Remove face mask at counters for identification purposes - Police
Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said this is to facilitate police investigations for facial recognition for any criminal incident at location involved.
Tue Jun 11 2024
CES: New AI-powered facial recognition system reads vital signs
The innovation can measure three things - pulse rate, oxygen level and respiratory rate from the face.
Fri Jan 12 2024
EU, U.S. to seek stopgap standards for AI - EU tech chief
The European Union's AI Act could be the world's first comprehensive legislation governing the technology.
Wed May 24 2023
Facial recognition is helping Putin curb dissent with the aid of US tech
Seven lawyers said the use of facial recognition against protesters and activists in Moscow likely constitutes human rights violations.
Tue Mar 28 2023
Surveillance nation: India spies on world's largest population
The use of CCTV and facial recognition is increasing in a nationwide roll out to curb crime and identify missing children.
Mon Mar 20 2023
Can an app identify genetic diseases?
The app does this by identifying signs and symptoms left by the disease on the face of a child.
Mon Mar 14 2022
Facial recognition is on the menu in UK schools
Some British schools are announcing that they will use facial recognition technology for the payment of pupils' canteen meals.
Thu Oct 21 2021
China's Tencent turns to facial recognition to snag late-night child gamers
China bans people under 18 from playing online games between 10pm and 8am.
Thu Jul 08 2021
Analysis - 'Racist' facial recognition sparks ethical concerns in Russia
The rise of facial recognition is accompanied by a growing chorus of concern about unethical uses of the technology.
Mon Jul 05 2021
Alibaba facial recognition tech specifically picks out Uighur minority - Report
The report comes as human rights groups accuse China of forcing over 1 million Muslim Uighurs into labour camps.
Thu Dec 17 2020
Suspect in robbery, murder of former Mardi director identified based on facial recognition
Police said the victim's wife who was at the scene recognised the suspect's face, thus facilitating the police investigation.
Mon Nov 30 2020
Dubai introduces facial recognition on public transport
The emirate already operates a biometric system using facial recognition at its international airport.
Mon Oct 26 2020
Mitra the robot helps COVID patients in India speak to loved ones
A tablet attached to Mitra's chest allows patients to see loved ones, as well as medical staff unable to access the wards.
Fri Sep 18 2020
IBM exits facial recognition business, calls for police reform
The company says it opposes any use of such technology for purposes of mass surveillance and racial profiling
Tue Jun 09 2020
AirAsia launches airport facial recognition system, FACES
Low cost carrier AirAsia is on track towards becoming a digital airline with the launch of its Fast Airport Clearance Experience System (FACES).
Tue Feb 06 2018
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Fri Oct 18 2024