Japan sets monthly record 3.31 mln visitors in October
Tourism spending, classified as an export in national accounts, is poised to become Japan's second-biggest export sector after autos.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Record-breaking bitcoin surges towards $90,000 on Trump boost
Bitcoin is surging along with Elon Musk's automaker Tesla, which is up nearly 40% since voting results rolled in.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Musk now says it's 'pointless' to build a $25,000 Tesla for human drivers
An all-new affordable Tesla for human drivers had until recently been a linchpin of Teslas strategy to become worlds biggest automaker.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Facebook owner Meta restarts facial recognition tech in 'celeb-bait' crackdown
Meta said it will enroll about 50,000 public figures in a trial which involves automatically comparing their Facebook profile photos with images used in suspected scam advertisements.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Budget 2025: Call for government to address labour shortage in automotive, EV technology
EV training programme needs to be strengthened to enhance the skill levels of trainees in light of the rapid advancements in EV technology.
Wed Oct 16 2024
INSIGHT - Tesla gambles on ‘black box’ AI tech for robotaxis
The automaker is widely expected to showcase a prototype called the "Cybercab" rather than a road-ready driverless taxi.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Tesla CEO Musk unveils 'Cybercab', 'Robovan' as focus shifts to automation
Elon Musk traveled to the stage in a "Cybercab" and said production will start in 2026.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Drivers more likely to be distracted while using partial automation tech, study shows
Major automakers are racing to deploy tech that partially automates driving tasks to enhance safety, ease, and revenue.
Sun Sep 22 2024
Emphasis on AI to be sustained in 13th Malaysia Plan - Hanifah
This will broaden its application in key sectors such as public services, smart agriculture, and industrial automation.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Autoimmune diseases are on the rise
It's estimated one in five of us will develop an autoimmune disease at some stage of our lives. We need better ways to treat them.
Sat Sep 07 2024
How the bugs in your gut affect your immune system
Our diets not only nourish us, but are also the main source of nutrients for our gut bacteria.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Body of last missing person found after Sicily superyacht sinking
Official identification of corpses and autopsies are expected to begin after the transfer of the last recovered body to a hospital morgue.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Russian scientists conduct autopsy on 44,000-year-old permafrost wolf carcass
Found by chance by locals in Yakutia's Abyyskiy district in 2021, the wolf's body is only now being properly examined by scientists.
Fri Jul 05 2024
[COLUMNIST] Are Malaysian public universities risking their autonomy?
Universities, as the backbone of our education system, should be able to set their own policies regarding teaching loads based on their unique contexts and needs.
Wed Jun 26 2024
FEATURE - AI or humans? Rainforest seeks partner to police ghost roads
Being able to use a program that would allow AI to do automatic snapshots across vast areas would be a game-changer for ecologists.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police
Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months
Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024