Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI is changing the way we think
A new study shows AI shaping our thinking, adding a personalised layer that influences decision-making and affects human agency.
Sun Nov 17 2024
INSIGHT - Trump’s victory could ease regulatory path for Musk’s robotaxi, but hurdles remain
Elon Musk may have the influence to help break through those regulatory roadblocks.
Fri Nov 15 2024
With its 10th coach in a decade, is Manchester United trapped in a ‘fixes that fail’ cycle?
Soccer is complex, hence poor team performance is influenced by numerous interacting factors beyond the head coach.
Sun Nov 10 2024
How AI could influence US voters
Fake images and social media posts created by bots could erode and undermine trust in democratic systems and communities.
Thu Oct 31 2024
BRICS mechanism conducive to cooperation among developing countries, says UN economist
The appeal of the BRICS mechanism lies in the expanding influence of its members in the global political and economic system.
Fri Oct 25 2024
How Indonesia's outgoing Jokowi steered son Gibran to vice presidency
The vice president has few statutory powers, so Gibran's influence will depend on his relationship with Prabowo.
Tue Oct 15 2024
OPR likely to be unchanged; Ringgit forecast at 4.25 vs USD year-end - Kenanga
Fiscal policy shifts and external risks, such as geopolitical tensions, could still influence the central bank's stance, says Kenanga.
Tue Oct 08 2024
[COLUMNIST] Ringgit’s resurgence: Beyond the dollar’s decline
The ringgit's remarkably strong performance in Q3 2024 suggests that factors beyond the dollar's depreciation influence its rise.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Alif Teega, Aisyah Hijanah charged with misappropriation of more than RM1.52 million collected for charity
Social media influencer Mohd Hazalif Mohd Hazani, better known as Alif Teega, and his wife Aisyah Hijanah Azhari pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court.
Mon Sep 23 2024
How consumers can influence who controls AI
Public vigilance is crucial to ensure ethical use of the technology.
Sat Aug 24 2024
BTS’ Suga questioned for allegedly riding electric scooter under influence
The 31-year-old was found lying on the ground alone after falling off his electric scooter under the influence of alcohol on the street.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Athlete influencers compete for likes as well as medals at Paris Olympics
Athletes do not have to be among the top echelons of fame to gain traction online, says Kate Johnson.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Two charged with communication offences linked to influencer Esha’s death
DPP says the cyberbullying incident has negatively impacted the victim's mental and emotional health, resulting in depression.
Tue Jul 16 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