
DNB, Meta collaborate on setting up innovation lab in Malaysia
DNB says its innovation lab will enhance real-time communication on Meta's platforms, using 5G to improve user experience.
Fri Mar 07 2025
S&P 500: Prestasi setakat 5 Mac 2025
Gambaran menyeluruh Indeks S&P 500 disediakan oleh MarketWatch, merangkumi berita terkini pasaran saham, data dagangan, dan analisis pergerakan pasaran. Saham-saham dalam Indeks Standard & Poor's 500 disusun mengikut sektor dan industri, memudahkan pemahaman tentang corak prestasi pasaran. Setiap saiz saham mencerminkan permodalan pasaran (market cap), mencerminkan kekuatan dan kedudukan syarikat-syarikat utama dalam pasaran.
Wed Mar 05 2025

China's trade dominance in South America tempers Trump's influence
Across South America, China's trade lead has widened, driven by grains and key electrification metals copper and lithium.
Tue Mar 04 2025

MCMC takes prevalence of social media fake accounts seriously - Teo Nie Ching
MCMC provided META with URL links to remove fake accounts, but the issue persists, affecting other prominent figures, says Teo Nie Ching.
Fri Feb 28 2025

Meta must face lawsuit claiming it prefers cheaper foreign workers
Judge says, three US citizens who accuse Meta of refusing to hire them though they were qualified, may pursue a proposed class action.
Wed Feb 26 2025

Kremlin says Russia has lots of rare earth metals that the US needs and is open to cooperation
The study measures damage to buildings, impact on lives, and the cost to "build back better," according to a joint statement.
Tue Feb 25 2025

Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs in latest trade escalation
The largest sources of US steel imports are Canada, Brazil and Mexico, followed by South Korea and Vietnam.
Mon Feb 10 2025

What are Ukraine's rare earths and why does Trump want them?
Rare earths are a group of 17 metals vital for EVs, phones, missiles & electronics, power magnets with no known substitutes.
Sun Feb 09 2025

What are five new critical metal exports restricted by China?
China announced sweeping export restrictions targeting five metals used across defence, clean energy and other industries.
Wed Feb 05 2025

Microsoft, Meta back big AI spending despite DeepSeek's low costs
CEOs of Microsoft and Meta defends massive spending saying it was crucial to staying competitive in the new field.
Fri Jan 31 2025

Google pushes global agenda to educate workers, lawmakers on AI
A key priority comes, in building out educational programs to train the workforce on AI, says Google.
Tue Jan 28 2025

Meta lures TikTok creators with bonuses
Eligible TikTok creators will be able to earn up to US$5,000 in bonuses over three months for posting Reels on Facebook and Instagram.
Wed Jan 22 2025

Meta drops fact checkers in US, what does this mean for the world?
Fact-checking organisations said the move could encourage hate speech online and fuel violence offline.
Sun Jan 19 2025

Meta's 'Community Notes' model will not apply to paid ads
Community Notes on Meta Platforms will be enabled for organic content, posts that Meta hasn't been paid to promote.
Fri Jan 17 2025

Meta in final process to obtain ASP Class Licence - Fahmi
The Communications Minister is also in talks with Microsoft as LinkedIn's Malaysian users may surpass 8 mln in the first quarter of 2025.
Fri Jan 17 2025

Number of flood evacuees rises in Sabah
The flood situation in Sabah has worsened, while the number of evacuees housed in relief centres in Sarawak remains unchanged tonight.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Trump says government shutdown is possible, but expects to avert it
Donald Trump remains hopeful that a temporary funding bill will secure enough votes for approval.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Ringgit opens stronger on higher expectation of US rate cut
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid says the US DXY dropped to 103.830 points, suggesting an upside potential for the ringgit.
Mon Mar 10 2025

MOE bans sale of vape-like candies in schools - Fadhlina
The Education Ministry would take strict action against any party found selling food that could endanger students' safety.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Mark Carney wins race to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister
Mark Carney won with 86 pct of votes, defeating ex-Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in a race with nearly 152,000 party members voting.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Modern slavery cases in Britain reach record high
The real number of people living in modern slavery in Britain is estimated to be around 130,000, according to a human rights group.
Sun Mar 09 2025

What are Southeast Asia's scam centres, and why are they being dismantled?
Scam centres, particularly those in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar run illegal online schemes to defraud people.
Sun Mar 09 2025

Using gender lens in drug decriminalisation efforts
Decriminalising drugs would help all, especially women, who are among the worst impacted despite being less likely to use drugs.
Sun Mar 09 2025

INSIGHT - How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M's is smuggled from war-torn Sudan
Sudan produces 80 pct of the world's gum arabic, a natural substance from acacia trees used to mix, stabilise, and thicken ingredients.
Sun Mar 09 2025

More than just the flu: Get to know pneumonia, Malaysia's leading cause of death
The surge in pneumonia-related deaths to Malaysia's ageing population, delays in seeking medical care, and low vaccination rates.
Sun Mar 09 2025