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[COLUMNIST] Understanding Generation Alpha and the challenges of digital parents

[COLUMNIST] Understanding Generation Alpha and the challenges of digital parents

According to the Morning Consult research, 65% of Gen Alpha children, aged 8-10 years, spend up to four hours a day on social media.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Two charged with communication offences linked to influencer Esha’s death

Two charged with communication offences linked to influencer Esha’s death

DPP says the cyberbullying incident has negatively impacted the victim's mental and emotional health, resulting in depression.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Three-vehicle pile-up causes 7km crawl

Three-vehicle pile-up causes 7km crawl

Police said two lorries laden with butter and frozen products collided with a Toyota Alphard carrying four foreign tourists.
Fri Nov 17 2023
Brazilian artist brings street art to visually impaired

Brazilian artist brings street art to visually impaired

Subtu uses the braille alphabet to reveal the images' shapes, colours and dimensions for the visually impaired to enjoy graffiti art.
Sat Sep 16 2023
Potential 'game-changer' in diagnosing Parkinson's disease

Potential 'game-changer' in diagnosing Parkinson's disease

A certain protein builds up in the brains of most Parkinson's patients, a study confirmed using a new technique.
Sat Apr 15 2023
NASA unveils 'Mars' habitat for year-long experiments on Earth

NASA unveils 'Mars' habitat for year-long experiments on Earth

Volunteers will live for a year at a time to test what life will be like on future missions to Earth's neighbor.
Thu Apr 13 2023
Europeans scramble in AI race

Europeans scramble in AI race

Dozens of startups are working on developing their own bots based on existing AI models or, more rarely, developing their own.
Mon Mar 06 2023
Indonesia drafts law enabling media to receive payments from digital platforms for content

Indonesia drafts law enabling media to receive payments from digital platforms for content

Digital platforms in Indonesia include Facebook, Alphabet Inc's Google, and some local aggregators.
Thu Feb 09 2023
Probe on cause of death for teenagers found dead in Alphard to take two months

Probe on cause of death for teenagers found dead in Alphard to take two months

The investigation into the cause of death of two teenagers found dead in a parked Toyota Alphard will take at least two months as it involves experts from other agencies.
Tue Jun 07 2022
Can the 'Gato' AI model out-perform human intelligence?

Can the 'Gato' AI model out-perform human intelligence?

This so-called "general-purpose" AI model can reportedly perform more than 600 different tasks.
Sat Jun 04 2022
Australia raises possibility of more legislation on tech giants with new inquiry

Australia raises possibility of more legislation on tech giants with new inquiry

Australia has led global efforts to rein in the powers of the likes of Alphabet and Facebook.
Wed Dec 01 2021
Seoul trials pint-sized robots in nursery schools

Seoul trials pint-sized robots in nursery schools

The robot's eyes wink and blink and its pupils become heart-shaped during conversation.
Sat Nov 27 2021
Guinea coup leader promises national government as politicians arrested

Guinea coup leader promises national government as politicians arrested

The takeover was widely condemned by international powers, placing pressure on the new leaders to offer a plan beyond the old order.
Tue Sep 07 2021
Toppled Conde failed to live up to pledges in Guinea

Toppled Conde failed to live up to pledges in Guinea

Critics say Alpha Conde failed to live up to pledges to deliver democratic restoration and ethnic reconciliation.
Mon Sep 06 2021
Power struggle roils Guinea as soldiers say they've taken over

Power struggle roils Guinea as soldiers say they've taken over

Soldiers who staged an uprising in Guinea's capital on Sunday said on state television that they had dissolved the West African nation's government and constitution and closed all land and air borders
Sun Sep 05 2021
South Korea President Yoon declares martial law

South Korea President Yoon declares martial law

The surprise move sent shockwaves through the country. Yonhap news agency reported that the entrance to the parliament building was blocked.
Tue Dec 03 2024
[COLUMNIST] Global P/CVE trends: A roadmap for Malaysia’s resilience

[COLUMNIST] Global P/CVE trends: A roadmap for Malaysia’s resilience

Aligning Malaysia's P/CVE efforts with global best practices reinforces national resilience and preparedness for future challenges.
Tue Dec 03 2024
[OPINION] AI and the new era of human trafficking

[OPINION] AI and the new era of human trafficking

New laws and regulations should focus on utilizing AI while eliminating privacy infringements and biased nature of AI.
Tue Dec 03 2024
What is the legal effect of President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter?

What is the legal effect of President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter?

Here's a look at the circumstances leading up to the pardon and its legal consequences.
Tue Dec 03 2024
Islamic military counter terrorism coalition launches program in Sahel with Saudi support

Islamic military counter terrorism coalition launches program in Sahel with Saudi support

Mauritania's defense minister emphasises that terrorism is a real challenge and a grave threat to humanity, particularly in Sahel region.
Tue Dec 03 2024
GISB: Parents, guardians of rescued children need not fear meeting JKM - Nancy

GISB: Parents, guardians of rescued children need not fear meeting JKM - Nancy

Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri says JKM would not take action, such as arresting parents or guardians, unless they had a criminal record with PDRM.
Tue Dec 03 2024
Michelin-star chef appeals to thieves after GBP25,000 in pies stolen

Michelin-star chef appeals to thieves after GBP25,000 in pies stolen

Tommy Banks urges the thieves to drop the pies somewhere such as a community centre.
Tue Dec 03 2024
CPTPP: Malaysia-UK FTA will boost trade and investment - Tengku Zafrul

CPTPP: Malaysia-UK FTA will boost trade and investment - Tengku Zafrul

Tengku Zafrul says the electrical and electronics sector would benefit from the FTA between Malaysia and the UK through the CPTPP.
Tue Dec 03 2024
Najib denies involvement in TIA's transition to 1MDB

Najib denies involvement in TIA's transition to 1MDB

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak maintains that he consistently supported TIA remaining under Terengganu's control.
Tue Dec 03 2024
Govt mulling high embankments along coastline to address flood woes - PM

Govt mulling high embankments along coastline to address flood woes - PM

PM says the study by JICA could be pursued once the nationwide Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) projects have been completed.
Tue Dec 03 2024