Malaysia is among nations that are on the priority list as potential BRICS members, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He pointed out that the a key issue discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday was whether Malaysia can join immediately or start as a partner nation. “The important point is that we are…
Australia plans to introduce targeted artificial intelligence (AI) guidelines that includes human intervention and transparency. Its Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic unveiled 10 new voluntary guidelines on AI systems and said the government has opened a month-long consultation on whether the government should make it mandatory. “Australians know AI can do great things but…
Four people died and nine others were wounded in a shootout involving a 14 year old student at Apalachee High School, Winder, Georgia, US. The four are two teachers and two fellow students. The nine sustained various injuries from gunshots. The 14 year old suspect have been identified as Colt Gray have been taken into…
Singapore will prioritise healthcare workers in the distribution of mpox vaccine – JYNNEOS – since they have the highest risk of exposure to the disease as well as close contacts of confirmed cases. It will be offered for free. This was announced at a press conference today against the backdrop of growing concern about the…
The notion of sharing wealth and resources between four states held by the opposition through the establishment of corporate entity called SG4 Group Sdn Bhd is nothing more than a political propaganda, said Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research senior fellow, Associate Professor Azmi Hassan. He said the establishment was done to create a perception that…
A TikTok influencer questioned the necessity for some content creators posting videos that feature the coming of age ceremony of their daughters as well as intimate videos on TikTok. The ceremony is known as ritu kala samskara in Sanskrit. “There is no need to record the part where the pouring of water on the young…
Penang DAP chairman Chow Kon Yeow has announced that he is exiting the party polls at the state level, scheduled to take place on Sept 22. He confirmed that he had rejected nominations for the polls. “After due consideration, I have decided not to contest in the polls. Since I’m not contesting, you know what…
Major reforms in the civil service that was announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim two days ago have kicked with a major reshuffle of secretary generals involving many ministries. The reshuffle is meant to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, said Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar The reshuffle involves…
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Mohd Na’im Mokhtar has clarified that the placement of Islamic Development officials in various government departments is merely meant for limited roles such as organising Islamic programmes in the departments. “It is not true. Jakim only organises religious programmes,” he said citing a statement released by his…
It is absolutely okay for politicians to have different ideologies and political views as long as it is not defamatory, said DAP veteran Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang. “We are not talking about whether it is normal or not normal, we are talking about whether it is defamatory or not defamatory here,” he said, Malay…
