'Kill switch' enables rapid intervention by authorities
The government's proposal to enforce the 'kill switch', enables them to swiftly cut off access to malicious sites or services.
Wed Jul 31 2024
G7 focus switches to China, Pope to lead AI discussions
The G7 opens its doors to outsiders to show it isn't an aloof, exclusive club.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Road tax for ZEV effective Jan 1, 2026 - Loke
Anthony Loke said the new fee is 85 pct lower than existing rate which aims to encourage people to switch to the use of ZEV vehicles.
Tue Jun 04 2024
After Singapore Airlines turbulence accident, flight crews urge buckling up
Airlines are required by law to switch on seatbelt sign during takeoff and landing, but carriers have own procedures for mid-air turbulence.
Wed May 22 2024
North Korea aims to switch to solid-fuel missiles for faster launches
North Korea is developing missiles and nuclear weapons undeterred by sanctions in the wake of UN Security Council bans.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Baltimore rescuers lose hope for more survivors from bridge collapse
Efforts switched to looking for bodies of the missing and more answers to why a container ship smashed into the span.
Wed Mar 27 2024
‘Kill switch’ in concerts only used as last resort - Fahmi
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the mechanism was introduced to prevent violations of the country's laws from recurring.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Kill switch to be introduced to tackle online scams - Azalina
Most of the existing laws (related to cyber security and online crime) were drafted before 2010, said Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Giving transport the spark it needs
Making the switch to more electric vehicles on our roads is a key part of decarbonising transport and reaching net zero emissions.
Sat Nov 25 2023
‘Kill switch’ will be applied at Coldplay concert tonight - Fahmi
The kill switch function is made to stop the concert that breaks official guidelines so that the event cannot go on.
Wed Nov 22 2023
Elon Musk and Rishi Sunak chat China, killer robots and the meaning of life
Elon Musk and Rishi Sunak agreed on the need for physical "off-switches" to prevent robots from running out of control in dangerous way.
Fri Nov 03 2023
UK air traffic failure set to disrupt flights for days
Thousands stranded in airports across Europe, as air traffic controllers were forced to switch to manual systems due to a technical problem.
Wed Aug 30 2023
Malaysia ranked first place in S-E Asia WEF Energy Transition Index
The index takes into account the system performance and the country's readiness to switch to more environmentally friendly energy sources.
Thu Jul 20 2023
Dual 5G network after DNB's coverage hits 80 per cent of population areas - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said the switch to the dual network model would be implemented based on terms which are consistent with global practices.
Wed May 03 2023
UN aid chief: Earthquake rescue phase 'coming to a close'
UN's Martin Griffiths said the urgency switches to providing shelter, food, schooling and psychosocial care.
Mon Feb 13 2023
'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