Archive - 20 May 2023

G7 calls for developing global technical standards for AI

G7 calls for developing global technical standards for AI

This is to keep AI 'trustworthy'. 
Sivakumar: Unemployment rate down due to strategic cooperation

Sivakumar: Unemployment rate down due to strategic cooperation

Ministry has rolled out initiatives through Socso, Talentcorp, HRDC to boost employment. 
Disabled climber disappears after conquering Mount Everest

Disabled climber disappears after conquering Mount Everest

UPDATED 10.44PM | Muhammad Hawari Hisham has been missing since Friday, search ongoing. 
Zelenskiy invites India PM to join Ukraine's peace formula

Zelenskiy invites India PM to join Ukraine's peace formula

Modi tells Zelenskiy he is keen to help. 
Weekly HFMD cases exceed alert level

Weekly HFMD cases exceed alert level

Selangor has the highest number of cases at 2,443. 
State polls: BN, Harapan will continue to receive voters’ support - Zahid

State polls: BN, Harapan will continue to receive voters’ support - Zahid

BN chairperson responds to Muhyiddin's statement PN will secure 70pct of votes. 
5G coverage reaches 60pct of populated areas, says minister

5G coverage reaches 60pct of populated areas, says minister

The coverage in S'wak is at 34pct which Fahmi says is not enough. 
'Bring your son along before calling others to join PAS' - Umno man tells Annuar

'Bring your son along before calling others to join PAS' - Umno man tells Annuar

K'tan Umno info chief warns PAS it might get sucked into Annuar's 'mind games'. 
Fahmi wants telcos to address lack of satellite dishes in S'wak

Fahmi wants telcos to address lack of satellite dishes in S'wak

His ministry will issue MCMC instructions to engage with telcos on the matter. 
No compromise on school bullying issue - deputy minister

No compromise on school bullying issue - deputy minister

'If gangsterism becomes serious, we will ask help from Bukit Aman.'
'Ravi Everest' conquers highest peak for third time

'Ravi Everest' conquers highest peak for third time

However, frostbite thwarts his attempt to reach Lhotse's summit in same expedition. 
Muhyiddin: PN will win up to 80pct of votes in state polls

Muhyiddin: PN will win up to 80pct of votes in state polls

'Based on research, people seem to be moving forward.'
China slaps comedy firm with 14.7m yuan fine after military joke

China slaps comedy firm with 14.7m yuan fine after military joke

Incident highlights limits as stand-up comedy becomes more popular.
LETTER | Scalper culture reaffirms graft is endemic in M’sia

LETTER | Scalper culture reaffirms graft is endemic in M’sia

It’s plain robbery, not ‘smart business strategy.’ 
40 years in Umno, nobody asked us to vote DAP - Muhyiddin

40 years in Umno, nobody asked us to vote DAP - Muhyiddin

Ahmad Maslan's call goes against Umno principles, Pagoh MP says.
LETTER | Show courage, trustworthiness to counter growing opposition

LETTER | Show courage, trustworthiness to counter growing opposition

Government must influence voters using track record and performance. 
Govt identifying land use for food production - Zahid

Govt identifying land use for food production - Zahid

Felcra to help reduce import of food like rice, chicken, eggs.
PM: M’sia wants to continue working with US on climate issues

PM: M’sia wants to continue working with US on climate issues

Support developing nations to implement measures of their own, he says. 
Vote for Umno in state polls, Teo urges DAP supporters

Vote for Umno in state polls, Teo urges DAP supporters

Put away past differences for a better future, she says. 
PJD Link opponents to approach court if project approved by state govt

PJD Link opponents to approach court if project approved by state govt

Their independent social impact assessment finds nearly 90pct opposed to it. 
Annuar Musa confirms PAS application

Annuar Musa confirms PAS application

UPDATED 3.15PM | Announcement of 'big figures' joining PN soon - Taki.
COMMENT | ‘Allah’ issue an opportunity for positive dialogue

COMMENT | ‘Allah’ issue an opportunity for positive dialogue

Don't frame issue as conflict between different communities.
Zaid Ibrahim: Anwar govt must be defended over ‘Allah’ issue

Zaid Ibrahim: Anwar govt must be defended over ‘Allah’ issue

'Anwar the only Malay-Muslim leader defending democracy.'
'Are you PM or celebrity?' - Saifuddin Abdullah chides Anwar

'Are you PM or celebrity?' - Saifuddin Abdullah chides Anwar

Anwar also issues misleading statements, mocks other leaders, he claims. 
Lodge complaint for fraud in Coldplay ticket sales - ministry

Lodge complaint for fraud in Coldplay ticket sales - ministry

Official complaint necessary, says Domestic Trade Ministry.
International Tea Day - It's more than great tasting teas

International Tea Day - It's more than great tasting teas

Sustainable production and consumption of tea at the core of yearly celebration  
M'sia ready to expand student exchange plans with Russia

M'sia ready to expand student exchange plans with Russia

However, he stresses need for mutual recognition of diplomas. 

'War is not an option', Taiwan president says amid China tensions

'War is not an option', Taiwan president says amid China tensions

Tsai remains defiant and affirms will not bow to Chinese pressure. 
Ramasamy: Govt needs different strategy to tackle PAS' growth

Ramasamy: Govt needs different strategy to tackle PAS' growth

'Focus on cultural dimension with aim to defeat reigning ideas.'
Syria's Assad wins warm welcome at Arab summit after years of isolation

Syria's Assad wins warm welcome at Arab summit after years of isolation

Arab world seems to be moving away from US policy. 
A Semester Abroad For The Price Of A Semester In Malaysia

A Semester Abroad For The Price Of A Semester In Malaysia

What if you can spend one semester abroad while still paying the same tuition fee for that semester as if you were still in Malaysia?
Widow gets RM106k Socso payout, 21 years after husband’s death

Widow gets RM106k Socso payout, 21 years after husband’s death

'Only God knows how I suffered all these years.'
COMMENT | Farce at SEA Games can never be snuffed out

COMMENT | Farce at SEA Games can never be snuffed out

From corrupt officials to odds stacked to favour host countries, issues abound.
Myanmar junta says 145 died in cyclone, NGOs fear higher toll

Myanmar junta says 145 died in cyclone, NGOs fear higher toll

UN and NGOs still waiting for junta’s permission to deliver aid. 
COMMENT | Instead of banning 'A' word, bar politicians from talking about it

COMMENT | Instead of banning 'A' word, bar politicians from talking about it

'Allah' issue has 3 objectives - to confuse, frighten and demoralise people. 
G7 tightens Russia sanctions, looks to cut China trade reliance

G7 tightens Russia sanctions, looks to cut China trade reliance

Zelenskiy will join the meeting later today. 

Muslim lawyers’ group wants debate on ‘Allah’ appeal withdrawal

Muslim lawyers’ group wants debate on ‘Allah’ appeal withdrawal

Association challenges all who support or oppose the appeal to debate.
YOURSAY | Dr M’s sycophant seems ‘allergic’ to truth

YOURSAY | Dr M’s sycophant seems ‘allergic’ to truth

‘No one forced you to watch, Khairuddin.’