
MCMC denies allegation of blocking access to international news portals
In a statement, the MCMC stressed that the allegation was not true and was meant to mislead internet users in Malaysia.
Wed Aug 25 2021

Former Yahoo CEO Mayer makes comeback with new contacts app
The Sunshine Contacts app aims to help users create more organisation of their personal and professional contacts.
Thu Nov 19 2020

Yahoo Experience - The Malaysian View
Dr Ariffin Yahaya the only Malaysian to have ever served as Yahoo Chief Architect of Technology still has nice things to say about the once mighty behemoth.
Fri Sep 28 2018

Verizon closes Yahoo deal, Mayer steps down
Verizon Communications Inc's said on Tuesday it closed its $4.48 billion acquisition of Yahoo Inc's core business and that Marissa Mayer, chief executive of the internet company, had resigned.
Wed Jun 14 2017

U.S. charges Russian spies, hackers in massive Yahoo hack
The charges came amid a swirl of controversies relating to alleged Kremlin-backed hacking of the 2016 U.S. presidential election and possible links between Russian figures and associates of Trump.
Thu Mar 16 2017

SEC probing Yahoo over previously disclosed cyber breach: filing
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating a previously disclosed data breach at Yahoo Inc. the company said in a filing.
Mon Jan 23 2017

Yahoo to be named Altaba, Mayer to leave board after Verizon deal
Yahoo has a deal to sell its core internet business, which includes its digital advertising, email and media assets, to Verizon for $4.83 billion.
Tue Jan 10 2017

Top 5 news: December 15
Here is the list of key news you need to know today.
Thu Dec 15 2016

Yahoo says 1 billion accounts exposed in newly discovered security breach
Yahoo Inc warned it had uncovered yet another massive cyber attack, saying data from more than 1 billion user accounts was compromised in August 2013.
Wed Dec 14 2016

Yahoo calls for 'transparency' from US spy agencies
Yahoo asked US spy agencies Wednesday to offer public "transparency" about data they make internet companies provide on users and to declassify any secret order served on the company.
Thu Oct 20 2016

Verizon says Yahoo hack 'material,' could affect deal
Verizon's general counsel Craig Silliman says the data breach could trigger a clause in the deal that would allow the U.S. wireless company not to complete it.
Fri Oct 14 2016

Yahoo secretly scanned customer emails for US intelligence: sources
Yahoo Inc last year secretly built a custom software program to search all of its customers' incoming emails for specific information provided by US intelligence officials.
Wed Oct 05 2016

Yahoo hack hit 500 mn users, likely 'state sponsored'
Yahoo says its investigation concluded that "certain user account information was stolen" and that the attack came from "what it believes is a state-sponsored actor."
Fri Sep 23 2016

Yahoo appears near deal to sell core assets
Yahoo is reportedly to sell its main assets for US$4.8 billion to telecom giant Verizon.
Mon Jul 25 2016

Yahoo sets deadline for buyers to present preliminary bids: report
Yahoo Inc. has given prospective buyers until April 11 to present preliminary offers for some of its assets, the Wall Street Journal reported late Monday.
Tue Mar 29 2016

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025