
INSIGHT - Musk rallies the far right in Europe. Tesla is paying the price.
Some EV buyers avoid Tesla due to Elon Musk's views, while competition from new, affordable electric vehicles is growing.
Sun Mar 09 2025

Tesla updates autopilot software in China, owners says move falls short of hopes
The features are similar to those available with Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) but less advanced than what are available in the US.
Wed Feb 26 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Tesla robotaxis by June? Musk turns to Texas for hands-off regulation
Nothing in Texas law would stop Tesla from launching a robotaxi service.
Sat Feb 15 2025
AWANI Tonight: Musk makes USD97 bil bid for Open AI, Altman hits back
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.
Tue Feb 11 2025

Musk-led group makes $97.4 billion bid for control of OpenAI
OpenAI was valued at $157 bil in its last funding round, cementing its status as one of the most valuable private companies in the world.
Tue Feb 11 2025

Tesla commits to cheaper cars in first half, sees autonomous vehicles 'in the wild' in June
Tesla says the company would start testing a paid autonomous car service in June.
Thu Jan 30 2025

Las Vegas Cybertruck suspect used ChatGPT to plan blast, police say
According to officials, the suspect used ChatGPT to try and work out how much explosive was needed to trigger the blast.
Wed Jan 08 2025

As Musk gains influence, questions hover over US probes into his empire
The SEC set a tight deadline for demanding that Elon Musk pay a settlement or face civil charges relating to alleged securities violations.
Sat Jan 04 2025

Tesla's sales drop in 2024
US electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla delivers fewer cars in 2024 than it did in 2023.
Fri Jan 03 2025

Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Las Vegas hotel, killing driver
The incident occurred just hours after a man drove a truck into crowds of New Year's Day revelers in New Orleans, killing 15.
Thu Jan 02 2025

Tesla's Shanghai mega factory to complete construction by end of year
US carmaker Tesla's mega factory in Shanghai is expected to finish construction by the end of this year, according to Tesla China, reported Xinhua.
Thu Dec 26 2024

Elon Musk's net worth tops $400 bil, Forbes billionaires list shows
His wealth mainly consists of shares in the electric car manufacturer Tesla and the aerospace company SpaceX.
Fri Dec 13 2024

Musk-owned Tesla has market value over US$1 trillion after Trump win
The stock market value of Tesla, increases to over US$1 trillion for the first time since 2022.
Tue Dec 10 2024

Musk spent over a quarter of a billion dollars to help elect Trump
The huge donations made Elon Musk one of the biggest underwriters of a presidential campaign in US history.
Tue Dec 10 2024

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