NURUN NAJAH TARMIDZI When Bill Gates told Jimmy Fallon that artificial intelligence (AI) could eventually replace professionals such as doctors and teachers[1], it sparked global debate. These professions are deeply rooted in empathy, communication, and trust—mirroring the very essence of public relations (PR). AI is undoubtedly transforming PR by automating tasks, analysing data, and enhancing…
US President Donald Trump told Russia to end its war with Ukraine in 50 days or face massive economic sanctions along with 100 percent tariffs. The economic sanctions would involve not only Russia but also nations supporting Russia. “We’re going to be doing very severe tariffs if we don’t have a deal in 50 days,…
Deputy Minister of Law and Institutional Reform M Kulasegaran confirmed that the Freedom of Information bill will be tabled in Parliament soon. He pointed out that public access to government information is part of the government’s reforms. He revealed this while delivering his speech at the International Conference on Governance and Integrity 2025. The deputy…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, their first in-person meeting at a time of simmering trade tensions between the two major powers. Washington’s top diplomat is in Malaysia on his first trip to Asia since taking office, attending the East Asia Summit and…
In view of the 25% reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States, a backbencher has called upon the government to pause the 14.2% electricity tariff hike and the widening of the sales and services tax (SST) that has been imposed since July 1. The DAP lawmaker pointed out that that even the Overnight Policy Rate…
The TikTok video promoting covert underage conversions to Islam by converted preacher Firdaus Wong has been deemed as unlawful and unconstitutional by the High Court. High Court judge Amarjeet Singh instructed Firdaus to permanently remove the video and prohibited him from uploading videos or publishing statements of similar nature, reported FMT. Firdaus was also ordered…
The Trump administration have issued sanctions against a UN special rapporteur tasked with probing human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories, the latest effort by the United States to punish critics of Israel’s war in Gaza. The State Department imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, after…
V GANABATIRAU The appointment of the next Chief Justice is a matter of national significance. It is important that this process is conducted in a transparent, merit-based, and impartial manner, in keeping with the principles of democracy and good governance. The independence and integrity of the judiciary are critical to maintaining public trust in the…
Israel’s defense minister has outlined plans to pack hundreds of thousands of Palestinians into a closed zone of the Gaza Strip in Rafah along the border with Egypt, according to local media reports. It appears to be the latest version of plans by the Israeli government to maintain lasting control over the territory and relocate…
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to set a 50 per cent tariff on copper imports, while threatening a much higher rate on pharmaceuticals that would kick in after at least a year. “Today we’re doing copper,” he told a cabinet meeting, indicating progress in an ongoing probe into imports of the…
