Alleged cyberbully who is better known as DSP Kulim surrendered at the Petaling Jaya district police headquarters earlier today for allegedly beating up an individual. DSP Kulim whose real name is G Vinod Raj was well known on TikTok for his cyberbullying activities. He is also associated with Shalini Periasamy, based on several videos that…
Cheras police confirmed that the deputy public prosecutor’s office are still going through the investigation papers (IP) against alleged cyber bully, Shalini Periasamy. “The IP has been sent to the DPP. It is still with them,” said DSP Ahmad Zamri Jai who heads the Criminal Investigation Department at the Cheras district police headquarters. This is…
The government is mulling over a draft policy on digital finance which could see Malaysia recognising the use of cryptocurrencies and the existence of blockchain technology. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he had held discussions with the UAE government and cryptocurrency and blockchain giant Binance to explore the idea, reported Berita Harian. Acknowledging…
Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks said Tuesday. Mediator Qatar said the negotiations were at the “closest point” yet to sealing a deal. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the proposed agreement, and an…
By: Vimalan Nagarajan Some people today are calling Ponggal a “secular” festival, detached from Hinduism, it’s nothing but a sign of ignorance about the deeper understanding of this culture and religion. For those claiming Ponggal is not Hindu, do enlighten me on how the date and the timing of Ponggal is calculated, if not based…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterated that the government would not let any groups or communities, especially the Indians, to be left out. “On the part of the government, we will continue to work hard to ensure no groups would be left out, especially the Indians. “Poverty among the Indians will continue to be…
In welcoming international health and medical industry players, Johor state health and environment committee chairman Ling Tian Soon revealed there were several parties keen in developing health facilities. This he said would position the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as a medical tourism hub. “State Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee chairman Lee…
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) that is open to Bumiputeras (including non-Muslims) and foreign students have come under the spotlight on social media for the wrong reasons – converting its non-Muslim Bumiputera students. A post by a Facebook user indicated that UiTM requires students in certain degree programmes to fulfill a conversion quota to graduate. Most…
Malaysia can mitigate Donald Trump’s trade policies by working with its Asean partners, said Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCIM) president Datuk Ng Yih Pyng. He called on the government to work closely with Asean to continue diversifying its economy, strengthening regional cooperation and expanding trade ties through agreements like Asean–China…
Many analysts gave a thumbs down to Meta’s decision in doing away with third party fact checkers and instead, relying on Community Notes. They particularly saw the move as a political one, appeasing President elect Donald Trump. “This is a major step back for content moderation at a time when disinformation and harmful content are…
