […]
Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar Ahead of Key Economic Decisions
KUALA LUMPUR, November 4 – The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the United States midterm election results and Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) upcoming monetary policy decision. At 8am, the local currency was quoted at 4.0730/0795 against the US dollar, compared with Tuesday’s closing rate […]
Japan’s Nikkei Falls 3% as US Midterm Results Shake AI Stocks
TOKYO, November 4 – Japan’s stock market fell sharply on Wednesday as technology shares came under pressure following early gains by Democrats in the US midterm elections. Investors became concerned that stronger Democratic control in Congress could lead to tighter regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure projects. The concerns also raised questions about future investment […]
Sabah Proposed as Host for Malaysia’s First Nuclear Power Plant
KOTA KINABALU, November 4 – Sabah Government Backbenchers Club chairman Datuk Masiung Banah has proposed that Sabah host Malaysia’s first nuclear power plant. He suggested exploring Floating Nuclear Power Plant (FNPP) technology along Sabah’s coastline. According to him, this approach could offer greater flexibility in construction costs and project timelines compared with conventional land-based facilities. […]
Flash Floods Disrupt Selangor Roads as Bridge Collapses in Sungai Buloh
SUNGAI BULOH, November 4 – Continuous heavy rain has caused flash floods across several parts of Selangor, disrupting road traffic and damaging key routes. A bridge along Jalan Kubu Gajah, which crosses Sungai Subang in the Petaling district, collapsed at about 2am on Wednesday. The Petaling District Public Works Department (JKR) said strong river currents […]
AWS and Elitery Showcase Malaysian Students’ Generative AI Innovations
KUALA LUMPUR, November 4 – Twenty student teams from four Malaysian universities have reached the grand finale of AWS CendekiAwan after developing Generative AI solutions to address real-world challenges. The event, organised by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and technology company Elitery, was held at Universiti Malaya (UM). The finalists presented projects powered by Amazon Bedrock. […]
Embodied AI Moves Towards Real-World Industrial Applications, Avnet Report Finds
SINGAPORE, November 4 – Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving beyond digital platforms and into the physical world. However, experts say its wider industrial use will depend on how well different technologies work together. A new white paper highlights the challenges of turning embodied AI into reliable systems for real-world operations. The report, titled From Specialized […]
130,000 The Weeknd Fans Expected in Bukit Jalil as KL Prepares for Heavy Traffic
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 – Kuala Lumpur is preparing for heavy traffic as around 130,000 fans are expected to attend The Weeknd’s two-night concert at National Stadium Bukit Jalil. The concerts will take place on November 4 and 5. Each night is expected to attract about 65,000 fans. The huge crowd is likely to cause […]