
Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns
The WFP has suffered severe financial setbacks after the US, its single largest donor, announced a 90-day pause on foreign aid assistance.
Fri Mar 28 2025

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft
Kim Jong Un says unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development.
Fri Mar 28 2025

The coming Algorithmic Apocalypse: How AI could trigger Nuclear War
Experts warn that algorithmic errors could ignite a global war. The world must act now.
Thu Mar 27 2025

AirAsia flight makes safe emergency landing at KLIA 2 after engine fire
An AirAsia flight bound for Shenzhen, China, had to make a turnback to KLIA 2 shortly after takeoff due to a reported engine fire.
Thu Mar 27 2025

50 per cent Aidilfitri toll discount on March 28 and 29 - Nanta
Minister says the financial implications borne by the govt to compensate the affected highway concessionaires are estimated at RM19.69 mln.
Wed Mar 26 2025

Prices of basic items under control ahead of Aidilfitri - Fahmi
Datuk Fahmi Fadzil says industry players helped ensure the prices of goods continue to be under control.
Wed Mar 26 2025

UK's Prince Harry 'in shock' after quitting his African Aids charity
Prince Harry co-founded Sentebale in 2006 with Prince Seeiso to support children in Southern Africa, especially those with HIV/AIDS.
Wed Mar 26 2025

MADANI gov't to expand SARA programme, benefiting 5.4 million recipients from April 1
The Ministry of Finance says eligible recipients will receive up to RM2,100 in aid - a 75 pct increase from the RM1,200 provided in 2024.
Wed Mar 26 2025

Canada says China and India may seek to meddle in election
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service says hostile state actors were increasingly leveraging AI to meddle in elections.
Wed Mar 26 2025

China's DeepSeek releases AI model upgrade, intensifies rivalry with OpenAI
The new model, DeepSeek-V3-0324, is made available through AI development platform Hugging Face.
Wed Mar 26 2025

One million malnourished children in Nigeria and Ethiopia risk losing aid, UNICEF says
Without new funding, we will run out of our supply chain of Ready-to-Use-Therapeutic-Food by May, says UNICEF.
Tue Mar 25 2025

Thai PM faces censure motion as opposition takes aim at father's influence
Despite low poll ratings, Paetongtarn enters the debate strong, with a stable ruling coalition holding a parliamentary majority.
Mon Mar 24 2025

Humane's Ai Pin was a flop. Now it's a recycling nightmare
The pins were designed by artificial intelligence startup Humane to be worn on clothing and could be tapped to talk to a virtual assistant.
Sun Mar 23 2025

PM announces RM500, RM250 special Aidilfitri aid for civil servants and pensioners
PM says the RM250 will be extended to all government retirees, including pensionable and non-pensionable veterans as well.
Fri Mar 21 2025
AI-driven smart palm oil
Malaysia’s palm oil sector contributed a significant RM 89.39 billion to the economy in the first 10 months of 2024.
However, palm oil production is stagnating globally and with top producer Indonesia’s biodiesel push - traditionally cheap palm oil is now costlier.
Embracing AI to drive innovation and sustainability, could prove to be the key in ensuring Malaysia’s becomes a leading Smart Palm Oil producer.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT features AIREI Sdn Bhd, Founder and CEO, Surendran K, which has just launched the world’s first AI-driven smart palm oil mill - an industry-defining leap forward in one of Malaysia’s most vital economic sectors.
However, palm oil production is stagnating globally and with top producer Indonesia’s biodiesel push - traditionally cheap palm oil is now costlier.
Embracing AI to drive innovation and sustainability, could prove to be the key in ensuring Malaysia’s becomes a leading Smart Palm Oil producer.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT features AIREI Sdn Bhd, Founder and CEO, Surendran K, which has just launched the world’s first AI-driven smart palm oil mill - an industry-defining leap forward in one of Malaysia’s most vital economic sectors.
Fri Mar 21 2025

Sudan's army shells Omdurman in push to oust RSF from capital region
RSF controls parts of Omdurman and has fortified west Sudan, dividing the nation into rival zones.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Canada's prime minister says nothing off the table in response to Trump's tariffs
A trade war would be extremely damaging for Canada, which sends 75% of its exports to the United States.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'
Donald Trump warns of massive tariffs on the EU & Canada if they collude to hurt the US economy - far larger than currently planned.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns
The WFP has suffered severe financial setbacks after the US, its single largest donor, announced a 90-day pause on foreign aid assistance.
Fri Mar 28 2025

South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others
At least 18 heritage sites or objects damaged, destroyed.
Fri Mar 28 2025

What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?
Here is how the attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthis have affected trade for Europe and the US.
Fri Mar 28 2025

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft
Kim Jong Un says unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea
The bridge was agreed upon during Putin's 2024 North Korea visit, when both nations signed a strategic partnership deal.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit
Judge says Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has established a prima facie case to be granted leave to issue the third-party notice.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was named a suspect after Bukit Aman found a money trail of 1MDB funds entering the ex-PM's accounts.
Thu Mar 27 2025