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French ambassador to Singapore says each state in the region can defend its own interests against pressure from China or the US.

The United States and Russia agreed to address "irritants" to the U.S.-Russia relationship and begin working on a path to end war in Ukraine

Musk calls Grok 3 the "smartest AI on Earth," claiming it outperforms ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Claude in science, math, and coding.

The Gaza report, prepared together with the UN and European Union, would provide a fuller overview of damage to the Palestinian enclave.

The court is reviewing parliament's impeachment of Yoon and will decide whether to remove him from office permanently or reinstate.

DPP informs the court that the prosecution intends to call 30 witnesses during the trial.

Pope Francis has been suffering from a respiratory infection for more than a week.

Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying said more than 11,600 Phase 2 taxpayers have used the system.

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has successfully undergone conservative treatment for musculoskeletal pain abroad.

Nungsari says the group held its final board meeting as a Bursa-listed firm, ending its 25-year journey as a public-listed entity.

Police say the suspect had been active in committing crimes since 2014 and had been jailed twice for robbery.

Ursula von der Leyen tells Trump's Ukraine envoy that Europe wants to work with the US in talks aimed at ending the Ukraine war.

Democrat Senator Richard Blumenthal says he expects Arab states to put forward a workable alternative.

They were expected to discuss ways to end the three-year-old conflict in Ukraine and restore American-Russian relations.

Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar says the govt will ensure TH assets return from SPV is orderly and won't impact TH or its depositors.

Petronas signs technical evaluation agreements for Langkasuka Basin in Straits of Malacca and Layang-Layang Basin off the coast of Sabah.

Once the satellite operates, payments will be made periodically based on certified data received by the government, says Chang Lih Kang.

Google can't rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America just to comply with a Trump executive order, says Claudia Sheinbaum.

Like other senior White House advisors, Mr Musk has no actual or formal authority to make govt decisions himself, according to court filing.

Novak Djokovic says there were inconsistencies in their treatment at the hands of the International Tennis Integrity Agency.

The lack of transparency in lobbying has raised concerns over whether policies serve giant corporations rather than the public good.

OCI TerraSus initiates a series of Corporate Social Responsibility activities to support affected employees.

This is part of the government's efforts to crack down on illegal online gambling, telecom fraud, and crimes in border areas.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to Bahrain will mark a new chapter in Malaysia-Bahrain diplomatic relations.

The airport faces high winds and frigid temperatures as airlines catch up on flights after a snowstorm dumped 22 cm of snow.

The US State Department's Taiwan page last week removed a previous reference to not supporting Taiwan's independence.

Here are details on some of the layoffs at federal departments and agencies.

Israel and the United States are determined to thwart Iran's nuclear ambitions and its influence in the Middle East, says Netanyahu.

They claim Musk's behaviour, such as embracing conspiracy theories, breach the Royal Society's code of conduct.

The guidelines enhance consistency, scalability and efficiency in facilitating local currency transactions across the three countries.

Seth Ravin, CEO of Rimini Street, discusses how optimizing IT budgets can drive innovation in Malaysia’s economy. Key topics include Malaysia's 2025 budget’s role in digital competitiveness, the importance of ERP transformation in the AI era, and strategies for reinvesting IT savings into innovation. The conversation also explores opportunities for enhancing operational efficiency in key industries and aligning digital transformation with national economic goals.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the Education Ministry to quickly implement initiatives to enhance students' English proficiency, emphasizing the need to expedite education reforms in this area.

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- ASEAN reaffirms support for lasting ceasefire and reconstruction in Gaza
- Malaysia's score and ranking in the corruption index remain unchanged

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U.S. President Donald Trump says the Gaza ceasefire deal should be scrapped if all Israeli captives are not freed by Saturday. This comes after Hamas suspended more releases, accusing Israel of violating the deal.

The battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over OpenAI escalated as the Tesla founder launched a USD97.4 bil bid for the startup’s asset, only for Altman to hit back with a counteroffer for X.

Malaysia scored 50 points in the 2024 Global Corruption Perceptions Index, maintaining its 57th ranking among 180 countries.

The creator economy is booming - but is content creation a sustainable career? Where’s the money really going, and how can creators turn engagement into income? Cult Creative CEO Shermaine Wong breaks it down and reveals why brands are betting big on micro-influencers.

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- Govt to announce new paddy floor price next week
- DeepSeek poses no threat to data centres in M’sia - Digital Minister

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Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo states that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is not a threat to Malaysia's data centre growth, as the government evaluates its energy consumption impact and potential benefits.

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announces that the cost of implementing the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 has been significantly reduced to RM2,000 per trainee, which is notably lower than previous versions.