The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission is cooperating with Meta on a chatbot feature that would be included on WhatsApp to combat the spread of fake news. This would enable WhatsApp users to verify news and information shared on the platform through the chatbot that is reachable via a contact number. Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil…
Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) plans to designate Malaysia as an export hub for the Volkswagen brand, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. The German brand wants to manufacture electric vehicles and conventional models within the country, said the ministry following a discussion involving MITI and VGM. “In the past,…
Johor is reviewing its new salary rates for civil servants, announced Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He said the new rates would be determined based on the state government’s financial position. “For civil servants in Johor, we aim to align with the announcement made by the prime minister. However, we need to examine…
Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh announced that a group of young swimmers from Cameron Highlands need a new swimming pool. Some of them had represented Pahang at the national level. “These children have been winning medals in swimming but they do not have a proper swimming pool to practise for competitive swimming,” Yeoh said…
PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail is confident that Indian voters will give their full support to Pakatan Harapan candidate Pang Sock Tao in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election. “Although certain quarters are asking the Indian community to remain neutral and not vote, I don’t think they will easily fall for the bait. “I am very…
The Selangor state agency for non-Muslim places of worship assistance system (Limas) condemned Korean DJ NewJeansNim who performed while being dressed as a monk at a nightclub. The agency said nightclubs are not permitted to host such shows, frontpaged Kwong Wah Daily. The case of a father who sexually assaulted his daughter to the point…
Security on polling day in Kuala Kubu Baharu would be at the top level, assured Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. A number of policemen have been mobolosed to control the process He said that a discussion on the coordination of security aspects during voting day and the campaigning period was held with Inspector…
A political analyst took Minister of National Unity Aaron Anak Dagang to task for the ministry’s failure in creating a hotline for insults against non-Muslim faiths. “Just call the spade what it is. You are unable to address legitimate complaints against one particular religion, which is why you are unable to establish a hotline,” said…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and wife Datuk Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail are deeply saddened by the catastrophic flood that happened in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Brazil especially those affected. We stand ready to provide assistance to ease the burden of those victims,”…
Malaysia Fans mistook Hong Kong actor Sean Lau for another Hong Kong actor Andy Lau. Recently, a netizen shared a video clip online, believed to have occurred in Malaysia, featuring Simon in a blue suit and sunglasses, reported China Press Daily. Turned out that when he stepped out of the car and made his way…
