
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong
Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025

Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg to attend Trump's inauguration
Jeff Bezos' Amazon and Mark Zuckerberg's Meta are among the companies that have donated to Trump's inauguration, each giving $1 million.
Wed Jan 15 2025

Amazon to pilot AI-designed material for carbon removal
Data centers are requiring more energy to sustain AI's development and more water to keep them cool.
Wed Dec 04 2024

Malaysia eyes global AI hub status with AWS RM29.2 bln investment - Anwar
The government's objective is to position Malaysia as a leading generative AI hub, both regionally and globally.
Fri Sep 27 2024

Amazon rivers' low water levels bring fresh challenges for locals
Many of the traditional rural population who live on river banks have been relying on outside supplies of drinking water.
Fri Sep 13 2024

World's forests failed to curb 2023 climate emissions, study finds
A record amount of carbon dioxide entered Earth's atmosphere last year, further feeding global warming, the researchers said.
Tue Jul 30 2024
AWANI Review: AI-Driven Future: Insights from Amazon’s CTO
As Amazon's CTO, Dr Werner Vogels has a front row seat to how technology is reshaping the world. For him, AI isn't about flashy advances, it's about solving real-world problems. He highlights Malaysia's potential to effectively use AI for practical solutions
Sat May 11 2024

Amazon to spend nearly $9 bln to expand cloud infra in Singapore
The investment adds to the S$11.5 billion the company has already invested in the Asia Pacific Region till 2023, AWS said in a statement.
Tue May 07 2024

Try your luck in Brussels: Shop sells still-sealed unwanted Amazon parcels
Arnaud Userstam, who founded the shop, said connected watches and smartphones are the items people are happiest to get.
Fri Mar 29 2024

New species of Amazon anaconda, world's largest snake, discovered
It was thought that there was only one species of green anaconda in the wild, but the scientific journal Diversity this month revealed that the new "northern green anaconda" belonged to a new species.
Fri Mar 01 2024

When Amazon's new AI tool answers shoppers' queries, who benefits?
Rufus, as the software is known, will help users by guiding them to toaster ovens or dinosaur toys that best fit their needs, says Amazon.
Fri Feb 09 2024

Gold miners bring fresh wave of suffering to Brazil's Yanomami
Yanomami people are dying from flu, malaria and malnutrition brought into the Amazon rainforest reservation by resurgent illegal miners.
Sat Jan 20 2024

Spike in Asia, Africa migrants turns Amazon jungle outpost into crossroads
A recent crackdown on migrant smuggling and human trafficking throughout the Americas turned up migrants from 69 countries.
Sat Dec 16 2023

Brazil wants farmers to help save the Amazon. Will it work?
Farmers would be encouraged to invest subsidized loans in either improving pasture productivity or converting pasture into cropland.
Sat Dec 16 2023

Amazon rainforest port records lowest water level in 121 years amid drought
Some areas of the Amazon have seen the lowest rain levels from July to September since 1980, according to the alert center.
Sun Oct 22 2023

Malaysia ready to lead ASEAN with clarity, calls for collective leadership - PM
We must act with urgency, unity and ambition to secure a prosperous future for all, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Malaysia remains non-aligned, will not be drawn into power rivalries - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia rejects economic coercion and unilateral actions that undermine regional stability.
Mon Feb 17 2025

We can't run away, says Man Utd boss Amorim after another loss
The Portuguese has now lost eight of his 14 league games in charge with United down in 15th place in the table.
Mon Feb 17 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s emerging data centre boom: Seizing opportunities and powering a sustainable future
Data centre expansion must be integrated into a broader strategy that views tech infrastructure as a lever for sustainable growth.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Donald Trump: Coming to you almost daily from the Oval Office
Trump leverages the grandeur of the historic West Wing office with media gatherings that are recorded and broadcast on news channels.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025