73pc of Malaysians among most worried about AI-driven job losses, Ipsos survey finds
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — Malaysia is one of the countries expressing the greatest concern over job displacement due to artificial intelligence (AI), according to the Ipsos Predictions 2025 survey across 33 nations. Almost 73 percent of Malaysian respondents believe…
Indonesia secures consular access to four injured citizens after MMEA shooting; diplomatic note calls for transparent probe
JAKARTA, Jan 28 — The Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has confirmed that it has gained consular access to meet with its four injured citizens tomorrow, following a shooting incident involving the Selangor Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) last Friday….
Rosmah seeks RM1m in damages over TikToker’s black magic claims
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, is seeking RM1 million in damages for loss of reputation following a claim made by a TikTok user that she practised black…
Locked and loaded: Penang cops foil arms smuggling attempt, seize firearms and ammo; four men remanded until Feb 3
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 28 — Police apprehended four men, including two Indonesians, and seized five pistols, an M4 rifle, and 801 bullets from a boat in the waters of Perai, one nautical mile south-west of Sungai Perai, near here, yesterday….
IGP: Three-day remand extension until Friday for man who allegedly threatened comedian, family
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — The remand order for a man arrested for allegedly threatening a popular comedian and his family has been extended by three days. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the 31-year-old suspect’s remand was…
Celebrate Chinese New Year with unity, happiness, and love, says DPM Zahid in festive greeting
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — Culture and tradition shared among the people are not only a source of strength but also a symbol of pride, showcasing Malaysia as a harmonious nation, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi….
JPJ intensifies crackdown on KLIA taxi touts ahead of CNY in conjunction with Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship
SHAH ALAM, Jan 28 — The Selangor Road Transport Department (RTD) is intensifying efforts to crack down on illegal taxi operations at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and KLIA2 in conjunction with Malaysia’s Asean 2025 chairmanship. Director Azrin Borhan revealed…
Body of boy, 11, found after falling into irrigation canal in Bachok after brother drowned trying to save him
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — A child who went missing after falling into an irrigation canal in Kampung Kubang Telaga here yesterday was found drowned today. The body of Muhammad Asadullah Zehan was discovered at 9.40am, six metres from the…
Eight Taiwanese nationals and local man charged with trafficking over 400kg of drugs in Selangor
SUNGAI BESAR, Jan 28 — Eight Taiwanese and a local citizen were charged at the Magistrate’s Court here today with two counts of trafficking in two types of dangerous drugs weighing 489.7 kilograms (kg) on Jan 16. The Taiwanese nationals…
Killer canines: Elderly woman dies in Sabah after attack by more than 10 stray dogs near Kunak bus terminal
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — An elderly woman died after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs near the bus terminal in Kunak last Saturday. The victim, believed to be in her 60s, was reportedly attacked by over 10…
