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AI Revolution: Will Malaysia’s workforce sink or swim?

AI Revolution: Will Malaysia’s workforce sink or swim?

AI is no longer a distant concept, it is actively transforming industries, reshaping job markets, and redefining the skills needed.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China

Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China

Beijing insists it will choose his successor, but the Dalai Lama says any successor named by China would not be respected.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says

Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025
US judge says Musk's DOGE must release records on operations run in 'secrecy'

US judge says Musk's DOGE must release records on operations run in 'secrecy'

The ruling, the first of its kind, marks an early victory for advocates pushing DOGE to be more transparent about its role in mass firings.
Tue Mar 11 2025
How to Get to Merdeka 118: Your Complete Guide

How to Get to Merdeka 118: Your Complete Guide

Heres everything you need to know about getting there efficiently.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Trump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect, says prime minister

Trump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect, says prime minister

Greenland, whose population is only 57,000, belongs to its people and that it should decide on its own future, says it's PM.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Why Canada is jailing more Indigenous people despite Trudeau's promises

Why Canada is jailing more Indigenous people despite Trudeau's promises

Sentencing rules, supervisory orders and parole denials drive higher incarceration rates.
Tue Mar 11 2025
BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides

BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides

So far the middle-income BRICS have resisted demands from cash-strapped developed countries that they should share financial liability.
Tue Mar 11 2025
As US restores some aid, humanitarian groups ask: where is the money?

As US restores some aid, humanitarian groups ask: where is the money?

The United Nations has started evaluating "choices we are making on which lives not to save" due to cuts.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows

Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows

Elon Musk's social media platform X was down again for thousands of users in the United States, according to Downdetector.com.
Mon Mar 10 2025
The end of cheap palm oil? Output stalls as biodiesel demand surges

The end of cheap palm oil? Output stalls as biodiesel demand surges

Palm oil now trades at a premium over soybean oil, reversing past discounts.
Mon Mar 10 2025
UK Minister’s visit reinforces shared commitment to secure and resilient growth

UK Minister’s visit reinforces shared commitment to secure and resilient growth

The UK and Malaysia will step up cooperation to drive economic growth through trade and investment in key sectors.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through US trade war

Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through US trade war

Mark Carney argues Canada must fight Trump's tariffs with dollar for dollar retaliation and diversify trading relations in the medium term.
Mon Mar 10 2025
China vows utmost efforts for 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan

China vows utmost efforts for 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan

China will also take all necessary steps to safeguard the country's territorial integrity, it's foreign ministry says.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Hanoi bans tours on Train Street

Hanoi bans tours on Train Street

The tourism department urges travel agencies to warn staff about traffic accident risks near train street cafes.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Room for talks on opposition MP allocations - PM

Room for talks on opposition MP allocations - PM

PM says issues can be raised in meetings, and the draft MoU on opposition allocations can be amended if needed.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Philippines' Duterte says he will accept arrest if ICC issues warrant

Philippines' Duterte says he will accept arrest if ICC issues warrant

The International Criminal Court is set to issue a warrant over Rodrigo Duterte's years-long "war on drugs" that killed thousands.
Mon Mar 10 2025
May 6 decision on Najib's representation to drop RM27 mln SRC money laundering charges

May 6 decision on Najib's representation to drop RM27 mln SRC money laundering charges

The prosecution is requesting a new case management date to update on the outcome of the representation.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Doctor rearrested over multiple indecent behaviour claims

Doctor rearrested over multiple indecent behaviour claims

According to police, the doctor's initial remand period ends today but he was rearrested in connection with the third police report.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Malaysia has to sign at least eight protocols to use nuclear energy - MOSTI

Malaysia has to sign at least eight protocols to use nuclear energy - MOSTI

Chang Lih Kang says nuclear energy use is regulated by international conventions and UN Security Council resolutions.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Syria's Sharaa scrambles to contain deadliest violence in years

Syria's Sharaa scrambles to contain deadliest violence in years

The clashes have already killed over 1,000 people, mostly civilians, and continue for a fourth day in Assad's coastal heartland.
Mon Mar 10 2025
No plans to expand implementation of extended hours - MOH

No plans to expand implementation of extended hours - MOH

Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni says trials at select clinics failed to ease congestion, especially in the Green Zone.
Mon Mar 10 2025
South Korean police prepare for 'worst-case scenarios' ahead of Yoon impeachment ruling

South Korean police prepare for 'worst-case scenarios' ahead of Yoon impeachment ruling

South Korea's Constitutional Court rules whether to oust or reinstate impeached President Yoon Suk-Yeol.
Mon Mar 10 2025
[COLUMNIST] From checklists to impact: Strengthening MyPCVE with evidence & expertise

[COLUMNIST] From checklists to impact: Strengthening MyPCVE with evidence & expertise

IOOI drives evidence-based research, refining training and ensuring expertise is applied through standardised frameworks.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Number of flood evacuees rises in Sabah

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

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

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

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 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

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
Staying in the Middle East.

Staying in the Middle East.

The IDF's bombardment of southern Lebanon last year inflicted large-scale destruction.

Israel claimed it only targeted Hezbollah military sites.

But the reality on the ground tells a very different story, as RT's Steve Sweeney reports from the scene.
Fri Mar 07 2025
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Economic Policy | Can it be real? Is political risk reducing?

The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Economic Policy | Can it be real? Is political risk reducing?

Economic policy unplugged with insights from Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser at KSI Strategic Institute, uncover the reality behind political risk in a rapidly changing global market.
Thu Mar 06 2025
MWC 2025: TM leading Malaysia’s digital leap with AI, 5G

MWC 2025: TM leading Malaysia’s digital leap with AI, 5G

As Malaysia accelerates its digital transformation, investments in AI, 5G, and cloud infrastructure are becoming critical to shaping the nation’s future. The digital economy is expected to contribute more than 25% to Malaysia’s GDP by 2025, with key players like Telekom Malaysia (TM) at the forefront of this evolution. From Private 5G solutions to AI-driven enterprise services, TM is laying the foundation for Malaysia to emerge as a regional technology hub.
Thu Mar 06 2025
MWC 2025: YTL’s breakthroughs in AI and digital transformation

MWC 2025: YTL’s breakthroughs in AI and digital transformation

Artificial intelligence and digital innovation are reshaping industries worldwide and Malaysia is making bold moves to lead the transformation. The global AI market is projected to reach USD 1.8 trillion by 2030, and Malaysia is positioning itself among the top 20 AI nations. From AI-powered manufacturing to next-generation supercomputing, YTL Communications is at the forefront, driving advancements that will redefine connectivity, automation and financial inclusion.
Thu Mar 06 2025
Oil settles down more than 2% on Wednesday

Oil settles down more than 2% on Wednesday

Oil prices settled down for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday after U.S. crude oil stockpiles posted a larger-than-expected build, adding a further headwind as investors worried about OPEC+ plans to increase output in April and U.S. tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico.
Thu Mar 06 2025
S&P 500: Prestasi setakat 5 Mac 2025

S&P 500: Prestasi setakat 5 Mac 2025

Gambaran menyeluruh Indeks S&P 500 disediakan oleh MarketWatch, merangkumi berita terkini pasaran saham, data dagangan, dan analisis pergerakan pasaran. Saham-saham dalam Indeks Standard & Poor's 500 disusun mengikut sektor dan industri, memudahkan pemahaman tentang corak prestasi pasaran. Setiap saiz saham mencerminkan permodalan pasaran (market cap), mencerminkan kekuatan dan kedudukan syarikat-syarikat utama dalam pasaran.
Wed Mar 05 2025
Trump 2.0: US stock markets fall after tariffs spark trade war fears

Trump 2.0: US stock markets fall after tariffs spark trade war fears

Shares in the US have fallen over concerns that President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will lead to a wider trade war. The president has followed through on a threat to impose 25% tariffs on imports into the US from Canada and Mexico, and a 20% levy against goods arriving from China.
Wed Mar 05 2025
AWANI Tonight: 28th Feb 2025

AWANI Tonight: 28th Feb 2025

#AWANITonight with Hafiz Marzukhi

- Peaceful assembly: Do not misuse freedom to spread lies, says PM
- Gaza: Talks underway for second phase of ceasefire deal

#AWANIEnglish #AWANInews
Fri Feb 28 2025
AWANI Tonight: Talks underway for second phase of ceasefire deal

AWANI Tonight: Talks underway for second phase of ceasefire deal

Talks have commenced in Egypt for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, just before the first phase of the truce expires tomorrow.
Fri Feb 28 2025
AWANI Tonight: Do not misuse freedom to spread lies, slanders - PM

AWANI Tonight: Do not misuse freedom to spread lies, slanders - PM

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim warned against misusing the freedom of assembly to spread falsehoods, emphasising that peaceful assemblies should be based on genuine concerns.
Fri Feb 28 2025