ByteDance cuts over 700 jobs in Malaysia in shift towards AI moderation, sources say
Most employees in content moderation were notified of their dismissal via email late Wednesday, according to sources.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Lahad Datu incursion: Federal Court upholds death sentences for seven Filipinos
Justice Tengku Maimun says the applications from all the petitioners are dismissed, and the death sentences are upheld.
Wed Oct 02 2024
AGC yet to decide on Sanusi’s second representation in sedition case
The Kedah Menteri Besar's first representation was dismissed by the AGC in May.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Taylor Swift's Harris endorsement draws 9 million 'likes'
Donald Trump dismisses Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris, saying he "was not a Taylor fan".
Thu Sep 12 2024
Appeals court dismisses Muhyiddin’s bid to review court’s ruling to reinstate power abuse charges
This means Muhyiddin will have to face trial over four power abuse charges at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court.
Wed Sep 11 2024
'Indescribable' crew errors led to Sicily shipwreck, yacht maker says
The yacht manufacturer's CEO dismissed design or construction errors, noting 16 years of safe operation, even in worse weather than Monday.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Murder of AmBank founder: Federal Court dismisses review of death penalty by ex-tow truck driver
The court said it is clearly a premeditated act to ensure the deceased did not survive.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Olympics - CAS dismisses Indian wrestler Phogat's appeal against disqualification
Vinesh Phogat was disqualified and missed out on a medal, but she has appealed the decision to the highest court in sports.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Thai court dismisses PM Srettha over cabinet appointment
Srettha's removal after less than a year in power means parliament must convene to choose a new premier.
Wed Aug 14 2024
EXPLAINER - Why Thailand's judges are front and centre in its tumultuous politics
Srettha Thavisin faces dismissal after senators claimed he violated the constitution by appointing a former lawyer who was once jailed.
Wed Aug 14 2024
PM dismisses report of planned Cabinet reshuffle
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he was not aware of or had heard anything about such a plan.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Thai court to decide embattled PM Srettha's fate on August 14
The case seeks the dismissal of Thailand PM Srettha Thavisin for appointing to his cabinet a lawyer who served time in jail.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Six people found dead in Bangkok hotel - Police official
A police official, speaking on condition of anonymity, dismissed earlier reports in Thai media that the six people had been killed in a shooting.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Tengku Hassanal dismisses wedding rumours
The Tengku Mahkota of Pahang Tengku Hassanal denied rumours that he is getting married soon and asked people to respect his privacy.
Fri Jul 12 2024
No answer from AGC on Rosmah's third representation to drop charges - Lawyer
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's money laundering and tax evasion trial continued, despite no response from the AGC to her dismissal request.
Thu Jul 04 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024